Taraji Has Something to Tell Us About All That Negative 'The Color Purple' GossipAnd to be completely honest, she has a point about focusing on the film's true message.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 19, 2024
Here Are The Winners of 2024 African-American Film Critics Association AwardsFrom Ava DuVernay to 'American Fiction,' these artists and creative works are more than deserving of their shine.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 18, 2024
Here's The Newest Development In Diddy's Teen Gang Rape LawsuitThe rap and business mogul was named in the shocking lawsuit back in December 2023.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 18, 2024
Lisa Ann Walter, Quinta Brunson Say Season 3 of Abbott Elementary Will 'Take Big Swings'Walter spoke exclusively to The Root at the 2024 Emmys red carpet and we caught up with Brunson after her big win.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 17, 2024
Anthony Anderson's Mother Had a Special Job at the Emmys That Some Loved, Others LoathedThanks to her hilarious time cues, the show was able run smoothly and end in a timely fashion, a feat rarely done…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 17, 2024
Who Will Help Usher Bring 'R&B Spirit' to the Super Bowl Halftime Show? Here's What He Told Vogue ...The 'My Way' singer has been noticeably quiet about his forthcoming performance until now, we have a better clue as…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 17, 2024
Mess! Watch Fantasia Hilariously React to the Bagged Food at the Critics Choice Awards'The Color Purple' star posed an apropos question that pretty much sums up how a lot of folks in Hollywood feel at…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 16, 2024
Black Excellence Ruled the Night at the 2024 EmmysForget 'OscarsSoWhite,' it was 'EmmysSoBlack' on Monday night--a fitting change of pace in commemoration of Martin…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 15, 2024
During a Very Black Night, 2 Young Women Make History at The 2024 EmmysQuinta Brunson & Ayo Edebiri took home wins back-to-back, marking a first for Black women in the 2 categories in the…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 15, 2024
At the 2024 Critics Choice Awards: We're Rooting for Everybody, Everything BlackThe forthcoming ceremony boasts nominees from 'The Color Purple,' 'Abbott Elementary' and more.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 14, 2024
LaKeith Stanfield Talks Playing Jesus in The Book of Clarence"The Oscar-nominated actor spoke exclusively to The Root about his new film in which he stars alongside RJ Cyler,…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 12, 2024
Ava DuVernay Reveals Heartbreaking, Personal Connection to Her New Film, 'Origin'The forthcoming film, starring Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, is based on Isabel Wilkerson's best-selling non-fiction book,…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 12, 2024
Now playing "Obey Your Crazy": 'The Book of Clarence' Cast Shares Their 10 Commandments for LivingStars Lakeith Stanfield, RJ Cyler, Anne Diop, and director Jeymes Samuel were asked to come up with their own rules…PublishedJanuary 12, 2024
WTF?! You Won't Believe the Latest Development in Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert's Divorce CaseThe couple had been together for 10 years and previously announced the news of their separation back in September.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 11, 2024
Why Are Folks So Up in Arms About Angela Bassett's Viral Kiss With Regina King??The sweet moment between the longtime friends only lasted a second, but it was long enough to spur plethora of…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 10, 2024
Grab A Tissue! Angela Bassett's Tear-Jerker Oscars Speech Is a Message We All Need to HearFrom now on the beloved actress can finally add 'Academy Award-winner' in front of her name thanks to Tuesday's…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 10, 2024
Now That Lisa Bonet Is Single, She Joins a Long List of Single Black Women in HollywoodThe couple initially announced their split back in January 2023 and their divorce was finalized nearly a year to the…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 9, 2024
'Purple Rain'...The Musical? Here's What We Know and What We Want to See.The upcoming stage adaptation of the popular film will have plenty of folks talking.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 8, 2024
So, About That Alleged 'Beef' Between Oprah and Taraji P. Henson...Both Queen O and the 'Empire' star have responded to the internet rumors, and their responses might surprise you.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 8, 2024
Watch Jonathan Majors Call Meagan Good His 'Coretta Scott King' and More in New InterviewThe 'Creed III' and former Marvel star was found guilty of misdemeanor reckless assault and harassment in December.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 8, 2024