The Root

There was a time in the 80s and 90s when Mike Tyson wasn't known for anger management. In one of the more shocking stories from that period, Michael Jordan became a target of his rage when he briefly dated the boxer's ex-wife, actress Robin Givens. She and Tyson were briefly married from February 1988 to February...Read more...

On Tuesday, Vice President Kamala Harris sat down for a wide-ranging interview with The Breakfast Club" host Charlamagne Tha God. The hour-long town hall comes three weeks before Election Day, and covered everything from reparations to Donald Trump's name-calling.Read more...

Could GloRilla be going from rapper to rapper and mom soon? Well...she has some interesting ideas about this...Read more...

This week, Virginia's Fairfax County Police Department released bodycam footage of a September police shooting that left a former member of Georgetown University's women's basketball team dead.Read more...

Diddy is back on Instagram...kind of. The now infamous rapper and producer shared his first post to his Instagram on Monday (Oct. 15) in celebration of his youngest daughter's birthday.

50 Cent is apparently taking a break from trolling his hip-hop rival Sean Diddy" Combs to make yet another big money move - one that will net him a cool eight figures.Read more...

In new court filings, attorneys for Sean Diddy" Combs demanded the Feds identify all of the alleged victims filing sexual assault claims against the rapper.Read more...

After years of controversy and criticism, Victoria's Secret is ready to reclaim its spot atop the lingerie market. One of the biggest steps toward that goal is reestablishing the importance of its marquee event: The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. On Tuesday, angels once again blessed the runway with their signature...Read more...

Bath & Body Works is in the hot seat this week after a design for a new candle went all the way wrong. The chain, known for its yummy-smelling home and body fragrances, is being called out for the packaging of their Snowed In" candle, which some say looks eerily similar to a reminder of this country's racist past.Read more...

A new year is the perfect time to give your home a glow up by adding new coats of paint, accessories and even introducing new pieces of furniture. But just like fashion, home design trends come and go. So as we prepare to close the books on 2024, we wanted to know what's going to be hot for the house in 2025.Read more...

Who is advising Trump on how to speak to Black folks? He made yet another attempt to garner support from Black folks-but insulted us instead.Read more...

Back in the day ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox had a lock on broadcast TV. With only these networks to choose from, television didn't always feel as inclusive as we would like. Then in January 1995, both The WB and UPN launched, adding two new channels, with very distinct identities to the mix. We suddenly had five networks to...Read more...

Dr. D'Wayne Edwards is known for being an innovative force within the design world. With over 32 years of experience in the footwear industry and as the founder and president of the only design-focused Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in the country, Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design, Edwards...Read more...

Part 2 of The Root dissecting the upcoming 100 lawsuits against Sean Diddy" Combs so you don't have to.Read more...

You know it's going to be a wild day on the internet when Azealia Banks logs on- and that's exactly the kind of day it was over the weekend when she decided to take shots at Julia Fox, the ex-girlfriend ofYe, f.k.a.Kanye West.Read more...

In 2024, women are taking over all the way from classrooms to board rooms. And despite the fact that society has made tremendous progress past traditional gender roles in relationships, we all know money matters. In the case of several of our favorite celebrity couples, Black women are taking the lead and holding down...Read more...

One of the most difficult elements of splitting up is co-parenting and keeping the positive aspects of the relationship alive for the children. This is one of the issues Tia Mowry deals with in her new WEtv reality series, Tia Mowry: My Next Act."

This weekend was supposed to be a joyous event for two North Carolina families behind united by marriage. However, in the hours following the wedding ceremony, both families were met with news that brought this new beginning to a tragic end.

Last year in an interview with Men's Health, Fat Joe shared that his weight loss journey was started after the loss of his dear friend and collaborator Big Pun. The Still Not A Player" emcee died in 2000 from a heart attack at just 28 years of age.Read more...

If you're Black, you've been told by someone in your family about some haint, a reappearing phantom or a folktale that left you with chills. In honor of spooky season coming, it's only right for us to recount some of our Black favorites.

Serena Williams is giving her fans and followers their first glimpse of her most recent bundle of joy, her second child Adira Ohanian.Read more...

Another day, another case of police brutally beating a Black man on video. But in this case, the Arizona officers responsible did not even arrest the man they were called to the scene for.

Part 1 of The Root dissecting the upcoming 100 lawsuits against Sean Diddy" Combs so you don't have to.Read more...

Nowadays, we have more entertainment choices than ever. Between big budget movies, TV favorites and acclaimed streaming titles, there's always something new to check out. It can be overwhelming to decide what's worth our time. However, that's where a list of artists you'll watch in anything comes in handy.

North Carolina Lt. Governor (and apparent comments section aficionado) Mark Robinson announced on Tuesday that he has filed a lawsuit against CNN. Three guesses what his beef is with the network.

Shad Moss - or Bow Wow as he's more affectionately known - is finally speaking his peace about Diddy-but it didn't go over well with a whole bunch of people.Read more...

Yet another lawsuit has been filed against Kanye West by someone who used to work for him. And this one is a bit shocking...even for West.Read more...

Frank Ski, a staple of Atlanta radio, revealed the moment he discovered his former co-host, the legendary Wanda Smith, had passed.Read more...

It's a sad tale that's been repeated too many times before: a Black church becomes a target of racial violence. More than 200 years after the first recorded Black church was burned to the ground by white supremacists, another church community in Texas is picking up the crisp remnants of their spiritual home after it...Read more...

Amari and Javar Ruffin were born on September 29, 2023 conjoined at the lowest part of their sternum, diaphragm, abdominal wall and liver. Their mom, Shaneka Ruffin, said she was 12 weeks pregnant when she learned she was carrying twins.Read more...

An Illinois school district is facing a federal lawsuit over alleged discrimination against two young Black students. ABC7 Chicago reported that Candace Ward, the mother of two daughters in the Oak Park School District, has accused the district of multiple racist incidents...though this latest one may be the most...Read more...

For years, Pharrell Williams and his youthful appearance have defied time. His smooth, radiant skin has launched entire internet discussions on how is it he just doesn't age. The rapper, producer, musician and designer who is now 51, has kept his little secret- until now.Read more...

For the 32% of Black voters who are still looking to learn more about Vice President Kamala Harris, they learned two things about her today: she listens, and she keeps her word. Demonstrating her commitment to earning our votes, she released a comprehensive agenda outlining the ways in which she will help Black men...Read more...

Black folks tried to tell Piers Morgan and other white people who suddenly believed they discovered Jaguar Wright to tread lightly. Read more...

There's something special about 90s R&B. We're not trying to sound like a bunch of old folks who can't appreciate the new stuff, but let's be honest, old school is just better. We especially love those groups that made harmonies cool again. Boyz II Men; Jodeci; Dru Hill; All-4-One; and Shai all had us in the palm of...Read more...

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has become known for saying the most ignorant things known to man. So sadly it's no surprise that she made ridiculous remarks about the government and humans controlling" dangerous weather as Florida grapples with the devastation of Hurricane Milton.Read more...

Chicagoans were the first to smell Jussie Smollett's raw fish. As his tale of an unconscionable racist and homophobic attack in the city's Streeterville neighborhood had the world in a chokehold in 2019, us residents yelled shenanigans!" for one primary reason: The alleged attack happened during the polar vortex, a...Read more...

Vancouver police received a suspicious call from a local resident reporting two life-sized mannequins" abandoned in a rural area. Police later confirmed they were actually the bodies of a mother and her 7-year-old daughter. After months of an agonizing investigation, the family knows who was behind the crime.Read more...

Teyana Taylor had time this week. The singer and actress is clapping back, responding to Kayla Nicole's comments about her on Angel Reese's podcast.Read more...

For a long time, Bobby Caldwell was known as the blue-eyed soul singer. Beloved by Black people everywhere, we mourned with his passing in March 2023. Now, with it being nearly 46 years to the date since he released his debut album, What You Won't Do for Love," we thought it's the perfect time to look forward at some...Read more...

Rihanna's massive empire includes her discography, Fenty makeup line and her brand new haircare line. She has lived in some pretty impressive homes over the years, with one being her New York penthouse.Read more...

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Sean Diddy" Combs has a mountain of legal woes that have permanently derailed not only his career, but his legacy. The fallen star has been charged with sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy with a trial date set for May of next year. However, PEOPLE reported that Combs has a more immediate concern in his...Read more...

For some people, the idea of running a marathon is a bucket list item they can't wait to check off. For others, it's a life changing accomplishment that they're extremely proud of. A lot of celebrities use the experience to raise money for charity, or promote their latest venture. With the 2024 Chicago Marathon taking...Read more...

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If we've learned anything from the latest iteration in ongoing beef between Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion, it should be that silence is sometimes golden. Don't worry, we'll explain.Read more...

North West is featured in the latest issue of Interview Magazine, going in-depth on her lifein the public eye, her favorite music acts, and one thing she seems to share in common with her father, Kanye West.

The case of two Black men acquitted of the sexual assault of a white Texas woman just took an interesting turn: in November 2023, Amanda Zawieruszynski accused John Marks and Freddie Douglas Jr. of sexually assaulting her in the pool at Marks' home in Manvel, Texas. - Candace McDuffie Read MoreRead more...

On Friday, Pharrell Williams' new animated LEGO biopic Piece by Piece" hit theaters. And while the uniquely creative film left audiences at an recent early screening in Los Angeles feeling inspired, according the mega-producer, it almost didn't get made in the first place.Read more...

Celebrity insiders as well as the attorney of a plaintiff who plans to sue rap mogul Sean Diddy" Combs have confirmed the bidding of an explicit tape of the mogul allegedly having sex with an unidentified high-profile male celebrity. Now, everyone is frantically trying to figure out who it is. - Kalyn Womack Read...Read more...