Here's to the Ladies That Lead: The BOSS Network's Annual Conference Launches This WeekendThis weekend, the online community of professional and entrepreneurial women will host Tina Knowles-Lawson and…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedNovember 11, 2021
The Collab Conundrum: After the Devastation of Astroworld, Should There Be Travis Scott Collabs?As Scott's team pushes back against 'inconsistent messages' following the Astroworld tragedy, his brand partners…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedNovember 11, 2021
'I Wanted to Get the Story Out There': The Root Presents: It's Lit! Gets Cack-Handed With Gina YashereThe British-Nigerian comedian and writer has penned a memoir highlighting the trauma and absurdity of otherness.ByMaiysha KaiPublishedNovember 11, 2021
Inclusivity and Black Influence Won the Night at the CFDA AwardsAurora James' Fifteen Percent Pledge, Dapper Dan and Zendaya were all honored at the 2021 event; Christopher John…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedNovember 11, 2021
'Push It' Pumped so 'WAP' Could Hump, so Let's Talk About How Salt-N-Pepa Were Almost Arrested for VulgarityHonoring Megan Thee Stallion at Glamour's 2021 Women of the Year Awards, Sandra 'Pepa' Denton recounted how her…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedNovember 10, 2021
'My Health Has Been a Hot Topic,' Says Wendy Williams, Giving an Update on Her Recovery'I know enough to listen to my doctors and will return...as soon as we all agree I’m ready," says Williams, who has…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedNovember 9, 2021
The Hollywood Walk of Fame Just Got Supa Dupa Fly With the Addition of Missy Elliott's StarCiara, Lizzo and Mona Scott-Young were all on hand to celebrate the hip-hop legend's latest milestone.ByMaiysha KaiPublishedNovember 9, 2021
'He's a Small, Innocent Child': A Houston Boy Remains in a Coma After Being Trampled at AstroworldAttorney Ben Crump has been hired to represent the family of a boy who fell from his father's shoulders during the…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedNovember 9, 2021
Drake Issues First Statement on Astroworld as Travis Scott's Love of 'Raging' Draws Closer ScrutinyResurfaced recordings of Scott's performance ethos includes footage of him encouraging an attack on a fan at a 2015…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedNovember 9, 2021
Viola Davis Shares a First Look at Herself as Forever First Lady Michelle ObamaEntertainment Weekly got an exclusive look at the Oscar-winning actress in character as Obama, a role Davis says…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedNovember 8, 2021
Tempting Fate, Nick Cannon Responds to Saweetie Musing She's Ready for MotherhoodThe father of seven terrified Black Twitter by sending a raised hand emoji in response to Saweetie tweeting: 'I want…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedNovember 8, 2021
Since We All Need a Reason to Smile This Morning, Let's Revisit Dionne Warwick's Cameo on SNLThe living legend was a guest on her fictional eponymous talk show, trading gems with cast member Ego Nwodim's…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedNovember 8, 2021
Preaching to the Choir: Tyler Perry Confirms Sister Act 3 Is Happening—and Plans to Hire More Writers and DirectorsThe famously solo content creator tells The Hollywood Reporter: 'there’s so much more that I could be doing if I…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedNovember 5, 2021
Cynthia Erivo Will Be 'Defying Gravity,' Starring Opposite Ariana Grande in the Film Adaptation of WickedErivo will take over the role of Elphaba in the film version directed by In the Heights' Jon M. Chu; Grande will…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedNovember 5, 2021
Don't Cry for DaBaby; He's Doing Just FineJust a few months after the rapper was 'canceled' for a misogynistic and homophobic rant at Rolling Loud Miami, the…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedNovember 5, 2021
Meghan Thee Lobbyist? The Duchess of Sussex Was Called Out for Cold-Calling Senators—but We're Kinda Here for ItThe California-based royal mom took her push for paid family leave a step further, calling senators from both…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedNovember 4, 2021
A New Era of NeNe? The Real Housewives of Atlanta Alum May Reclaim Her Peach to Handle 'Unfinished Business''I think that Andy [Cohen] and I need to have a sit-down and talk,' said NeNe Leakes during a Thursday appearance on …ByMaiysha KaiPublishedNovember 4, 2021
'A Darkness Arose Within Me': Will Smith Revisits the Fleeting Moment He Considered Killing His Father'As a child I’d always told myself that I would one day avenge my mother,' the megastar writes in his upcoming…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedNovember 4, 2021
'Her Life Is a Model for All of Us': The Root Presents It's Lit! and Dr. Keisha Blain on the Enduring Truth of Fannie Lou HamerThe historian and best-selling author brings the story of the sharecropper-turned-activist to the fore for a new…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedNovember 4, 2021