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The House chamber exploded in cheers after a heart warming surprise during President Donald J. Trump's first joint address to Congress. Devarjaye DJ" Daniel, a 13-year-old in the audience diagnosed with brain cancer, was honored with a one-of-a-kind distinction.Read more...

Former Houston Mayor and U.S. Texas Rep. Sylvester Turner has died at the age of 70. According to his Instagram, Turner was inside the Capitol just before President Donald Trump took the stage for his first joint address to Congress.Read more...

There's never a dull moment in Florida - especially considering the latest alleged robbery of nearly a million dollars worth of jewelry. However, police say their suspect tried to hide the bling in an odd place.Read more...

The internet is working overtime trying to make sense of a now-viral photo of former Major League Baseball heavy-hitter, Sammy Sosa. The picture, viewed nearly 3 million times, was posted on X by @RickNunley60. And although it was taken on March 1 at the Chicago Cubs spring training facility in Mesa, Arizona, some...Read more...

Sheryl Lee Ralph is making waves on social media thanks to her hot take about how to win an Oscar. And while some folks see the merit in her stance, others are having a hard time agreeing with the veteran actress.Read more...

The Paradise season finale exceeded my expectations. It wrapped up the mystery of who killed the President in a surprising way. Samantha Redmond (code name Sinatra), the main villain of the show, paid for her wrongdoing in the worse possible way. (Legit, her being shot in the throat and kept alive in a semi-vegetative...Read more...

A Missouri jury came back with a decision in the case of a man accused of assault from an incident during his son's football practice. His offense? Police say he grew so frustrated with the coach, he pulled out a gun.Read more...

What started out as a simple date night for couple Common and Jennifer Hudson on Tuesday unfortunately turned into an ordeal they'll no doubt be talking about for the next few days. And once you see the video, you'll understand why.Read more...

Welp, it's time to add to the long list of politicians taking a stand against President Donald J. Trump. Texas Rep. Al Green sent off groaning boos" from republicans and mild cheers from democrats following a shocking demonstration at the Capitol last night (March 4).Read more...

Less than two months after his inauguration, President Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress last night for his first major speech of his second term in office. Trump's 100-minute speech broke the record as the longest by any President in history. But while he spent most of the time patting himself on the...Read more...

Black folks have been fighting for equal representation in Hollywood for generations. Recent box office blowouts like Black Panther" and The Princess and the Frog" show there's not only a need but also a desperate want for Black on-screen characters. But still, within the last few years, a number of Black-led...Read more...

Though it's been three years since Will Smith famously slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, it's clear the shocking incident is still on he and his brother Tony Rock's minds. And they're both speaking out about it.Read more...

Skimpy Chipotle servings are annoying, yes, but never worth hurting someone over. Alas, a Detroit man just received his sentence for doing the absolute most over some guacamole.Read more...

Nearly one month after his passing, people associated with the late Irv Gotti are still reflecting on the relationship they had with the music producer and executive. The latest to do so is Ashanti, who hada long and complicated history with the founder of Murder Inc. Records.Read more...

A white Seattle man is in MAJOR trouble after allegedly attacking two people while spewing racial slurs at them. According to police, the suspect took it a step further than just offensive language.Read more...

Last month, Southern University student Caleb Wilson tragically died after an off-campus fraternity event. Wilson was just 20 years old at the time of his death. It was initially reported that he suddenly collapsed - but now, a local Louisiana news outlet has reported a shocking development in the case.Read more...

It's been more than ten years since former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama purchased three acres of land in Hawaii. Now, it looks like their custom island dream home is ready for them to move in.Read more...

If it's one thing to know about President Donald J. Trump it's that you can never really predict what will come out of his mouth. But with the president set to address Congress for the first time tonight, The Root is prepping for any unexpected madness.Read more...

Ne-Yo isn't the only R&B singer who is not built to live a monogamous lifestyle. Omarion recently opened up about his love life, and it turns out he views relationships similarly to Ne-Yo.Read more...

Paradise" is a sensation. It is the show of 2025 (thus far). Jump on X, Facebook, Bluesky or TikTok, and you'll find Black folks discussing it. It could be because Sterling K. Brown is in it...but let's be honest: The real reason this show has captured Black America's attention is because of the bonkers, unbelievable,...Read more...

Conservative commentator Candace Owens has spent years spewing inflammatory rhetoric. From essentially blaming George Floyd for his own death to labeling Black Lives Matter a terrorist" organization to befriending Kanye West and endorsing his antisemitic mumblings, the pundit knows what keeps her name in headlines.Read more...

Jamie Foxx is once again debunking rumors. Only this time, it has nothing to do with his health and more to do about an alleged illegitimate child of his. Don't worry, we'll explain.Read more...

Zoe Saldana is officially an Oscar winner! But with success comes much criticism, and the actress seems to be swimming in it lately. After winning Best Supporting Actress for Emilia Perez," the internet had a lot to say over what many are calling a tone deaf response to ongoing criticism.Read more...

Jay-Z is certainly going to make sure he gets the last say in the legal battle against rape claims coming from a mysterious Jane Doe Diddy accuser. His latest move is a countersuit...against the woman herself.Read more...

From the moment he showed up on the Mufasa: The Lion King" red carpet with his parents and siblings in December, folks have been trying to get every bit of intel they can on who Aaron Pierre is spending his time with. We won't even tell you how many times we've watched his spirit tunnel walk on The Jennifer Hudson...Read more...

Vice President JD Vance probably thought he could enjoy the ski slopes of Vermont in peace following that treacherous meeting with the president of Ukraine, but protestors had other plans and blew his whole spot up.Read more...

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by billionaire Elon Musk, has wreaked havoc ever since forming under President Donald Trump's second presidential term. The agency's extensive layoffs within the federal government had have damning consequences.Read more...

The city of New Orleans might still be recovering from hosting the Super Bowl, but that's not stopping the birthplace of jazz music from getting ready to celebrate it's biggest annual holiday this year.Read more...

It's been three years since the slap heard around the world went down at the 2022 Academy Awards ceremony when Will Smith rushed the stage and took a blow at host Chris Rock after he jokes about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, during the ceremony. Although Rock wasn't on hand at this year's show, he did pop out at...Read more...

The Oscars returned with a bang on Sunday night. The 97th Annual Academy Awards aired on Sunday evening, recognizing the best cinema had to offer this year from blockbuster juggernauts like Wicked" and Dune: Part Two," to critical favorites like Nickel Boys" and The Substance." - Jared AlexanderRead more...

As if Sean Diddy" Combs' life couldn't get any worse than it already is, it appears the disgraced music mogul's reputation was further thrown under the bus thanks to an ex-employee and Danity Kane member Aubrey O'Day.Read more...

Tony Todd's family expected the late actor to be honored along with several others during the 2025 Oscars In Memoriam tribute. However, they immediately became frustrated with the Academy Award's treatment when his name wasn't included.Read more...

SZA's world domination is truly something to behold. The R&B songstress is seemingly everywhere, cleaning up at the Grammys, hitting the Super Bowl stage alongside Kendrick Lamar, and dropping viral hit songs like it's nothing. One could say 2025 is SZA's year, the same could've been said in 2024 (when she dropped...Read more...

Wicked" may have only walked away with two Oscars at last night's Academy Awards ceremony, but there's no doubt that the movie's stars, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, got plenty of love from those who watched their emotional duet, which opened the show. Erivo and Grande were shut out of their Best Actress and Best...Read more...

The internet is still buzzing about Adam Sandler's bizarre Oscars outfit on Sunday, March 2. While stars like Colman Domingo and Cynthia Erivo opted for designer's tailored and stunning ensembles for the 97th annual Academy Awards, Sandler's casual approach was so noticeable that even host Conan O'Brien called him out...Read more...

As fans remember and revisit the music that Angie Stone left behind after her shocking death, they are also learning about things that they previously never knew about the accomplished soul singer. In clips that have been reshared on the internet, Stone talks about the struggles she had to endure throughout her career.Read more...

In times like these, when disinformation and scams have found a way into practically every aspect of our culture, it's easy to understand why you might side-eye an email warning you that your Google account is going to be deleted, because if you didn't fall for that pyramid marketing scam that landed in your inbox...Read more...

Do you believe in fairytales? Well, after hearing the story of how Oscar nominee Colman Domingo and his husband, Raul, first met, you'd be convinced that fate really does exist!Read more...

Behind the spotlight of police brutality and justice rallies in 2020, a very sinister crime occurred claiming the life of a 70-year-old woman. The woman's granddaughter was charged with her killing and now, the judge has delivered a verdict determining her fate.Read more...

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance is still making noise and now people are doing his two-step down the aisle! Will the Kenny two-step be replacing the electric side? Is it the new dance for the Millennial and Gen-Z folk. Either way, one thing that is undeniable is that Kung Fu Kenny is wedding certified!Read more...

Jim Jones is in a precarious situation. He's beefing with 50 Cent and Cam'ron, two of the loudest and most petty individuals in all of hip-hop. However, Jones has no plans of backing down from either one of them.Read more...

The Trump administration has made a huge impact on America's federal workforce - and not in a good way. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which is led by billionaire Elon Musk, has fired both new and career workers less than just two months after it formed. Even though the agency stated that large-scale...Read more...

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Baltimore police are investigating a road rage incident after a driver nearly hit a bike rider as he rode down the street. However, in shocking video footage, the suspect appeared to be even angrier than the biker and went all the way off.Read more...

We know America runs on Dunkin'" but this New Jersey man allegedly took the company slogan to a whole new level after police connected him to at least 14 different robberies across the state. According to officials, a weeks-long investigation into the burglary string led police to the 24-year-old man.

After shining at the 2025 Oscars, stars and celebs alike traditionally head on over to the second most popular spot in Hollywood that night: the Vanity Fair Oscar Party! Whether it's the always debonair Colman Domingo or the super sultry Jodie Turner-Smith, our Black faves made sure to step in major style.Read more...

Even though Conan O'Brien is the one who made the joke about the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef during the 2025 Oscars, the person who wrote the joke seems to be getting the most heat for it.Read more...

We finally know what will happen to the Georgia cop behind the fatal shooting of a Black man who was just exonerated from a wrongful conviction before his death: absolutely nothing. Prosecutors made their decision about whether the cop should face charges.Read more...

Celebrities are used to dealing with crazed fans, but one man is catching heat after a series of weird celebrity encounters is making its way around the internet. It all started when the man named Israel approached actress Taraji P. Henson outside of a hotel while she was headed to the Essence Women in Hollywood gala...Read more...

Last week, we told you about journalist Don Lemon's shocking confession that he frequently gets approached by MAGA men trying to shoot their shot while reporting at Republican events across the country. While that admission definitely raised some eyebrows, Lemon just dropped another bomb on us that has the internet in...Read more...