The Root

We all love Shark Tank," right? It's always interesting to see a small-time entrepreneur pitch their unique and fun products to a panel of billionaires and millionaires.Read more...

Attention ghouls, gals and everything in between: Halloween 2024 is almost here. And unlike other people who are looking forward to reveling in the gore, the horror and dismay of spooky season-we thought we'd take a different, more sexy approach.Read more...

On Monday, Breakfast Club" hosts Charlamagne Tha God, DJ Envy and Jess Hilarious sat down with Republican National Committee co-chair Lara Trump. It wasn't long before they asked Lara about her father-in-law and his treatment of the exonerated Central Park Five. - Candace McDuffie Read MoreRead more...

Anok Yai made her grand return to Howard this weekend, taking part in the school's 100th anniversary celebration. In fact, the supermodel was seen all over social media over the weekend after descending upon one of the top HBCUs in the nation. - Jared Alexander Read MoreRead more...

Best believe, Tiktok will do it's thing. For example, a white Florida man was caught in a viral video allegedly bothering a Black teen for seemingly no reason. The public's outraged reaction led to a serious response from the famous company he works for... or should we say worked for? - Kalyn Womack Read MoreRead more...

Halloween is all about horror movies. While Black characters haven't always had the best luck in the genre, we've experienced a resurgence lately. Jordan Peele, Lee Daniels and Nia DaCosta are some of the filmmakers bringing Black voices to horror. We're also seeing stars like Andra Day, DeWanda Wise, Jacob Anderson...Read more...

Halloween season is not embraced by errybody. Check out Tiktok and you will see white influencers strolling down Home Good aisles, stacking their Halloween decor in cars, but rarely will you see a Black influencer doing the same.Read more...

From haunted houses, to theme parks, to over the top costumes, to horrifyingly real decorations, Halloween has taken on a life of its own. But when you're a kid, it's still all about the candy. It's that excitement at the end of the night when you get home, unload your trick or treat bag and figure out what cool candy...Read more...

Everyone and their mother has a business idea. But not everyone knows how to turn the random thoughts in their head into a successful (and profitable) operation. According to 2024 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, just over 20 percent of new businesses fail in the first year and 49 percent fail in the...Read more...

As Sean Diddy" Combs sits in prison awaiting trial on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, some fans are concerned about the impact the swarm of media attention will have on his seven children, who range in age from 1 to 33. But one of Combs' kids is leaning into the spotlight right now, and some fans are not...Read more...

On Friday, King Charles III acknowledged Britain's role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade. His remarks was made at a summit of Commonwealth countries in Samoa, which featured representatives of 56 countries, Reuters has reported.Read more...

The surveillance video of a typical morning at an Akron, Ohio high school captured a disturbing event between a school resource officer and a student that resulted in both sides facing some serious repercussions.

It's not everyday you hear a rapper admit to almost being brought to tears, but that's exactly what happened to when Snoop Dogg showed appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show" earlier this week. And the reason why might surprise you.

The scandal surrounding the arrest of Sean Diddy" Combs has drawn some of Hollywood's biggest names into the rumor mill. Now, Jamie Foxx is weighing in on how the controversy may involve his recent medical emergency.Read more...

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Trump and his most trusted allies have spent the last four years planning a more organized and concerted effort-Stop the Steal 2.0"-to oppose election results if Trump isn't deemed victorious. According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal, history may repeat itself if Vice President Kamala Harris wins the...Read more...

As if we didn't already have enough reasons to love Idris Elba, the actor is embarking on a journey designed to stimulate Africa's economy. The Wire" star has pledged to invest money and resources into Africa's film industry, hoping to turn it into an internationally recognized creative hub.

Denzel Washington is demanding some respect from paparazzi and autograph-seekers.

Radio personality Charlamagne Tha God and CNN anchor Anderson Cooper had a heated debate late Thursday evening over how the network has covered former President Donald Trump as opposed to Vice President Kamala Harris.Read more...

Drag queen and television host RuPaul is known for putting on a fabulous show. So when he opened up the Beverly Hills home he shares with his husband Georges LeBar to the folks at Architectural Digest, we couldn't wait to go inside.Read more...

Tyrese is a popular and controversial entertainer who is as talented as anybody in Hollywood, so naturally, he's going to make some headlines.

Inside sources have spilled even more information about how Sean Diddy" Combs is doing behind bars. It appears the person he comes in contact with most is the one making sure he's not on the ledge.

The long-running, increasingly messy divorce between Tyrese Gibson and his ex, Samantha Lee, has reached another level of pettiness, and it's hit the actor/singer's beloved Atlanta mansion.Read more...

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It's almost unthinkable that a nation built on the bones of Democracy would ever consider being ruled under a dictatorship... until now. On the winding and sometimes treacherous road to Nov. 5, Black Americans have been hit with everything possible, including bubbling fears of fascism.Read more...

October is a spooky month. It's that time of year when everyone starts watching horror movies, playing scary games, decorating their houses with giant skeletons, and listening to Monster Mash" a few too many times. But on Halloween night, we remember the real reason for the season: Candy. And lots of it.Read more...

As Megan Thee Stallion gears up to release her fourth studio album Megan Act II" on Friday, there's one rapper who's trying to get in on her next project: DaBaby.Read more...

Every once in a while a movie comes along that we instantly know is going to be special. That's how we felt watching the first trailer for One of Them Days" starring Keke Palmer and SZA.Read more...

Howard University's (HU) Homecoming is officially over, but like many Homecoming goers, The Root is still recovering from all the spectacular madness and unexpected surprises. This year's HU Fashion Show was one for the books. With a theme of The Centennial," students drew inspiration from Afrofuturism while paying...Read more...

Of the 150 plaintiffs accusing Sean Diddy" Combs of sexual assault and other crimes is a Jane Doe who claimed the rapper assaulted her when she was 13 years old. Her lawsuit also accuses an anonymous celebrity of taking part in the incident. Now, the internet is asking, Who is it?!"

Just when you thought online talks of a link between Sean Diddy" Combs and late One Direction singer Liam Payne was just speculation, new details may have just given it more credence.Read more...

Solange Knowles is one of the most creative artists in the music industry. She doesn't follow the predictable path that's expected from female R&B stars. Unfortunately, serious health issues do not care about your artistry or popularity. The When I Get Home" singer recently revealed on Instagram that she's been...Read more...

Every time you hear Rick Ross reference a Mercedes Maybach, Rolls Royce or Bentley in his songs, just know he's not just yapping - he's referring to his own insane car collection.

LeBron James and his son, Bronny, made history Tuesday (Oct. 22) night, becoming the first father-son duo in NBA history to play on the same court together. It was a beautiful moment many basketball fans loved and appreciated. But it wasn't celebratory for everyone.Read more...

A Florida mom is mourning the loss of her teenage son after he took his life in February 2024. Now, she is suing Character.AI, alleging the artificial intelligence company bears some responsibility for her son's death.

Cardi B is putting her health and safety first. The rapper told her millions of followers that she has canceled her upcoming performance at ONE MusicFest this weekend due to a medical emergency.

When Beyonce moves, the world stops. And with only 11 days left until a new president is elected, the queen is making a serious political chess move by agreeing to appear at Vice President Kamala Harris' next rally in the singer's hometown of Houston on Friday (Oct. 25).

Whether he's cussing people out or saving the world from bad guys, no one can deny the goodness that presents itself onscreen when Samuel L. Jackson arrives. With a career spanning across decades and countless film, TV shows, and theater performances under his belt, it's no wonder why the Washington D.C.-born actor's...Read more...

Jennifer Lopez's first husband Ojani Noa is blasting Sean Diddy" Combs amid the latter's federal indictment and mounting legal troubles. As we previously told you, Diddy and J. Lo famously dated from 1999 to 2001. But prior to that, she was married to Noa who was an actor and producer at the time from 1997-1998.Read more...

We all know Wiz Khalifa loves to smoke his weed. He's like the younger version of Snoop Dogg - wherever he goes, you know he will bring that grass with him. But Wiz's love of marijuana recently got him in some serious trouble across the pond.Read more...

Tennis star Serena Williams doesn't let us into her life off the court that often, but when she does, we're absolutely here for it. Just days after sharing the most adorable photo dump of pics of her youngest daughter, Adira, Williams treated her over 17 million Instagram followers to even more cuteness, sharing a...Read more...

Best believe, Tiktok will do it's thing. For example, a white Florida man was caught in a viral video allegedly bothering a Black teen for seemingly no reason. The public's outraged reaction led to a serious response from the famous company he works for... or should we say worked for?Read more...

The former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch has been arrested on federal charges of sex trafficking and interstate prostitution. The very same charges are being held against rap mogul Sean Diddy" Combs leading some to speculate if the rapper threw the fashion giant under the bus.

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It's not everyday you see Tyler Perry out and about and getting into some potential foolery, but that's exactly what folks on social media saw thanks to a now viral clip.Read more...

Cardi B still has a lot to say about Offset. The rapper has taken to social media numerous times since her divorce to the Migos rapper was announced, with last night being no exception.

As America inches closer to Election Day, Donald Trump's shot of becoming president for a second time remains a very real possibility. Even though he has a tremendous amount of supporters, The New York Times has reported that some of his most notable allies, family members and staunch conservatives have spoken out...Read more...

Lamar Odom opened up about the scary connection he has with Liam Payne, the former One Direction singer who passed away in Argentina last week. Payne died after falling from the third-floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires; no foul play is suspected, but an autopsy revealed he had a mixture of drugs in his system,...Read more...

Although 50 Cent is known to be the top troll in hip-hop, he can be the nice guy sometimes.Read more...