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Actor Idris Elba has taken on the coveted role of being the face of Calvin Klein , starring in the iconic brand's spring menswear 2024 campaign.

Meghan Markle's estranged father Thomas Markle somehow felt the need to reach out to King Charles III after the British monarch was diagnosed with cancer. Last week, the King reportedly underwent a procedure to treat an enlarged prostate at The London Clinic in London, and his doctors reportedly found cancer in the...Read more...

The city of Aurora, Colorado has reached a settlement of over $1 million with a Black mother and a group of young girls after police officers held them at gunpoint after a traffic stop three years ago.

On Sunday, R&B artist and songwriter Victoria Monet took home three trophies at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, including the coveted award for Best New Artist. However, her share of golden accolades was hardly the highlight of the evening. Monet-with her boyfriend and two-year-old, Grammy-nominated daughter Hazel in...Read more...

Outspoken GOP congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene once again has her sights set on sabotaging Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) - this time over a mistranslated speech.

Now that the Grammy Awards are over, let us continue to bask in the glow of some of the most stylish artists in the industry. Lenny Kravitz was one of them of course. Showing off his muscles in a sheer top, he looked edgy and amazing. But then again, he has always been experimental with his fashions from wearing...Read more...

Ever since Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg opened the Post-Conviction Justice Unit, case after case has been turned over after a reinvestigation. The most recent one stems from the brutal murder of a French tourist.

Have you ever talked about a product, and then suddenly got an ad for it on your phone? We've all been there, and then skeptically looked over our shoulders for the advertiser lurking in the shadow. But there's no one there, so we all simply conclude that our phone must be listening to our conversations. You wouldn't...Read more...

The late 1950s were a time of racial segregation, discrimination and inequality in America. But in the middle of all that despair, the men's basketball team at Tennessee A&I University was making history. The Tigers were the first HBCU team to win a national championship and the first college team to secure three...Read more...

During Black History Month, TV schedules are overflowing with movies like Malcolm X," Hidden Figures," 42" and, yes, Black Panther." As much as we enjoy those projects, you might be looking for other portrayals of our history. A quick scroll through the various streaming services shows that there are countless...Read more...

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During Black History Month, we often focus on the civil rights leaders who fought for our rights while on American soil. However, there were a great deal of celebrities and public figures who served the country and our community in U.S. Army.

It looks like another Real Housewives of Atlanta" O.G. is about to say bye-bye to the famed franchise.Read more...

On Monday (Feb. 5), Sybrina Fulton penned a heartfelt tribute to her late son Trayvon Martin on what would have been his 29th birthday. Martin was racially profiled and killed by George Zimmerman in 2012. Since his death, Fulton has worked tirelessly for gun reform.Read more...

Donald Glover seems like the kind of guy who's had a life full of interesting stories. As he and co-star Maya Erskine have made the rounds promoting their new Prime Video series, Mr. & Mrs. Smith," we've heard a few of those storiesRead more...

I'm not here to argue about who should and should not win an award. Music is a subjective medium, so no matter the year or the nominees, people will always be angry with winners of the Grammys.Read more...

The Grammys has a long history of repeatedly rewarding underwhelming white artistry. Despite moments like Victoria Monet winning Best New Artist and Tracy Chapman's standing ovation for her highly anticipated performance of Fast Car" alongside Luke Combs at last night's ceremony, SZA's Album of The Year" snub for...Read more...

After spending the last week defending her comments on The Breakfast Club, Republican Presidential candidate Nikki Haley decided to try her luck on Saturday Night Live.Read more...

The ubiquitous Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift romance has finally gone too far.Read more...

If you only know Ayo Edebiri from The Bear," her SNL" hosting debut was an unforgettable introduction to the spectacular extent of her comedic skills. Throughout the episode she delivered wild characters of all types, including a young boy pretending to be hypnotized, a trivia contestant, a woman in love with a popco...Read more...

With so many fan favorite Black artists nominated for Grammys, we expected a fantastic show. The 66th Annual Grammys weren't the spectacle we wanted, but it was still an enjoyable event. From show-stealing performances by SZA and Fantasia Barrino, to Jay-Z instant classic acceptance speech, the 2024 Grammys offered no...Read more...

Last night was the 2024 Grammy Awards! And while the Grammys is an important moment for us to cheer on our favorite Black artists of the year, it's also a time for us to cheer on the fashion.Read more...

It looks like Wendy Williams' ex-husband Kevin Hunter continues to have his share of legal troubles. Hunter was allegedly ordered to give a copy of his divorce settlement with Williams as part of a continuing lawsuit against an insurance company.

Blame it on Katt Williams' interview with Shannon Sharpe or blame it on the lingering effects of a brand new year, but 2024 is the year of radical truths and truth-tellers. And if you needed further proof of that, look no further than Jay-Z-whose acceptance speech at the 2024 Grammys lit the internet on fire.Read more...

The Grammys are always one of the most interesting red carpets of the year. Fashion choices range from traditional gowns and tuxedos, to much more bold statements. There are no rules when it comes to music's biggest night. With stars like SZA, Jon Batiste, Oprah Winfrey, Fantasia Barrino and Victoria Monet in...Read more...

Music royalty kicked off the 66th GRAMMY Awards on Sunday when legendary Black queer singer/song-writer Tracy Chapman joined country music singer Luke Combs onstage to sing her 1988 hit, Fast Car."Read more...

Do y'all remember the lady who appeared at Bill Cosby's sexual assault trial in 2018? She was one of five women who testified about their experiences with the comedian/actor on behalf of Andrea Constand. Now, she's filed her own lawsuit seeking justice.

Nicki Minaj continues to embarrass herself on social media following her feud with Megan Thee Stallion. All week, the Pink Friday 2" emcee has been running her mouth online, with gross jabs being thrown mostly at Meg following the release of the song Hiss."Read more...

Republican Presidential candidate Nikki Haley appeared on the Breakfast Club morning show with Charlamagne tha God and DJ Envy - and it was even more cringe than expected. Despite recently having to walk back comments about slavery and the Civil War, an unchastened Haley decided to double down on some of her most...Read more...

Something special happened with Black TV in the 90s. It was the Golden Age of Black sitcoms. We had so many shows about families supporting one another, best friends staying loyal no matter what and single parents keeping the family together. As Black History Month approaches you might want to revisit some of these...Read more...

Mariah Carey is being honored this Grammy weekend by the music industry, and it's well deserved. The iconic vocalist boasts five wins and 34 nominations...but she may have a trick up her sleeve. Her 12-year-old daughter, Monroe, has proven to have the family skills.Read more...

So, an apparent scuffle between Trey Songz and Jacquees is slightly hilarious.Read more...

Part of following the Grammys-and perhaps even loving them-is realizing that the National Academy of Recording Artists and Scientists often doesn't award the right artist or album. NARAS is keenly aware of this problem. That's the reason why they've established backroom blue-ribbon committees: they want to make sure...Read more...

The most anticipated event during Grammys weekend-besides the actual ceremony, of course-is Jay Z's iconic Roc Nation brunch. The invite-only shindig celebrates Black excellence annually and is flooded with stars. Sadly, the glamorous gathering reportedly won't be happening this year.

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Everyone knows about the legacy of Jackie Robinson. He's quite literally one of the most important athletes in American sports history. So it only makes it more tragic and frustrating that someone would destroy something that was meant to honor and celebrate him. - Noah A. McGee Read MoreRead more...

A Black Mississippi mother gained a slew of attention after being caught on camera by a Walmart employee, strolling around her toddler who was dressed in nothing but a diaper. After facing serious backlash, she decided it was time to clear the air. - Kalyn Womack Read MoreRead more...

There's no better time for music with a message than Black History Month.Read more...

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As we kick off the presidential election year, the American people are tuning in more and more to the stakes of the 2024 election, which couldn't be higher - particularly for Black Americans. This includes my home state of South Carolina, which is hosting its historic first-in-the-nation Democratic presidential...Read more...

Kanye West going off on paparazzi is nothing new. But this particular situation seemed to be unique in that he opted to give the people behind the camera a lengthy talking to like a father disciplining his children. - Noah A. McGee Read MoreRead more...

Republican Presidential candidate Nikki Haley appeared on the Breakfast Club morning show with Charlamagne tha God and DJ Envy - and it was even more cringe than expected. Despite recently having to walk back comments about slavery and the Civil War, an unchastened Haley decided to double down on some of her most...Read more...

Oh my... a former St. Louis police officer has been slammed with a 36-count indictment. And no...he isn't accused of your typical case of police brutality.

Updated on 2/2/2024 at 1:00p.m.PT: Cori Broadus, Snoop Dogg's daughter, is feeling and looking better following a shocking stroke.Read more...

The 66th GRAMMY Awards are upon us and conveniently happening during Black History Month. You know what that means - we must celebrate the Black history moments our artists achieved at past GRAMMYs.

It seems like everyone is beefing lately-from Nicki Minaj to Meghan thee Stallion to Benzino and Eminem. Now allegedly there is beef between Jacquees and Trey Songz, and the former made some wild accusations last night on Instagram live.Read more...

This is Trevor Noah's fourth straight year hosting the Grammys, so he knows what to expect from the experience. However for The 66th Annual Grammys-airing live Sunday at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS and Paramount+-he's also a producer. As he began his latest road to the Grammys, the former Daily Show" host spoke with Th...Read more...

Do you know where the first free Black settlement was established? Can you point out the location of our first HBCU on a map? This interactive timeline, while certainly not exhaustive, does aim to highlight some of the many turning points, tragedies and triumphs in our history. The Root staff compiled more than 80...Read more...

Updated as of 2/3/2024 at 3 p.m. ET

In news that could only be viewed as a completely disappointing start to Black History Month this year, it's recently been revealed that Taylor Swift - yes, that Taylor Swift - just got one of the biggest cultural thumbs up ever.