The Root

Brian McKnight may have the voice of an angel, but lately he's proving that it's the only beautiful part of him.Read more...

After losing their jobs and becoming the center of online (and offline) fodder-it looks like former GMA3" hosts T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach may finally be ready to tie the knot.Read more...

A 12-year-old boy in Buffalo, N.Y. told his family on August 4, 2020 that was just going up the street to the grocery store. However, he never returned. After four years, police are now opening a homicide investigation into the boy's disappearance.

Every week, Jerrod Carmichael has us pondering the reason for existence for his MAX reality series Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show," mainly because it further obliterates his image with every episode: Jokes about slave play with his white boyfriend, cheating on said boyfriend repeatedly, missing his best friend's...Read more...

As she prepares for her 11th season in the WNBA, basketball star Brittney Griner is revisiting what she says was the most challenging, painful time of her life. The Phoenix Mercury center is set to release her new memoir, Coming Home," which chronicles her 11-month detainment by Russia authorities in 2022. Before it...Read more...

Kevin Hart knows he's not tall. In fact, jokes about his slight stature often find their way into his standup routines.Read more...

No matter what you're dealing with, Mary J. Blige has a song that will get you through it. New romance, post-break up glow up, self-confidence pep talk and of course, heartbreak, Mary has you covered.Read more...

It's been two months since Beyonce dropped Cecred, her line of hair care products designed to treat textured hair. And while most fans couldn't wait to get their hands on all of that shampoo and conditioning goodness, others just couldn't help but hate.

Malibu is known for its pristine beaches and pricey mansions. But one home situated along the picturesque coastline stands out against the rest: controversial rapper Kanye Ye" West's $57 million mansion, sitting seemingly abandoned, disheveled, and reportedly unable to sell despite its prime location on the Malibu...Read more...

On Sunday (April 21), Jennifer Hudson took to X to express gratitude for her journey to superstardom since being eliminated from American Idol" two decades ago.Read more...

Charlamagne Tha God succinctly summed up his frustration with the Democratic Party during a recent interview with Politico.Read more...

Stephen A. Smith is no stranger to courting controversy on pretty much any topic. But Black social media is wondering what the hell he was thinking over his latest comments about former President Donald Trump.Read more...

Sasha Obama was just seven years old when she moved into the White House after her father, Barack Obama, was elected as the first Black president of the United States in 2008.Read more...

Colorado police say a man was arrested after allegedly attempting to abduct a little boy from school property. And that's not even the worst part: Police say the suspect in question has a criminal background and a history of sex crimes.Read more...

Taylor Swift is known for her overly emotional, soul-baring lyrics. When someone of her influence in the music industry puts out an album titled, The Tortured Poets Department," we expect a certain amount of dramatic feelings. However, what we were not expecting from the Queen of the Swifties was to drop...Read more...

Already a full-time attorney licensed to practice law in two states, Cheslie Kryst was crowned Miss USA in 2019 at age 28. She also worked as a correspondent for the syndicated newsmagazine series Extra, a job which earned her an Emmy nomination.Read more...

Police arrested a suspect who allegedly broke into the home of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass while she and her family were present.

Since bringing the iconic Foxy Brown" to life in 1974, Pam Grier has made a legendary career out of playing powerful, yet vulnerable, interesting Black women. She's not slowing down anytime soon. During a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen," the 74-year-old actress teased one of her...Read more...

Jill Scott getting dragged into the depths of hell for defending Chris Brown on social media wasn't on our 2024 bingo card-but here we are. On Sunday (April 21), the Grammy-winning songstress decided to praise the controversial R&B star as his feud with Migos member Quavo reached disturbing heights.

Black History is filled with heroes, but it also has it's fair share of villains. From Robert E. Lee to David Duke, here are the most terrifying men and women from throughout Black history.

Updated as of 4/20/2024 at 4:40 p.m. ET

What makes soap operas so amazing is that they're so enduring, they feel like extensions of your family. If you've been watching General Hospital" and The Young and the Restless" for 40 years, the Quartermaines and Newmans feel like old friends. Since they've been on the air forever, it's no secret that same of the...Read more...

Updated on April 19 at 2:10p.m.PT: It looks like Nicki Minaj won't be alone as she heads overseas for the European leg of her Pink Friday" tour as a judge has granted her husband Kenneth Petty's plea to accompany her.Read more...

Here we go again... another old white man has been arrested for allegedly fatally shooting an unarmed, non-threatening Black person. This time, the man allegedly fired fatal shots at a Black Uber driver whom he mistook for someone trying to harm him. - Kalyn Womack Read MoreRead more...

On Tuesday, Zendaya broke the internet when she was revealed as the cover star for not one but two Vogue covers. Donning a red floral dress for the cover of U.S. Vogue and a sporty look for British Vogue more akin to her leading role in her upcoming film Challengers," the singer and actress stunner per usual in two...Read more...

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I'm a diehard supporter of women's sports, especially the WNBA. I attended the first ever game on June 21, 1997 at the Kia Forum f.k.a Great Western Forum in Inglewood, Calif., making me a day one fan. Everyone in the arena knew we were seeing something special. The league has maintained that unique connection with...Read more...

With 23 Grand Slam singles titles, Serena Williams' total domination on the tennis court earns her a place among the world's elite athletes. But at the 2018 French Open, her outfit got more attention than her play. Now, in an April 16 interview with CNN, the tennis star is sharing her reflections on the catsuit that...Read more...

It's no secret that Black folks love our stories," which means we are all about daytime dramas aka soap operas. It's the craziness combined with the romance and intrigue that lures us in. It took awhile for Black characters and families to be prominently featured, but once they were, we got some unforgettable...Read more...

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Former President Donald Trump has attempted to ratchet up his public appeal to Black voters in recent months as Black support for President Joe Biden continues to soften. In his most recent attempt to bond with Black voters, Trump visited an Atlanta Chick-fil-A on his way to a fundraiser event on April 10. - Jessica...Read more...

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Festival season is finally upon us and there is no shortage of places to catch some of the most talented Black artists to ever hit the stage. Here is a list of music festivals that are putting these performers first.

Body camera footage was released on Friday (April 19) from the arrest of Memphis rapper GloRilla in Georgia's Gwinnett County. TMZ was the first outlet to report the incident.

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On Friday (April 19), a man-whose identity remains unknown-set himself on fire near the Manhattan courthouses where jurors are being selected for the criminal trial of Donald Trump.Read more...

One of our favorite nepo babies, Willow Smith, just dropped the news of new music and merch with album art that set the internet on fire. Smith shared the news of a presale for her new album Empathogen with her 11.5 million followers in an April 18 Instagram post. The album drops May 3, but word of the...Read more...

As Sean Diddy" Combs continues to deal with his ongoing legal woes, Jamal Shyne" Barrow is speaking out about the infamous 1999 shooting at Club New York that both men were a part of.Read more...

When it comes to baby food, international consumer goods boss Nestle has the game on lock with parents around the world depending on the brand for their baby's daily nutritional needs.Read more...

Over 184 individuals are on death row in the state of Texas. The majority of them - 131 to be exact - are Black and Hispanic. One of them, Melissa Elizabeth Lucio, was found guilty in the murder of her 2-year-old daughter.

Caitlin Clark's unprecedented success and popularity has brought new fans and attention to women's basketball. The media frenzy around her could lead to more growth for the sport.Read more...

Thirty-five years ago today, a white woman was brutally raped and assaulted while jogging in Central Park. New York Police officers swiftly rounded up a dozen of teenagers and young men. And in the aftermath of the mass arrest, five Black and Latino teenage boys - Kevin Richardson, Raymond Santana Jr., Korey Wise,...Read more...

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Former NFL star Antonio Brown is known for his offensive jokes and beefing with folks online. However, his latest commentary about Caitlin Clark has spurred the basketball player to block him on X/Twitter.Read more...

While Black fans were already very familiar with award-winning actor Giancarlo Esposito's work, he achieved a new level of mainstream popularity and acclaim as Breaking Bad's" Gus Fring. However, like the characters on that show, desperation drove him to make a wild decision.

Former President Donald Trump has attempted to ratchet up his public appeal to Black voters in recent months as Black support for President Joe Biden continues to soften. In his most recent attempt to bond with Black voters, Trump visited an Atlanta Chick-fil-A on his way to a fundraiser event on April 10.Read more...

The families of nearly seven deceased Alabama inmates filed lawsuits against the state Department of Corrections over a gruesome finding that made funeral arrangements all the more painful.

On Wednesday (April 17), Ashanti went on her Instagram to share that she and Nelly are expecting their first child together. In the clip, we see the R&B singer getting ready to perform when momager" Tina Douglas asks her how much more time she needs to get ready.

Despite being Black, Senator Tim Scott (R-SC)isn't exactly a popular figure in Black America. And up until recently, he didn't appear eager to appeal to Black voters either. The South Carolina Senator generally eschewed conversations around race in his Presidential run unless it was to tell everyone that racism isn't...Read more...