If you used social media at all over the past couple of weeks, your timeline was probably flooded with photos of families wearing matching Christmas pajamas. Whether you think the tradition is cute or corny, you know the whole point of the pics is for everyone (even the family dog) to match.Read more...

For Savannah James, there's a lot of perks that come with being married to one of the greatest basketball players of all time. However, one major drawback is Christmas never belongs to your family. Whether he's on the road, or at home, Christmas Day always revolves around LeBron James' game day schedule.Read more...

In 2024, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)programs at several of the nation's largest companies came undone as prominent figures like Elon Musk voiced their disapproval. And it looks like the trend of coming for the programs will continue in 2025.Read more...

As the rise of the content creator rages on, one young streaming legend is currently outshining the rest, becoming one of the biggest internet stars ever, so much so that it seems he can't even walk outside.Read more...

At the ripe age of 100, Jimmy Carter, a former peanut farmer, was the 39th president of the United States and the longest living American president. He died Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia, according to his son James E. Carter III per The Washington Post. Beloved and misunderstood, Carter especially had a...Read more...

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The social media prankster who was recently arrested for spraying bed bug killer at a Walmart in the Phoenix area is now facing more problems.Read more...

From action, to drama, to fantasy, to superheroes, to family fare, 2024 delivered a wide range of movies. As the business continues to catch up from pandemic and strike delays, there were blockbusters hitting theaters and streaming services throughout the year. There were so many, we completely understand if you...Read more...

You can tell a lot about the Black community by the food they eat. No, we're not talking chicken and watermelon stereotypes. We're talking carefully prepared meals that have been passed down for decades.Read more...

When you're a kid, you never know how certain images are going to affect you. Sure, you know Candyman, Freddy Krueger and Chucky are going to terrify you, but you never expect cute little family movies to have scenes and characters that become nightmare fuel for the rest of your life. The holiday season sparked this...Read more...

Jamie Foxx is still upset at the perpetrator who ruined his birthday dinner earlier this month and wants the person in question to be taken in cuffs. - Noah A. McGeeRead more...

Geoffrey Owens is keeping it real when it comes to his financial situation. Years after gracing our screens as Elvin on The Cosby Show," Owens revealed in a recent interview that he still has a hard time making ends meet.

Photographer James L. Hicks has always admired Black models. So he was happy to contribute his work to celebrity stylist and journalist Marcellas Reynolds' 2019 book, Supreme Models: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Fashion."Read more...

Blue Ivy Carter might only be 12 years old, but since birth, she's been an absolute fashion icon. Her wardrobe surely puts most people's to shame, and it's about time we give Miss Carter her proper flowers! - Phenix S HalleyRead more...

The shots keep firing at Sean Diddy" Combs as more details arise about his reputation. Fortune Magazine reached out to 100 former employees for more details about their experience working with the disgraced media mogul.Read more...

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Beginning with Katt Williams' explosive Club Shay Shay" interview, then moving into the lyrically vicious Kendrick Lamar vs Drake feud, then heading to Paris for the Summer Olympics and wrapping up with box office combo of Gladiator II" and Wicked," it was clear that Black culture once again dominated the...Read more...

Because it's a day that ends in y," yet another video has surfaced on social media of a Karen" doing what they do best - threatening to call the police on someone because they feel they have been wronged. - Angela Johnson Read MoreRead more...

As his term comes to an end, President Joe Biden is making headlines with his decisions on pardons and clemency. The latest announcement involves a name familiar to viewers of Starz's BMF."Read more...

If you were around in the 1970s and 1980s, you already know that the DeBarge family dominated R&B music along with The Sylvers and The Jacksons. The siblings, who grew up in Detroit and Grand Rapids, Michigan, found music as a way to cope with the physical abuse they suffered at the hands of their father, a white...Read more...

Pranks on social media are all fun and games until the police get an idea of what you're doing and it leads to your arrest.Read more...

Christmas Day 2024 was filled with gifts, football, and Beyonce, with millions tuning in to watch the singer's highly-anticipated NFL halftime show performance on Netflix. Some minds, including one PR crisis manager, have theories about the much-talked about performance, however, and what it could mean for both...Read more...

Dame Dash is known to hold on to grudges. He still hasn't amended his relationship with Jay-Z, and recently took shots at R&B singer John Legend for something that happened more than 20 years ago.Read more...

Double standards. Society is built on them, and although they're biased by design, we can't help but feel offended when they don't work in our favor. We're all aware of the double standards Black people face in regards to our race, but some of them are obviously outrageous. - Phenix S Halley Read MoreRead more...

Elon Musk, who has been infamously dubbed as President-elect Donald Trump's Co-President," has a history of racially questionable behavior. Here are five instances of Musk using his power and influence to promote divisive rhetoric.Read more...

A London man almost outsmarted police, but a couple of wrong moves resulted in 24-year-old Michael Babolala facing the same music as his convicted older brother.

Whether you're planning a big New Year's Eve party or you just want to have a fun singalong, TLC is probably on your playlist. Those first few notes of No Scrubs" always gets everyone going.Read more...

Muni Long has had enough - and not just anybody can take ownership of songs she writes.Read more...

The son of the legendary Isaac Hayes recently shared a disturbing video on Instagram of a Karen who tried to prevent him from entering his gated community. In the clip, the woman-who was seemingly intoxicated-also told him that he should be white."Read more...

SZA's SOS" set chart-topping records, won multiple Grammys and catapulted her to a new level of fame. The album's mainstream success had audiences outside of R&B finally taking notice of her immense talent. In the entertainment world, when you hit different levels of success, you sometimes have to make changes to...Read more...

Nearly two dozen House Democrats have signed a letter encouraging President Joe Biden to exonerate former civil rights leader Marcus Garvey. In 1923, Garvey - one of the first internationally-known Black civil rights leaders - was convicted of mail fraud in 1923 and was given a five-year sentence.Read more...

Jamie Foxx is still upset at the perpetrator who ruined his birthday dinner earlier this month and wants the person in question to be taken in cuffs.Read more...

Tyler Perry has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry. With popular projects like The Six Triple Eight," Diary of a Mad Black Woman" and House of Payne" on the big and small screen, the multi-hyphenate writer/director/producer/actor has a 2024 net worth of 1.4 billion dollars, according to Forbes.

Kountry Wayne's TikTok soap opera series just broke the internet. The beloved sketch series on TikTok has garnered millions of views since it started, with fans obsessively watching the love triangle between Shayla, Anthony and his wife, Amber. Viewers have been begging for Wayne to put an end to the madness for...Read more...

When you're at the top of your game, the public just can't help but draw comparisons. And with Beyonce dominating the music industry and Rihanna killing the business world, the two icons have found their names together in the great debate over who's a better artist for years.

Despite Shawn Jay-Z" Carter's relentless efforts to get his way and totally dismiss the sexual assault case against him and Sean Diddy" Combs, a judge's recent ruling spells bad news for the rap mogul.Read more...

Sometimes it's hard to feel any sympathy toward certain artists when they receive critique from fans, because in many cases it's of their own doing. But in the case of Burna Boy, he's done nothing but move across the stage in a way that was unfamiliar for some people. Yet he's still received this wave of criticism and...Read more...

Once upon a time, former NFL quarterback Michael Vick was one of the most dynamic, entertaining players in the game. But a highly publicized dogfighting scandal derailed his career: After pleading guilty, he served 18 months in federal prison. After his sentence, Vick returned to the NFL, spending time with the...Read more...

One of two suspects wanted for the North Carolina murder of a woman inside a Walmart turned himself into authorities. Although the investigation into the Dec. 20 shooting continues, police say they are still on the hunt for the suspected shooter.

At just 17 years old, Petey Jones has already experienced unspeakable tragedy. In 2017, the Ohio teen lost his father, who died from a heart attack at age 40. Three years later, his mother passed away from an unknown condition on New Year's Day 2021. In March of that same year, tragedy struck again when a fire...Read more...

A Black FedEx worker was arrested in Bonifay, Florida following an investigation of several missing packages. Officials with the Holmes County Sheriff's Office said in a official statement that they reached out to the shipping company for help finding the driver, who was ultimately identified as Latavion Lewis.Read more...

The decades-long relationship between Shawn Jay-Z" Carter and Sean Diddy" Combs surely took a turn when Diddy began facing sexual assault allegations and a federal lawsuit. But now that Jay-Z has been caught in Diddy's web - after Jane Doe accused both rappers of rape - sources close to Hov say he has no plans to...Read more...

While everyone was celebrating the holiday, it seems like Shawn Jay-Z" Carter had a special gift for Texas attorney Tony Buzbee...in the form of a lawsuit.Read more...

This was a banner year for Black entertainment. While fan favorites like Kendrick Lamar, Beyonce, Cynthia Erivo and Donald Glover once again delighted audiences with their spectacular talent and cultural influence, a new crop of stars also made their presence known. From Ayo Edebiri's stellar performance in The...Read more...

On Monday, Dec. 23, civil rights activists assembled in front of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) in Northridge, California to demand justice for 13-year-old Sal'Vyion Sal" Torres. Torres, who is Black, was the victim of an alleged racist attack.Read more...

More allegations against Sean Diddy" Combs have come to light, this time from a former employee of the Bad Boy Records founder. Combs is currently facing numerous civil lawsuits and federal charges, as we have reported, and a brand new suit has just made its way disgraced rapper.Read more...

Lil Baby recently opened up about the severity of his gambling addiction during a recent interview with fellow Atlanta rapper Lil Yachty, and it's worse than you could ever imagine.Read more...

Netflix gave subscribers in nearly 200 countries a halftime gift during its first NFL Christmas Gameday livestream when Beyonce performed for the halftime show during the game between the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens. In true Queen Bey fashion, she rode into her hometown NRG stadium on a white horse and...Read more...

Even though 2024 was a wild year, Black artists delivered the most memorable musical performances despite the chaos. Here are some of The Root's favorites-and the list may include a few that may surprise you.Read more...

Travis Hunter has left the building...or social media, that is. The Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver has deleted his Instagram account as criticism of his fiance takes over the internet, rising since his win of the Heisman trophy last week. What were the exact moments that led to this social media break from the...Read more...