Even though Diddy was recently arrested and indicted on a scathing list of federal charges, the Bad Boy Records founder did secure a legal win in a lawsuit that previously ordered him to pay millions of dollars to a Detroit man in prison.Read more...

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Mere moments before his arrest, Sean Diddy" Combs was hanging out in NYC as if nothing was about to happen.Read more...

Natasha Rothwell is a special talent who can make viewers instantly invested in every aspect of a character's life. She draws us into their struggles, as well as their triumphs. Her latest unforgettable character is the focus of the new Hulu comedy, How to Die Alone."Read more...

Michael Jackson was a larger than life personality, so it's no surprise that his home matched his life. The superstar's Neverland Ranch was famous for being a massive 2,700 acre area with its own zoo, carnival rides, a movie theater and a huge mansion. The King of Pop basically built his own private theme park,...Read more...

Vice-presidential nominee J.D. Vance has a history of saying idiotic things, which have seemingly gotten worse as he and Trump work to win the upcoming November election. From his disgusting remarks about Haitians to his weird obsession with women having children, here's a list of he stupid sh*t Vance has said over...Read more...

With the back-t0-back-to-back deaths of legendary actor James Earl Jones, music icon Frankie Beverly and most recently Tito Jackson-Black folks all over the country and the world are in collective mourning.Read more...

Hip-Hop mogul Sean Diddy" Combs isn't the only person facing trouble in light of his federal indictment. If the allegations against Diddy are true, there's likely no way his executive staffers were completely oblivious to the nefarious activity allegedly going down. And after Diddy was officially denied bond, his...Read more...

Although Jennifer Lopez has been married four times, the first man she tied the knot with 27 years ago is still handing out advice to the pop star.Read more...

Sean Diddy" Combs has spent most of his career surrounded by controversy and scandal. However, none has been as serious as the legal trouble he now finds himself in: On Sept. 16, the rapper/producer was arrested on charges of racketeering, conspiracy and sex trafficking. The following day, he pleaded not guilty and...Read more...

Wendy Williams' court-appointed guardian Sabrina Morrissey is seeking justice for the former daytime talk show host in a new complaint related to the suit filed against Lifetime's parent company, A&E Television Networks, Lifetime Entertainment Services, EOne Productions, Creature Films and its executive producer Mark...Read more...

Everyone remembers that game where their mom would head to the car and tease (or threaten) to leave them if they didn't hurry up getting ready for school, church or whatever else. However, police say this game took a horrifying turn between an Indiana mother and her small child.

On any normal day that ends in y," a picture of a 23-year-old woman smoking a cigarette isn't something that would normally go viral. But of course, we know there is nothing normal about the 2024 election cycle. That means if the woman in the photo is the daughter of a former President of the United States who also...Read more...

Following NABJ's contentious interview with Donald Trump in July, the organization sat down with his opponent Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday (Sept. 17) in front of an audience of 150 people - most of them college students. From Trump's racist lies about Haitian immigrants to the study of reparations, here...Read more...

As Vice President Kamala Harris hits the campaign trail, the focus is as much on her style as her policy plans. Although her opponent may be able to get away with whatever that is happening on top of his head, VP Harris knows she can't step out with a single hair out of place.Read more...

Sean Diddy" Combs found success in the music world at a young age, which means despite his humble beginnings, he's been living an extremely privileged life for a very long time. That all changed overnight when the music mogul was arrested on charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.

When 7-year-old Deonte Atwell of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. died of malnutrition on Christmas Day last year, an autopsy revealed that his bones were sticking out through his skin. No one was charged at the time, but local authorities continued to investigate why the young boy died while being around friends and family.

Federal prosecutors arrested two individuals accused of trying to recruit white nationalist terrorists through a social media platform. When you find out what they were allegedly scheming, you'll be disgusted.

Indianapolis police authorities are investigating the death of a Black woman who was found in a wooded area. Police say the last person she was with was her Uber driver...however, she never made it home.

P. Diddy's indictment isn't just an indictment of Sean Combs. It's an indictment of an era, an ethos, a set of permission slips that permit the denigration and even beating of Black women.

More than a week after it was announced that Kendrick Lamar would be headlining the Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans, it's a topic that continues to be discussed in the music industry.Read more...

Diddy's alleged freak offs' served a greater purpose, according to the details of his newly released indictment. The Bad Boy mogul would allegedly use the sex and drug-fueled events to enforce control.

As the disturbing details of Sean Diddy" Combs federal indictment-including shocking mentions of sexual freak offs"-continue to send shockwaves on social media, a handful of folks in Black Hollywood are giving their two cents on the matter.Read more...

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On Tuesday, Evereleased her new memoir Who's That Girl?" which detailed the humble beginnings of her career. One of the excerpts that has people buzzing is when the emcee said she received a phone call from Jay-Z.Read more...

Kevin Hart may be one of Hollywood's go-to comedic actors, but a recent joke he made about college students in Deleware isn't garnering any laughs. I'll explain.Read more...

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After the tragic, untimely death of professional ballerina Michaela Mabinty DePrince at age 29 on September 10, the family is mourning yet another tremendous loss.

With awards season officially in full swing, you already know our fave Black stars are getting ready to serve major looks at the myriad of red carpets to come over the next few months.Read more...

The ever changing Rap/Hip-Hop crown is now up for grabs after Atlanta seems to have fallen from royalty. Don't get us wrong, it's unlikely that Atlanta will ever truly go away, but here's a list of cities around the world who might be gunning for that number one spot!Read more...

Times have changed in Rap. Though the genre is more popular and visible than it's ever been, the genre is extremely saturated and anyone with a computer or a phone can spit a verse that someone on the internet will enjoy or use to create a meme.Read more...

The only normal thing about the 2024 presidential election cycle is that nothing is normal. I mean you've got one Democratic presidential candidate dropping out, another coming in and MAGA extremists embracing a phony story conjured by white supremacists about immigrants eating pets.Read more...

The presidential election is less than two months away and some believe Donald Trump has made a fool out of himself in an attempt to beat his opponent Vice President Kamala Harris. It's too early to tell if his stunts and temper tantrums have worked -though opponents, fans and even his own family wonder and worry...Read more...

Former Diddy Dirty Money member Kalenna Harper spoke out about being named multiple times in the recent lawsuit filed against Diddy by her fellow groupmate Dawn Richard. Her response might raise more than a few eyebrows.Read more...

After a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in May left customers wondering if their beloved cheddar bay biscuits might become a thing of the past, Red Lobster is enlisting the help of a young Black executive to help get the company back on its feet.

A TikTok video about the alleged lynching of a Black truck driver has taken over social media. Police claim there's no reason to assume foul play. However, the victim's family believes there's a coverup afoot.Read more...

In the year of our Lord 2024, you would think everyone in and outside of Hollywood would've grown tired of Will Smith/the slap jokes. But that definitely wasn't the case at the 76th Primetime Emmys on Sunday. I'll explain.Read more...

The weird and uncomfortable stories about Diddy continue to grow, and they always seem to involve some of the more notable figures in the entertainment industry.Read more...

You'd think in 2024, certain major entities confusing Black celebrities for one another wouldn't be a thing-but sadly here we are. On Saturday night during a UFC 306 broadcast, the camera panned in on several prominent folks in the audience at the Noche" event including reality TV stars, athletes and executives.Read more...

It looks like stylist Law Roach and supermodel Naomi Campbell just got their lick back against Rihanna in response to her seemingly shady move towards them during New York Fashion Week.Read more...

The latest lawsuit to enter federal court comes from a mother who claims her daughter had a disturbing encounter with her math teacher. And by disturbing, we mean racist.

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill went viral with the release ofpolice body cam footageof him being arrested just before the Dolphins' season opener on Sept. 8. The video shows Hill being detained by multiple responding officers, but in a perhaps not-so-surprising turn of events, the one who violently pulled...Read more...

Tito Jackson, beloved member of The Jackson 5 and elder sibling to Michael and Janet Jackson, has died at 70. His sons, TJ, Taj and Taryll confirmed the news of his passing in an Instagram post late Sunday night.Read more...

On Sunday evening, the biggest and brightest stars descended upon the Peacock Theatre at L.A. Live in Los Angeles to celebrate the best television had to offer over the last year. As always, the evening was full of some shocking snubs and exciting surprises, and we're breaking down all the moments you need to know...Read more...

Nine weeks after he was shot and only a few days after he survived a tough debate, Trump says he's fine, though FBI said he survived yet another assassination attempt. But what did Black America have to say?Read more...

It's officially awards season in Hollywood! The 76th Primetime Emmys aired Sunday (Sept. 15), honoring the best of the best in television. This award show comes on the heels of New York Fashion Week ending and in the midst of film festivals taking over elsewhere.

Caitlin Clark was in the media last week, but - as has been the case a lot lately - it had nothing to do with her performance as a basketball player. Instead, it was all about her tapping a heart on Instagram.Read more...

Homecoming season is right around the corner, and The Root knows like anyone else that the place to be is on the campus of any Historically Black College or University (HBCU). Homecoming comes every year, but this year marks a special celebration for one of our beloved Black universities.

Jon Batiste has been on an incredible run for the last couple of years. While he's always been a talented and respected artist, he has grown in popularity since the release of his 2021 album, WE ARE."