Sarah Dash, Co-Founder of Labelle, Dead at 76The singer, songwriter and actress died unexpectedly, only days after making a surprise onstage appearance with…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedSeptember 21, 2021
The Prosecution Rests Its Case in R. Kelly Trial; Defense Begins to Present WitnessesThe prosecution called 45 witnesses—including 11 accusers—over the course of five weeks of testimony thus far in…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedSeptember 20, 2021
Vivrant Things: Our Stars Kept It Bright and Brilliant at the 2021 EmmysThe acting winners were exclusively white, but color won the night on the Emmys red carpet—and Jurnee Smollett wore…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedSeptember 20, 2021
Michigan Father Files $1M Lawsuit Over Biracial Child's Unsanctioned Haircut by School EmployeeJimmy Hoffmeyer's suit alleges Mount Pleasant Public School District 'failed to properly train, monitor, direct,…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedSeptember 17, 2021
This Year's CFDA Award Nominations Continue to Reflect Greater Equity in the IndustryDapper Dan will be honored with the Geoffrey Beene lifetime achievement award, while the majority of this year's…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedSeptember 17, 2021
T.I. and Tiny Evade Sexual Abuse Charges in Los Angeles Due to Expired Statute of LimitationsTo date, the couple has been accused by more than 30 women of sexual assault, drugging and, in some cases…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedSeptember 17, 2021
The Remake Sweepstakes Continue, but Weeeee...Will Always Love Whitney's Version of The Bodyguard the MostWarner Bros. moves forward with a long-rumored reboot of the 1992 hit starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, to…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedSeptember 16, 2021
'It Is a Call, Not a Closing': Why The Root Presents: It's Lit! Can't Seem to Unfollow Jill Louise BusbyThe social media savant turned author dismantles online 'micro-fame'—including her own—in her debut collection of…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedSeptember 16, 2021
Legally Wrong? Nicki Minaj Perpetuates #BallGate, Claims White House Invite While Berating Those Challenging Her MisinformationMinaj tweeted she'd visit the White House 'dressed in all pink like Legally Blonde so they know I mean business.'…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedSeptember 16, 2021
'The Scars...Continue to Live With All of Us': Simone Biles and Fellow US Gymnasts Give Congressional Testimony on FBI Mishandling of Nassar Case'I blame Larry Nassar, and I also blame an entire system,' said Biles. She and three fellow gymnasts called for…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedSeptember 16, 2021
The 2021 TIME100 Calls Meghan and Harry 'Icons'; Sherrilyn Ifill, Lil Nas X, Red Table Talk and Verzuz Among HonoreesSerena Williams pays tribute to Biles in the annual list of 'the world's most influential people,' while the…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedSeptember 15, 2021
'You Have to Take Care of Yourself': Yara Shahidi Talks Mental Health and Making Change as Marie Claire's October Cover StarThe Grown-ish star and 7th Sun producer is all grown up and the new face of Christian Dior, one of several brands…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedSeptember 15, 2021
The Tale of the Testicles Continues: Trinidad and Tobago's Health Minister Refutes Nicki Minaj's COVID Vaccine ClaimsAfter the rapper claimed to know someone with swollen testicles and impotence post-vaccination, Trinidad and…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedSeptember 15, 2021
We Just Learned the Deeper Meaning Behind Jeremy Pope's Met Gala 'Fit, and—WhewThe theme was 'In America: A Lexicon of Fashion'. Pope and his designers opted to reference America's lexicon of…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedSeptember 15, 2021
Uzo Aduba Announces Her Marriage!The Emmy and SAG Award-winning star of In Treatment and Orange Is the New Black announced her marital status on…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedSeptember 14, 2021
The Met Gala Looked Great, but Ain't No Party Like a Pyer Moss PartyThe Brooklyn-based label hosted one of several parties following Monday night's Met Gala, squaring off with none…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedSeptember 14, 2021
In America, and in the Met Gala: Who Showed Up and Showed Out at 2021's Biggest Event in Fashion?After a 17-month delay, Monday saw a star-studded return to the steps of the Met for In America: A Lexicon of Fashion…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedSeptember 14, 2021
She Got the Beat: Ester Dean Tells Us Why Barbie Should Be a Music Producer, TooLess than 3 percent of music producers are women—which is why hitmaker Dean joined Mattel to help further bridge the…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedSeptember 13, 2021
We Have Just One Question for the 2021 MTV VMAs Red Carpet: Are You OK?After over a year primarily spent in quarantine, the looks on many of the night's stars looked like a cry for help.ByMaiysha KaiPublishedSeptember 13, 2021
R. Kelly Reportedly Once Berated an Assistant for Letting One of His Girlfriends 'Escape'On Friday, a former assistant echoed prior allegations of Kelly's obsessive control over his live-in girlfriends,…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedSeptember 13, 2021