Apr 19
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On Monday, Scottie Pippen shared some tragic news via Twitter. His eldest son Antron died this past Sunday at the…
Tonja Renée Stidhum
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Staff Writer, Entertainment at The Root. Sugar, spice & everything rice. Equipped with the uncanny ability to make a Disney reference and a double entendre in the same sentence.
Apr 19
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Ryan Coogler is starting production for Black Panther 2, and he’s decided to film in Georgia again, following the…
Apr 16
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Everybody, dance now!! Why? Because we have something to celebrate—our beloved “O.G. Aunt Viv” will become another…
Apr 16
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You know a Barry Jenkins-helmed series of frames when you see them—they are visual poetry.
Apr 16
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Following several pandemic-related delays, a federal judge has confirmed approval for Robert “R” Kelly to be…
Apr 15
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Circle, Message: I’m tired of reality. Nah, I’m EXHAUSTED from reality. Weary face emoji. Crying emoji. Hashtag…
Apr 15
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Idris Elba is in the buzzy news again, but for once it’s not about James Bond speculation! This time, it’s actually…
Apr 14
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“Chadwick Boseman forever.” It’s a statement many of his fans and peers have expressed in Boseman’s honor as the…
Apr 14
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Apr 14
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Game, Set, Match: Serena Williams Signs First-Look TV Deal With Amazon Studios, Docuseries Announced
Amazon Studios has served a first-look TV deal contract to tennis champ and overall icon Serena Williams and it…
Apr 13
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It’s been five months since the unexpected death of Bobby Brown’s 28-year-old son, Bobby Brown Jr. With yet another…
Apr 13
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As many Black folks have learned climbing the figurative ladder of success, “Black excellence” does not provide…
Apr 13
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On Friday, it was announced that DMX, who had been in a coma on life support following a heart attack, had died at…
Apr 9
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Fans of the late legendary artist and musician Prince (born Prince Rogers Nelson) have read about his iconic vault…
Apr 9
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DMX, beloved rapper, songwriter, and actor has died at the age of 50. The entertainer was admitted to the hospital…
Apr 9
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The 32nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards showed up and showed out on Thursday night. The host of the evening was none…
Apr 8
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Diddy is dabbling in an interesting (and dangerous) game of “This you??” on Black Twitter.
Apr 8
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Twenty-one years, twenty-one years…
Apr 8
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Turns out, Tyler Perry isn’t done with Madea. Well, not completely. You see the headline—it looks like Perry is…
Apr 7
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In another episode of the mainstream American hit, “Marginalized Creators: Here, Damn!”, late night show host Jimmy…