The Root

Ray J is finally opening up about the near-fight that transpired between him and three of Sean Diddy" Combs' sons, Justin, Quincy and Christian.Read more...

We're entering one of the most hectic times of the year. With an election just around the corner, holiday season rapidly approaching the station and tax season right behind that, The Root knows what it's like to feel financially stretched and counting pennies.

During this 2024 election season, former President Obama has been seen in the public eye more than any other political figure (besides Kamala Harris and Donald Trump). But he hasn't just talked about getting to the polls and voting - he's made time to give his two cents on pop culture.Read more...

If everything happening in the world today has you feeling a little nostalgic for the 90s and early 2000s, you're not alone. But while Blockbuster video stores and dial-up internet will probably never make a comeback, luckily some of our favorite fashions never really went away.Read more...

The family of a San Francisco Black man who was tased while he was struggling in the water is now filing a federal civil rights lawsuit against the officers involved.Read more...

Whether you're a normal, everyday working mom, or a billionaire superstar, if your kids don't want to sit still, you cannot make them cooperate. Once their little legs get moving, they can't be stopped. Rihanna lived through this exhausting parenting exercise while shooting a new Savage x Fenty campaign with her young...Read more...

Another Travis Scott show has descended into violence. On Tuesday, as fans were waiting for the UTOPIA" rapper to take the stage at Eden Park in Aukland, New Zealand, fights broke out among the crowd of nearly 50,000 people.Read more...

One of the things we love most about former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama is the genuine love they share. From their beautiful first dance at the 2009 Inaugural Ball to Beyonce's rendition of Etta James' At Last," we knew they were definitely #BlackLoveGoals.Read more...

Sean Diddy" Combs has been hit with hundreds of lawsuits- many of which were filed by anonymous accusers- since he was federally indicted in September. With a growing number of accusations lining up at Diddy's door, it's likely getting hard to keep up with all the anonymous filers. But this week, a judge ruled that...Read more...

Imagine it's the morning after the election is finally called and you wake up to sounds of jubilation chiming in your text messages, your social media feed is blowing up in celebration, and the newspaper headlines read: KAMALA HARRIS WINS!Read more...

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On Wednesday, Saint West - Kim Kardashian's oldest son with Kanye West - got in some hot water with his YouTube page that made his mama snatch the whole thing down.Read more...

This Halloween, Black Hollywood is on fire with the costumes...offering us tributes to classic characters, superheroes and celebrations of cultural icons. Stars like Halle Bailey, Janelle Monae and Jennifer Hudson delivered their annual over-the-top surprises, while Lizzo broke the internet with her meta choice. If...Read more...

Looks like the rapper formerly known as Kanye West will be forwarding his mail to a ritzy new Beverly Hills address. Ye just snatched up a 35-million-dollar mansion in Beverly Park North, an exclusive gated community where more is definitely more. According to Forbes, homes in the area average 20,000 square feet and...Read more...

No matter what obstacles are thrown Megan Thee Stallion's way, she seems to always come out on top. And thanks to her latest legal move, it looks like she's aiming for another win. We'll explain.Read more...

It's Halloween! If you plan on staying in the house and are searching for something to help you get in the mood for the evening, we have a few movies and TV shows for you to enjoy that also make you think about the Black condition in America.Read more...

On Monday, singer and actress Erykah Badu was honored with the 2024 Fashion Icon Award at the Council of Fashion Designers Awards (CDFA).Read more...

After the sad and surprising death of beloved actor John Amos left his close family and fans in shambles due to the personal drama that followed just days after-there's finally a positive update.Read more...

Who doesn't love Keke Palmer and who doesn't want to know everything about her? Along with her beautiful Williamsburg, Brooklyn real estate purchase, the gorgeous singer and actress bought a home off in the cut of Studio City, Los Angeles.

Vice President Kamala Harris has been joined by a star-studded lineup of supporters in the final weeks of her presidential campaign. There may have been none more exciting than Beyonce and Kelly Rowland showing up at the Houston rally on Oct. 25. With two thirds of the super popular and successful R&B group Destiny's...Read more...

Political experts everywhere are debating if the racist rhetoric about Puerto Rico during the MAGA rally in New York City could sink Trump's election bid. Blowback has been swift this week, with Trump holding an alternative rally to clean things up and the largest Newspaper in Puerto Rico urging Puerto Ricans in the...Read more...

Scary Movie" fans, rejoice! The beloved franchise is officially returning for a reboot, with the Wayans brothers coming back to the franchise for the first time in almost 20 years.

If you're looking for a Halloween costume, legendary actress Halle Berry has plenty of iconic acting roles for you to choose from. This year, singers Halle Bailey and Tyla paid homage to Berry with their spot-on costumes as some of Berry's most notable - and most scantily clad - roles.

With officially only one week left in this election cycle, it can really go either way. There's so much on the line for Americans, so journalist and show host, Don Lemon, took it upon himself to get some real answers about who everyone is voting for who. In his recent TikTok series, Lemon goes state to state...Read more...

There's a reason Howard University is regarded as The Mecca." In historic news, the historically Black university expects to be granted Research-1 (R1) status this upcoming spring, a title the university lost in 2005after the Carnegie Classification requirements changed, according to The Chronicle of Higher...Read more...

If you thought the beef between Power" star Omari Hardwick and producer Curtis 50 Cent" Jackson was over....think again. Thanks to a recent interview 50 did on Tuesday morning's episode of The Breakfast Club," it appears the two still aren't seeing eye to eye as evidenced by the rapper's new comments.Read more...

Keke Palmer has been living in the public eye for most of her life. Her immense social media presence and following makes fans think they know her personally. However, we were all shocked when her seemingly happy relationship exploded in front of the whole world, leading to shocking headlines about alleged domestic...Read more...

With Sean Diddy" Combs headlines continuing to take over the news, everyone is itching to know what exactly went down at these alleged Freak Offs." The FBI claims these parties were hubs for sex trafficking, drugs, and other illegal activity, and one of Diddy's former party planners just told it all in an exclusive i...Read more...

Former Donda Academy teacher Cecilia Hailey, who (alongside her former colleagues) is currently suing Kanye West for wrongful termination, has made disturbing new allegations regarding her time at the school.Read more...

Metro Boomin is one of the hottest producers in hip-hop. He dropped two collab albums with Future and created the track that helped incite the now-infamous beef with Kendrick Lamar and Drake. The 31-year-old even jumped into the beef himself by creating the hilarious, viral beat for BBL Drizzy." But all of that...Read more...

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are the academic backbone of the Black community. HBCUs have produced more than half of all practicing doctors in this country, according to Forbes. And with notable HBCU alumni like Oprah Winfrey, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Spike Lee, Black students should...Read more...

Comedian Tony Rock is airing out his issues with his brother and fellow comedian Chris Rock.Read more...

Two years after the tragic death of Shanquella Robinson while vacationing in Mexico, her mother is suing the six friends who accompanied Shanquella on the trip. Robinson passed away at the age of 25 on Oct. 29, 2022, just one day after arriving in Cabo San Lucas.Read more...

A group of Black women who felt they were discriminated against by workers at a Hooters in Greensboro, N.C. are finally getting the justice they felt they deserved for the past year.Read more...

Tory Lanez is still fighting his charges for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, for which he is currently serving a 10-year sentence - and now he's coming for his former lawyer, Shawn Holley, claiming she has a conflict of interest.Read more...

More than ever before, this year's Homecoming season has caused quite the fashion uproar. Our Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are known for setting trends and stepping outside the box, but after this year, it could be time to reel it back in. From inappropriate skirts to tired fashion trends,...Read more...

Some of our posts include links to retailers. If you buy something from clicking on one, G/O Media may earn a commission. Because editorial staff is independent of commerce, affiliate linking does not influence our editorial content.If Black barbershops and hair salons across this country were bugged, this is some of what you'd be hearing:Read more...

CNN host Abby Phillip took to X Monday night to explain what happened on her show, News Night," after conservative panelist Ryan James Girdusky told guest Mehdi Hasan-who is Muslim-that he hoped his beeper doesn't go off."Read more...

Tina Knowles - mother to music icons Beyonce, Solange and bonus daughter" Kelly Rowland - is about to open up like never before about her life and her role as a musical matriarch in a new memoir.Read more...

As the 2024 presidential election reaches the finish line, we've seen both candidates bring out stars to campaign for them. One notable absence for both Republicans and Democrats has been Curtis 50 Cent" Jackson...and that's by design.Read more...

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It's not everyday a Denzel Washington interview gets somewhat derailed by some surprise guests, but that's exactly what happened during one of his press stops for his new film Gladiator II" - and the identity of the guests will warm your heart.Read more...

As the hole for Sean Diddy" Combs keeps getting deeper and deeper, many are scavenging the internet and coming up with anything which possibly hinted at Diddy's current spew of allegations. This time, America's Sweetheart is getting wrapped up in the Diddy debacle after a video clip from 2011 is coming back to life.

The internet is still talking about Beyonce and Kelly Rowland showing up on stage in Houston to support Kamala Harris' run for president. in fact, two-thirds of Destiny's Child came with some words to voters still on the fence about supporting Harris and they arrived in style.Read more...

The latest sexual assault lawsuit to come against Sean Diddy" Combs was filed by a John Doe whose allegations add to the mounting pile of allegations that the mogul was a child predator behind closed doors.

On June 4, 34-year-old Rolin Hill was arrested by the Virginia Police on the charges of trespassing, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct. That he didn't survive the day is throwing up the red flags of potential murder.Read more...

Amid the gorgeous gowns and dazzling jewelry, it sometimes gets lost that fashion is an artform. The most influential and famous names of that art were honored Monday night at the 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards. In addition to recognizing the best designers of the year, the event also celebrated Erykah Badu's trendsetting,...Read more...

Prior to game 3 of the World Series, New York City native Fat Joe attempted to inject some energy into the crowd by performing All The Way Up" in front of the Yankees home fans.Read more...

The latest person to spill the tea on who Sean Diddy" Combs allegedly becomes behind close doors is a Houston pastor and former Bad Boy Entertainment employee. First of all, everything the pastor says is alleged and nothing has been proved in a court of law, but his comments sound similar to other disturbing...Read more...

World-famous pop star Bad Bunny has gone political and has publicly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 Presidential Election, joining a growing list of Puerto Rican A-list celebrities to speak out following a joke" at the country's expense from a Trump rally.Read more...