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We all remember the infamous Jussie Smollett scandal: In 2019, the Empire actor lied about being the victim of a hate crime and was convicted of disorderly conduct. The fifth anniversary of the incident is only a days away, but that’s not why he’s trending.

Sports Illustrated staffers were notified via email Friday that they were being laid off.

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George Clinton’s contributions to the culture are undeniable. Known for colorful costumes and exhilarating performances, he’s a hit-making artist whose tracks are just as funky today as they were in the 1970s. If you don’t believe me, I dare you to try to sit still when “Flashlight” comes on.

A winter storm pummeled Portland, Ore. this week, leaving the city streets and walkable paths covered in ice. On Wednesday morning, a day before Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency, 18-year-old Majiah Washington pulled her blinds down only to witness absolute horror.

Being a “nepo baby” helps, doesn’t it?

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“The Wiz” is an essential part of Black culture. It takes the classic “The Wizard of Oz” tale and gives it a soul and R&B vibe. I know people consider the original a classic, but “The Wiz” is a far more compelling story. Dorothy’s journey to finding her self-confidence, and in turn helping her new friends discover…

Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA) was unceremoniously tossed out of a committee hearing by Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) on Thursday — after voicing her opinion on the relationship (or lack thereof) between the United States and Cuba.

Lauryn Hill’s family knows how to throw one hell of a party. Her daughter, Sara Marley, looked stunning as she celebrated her Sweet 16 at the Cipriani Ballroom in New York City. She is the daughter of the legendary singer and Rohan Marley.

The Root is sending our thoughts and prayers with Snoop Dogg and his family as the news has come out that his daughter Cori Broadus, has reportedly suffered a stroke.

If you thought this former San Jose, Calif. officer’s “I hate Black people” texts were bad, just hold onto your seat. In the pending lawsuit against him, he was exposed for 300 additional racist text threads and accused of destroying some of them.

A cast member of a Broadway musical is taking legal action against a production company, claiming she experienced racial discrimination and retaliation while on tour.

If you thought Malia Obama was just Barack and Michelle’s eldest daughter—think again! She’s also an emerging TV/film creative who just debuted her first short film at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.

“The Color Purple” star Taraji P. Henson has had enough of the rumors about a feud between her and Oprah, and she’s finally speaking out about them and telling people that they should focus more on the film’s message.

Between Katt Williams’ scorched-Earth appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay” podcast and the controversy revolving around recent awards show hosts, it’s a wild time for comedians. While some have ignored the craziness and just kept it moving, others have very clear opinions on the chaos.

Kanye West is such an interesting figure. Despite his constant controversy, he has an insane amount of fans who’ll continue to buy into whatever he does, whether it’s selling $200 socks or attending an unorganized listening event.

It’s hard to believe we’re already into the second month of 2024. But February is coming in hot with great titles for book lovers of all ages, including historical fiction, poetry collections and a beautiful children’s book about climate change. And of course, because it’s February, there are some great romances too.

Winners for the 2024 African-America Film Critics Association (AAFCA) Awards are here and as you might have guessed it—a handful of our faves made the cut.

In a disturbing petition filed Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court, Doja Cat’s mother—Deborah Sawyer—alleged that the star’s older brother verbally and physically abused her. Sawyer sought a restraining order and wanted to make sure that Doja would also receive protection.

Paris Men’s Fashion Week is underway! Models, designers, and celebrities are in Milan and Paris to kick off the first fashion events of the year. Unfortunately, only a handful of Black designers and creative directors are presenting at Men’s Fashion Week this season including Pharrell Williams and Olivier Rousteing,…

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Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye and Andrew Gillum teamed up on a new podcast, “Native Land Pod,” and they’re spilling all of the tea. During a “testimony” segment on the latest episode of the show, Cross shared the story of her split from MSNBC — and she didn’t hold anything back.