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Though the 2025 Oscars had it's fair share of high moments, one of the lows was unfortunately the highly-anticipated Quincy Jones tribute led by Queen Latifah. And folks on social media aren't mincing words about it!Read more...

From being a possible plus one at industry events to having lavish star-studded playdates, there are plenty of perks that can come with being the child of a famous rapper. Just ask O'Shea Jackson Jr., son of rapper-actor Ice Cube. In a recent interview with Julian Edelman on the Games With Names" podcast, Jackson...Read more...

Bad Boy Entertainment founder and rapper Sean Diddy' Combs is facing a three-count federal indictment including charges of racketeering and sex trafficking against an alleged three victims. However, his legal troubles didn't begin here but approximately a a few dozen lawsuits later.Read more...

Though Halle Berry didn't walk away with any gold at the 2025 Oscars on Sunday, she still secured a golden moment at the prestigious ceremony with the help of fellow actor Adrien Brody. And you won't believe how they did it!Read more...

Middle school students at Travis Intermediate School, located in North Texas, allegedly applied tattoos to each other using temporary ink and the same needle. Now, the teachers who were assigned to the classrooms where the incidents took place have been suspended pending the results of an investigation.Read more...

The Oscars are over, and what an exciting night it was! There were so many stars on the red carpet ready to be recognized for the incredible work they put into the films nominated. Paul Tazewell made history by being the first Black man to win an Oscar for costume design. Rightfully so, the costume design in Wicked...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."

The world lost a legend on November 3, 2024, when Quincy Jones passed away at age 91. For more than half a century, the musician, composer and producer was responsible for bringing us unforgettable music and movies, working with legends like Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin and Celine Dion.Read more...

Black stars and celebs showed up and showed out at the 2025 Oscars on Sunday and you've to get into all the goodness. From stars like Wicked's" Cynthia Erivo to Sing Sing" stars Clarence Maclin and Divine G-our faves made sure to end awards season on bang.Read more...

Queen Latifah may be royal when it comes to the rap game and the acting game, but her singing took centerstage at the 2025 Oscars on Sunday during her Quincy Jones tribute.Read more...

It's Oscars season once again. The Academy Awards are back for their 97th year, bringing Hollywood together for cinema's biggest night as we celebrate the best the film industry has to offer. Stars like Cynthia Erivo, Zoe Saldana, Coleman Domingo and more are nominated in acting categories this year, two of whom are...Read more...

The Hip-Hip community is taking a hit after music executive Kevin Liles is now facing serious allegations. According to a lawsuit filed on Thursday (Feb. 27), the former Def Jam president is being sued for alleged sexual assault during his time as president. - Phenix S HalleyRead more...

While there are some famous faces we always hope to see walk away with the Oscar (looking at you Colman Domingo and Cynthia Erivo), given what we know of this famous awards show's history-we're preparing ourselves for things to go a different way. After all, the Academy Awards have an unfortunate history of not...Read more...

Every year before the Oscars, Black Celebs come together at the Black Women in Hollywood Brunch" in Los Angeles. And while there's always good conversations and tributes, we come for the looks and this year did not disappoint. Everybody who showed at the event hosted by Essence, took their invite seriously and ate-and...Read more...

Real Housewives of Potomac" star Dr. Wendy Osefo is breaking her silence about her costar Karen Huger's recent DUI prison sentence. And she's not holding back!Read more...

Singer, dancer, and flute player extraordinaire Lizzo has been going viral on social media, and it's not because of her music-although her music is still good-and it ain't because of the lawsuit her dancers filed against her-that case was dropped. Everyone is talking about how different and gorgeous she looks .Read more...

Hakeem Jeffries, Minority Leader in the U.S. House of Representatives, reminded us all on Feb. 9 exactly why Democrats are as soft as Charmin toilet tissue. Maybe even softer.Read more...

You can always count on the Philadelphia Eagles to stand on business! After their second Super Bowl win, the NFL team make it clear they have no plans to follow tradition and accept President Donald J. Trump's invitation to the White House. - Phenix S Halley Read MoreRead more...

The small city of Bogalusa, La. made big headlines when its 25-year-old mayor was arrested and charged in connection to an alleged drug trafficking ring. Now, Mayor Tyrin Truong is speaking to the press for the first time since his arrest two months ago.

With Sean Diddy" Combs facing a slew of felonies, his lawyers are doing everything they can to take some weight off their already hefty load. In their newest attempt, Combs' attorneys are going after Texas lawyer Tony Buzbee with major allegations.Read more...

During his prime, Quincy Jones helped write, compose, and arrange some of the greatest pop hits in modern history for some legendary artists, including Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Donny Hathaway, and many more.Read more...

The news of a Black man allegedly being slain by a white woman who turned out to be his girlfriend (during Black History Month btw) shocked many Black readers. However, when a few people did some digging into the victim's social media profile... they were traded in their remorse for disgust.Read more...

March 2 is Read Across America Day. The day, which is meant to encourage and celebrate a love of reading in young people, might sound like a great idea if you've been watching the news lately. Luckily, there are plenty of great new books by Black authors that have hit the shelves and are just perfect for curling up...Read more...

Friday'smalice at the White House - in which Donald Trump tried to browbeat Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy - evokes thoughts of the recent Marvel film, Captain America: Brave New World." Stay with me on this.Read more...

An attorney who worked for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been accused of disturbing online behavior. James Rodden, who worked as the agency's assistant chief counsel, allegedly operated a racist, bigoted, xenophobic, hateful, harassing and dishonest" X account, according to a legal complaint...Read more...

While Black leaders have been seemingly mute when it comes to holding Donald Trump accountable for his attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion, Democratic Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett has once again publicly condemned him. In an exclusive interview with The Root last week, Crockett pointed out how white women-not...Read more...

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One thing is absolutely for certain, President Donald Trump was NEVER going to get in the way of Black folks celebrating Black History Month. However, this February in particular just felt... eeeextra Black. You feel me?Read more...

As the 2025 Oscars prepares to honor the lateQuincy Jones with a tribute on Sunday, we decided to take a look back at his decades-long career in admiration and astonishment. In addition to being the force behind classic films and TV shows like The Color Purple," The Wiz," and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," and...Read more...

After Don Lemon shared his blistering opinion of Megyn Kelly, sports commentator Stephen A. Smith has seemingly followed suit with a few choice words for the conservative host. Earlier this month, Kelly reacted to a false report about the Philadelphia Eagles refusing to visit the White House after winning Super Bowl...Read more...

In the midst of federal job layoffs, and the increasing handwringing by Black female supporters of former presidential candidate Kamala Harris on whether to rest or help others fight during the next four years, an intriguing conference - dubbed The Opportunity Summit - gathered last week in both the U.S. Capitol and...Read more...

After being called out by the Atlanta Police Department (APD) for contributing to the death of two innocent teenage boys, Lil Baby is looking to clear his name of any wrongdoing. Especially the claim that he is cowardly" for his actions.Read more...

As Hollywood continues to mourn the recent passing of Michelle Trachtenberg, fans are drawing a sad parallel between her and the late Chadwick Boseman. What they're pointing out will no doubt upset you.Read more...

Another day, another Karen... A heated exchange between a white woman and a Black woman has gone viral. It's unclear what exactly started the altercation between the two, but all we know is things quickly heated up at an Iowa gas station after the unidentified white woman said the unthinkable.

Even though Donald Trump's second presidential term hasn't even reached the two-month mark, he has signed a slew of executive orders. His latest order, though, is one of the most baffling...and, of course, Black folks have a lot to say about it.Read more...

A horrifying video has emerged of a Maryland substitute teacher fighting with a 13-year-old student. Now, the teacher is under investigation by both the school and local police.Read more...

Southern University, located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has officially suspended all fraternity and sorority activities after the sudden death of a student. Last week, Caleb Wilson - a 20-year-old junior studying mechanical engineering - died after an off-campus fraternity event.Read more...

With less than three months until his highly anticipated criminal trial, Sean Diddy" Combs is back in headlines after a fresh lawsuit has landed on his jail cell door step. This time, an unnamed, male accuser claims he was hired to participate in the notorious Freak Off" parties when things turn an even more serious...Read more...

Although Denzel Washington is more than 40 years into his decorated movie-making career, he still has a soft spot for acting on Broadway. His latest endeavor will feature fellow movie star Jake Gyllenhaal in an adaptation of William Shakespeare's famous tragedy Othello."Read more...

When she's not shooting threes on the court, WNBA star Angel Reese is serving up some serious style. Whether she's out and about in the streets of New York city or stunning on the red carpet at the ESPYs, what's undeniable is that in addition to her skills on the court, she's just as talented when it comes to giving...Read more...

How many times do we have to tell y'all to stop using that facial recognition stuff on Black people?! The most recent allegations about how that technology doesn't work comes from the wrongful arrest of a Detroit mother who claims she was falsely identified as a shooting suspect.Read more...

The Economic Blackout, sponsored by The People's Union USA, takes place today, Feb. 28. The peaceful protest is an attempt to disrupt corporations that have dropped their diversity, equity, and inclusion programs (DEI), by holding back spending. Those participating in the boycott hope to make their frustrations felt, a...Read more...

For every kid who has had to fight for just a few more minutes on the iPad, a six-year-old boy just proved to his parents that not all screen time is bad. A now-viral TikTok post shows a young Jailani dropping some serious science on his dad (literally), that leaves him nearly speechless. In the clip, an excited...Read more...

On Feb. 7, a Uhaul van full of neo-Nazis gathered in the predominantly Black Cincinnati suburb of Lincoln Heights. They wore masks and carried guns as they called residents racist slurs. The group of white supremacists also waved flags with red swastikas on a highway overpass.Read more...

The right protest has the potential to bring a nation to its knees, change laws and policies forever; and cement a spot in our history books. This one-day economic boycott on Friday (Feb. 28) won't be one of those protests. Let me tell you why.Read more...

In the most unexpected mashup ever, reality TV star Angela Blac Chyna" White joined British journalist Piers Morgan for an exclusive interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored." Covering topics like her recent engagement all the way to offering Kanye West advice after his outrageous X rants, White spilled all the tea....Read more...

Sean Diddy" Combs isn't the only one dealing with legal issues. The hip-hop mogul's mother, Janice Combs, is also having to fight serious allegations after one of the co-founders of Bad Boy Entertainment is accusing the 84-year-old of fraud.Read more...

After Don Lemon shared his blistering opinion of Megyn Kelly, sports commentator Stephen A. Smith has seemingly followed suit with a few choice words for the conservative host. Earlier this month, Kelly reacted to a false report about the Philadelphia Eagles refusing to visit the White House after winning Super Bowl...Read more...

Finally, the footage from a fatal San Diego police shooting has been released to the public. The video appears to show a critical piece of information that was left out of the cops' report: the suspect" wasn't a suspect.Read more...

Gabrielle Union is opening up about her husband Dwyane Wade's scary cancer diagnosis and how it took a toll on their relationship. And she's not holding back.Read more...