Though they've been friends and collaborators for years, Tyler Perry has never had the opportunity to direct Oprah Winfrey. In his new Netflix film, The Six Triple Eight," that moment finally arrives. The Oscar nominee portrays famed civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune.Read more...

It's been two years since 14-year-old Tyre Sampson fell to his death from an amusement park ride in Florida after his seat harness was loosened. Finally, the case surrounding his death has come to a close and at a serious cost of the rollercoaster's company.Read more...

It's not everyday when a fellow icon gets to fangirl over their favorite celebrity couple like Rihanna and A$AP Rocky in real life at an event but that's exactly what happened at a recent event in New York City-and who it was just might surprise you.Read more...

Lizzo and her Big Grrrl Big Tour company just won big time after a California court ruled to dismiss several claims made against the singer. Since last year, Lizzo has been faced with much backlash and negative publicity after members from her own touring group filed formal complaints and even lawsuits.Read more...

The Root 100 returned bigger and better than ever on Thursday evening. Once again taking over the historic Apollo Theater in Harlem, the brightest stars descended upon the iconic space to celebrate the year's most influential Black Americans in music, politics, sports, activism, and more. Here are the best moments...Read more...

A new motion filed by the lawyers for Sean Diddy" Combs makes some pretty lofty allegations against the government which has imprisoned him.Read more...

While it has a global fanbase that spans age, gender, race, religion and language, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" isn't exactly the most diverse and inclusive universe. Yes, there are Black characters in the books, but they didn't get much screen time in the movies.Read more...

Andrew Schulz, the man who felt most offended by Kendrick Lamar's warning to not allow white comedians to mistreat Black women, is now feeling the full power of Black Twitter.Read more...

Last month, an airplane Karen was caught on camera on a United Airlines shuttle bus at Los Angeles International Airport hurling racist insults at an Indian American family. The verbal attack was directed at photographer Pervez Taufiq, who recorded the entire incident.Read more...

Flavor Flav's Christmas season is not getting off to a great start, as the Public Enemy rapper allegedly endured a sketchy experience at Wednesday (Dec. 4) at the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting in New York City.Read more...

Back in 2020, white Wisconsin lawyer Stephanie Rapkin was caught on camera spitting on a Black Lives Matter protester. After it happened, police arrested Rapkin inside her Shorewood home. She wound up serving 60 days in jail for the incident, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.Read more...

From the moment they went public with their relationship Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been the subject of non-stop rumors and speculation. When they decided to leave the British Royal family and move to North America in 2020, the trolls and gossip mongers were positive that it would signal the end of their...Read more...

A 14-year-old boy has been charged with second-degree murder after Florida police say a gun deal gone wrong resulted in the death of 19-year-old Griffin Smith. According to police, the incident took place on Dec. 2, 2023, but one year later, police have finally caught their suspect.

A Florida man was finally captured by authorities after a years-long manhunt for the shooter behind the death of an innocent mother.The bombshell tip was that brought the cops to their suspect...? Just a very popular Chinese social media app.Read more...

Kanye West has been caught in the middle of yet another legal dispute. This particular one alleges that more than 10 producers still haven't been paid for their work on Ye and Ty Dolla $ign's two collaboration albums released this year, Vultures 1" and Vultures 2."Read more...

Yesterday, we told you about a viral clip of a young girl going on a path of destruction inside a Walmart store, kicking displays, throwing food items on the floor and breaking glass bottles.

Every time Charlamagne Tha God appears on The View," you know something interesting is probably going to happen. On Wednesday, the radio personality joined the talk show for its Hot Topics" segment and things got a little spicy between him and co-host Whoopi Goldberg.Read more...

Back in May of 2023, a Maryland woman and her mother executed a gruesome scheme to take the life of their own elderly relative. However, one of the suspects is now ordered to be released from jail despite the grisly nature of the crime.Read more...

After spending decades in Hollywood, legendary actor Samuel L. Jackson has made a name for himself on the big screen and, surprisingly, in the real estate market as well.Read more...

One thing to know about Cardi B. is if you come for her, she'll come back with receipts! The New York City rapper didn't take too kindly to people calling her broke" after announcing her partnership with a popular fast fashion company. So, she did what she does best....prove the haters wrong.

Yet another white comedian has responded to one of Kendrick Lamar's most discussed lines on his recent surprise album, GNX."Read more...

When Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" was announced as the theme for next year's Met Gala, much of the Black community celebrated the history of the Black dandy finally getting mainstream recognition.

We've always known the value of Black stars at the box office. However, the overwhelming success of Wicked," Gladiator II" and Moana 2," is once again proving it to the rest of the world. Yes, these films are established titles that have built-in fanbases. But we saw how excited fans were to get Denzel Washington...Read more...

With the rough professional blows Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis enduredto kick off the month of December, things can only get better from here.Read more...

There's nothing like a good ensemble cast. Whether it's in cult classic shows, beloved movies, or in singing groups-the power of the collective can be truly amazing onscreen or onstage.Read more...

On Tuesday, Walmart released one of their holiday commercials to celebrate the festive season featuring two beloved actors: Larenz Tate and Nia Long. But the reactions to it have not been positive - for reasons you might not expect.Read more...

Imagine being born into a world in the midst of a dangerous climate crisis where a person who used the word bigly" in a sentence is about to be President of the United States for a second time and someone convinced a person to pay more than six million dollars for a banana duct taped to a wall because they called it...Read more...

Although his cannabis company isn't panning out like he wanted it to, Jay-Z is succeeding in other aspects of his life.Read more...

Forget boring speeches from CEOs and faculty members. Grambling State University's Fall 2024 commencement ceremony is going to be one of the hottest tickets in town, as the graduating class will hear some special words of advice from a New Orleans legend.

Some songs have a message so powerful and enduring they become timeless. Few songs in the last ten years fits that description better than Andra Day's Rise Up." The beautiful ballad is an inspiring call to triumph over whatever obstacles are holding you back from reaching the mountaintop.Read more...

A Florida woman has finally learned her fate after a drunken hide-and-seek game with her boyfriend turned into a horrifying, deadly scene.Sarah Boone, 47, was ordered by an Orlando judge Monday to serve a sentence of life in prison for her role in the terrifying events the night of Feb. 24, 2020.Read more...

On Tuesday (Dec. 3), Eric Adams-the indicted mayor of New York City-held a news conference where he took questions from reporters.Read more...

Will Smith's rise to fame and acclaim may be widely known, but there's a little known fact about his ascent that just might surprise you.Read more...

Even after his death, people are still making wild claims about O.J. Simpson, including a wild allegation from his bodyguard that he has a tape of the controversial NFL Hall of Famer confessing to the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.Read more...

The families of the Black women who were allegedly sexually terrorized by a Kansas City detective over decades will never be able to see if he's brought to justice, thanks to what appear to be his own extreme actions.Read more...

Whether you love him or hate him, you have to admit Stephen A. Smith knows exactly what his job is. The media personality is here to stir the pot. The sports pundit is no stranger to controversial opinions on famous athletes, teams, plays and decisions.Read more...

Judge Greg Mathis might've gotten his wife back, but now he could be facing consequences of a whole different brand following a 2023 confrontation in front of his own house.Read more...

Just one week after we showed you a video of a teenager throwing a massive tantrum inside a Georgia cell phone store as she pleads with her mother not to disconnect her cell phone service, social media is buzzing with yet another child making an outrageous scene - this time, it's a young girl in a Walmart.

Nick Cannon has been keeping a relatively low profile as of late. But thanks to actor Orlando Brown, he's back in the headlines once again and this time for something truly unbelievable.Read more...

Just about every Black person you and I know voted for Kamala, and at least half as many took to a cocoon after the Trump Triumph. No CNN. MSNBC, which imbibed and spun the tale that the election might actually be close, now on par with Pravda. The New York Times and The Washington Post avoided like a vampire hides...Read more...

On Nov. 26, the Biden administration announced a plan to require Medicare and Medicaid to cover weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy for people looking to treat issues of obesity. According to a White House Spokesperson, the plan would provide access to the drugs for over three million people across the...Read more...

On Monday (Dec. 2), a Black California lawmaker introduced a bill Monday that would prioritize the descendants of slaves regarding the college admissions process. The tentative bill would affect the University of California and California State University, which are two of the country's largest public university...Read more...

A South Carolina family's world was shattered when 12-year-old Kelaia Turner attempted suicide following months of ongoing bullying from students at Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School. Now, her family is seeking justice.Read more...

In our fast-paced, modern world, receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame may not seem like a big deal. But for Black artists, it's not just the culmination of their lifelong aspirations, it also encompasses the dreams of their friends and family. The latest person to be recognized by the Hollywood Chamber of...Read more...

Los Angeles rapper Roddy Ricch earned a Grammy Award in 2020, but his trophy was misplaced in a crazy tale of misplacement and, according to the rapper himself, extortion. The story begins with a YouTuber by the name of Prieto Hunters, who is known for making videos about buying abandoned storage units.Read more...

Anok Yai has lost another one. After being passed over forModel of the Year at the at Fashion Awards on Monday (Dec. 2) evening for the fourth time in a row, the supermodel took to social media to share her thoughts on her loss...and Black Twitter had her back.

Turns out rap mogul Sean Diddy" Combs had the chance to prevent the bombshell lawsuit filed by his ex-girlfriend, singer Cassandra Cassie" Ventura, from going public and ultimately, triggering a federal investigation. However, he allegedly denied the opportunity.Read more...

After an innocent man was accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl, he spent 47 years wrongfully convicted of the crime. Now, Leonard Mack is suing New York's Westchester County District, the town of Greenburgh and several people who he claims played a role in his wrongful arrest and incarceration.Read more...

New York authorities indicted a woman after connecting her to the scene of a Queens home that was set ablaze. The fire wasn't even the worst part - it was who was stuck inside the fire.Read more...

Even though billionaire Kylie Jenner and rapper Travis Scott might've called it quits years ago, the pair still shares two children ... and reluctantly, a Beverly Hills mansion worth millions.