As Election Day crept up, voters have been rather loud inpublicizing who they're voting for. But in some cases, shouting out their candidate of choice went loud and wrong...enter John Rodgers.Read more...

As friends, family and fans of music icon Quincy Jones continue to deal with the heartbreaking news of his death, a little known story of how he cheated death 50 years ago has now resurfaced.Read more...

On Election Day, the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump continues to be so close that even political experts are having a hard time predicting a winner.Read more...

Sean Diddy" Combs' turned 55 on Monday (Nov. 4), and his children sent a special message for their father, to which he replied with the first words we've heard from him since his Sept. 16 arrest.Read more...

When someone of Quincy Jones' stature passes away, their past comments are given new life. In the aftermath of Sean Diddy" Combs' arrest, the great producer's opinions on the Bad Boy founder's music ability-or lack thereof-are resurfacing.Read more...

During a time in which African Americans were freshly recovering from the physical and financial trauma of slavery, one lucky decision changed this poor Black girl's life forever, earning her the title of the richest Negro girl" in the country. In 2024, there's been talks about making a movie to tell the true story...Read more...

For years, there's been more than a few in the Hip-hop community to praise Trump. The Root even went back decades and examined how Trump went from hip-hop icon to supervillain in the culture. In recent years since Trump jumped into the political landscape, there's been a new crop of rappers who proudly back the...Read more...

You cannot write the history of Black music and entertainment without Quincy Jones. During his 70-year career as a musician, producer and composer, his impact has been felt throughout our culture. According to a statement from his family, Jones died Sunday night at the age of 91, at his home in Bel Air, Calif.Read more...

As audiences continue to partake in Megan Thee Stallion's new documentary, Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words" on Prime Video, a particular tidbit involving Gayle King is taking centerstage.Read more...

Serena Williams is already getting a jump on the next generation of tennis superstars. The 23-time Grand Slam champion and her youngest daughter, Adira, took to the court for a very early lesson, but the littlest Williams wasn't in the mood to cooperate on camera.Read more...

Last year, Sean Diddy" Combs celebrated his birthday in London with tons of celebrities from Janet Jackson to Naomi Campbell. This year, he's trading caviar and champagne for a mediocre jail meal. Reports give us details as to what his celebration" looks like from the bing.Read more...

The music industry and fans across the world are mourning the loss of Quincy Jones, whose generations-spanning career netted him a whopping 28 Grammy awards with legendary artists including Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Lionel Richie and more. It's hard to overstate the impact and legacy Jones leaves behind. Come...Read more...

Halloween may be over, but for many Black people around the country, the nightmares have not stopped. The combination of the stakes of the 2024 presidential election and the fact that polls show a statistical dead heat between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is keeping plenty of us up at...Read more...

The music industry and fans across the world are mourning the loss of Quincy Jones, whose generations-spanning career netted him a whopping 28 Grammy awards with legendary artists including Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Lionel Richie and more. It's hard to overstate the impact and legacy Jones leaves behind. Come...Read more...

Just days ago, a grand jury witness testified on some damning information regarding Sean Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking case. Despite the witness having sworn to testify truthfully, Combs' attorneys claim his statements were nothing short of a fib.Read more...

Updated on November 4, 2024 at 10:20a.m.PT: Sean Diddy" Combs' reign as the unofficial king of Miami Beach has officially come to an end.Read more...

In news that can only be described as wait, what?"-two unlikely figures in entertainment, namely Nicki Minaj and Ray J, have sat down for a lengthy yet random conversation and what it covered will shock you.Read more...

Martha Stewart is one of the rare celebrities who went to prison and came out even more popular. She started hanging out with Snoop Dogg, which opened her up to a whole new fanbase that allowed her to reinvent herself. To celebrate her interesting journey, Netflix released its new documentary Martha." Now, the...Read more...

For what might be the first time this year, Drake has publicly encountered a person he thought was a good friend but was, in actuality, a close ally to the man he was beefing with: Kendrick Lamar.Read more...

While the main demographic of news readers understand the weight of the horrific claims that have risen against rap mogul Sean Diddy" Combs, his case has transformed into the topic of humor and entertainment for a much younger audience.Read more...

The music industry is in mourning following the death of songwriting titan, Quincy Delight Jones Jr., Sunday (Oct. 3) night. He was 91.Read more...

It's officially time to kick off #MariahSZN! Yes, it's that special time of year where superstar singer Mariah Carey's biggest hit, All I Want For Christmas Is You," is basically unavoidable. Seriously, between now and Dec. 25 you will not be able to get away from the endlessly catchy pop track. Frankly, why would...Read more...

Having parents who are successful athletes, entertainers or entrepreneurs can get you far (and a hefty trust fund). But for women like Linda Johnson Rice, Hannah Bronfman and Sasha and Malia Obama, having a famous last name can make you even more determined to show and prove what you can do on your own.Read more...

With all the outrageous debates on if Vice President Kamala Harris is Black enough, one thing has to be said: She loves her HBCU! Howard University (HU) is one of the nation's oldest Historically Black College or University (HBCU), and as a proud Howard graduate herself, Harris never fails to support HU.Read more...

As Mariah Carey says, It's Time!" That means we're ready to start planning Thanksgiving menus and putting up holiday decorations. For some fans this also means they can get deep into their holiday movie bag, as that's all that airs on TV this time of year. From OWN, to Netflix, to Lifetime, to BET+, Black movies can...Read more...

All eyes are on a south Georgia funeral home after its owner was arrested and accused of neglecting human corpses. Authorities say they found over a dozen decomposing bodies on the funeral home grounds while serving the business a routine eviction notice.

You already know how big Fashion Week is in New York, Milan and Paris. But from October 23 to 27, all eyes were on Nigeria as celebrities, influencers and designers came together for Lagos Fashion Week. The week was packed with fashion shows from top Nigerian designers, networking events, panel discussions and of...Read more...

Whether it's the Met Gala or a runway moment at New York Fashion Week, some of the most memorable fashion moments are made by stars wearing Sergio Hudson's designs. Known for expertly tailored suiting and form-fitting gowns, he doesn't miss a detail - consistently delivering sophisticated style with a contemporary...Read more...

The One Direction singer's Oct. 16 death has stirred up controversy as new details emerge. News just broke regarding Liam Payne's death and it may finally allow him to rest. According to reports, the One Direction singer's body is likely to be to released to his family weeks after his Oct. 16 death due to a fall from...Read more...

There are many iconic Black gangster characters, but this list is reserved for those who are not only ruthless but savvy and well...brilliant. Oftentimes, their intelligence led to arrogance, which ultimately led to their downfall. But what if they decided to pursue something other than a life of crime? What if they...Read more...

The idea of a Black woman becoming President of the United States might be too much for some people to handle, but we've been thinking about this for a while. As we prepare for the possibility of Kamala Harris being elected the first Black woman to become Commander-In-Chief, we had some suggestions for how Hollywood...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...

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...

Thanks to Sean Diddy" Combs' allegedly villainous ways and federal indictment, he's become quite the hot topic over the last month-but a few people have already taken things too far just in time for Halloween.Read more...

Since she was first discovered at Howard University's homecoming in 2017, Anok Yai's career has skyrocketed, propelling her into a league that includes some of the most sought-after models in the industry. In just a few years, she's walked high-profile runways around the world, including the Victoria's Secret Fashion...Read more...

With the presidential election only days away, Vice President Kamala Harris has released a pair of new ads to appeal to Black men. One ad attempts to spotlight her work on criminal justice reform, while the other targets what the Harris-Walz campaign says are the dangers from a second Donald Trump presidency.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. - Noah A. McGee Read MoreRead 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...

Red carpet season is upon us, and we can't wait to see who shows up and shows out at The Root 100 gala. But if getting dressed up feels more like a punishment, you might want to rethink the kinds of shoes you're wearing. These days, sneakers aren't just for the gym. In fact, they're totally appropriate for a red...Read more...

As Vice President Kamala Harris nears the end of her race for president of the United States, more and more Hollywood heavyweights are rallying behind her to hopefully push her across the finish line.Read more...

Updated as of 11/1/2024 at 5:10p.m.PT: After a clip Megan Thee Stallion admitting to actually sleeping with rapper/singer Tory Lanez in her new Prime Video documentary Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words" began to circulate online on Thursday, many viewers began calling out the Hot Girl rapper for lying to Gayle King...Read more...

Mia Harris, an Ohio grandmother who confessed to shooting her 5-month-old granddaughter in the face, was sentenced to nine to 12 years in prison on Tuesday (Oct. 29). According to WXIX, Harris pleaded guilty to felonious assault charges in the beginning of October.Read more...

Fox's popular animated series The Simpsons has been on the air for 36 seasons, which means viewers have plenty of time to analyze and examine the show. Longtime fans have theories on everything from Springfield existing in its own space-time bubble, to Marge's family financially supporting them, to the idea that...Read more...

Elon Musk's efforts to help Donald Trump win the 2024 Presidential Election have led to some serious accusations from the workers tasked to help him.Read more...

After seven years, Kevin Hart's legal drama involving his 2017 sex tape scandal has finally come to an end.Read more...

Thanks to the likes of OutKast, T.I., Goodie Mob and Ludacris, Atlanta is arguably the third coast" of hip-hop talent. The city is full of rap legends who have blessed our playlists and inspired music across all genres.Read more...

With Election Day just days away, the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump remains as tight as ever. As we inch closer to Nov. 5, here are the list of Republicans, known conservatives or conservative-adjacent folks who are publicly supporting Harris in her journey to be the nation's next...Read more...

This is their most telling chance yet to get out of the bed with misogyny and white supremacy.Read more...

A Washington white woman who initially claimed that a teenager assaulted her is now the one on the wrong end of the law.Read more...

Legendary actress Shirley MacLaine has never been one to mince words about her private life or romantic relationships. In her new memoir, The Wall of Life: Pictures and Stories from This Marvelous Lifetime," the 90-year-old star of stage and screen reveals some surprising details about her long career, including the...Read more...