Breakout Stars Secure 1st-Ever Win at 2024 Golden GlobesThe 81st annual awards went down without a hitch on Sunday.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 7, 2024
At The 2024 Golden Globes: We're Rooting for Everybody, Everything BlackHere's a list of the 2024 Golden Globe Black Nominees. The ceremony airs live on Sunday, Jan. 7 on CBS.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 7, 2024
Victoria Monét Just Got the Ultimate Co-Sign From This Soul Singing Legend and It's EpicThe 'On My Mama' singer has already had a helluva 2023 and now 2024 just got a bit more iconic.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 5, 2024
A$AP Rocky Officially Pleads Not Guilty in 2021 Shooting Trial. Here's What We Know...The 'L$D' rapper is standing trial for a shooting and is also facing a defamation lawsuit brought against him by…ByShanelle GenaiUpdatedJanuary 9, 2024
Here's Why Danielle Brooks Had to Go to Physical Therapy While Filming 'The Color Purple'Despite the unfortunate circumstance, the Tony-nominated actress previously spoke to The Root about the joy she…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 4, 2024
Black Twitter, Black Hollywood Reacts to Jaw-Dropping Katt Williams Interview with Shannon SharpeBlack folks on every side of the internt have been reeling from the myriad of gems, jabs, jokes. and more thrown in…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 4, 2024
The Internet Is Dragging Toni Braxton for This Viral Moment. But Was She Really In the Wrong?An intimate moment captured online has now made its way to the internet and many are divided.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 2, 2024
Exclusive: Cord Jefferson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Sterling K. Brown, Erika Alexander on 'American Fiction' & Black StorytellingThe director and three stars shared their thoughts exclusively with The Root at the Los Angeles premiere.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedDecember 25, 2023
Corey Hawkins, Colman Domingo, Director Blitz Bazawule Celebrate What God Has Done in 'The Color Purple'The decorated artists sat down with The Root ahead of their highly-anticipated, forthcoming film.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedDecember 25, 2023
Here's How to Celebrate the Holidays the Bahamas Way with JunkanooWhile Christmas takes centerstage in America, this spirited and colorful Bahamian festival is rooted in resilience.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedDecember 25, 2023
Now playing 'The Color Purple's' Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins & Blitz Bazawule On What God Has Done For ThemThe director and stars of the 2023 film remake express their gratitude for Alice Walker's work and the impact of the…PublishedDecember 25, 2023
Now playing 'The Color Purple's' Taraji P. Henson, Fantasia & Danielle Brooks On What God Has Done For ThemThe stars of the coming-of-age musical drama reflect on how Blitz Bazawule's film was a transcendent yet grounding…PublishedDecember 23, 2023
Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks Celebrate What God Has Done in 'The Color Purple'The multi-award nominated actresses were also joined by fellow costar Phylicia Pearl Mpasi who all spoke exclusively…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedDecember 23, 2023
Keke Palmer, Gabrielle Union Address Taraji P. Henson's Pay Inequality CommentsThe accomplished actresses echoed Henson's sentiments which stemmed from a recent tearful interview on SiriusXM.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedDecember 21, 2023
Amid Praise for 'The Color Purple,' Taraji P. Henson Says She Might Quit Acting for This ReasonThe decorated actress tearfully shared her frustrations about fighting for her worth in a new interview.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedDecember 20, 2023
'The American Society of Magical Negroes,' Got People Feeling All Kind of WaysThe forthcoming film was met with initial excitement and intrigue—or at least that was the case until the trailer…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedDecember 19, 2023
Did Sherri Shepherd's Random Appearance On the Oprah Show in 1990 Foreshadow Her Talk Show Success?The host and comedian recently reflected on Queen O passing the baton to her and what her future look like moving…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedDecember 19, 2023
IKYFL: Darius Jackson Claps Back at Keke Palmer, Files Counterclaim Against Her...The actor previously shared that he'd recently gotten saved just one day prior to this filing.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedDecember 18, 2023
Fantasia Calls Out AirBNB Host for Racial Profiling: 'I Dare Not Stay Quiet'The singer is can next be seen starring in the upcoming movie musical adaptation of The Color Purple.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedDecember 18, 2023
New Development in the Tiffany Haddish DUI ArrestThis is reportedly the second time the Girls Trip star has been arrested for the same offense.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedDecember 16, 2023