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One of the biggest shopping days of the year is right around the corner. Black Friday is like the Super Bowl of shopping and the perfect time to grab some of the best deals on - well, everything.Read more...

It's hard enough to find good friends without the added trouble of being famous in the mix. But some celebs have found (and maintained) strong bonds throughout their careers - celebrating the wins and losses together along the way.Read more...

They say never judge a book by its cover, and by the looks of retired British gents Pete and Bas, the last conclusion anyone would make is that they're rappers. An even more distant conclusion is that they're both out here killing the game.Read more...

Stop everything you're doing right now! New Kendrick just dropped.

When you've been in the business as long as Denzel Washington, there are a lot of crazy stories about you circulating through Hollywood. His American Gangster" co-star Josh Brolin recently recalled a surprising moment when the two actors nearly came to blows.Read more...

President-elect Donald Trump began picking members of his Cabinet right after winning the election, and almost immediately his choices courted lots of criticism - chief among them the fact that most of them don't seem to have any actual experience for the positions in which they've been placed.Read more...

A Fort Lauderdale, Fla. man who spent years swindling unemployment and COVID relief funds from the system just had his hustle blown all the way up - and now, he's looking at some serious time in jail.

As we all know, Katt Williams has been one of the loudest celebrities this year regarding everything in Black Hollywood. Outside all of the rival comedians and actors Williams hasn't been shy about discussing, Williams has been especially vocal about Sean Diddy" Combs and his legal troubles this year.Read more...

In news that can only be described as I know you lying," Jonathan Majors was dealt yet another win...but this one just might surprise you.Read more...

In the lead up to Wicked: Part One's" release, the film's stars, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, have traveled the world promoting the movie. The close bond they developed during the film's production has been evident in the overabundance of affection they've shown each other during the Wicked" press tour.Read more...

Denzel Washington's, our Academy Award winning Root 100 honoree, press run in promotion of Gladiator II" has granted us special gems of moments from the actor's life over the course of his career. However, only recently did we get a deeper look into his relationship with God.Read more...

Lizzo has just added a stunning Hollywood Hills mansion to her real estate book! For $12.4 million, the Truth Hurts" singer bought a six-bedroom, nine-bathroom house at the end of October, according to TMZ.Read more...

Rapper turned politician Moses Shyne" Barrow has been making the rounds to promote his new Hulu documentary, The Honorable Shyne." Throughout his press tour, he's been revealing some interesting stories from Bad Boy Entertainment's peak late-90s/early 2000s era, when he was on the label. During an appearance on The...Read more...

In the latest episode of Shannon Sharpe's Club Shay Shay" podcast that dropped on Thursday, he was joined by longtime actress and multi-hyphenate Keke Palmer and as you can expect-hilarity ensued.Read more...

From Barbershop 2" all the way to her first Emmy award, Keke Palmer is known for her extensive career spanning decades and most importantly, her effortless talent. The actress, singer, producer, TV host, author, CEO, and mother is only 31-years-old, but she's already solidified herself as one of the greatest of her...Read more...

On Thursday, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled that Jussie Smollett -one of the stars from the popular television series Empire" - would have his 2019 hate crime hoax conviction overturned. Now, conservatives are going in on X (formerly Twitter) about how Smollett's race played a major role in this decision.Read more...

There are things that happen in the world that just can't be explained. The sun, the moon and how humans cheat death. What police said happened in Virginia is hard to believe for so many reasons.Read more...

Ice Cube is tired of folks thinking he's ride or die for former President Donald Trump and the Republican agendas-and he's finally putting his foot down about it.Read more...

Ahead of Mike Tyson's blockbuster fight against influencer Jake Paul, he gave a revelatory quote about his perspective on legacy. When 14-year-old reporter Jazlyn Jazzy" Guerra asked Tyson what kind of legacy he wants to leave behind, the boxing legend gave an apathetic response that's either morbid or profound,...Read more...

From the time he gained prominence in the 1984 film, A Soldier's Story," Denzel Washington has been dominating our screens ever since. With an acting career that spans over 40 years, one might wonder if the veteran actor has finally reached the point of retirement...especially since he hinted to it this past summer....Read more...

Lil Baby has had quite the music career. Raised in Atlanta, the Harder Than Ever" rapper has gone from a life of crime to one of luxury and fame due to his success in the music industry.Read more...

On Friday, Nov. 22, when the highly anticipated sequel Gladiator II" hits theaters across the country, viewers will undoubtedly walk away with two sentiments: this film is both Denzel Washington's and 2024's best film.Read more...

Getting up on stage and performing in front of live audiences on a regular basis requires some level of attention-seeking behavior. Given how successful Nick Cannon has been at his craft for years, his most recent diagnosis revelation should come as a surprise to no one.Read more...

On Wednesday, the CMAs honored the biggest names in country music with fantastic performances from Carrie Underwood, Jelly Roll, Brooks & Dunn and Shaboozey. Unfortunately for fans of the Root 100 honoree, singing his new single Highway" and his hit A Bar Song (Tipsy)" was the highlight of his ceremony. Despite the...Read more...

Thursday, actor Jussie Smollett got the best news he's gotten in a long time regarding his widely controversial hate crime hoax from 2019.Read more...

A young British man is in legal trouble in the United Arab Emirates after a romance that started on vacation went horribly wrong.

The life of Botham Jean's family was changed forever after the 26-year-old was gunned down in his own home in 2018. Jean's killer, Amber Guyger, is currently serving a 10-year sentence for the crime, and now, a jury has ordered her to pay even more for the murder.

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Another sexual assault lawsuit has been filed against Sean Diddy" Combs as he awaits federal prosecution for sex crime charges. These horrifying claims are said to have come from a mere 17-year-old girl.Read more...

The founder of an AI startup once featured on Forbes' 30 Under 30" list was charged Tuesday with defrauding investors.Read more...

Congrats are in order for Atlanta rapper Lil Baby who just graduated from college... but not any ol' college. Lil Baby, who's real name is Dominique Armani Jones, is officially a Harvard University man!Read more...

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Ray J has been talkative this year, speaking on a slew of celebrities including Nicki Minaj, Kim Kardashian, his sister, Brandy, and most notably, Sean Diddy" Combs.Read more...

A Georgia family is grieving after what police say is an Amazon delivery route gone all wrong.Read more...

In case you missed it, Wicked," the upcoming The Wizard of Oz" prequel film and adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical of the same name, is hitting theaters this week. The film stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba the Wicked Witch and Ariana Grande as Glinda the Good Witch, who have both been present for a highly...Read more...

The holidays are right around the corner, and if cooking isn't your ministry, you might be a little stressed out. If you plan on hosting guests between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day and you need a little help getting your menu together, we've got your back. We've rounded up some amazing recipes from some of our...Read more...

The treatment of child stars has been a hot topic lately. One of TV's most famous child stars, Jaleel White, is shedding light on the details of his experience in his new memoir, Growing Up Urkel."Read more...

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Donald Trump managed to secure a second presidential term earlier this month after defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in a tight race. Since then, a slew of racial incidents have happened-with many people believing Trump's victory served as a catalyst. Here is a list of the most disturbing ones.Read more...

Despite his often cool demeanor when it comes to anything relating to his business ventures, 50 Cent admits to being stressed about his most recent venture.Read more...

Last month, a Black 13-year-old girl was walking home from the school bus when she heard the footsteps of a man rapidly approaching her. Thinking it was another jogger from the neighborhood, she shuffled out of his way.Read more...

Remember that guy who testified that he allegedly saw Sean Diddy" Combs' sex tapes and was in possession of Kim Porter's tell-all memoir? Well, he just got swept into some serious legal mess but not by the mogul himself - by his sons.Read more...

President-elect Donald Trump has outlined plans for his second term in scary detail: using military force to execute mass deportations, clearing out DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) policies, and, shockingly, even eliminating the Department of Education (DOE).

It's not everyday you hear a truly messy Hollywood story but thanks to the tea LisaRaye McCoy just spilled about her falling out with Nicole Murphy-we've got just that.Read more...

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Denzel Washington has so many unforgettable performances on his resume, it's nearly impossible to narrow down his best roles to a top two or three. One character that most fans agree should be near the top of the list is Rubin Carter in The Hurricane." The 1999 drama tells the true story of Carter, a boxer who was...Read more...

Fans of Denzel Washington may think they know a lot about his life off-screen, from his time growing up in Mount Vernon, New York to his 40-plus-year marriage to wife Pauletta. But now, in an interview for the Winter 2024 issue of Esquire, the Academy Award-winning actor is opening up about a darker side of his past -...Read more...

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball is in his fourth season in the NBA, which means he should know how to properly conduct himself with the media. On Saturday, after his team defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 115-114, the young star forgot his media training and used an anti-gay slur during his post-game interview.Read more...

Tyrese Gibson is no stranger to making waves on social media and his latest post is just further proof of that.Read more...