Here's How Jonathan Majors Turned Negativity Into Fuel for SuccessThe Emmy-nominated actor spoke to The Root ahead of the release of his upcoming film, Devotion.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedNovember 15, 2022
Whoopi Goldberg Tests Positive for COVID-19 AgainThe longtime co-host, who's contracted COVID-19 for the second time this year, won't return to The View until she…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedNovember 15, 2022
Rihanna Wants Beyoncé In Her Next Savage X Fenty Show, So Who Do We Need to Call to Make This Happen?No, seriously. Somebody get Blue Ivy on the phone so she can approve this!ByShanelle GenaiPublishedNovember 15, 2022
Black Women Are Having an Amazing Year in Film. But Will They Get Their Flowers Come Awards Season?Nope, Black Panther, The Woman King and Till are just a few examples of how Black women have killed it this year in…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedNovember 14, 2022
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Rakes In $180M Domestically, $330M Globally During Opening WeekendThe highly anticipated sequel film is in theaters now.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedNovember 14, 2022
Lizzo To Be Honored at People's Choice Awards 2022, Reveals Trailer for Upcoming HBO Max DocumentaryThe forthcoming project is set to be released Nov. 24ByShanelle GenaiPublishedNovember 11, 2022
Drake, 21 Savage Hit With Temporary Restraining Order in Vogue LawsuitThe rappers are currently facing a $4M suit for statutory damages.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedNovember 11, 2022
Saturday Night Live Writers Allegedly Boycotting Ahead of Dave Chappelle's Upcoming Appearance [UPDATED]The comedian will be joined by Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli of Black Star.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedNovember 11, 2022
Chris Rock to Become First-Ever Comedian to Perform Live on NetflixWill he delve into The Slap Heard Around the World as he's previously mentioned during this new special?ByShanelle GenaiPublishedNovember 10, 2022
Megan Thee Stallion Receives Open Letter of Support from Tarana Burke, Angela Rye, Congresswoman Maxine Waters and MoreThis letter comes in the aftermath of the infamous Drake lyric from his recently released Her Loss album that…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedNovember 10, 2022
Season Two Premiere of Abbott Elementary Becomes Highest-Rated Comedy Telecast in Three YearsThe Emmy-nominated series continues to receive an A+ score with viewers.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedNovember 10, 2022
Is Snoop Dogg About to Get His Very Own Biopic? For Shizzle, My Nizzle'Snoop Dogg’s life and legacy make him one of the most exciting and influential icons in popular culture,' said…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedNovember 9, 2022
Outlaws: Cedric the Entertainer, Whoopi Goldberg Tapped for New Black Western Film From Mario Van Peebles'I wanted to make a fresh kickass Western like we’ve never seen, a savvy action adventure with pluck served up in a…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedNovember 9, 2022
Michael Jackson Estate Seeking $1M for Allegedly Stolen PropertyThe items are allegedly under the possession of Jeffre Phillips, a man who was reportedly engaged to one of…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedNovember 9, 2022
Whoopi Goldberg Becomes Latest Celeb to Say Bye-Bye to Twitter'I just feel like it’s so messy, and I’m tired of now having certain kinds of attitudes blocked now getting back…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedNovember 7, 2022
Megan Thee Stallion Gets the Last Laugh, Receives Writing Credit on Drake, 21 Savage Album Her LossThe Tramauzine rapper was seemingly referenced in Drake's lyrics on the song 'Circo Loco.'ByShanelle GenaiPublishedNovember 7, 2022
Dave Chappelle Set as Host for Saturday Night Live, Black Star Tapped as Musical GuestTogether, the comedian and rap dup host the popular podcast, The Midnight Miracle.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedNovember 7, 2022
Angela Bassett, Michael B. Jordan, Quinta Brunson and More Among Honorees of Critic's Choice Celebration of Black Cinema 2022This year's ceremony is set to take place on Dec. 5 in Los Angeles; take a look at who's getting honored.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedNovember 5, 2022
Letitia Wright, Tenoch Huerta on the Similarities, Differences of Their Characters in Black Panther: Wakanda ForeverThe actors spoke to The Root ahead of the long-awaited sequel, slated to hit theaters on Friday, Nov. 11.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedNovember 4, 2022
Is Twitter Getting Sued Over Its Short Notice Mass Layoffs? It Certainly Looks Like ItThe suit comes just days after its new owner, Elon Musk, took the reigns.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedNovember 4, 2022