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Beauty product junkies are just getting over the release of Queen Bey's Cecred hair line, and now another music megastar is getting into the game. We may not be able to get any new music out of the Umbrella" artist, but it looks like Rihanna is giving us the next best thing - a new line of hair care products....Read more...

Earlier this week, Kanye West's former personal assistant sued the emcee stating that she received inappropriate texts, pornographic pictures, videos and calls. In addition, she also said that he wrongfully terminated" her.Read more...

Long before Juneteenth, enslaved and free Black New Yorkers celebrated African culture during a holiday that eventually made white people feel threatened.Read more...

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If Vivica A. Fox has it her way, it's going to be a hot girl summer. That's because the 59-year-old actress is looking for love. In an April 2024 appearance on Today with Hoda and Jenna," the Set it Off" star, who was once linked to rapper 50 Cent, told the hosts that she's ready to settle down.Read more...

The music Drake has released since the end of his historic rap battle with Kendrick Lamar has been questionable at best. First, he was featured on the boisterous Sexyy Redd track, U My Everything," where he attempts to turn the #BBLDrizzy beat to his advantage by rapping over it.Read more...

Every woman on the planet currently knows, or used to know a guy, around whom they have to choose their words very carefully, because the minute they say something slightly negative, it becomes a whole thing. The men get defensive, their feelings are hurt and it instantly becomes all about them and whatever you were...Read more...

On Tuesday, Terius Gesteelde-Diamant-better known as The-Dream-was sued by a former protegee who accused the songwriter of rape and sexual battery. Chanaaz Mangroe, who performed under the moniker Channii Monroe, said the abuse occurred in 2015.Read more...

If you're looking to plan a relaxing summer vacation, look no further than The Mansion at Noble Lane. Located in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains, the historic home was restored in 2011 and opened as a beautiful bed and breakfast.Read more...

A Florida driver lost control of his pickup truck and swerved into a canal last week. However, by the time sheriff's deputies arrived to the scene of the crash, they found the driver had already been rescued.

The latest gun violence incident claimed the life of a 14-year-old boy. What's even more heartbreaking is who the alleged shooter was.

Black Music Month isn't just a time for us to celebrate the current artists we love...it's also a moment for us to highlight the pioneers that have made Black music so influential. The list of the most important artists in music history begins with Stevie Wonder. While he has several classic albums, Songs in the Key...Read more...

There are 144 players in the WNBA. Based on how mainstream media has covered the league this season, you'd think there's only one. Yes, I'm talking about Caitlin Clark. The rookie phenom's unprecedented popularity has brought a lot of new fans to the game. Unfortunately, with all those new fans comes uninformed BS.

It looks like we all owe one Michigan man a collective apology today. The internet got a pretty good laugh at Corey Harris' expense last week when he dialed into court for a Zoom hearing on driving on a suspended license while driving in his car.

Whenever footage shows police aggressively arresting a teenager who has not been accused of a violent crime, we all wonder: could this have been handled better?Read more...

If you've seen the popular 1992 film The Bodyguard," you're probably already aware of the amazing onscreen chemistry between costars the late Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner.Read more...

The family of Samuel Sterling, a Black man who was allegedly fatally struck by a Michigan police vehicle weeks ago, finally received some news in favor of what justice looks like for them: murder charges for the officer involved.

Just in time of Pride Month, former CNN anchor Don Lemon is opening up about the naysayers and negative Nancies who spew ignorance regarding his interracial relationship with his partner Tim Malone.Read more...

Celebrity Squares" comedian and actor DC Young Fly just posted a heartbreaking tribute to his late partner, Jacky Oh on Instagram to mark the one-year anniversary of her death.Read more...

A 19-year-old New Orleans student just proved that with hard work and determination, you can overcome almost any obstacle. Elijah Hogan graduated as one of two valedictorians of the class of 2024 at Walter L. Cohen High School. Hogan, who leaves Cohen with a 3.93 GPA and a college scholarship, did it all while living...Read more...

If you're not a person who follows politics that closely, you may not have heard of Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) until she made news for going in on her Republican colleague Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and single-handedly coining the phrase bleach blond bad built butch body" (aka B-6). But the Texas...Read more...

We know you're always looking for new artists to add to your playlist. To celebrate both Pride Month and Black Music Month, we decided to highlight the Black LGBTQ+ artists you should be listening to. Whether they're award-winning household names or a fresh face you haven't had time to explore, we examine a wide...Read more...

As the fourth iteration of the popular Bad Boys' franchise gears up to hit theaters on Friday, June 7, fans are voicing their concern over one of the film's stars: Martin Lawrence.Read more...

A white man was arrested after live streaming his trip to a local Indianapolis grocery store. Why? Police say he attempted a mass shooting. His first potential victim might've been a Black shopper.

Following his historic conviction on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, Donald Trump said that he is okay" with going to jail or being under house arrest when it comes to the possible punishments for his crimes. To be honest, so are we.Read more...

We guess beef season will never end because as soon as one beef is squashed, another one arises instantly. The latest beef is the growing feud between Cardi B and BIA, which turned up a new level over the weekend.Read more...

Jill Scott is an artist who is universally loved by Black folks. If someone tells you they don't care for her music, you should immediately remove yourself from that situation. From Golden," to The Way," to Hate on Me" and countless others, her music has gotten us through the ups and downs of life.

A Minneapolis police officer lost his life in what appears to be an ambush during a response to a shooting last week.Read more...

For 17-year-old twins Jessie and D'Lila Combs, 17, their father Sean Diddy" Combs has been more than a Hip-Hop mogul - he's a hero. But that heroic image began to shatter last November when Diddy's ex, Cassie Ventura, made devastating allegations in her abuse lawsuit against the self-proclaimed Bad Boy."Read more...

In plenty of schools around the country, students have been reading the same books for decades. Besides being just plain boring, we can't ignore that most of these books, which are often considered classics, don't exactly reflect Black people's lived experience in America.Read more...

I don't think there's anyone else who's having a better year than Usher. Not only did he win the President's Award at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards earlier this year, but last week, it was announced he would be one of the main headliners at this year's ESSENCE Festival of Culture. And now, he's been revealed as the 2024...Read more...

What's up folks? We're back at it again with another edition of our Black Hollywood Wrap Up where we highlight some fun news from our faves that you might have missed this week.Read more...

An emerging option for male birth control might be even more appealing to potential users than expected. Preliminary research released Sunday suggests that NES/T-a once-daily gel applied to the shoulders-can effectively suppress men's fertility within a matter of weeks.Read more...

According to the National Registry of Exonerations, more than half of the 3,300 people exoneration between 1989 and 2022 were Black people.

Last month, police in Illinois found a firearm and homemade bombs in a man's car. That wasn't even the most alarming part. Later, an investigation revealed a series of far-right conspiracies including plans to start a Civil War.

The most important thing a parent can do for their child is to show them unconditional love and acceptance. Actor/comedian Marlon Wayans had to come to terms with this idea when his 24-year-old son Kai told Wayans he was transgender. While he dealt with his emotions about this revelation, he found the humor in it,...Read more...

A series of TikToks by women in New York documenting their experience being punched in the face by a rando has finally led police to their suspect: a Black man who made a bid for mayor. The Manhattan District Attorney's Office accused 40-year-old Skiboky Stora of being behind the punching spree around the borough that ...Read more...

Former President Donald Trump needs to come get his people. After Barack and Michelle Obama announced in a statement that family matriarch Marian Robinson had passed away, supporters of the Republican presidential candidate wasted no time turning the former First Lady's tribute into some kind of political rally.

As the temperature outside starts to heat up, there's no doubting many will start looking for shade. But I'm not too sure the kind of fun shade that some fans think Oscar-nominated actor Sterling K. Brown recently threw at Jennifer Lopez is the kind they'll be grasping at anytime soon. I'll explain. - Shanelle Genai Re...Read more...

It's never pretty when an artist tries way too hard to stay relevant. Entertainers don't have to move on once their popularity wanes, but there's definitely a way to keep doing interesting art without moving into cringe territory.

If you're a boxing fan who is looking forward to Mike Tyson's big comeback fight against YouTube star Jake Paul, it looks like you're in luck.

In honor of Black Music Month in June, The Root is launching an exclusive series about the history of Black music...full of stories and videos telling the story behind some of our favorite songs by Black artists. Today, we discuss the history behind the Gladys Knight & the Pips' Grammy Award-winning song Midnight...Read more...

A series of TikToks by women in New York documenting their experience being punched in the face by a rando has finally led police to their suspect: a Black man who made a bid for mayor.The Manhattan District Attorney's Office accused 40-year-old Skiboky Stora of being behind the punching spree around the borough that l...Read more...

When it comes to style, singer/entrepreneur Rihanna never disappoints. She and her partner, A$AP Rocky, always understand the assignment and leave us with head-turning looks we can't stop talking about.

First Lady Michelle and former President Barack Obama posted a statement today announcing the passing of Michelle's mother Marian Shields Robinson, and the Black Internet wasted no time sending their love and prayers to Obama's in honor of the matriarch.Read more...

Despite drama being a secondary character when it comes the life and times of the Kardashian-Jenner clan, it seems as if Khloe Kardashian is ready to put a certain portion of it to rest.Read more...

Throughout history, Black women have had a complicated love affair with chemical hair straighteners. We looked forward to leaving the salon every two to three months with a silky straight head of hair (even if our scalps burn like hell in the process).Read more...

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Donald Trump can thank New York County District Attorney Alvin Bragg for his signature role in convicting him on all 34 counts of a hush money trial involving former adult star Stormy Daniels.Read more...

There's not one business venture Snoop Dogg or his family are scared to explore. The man is deep in the world of marijuana, owns a cereal brand, owns a restaurant and is also the owner of Death Row Records. He does it all.Read more...