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Gabby Thomas And Jordan Chiles Look Stunning In Sports Illustrated, Al Roker Gives Advice On Weight Loss Drugs, Inside Viola Davis’ Multi-Million L.A. Home, Black Twitter Sounds Off On Andre 3000's Grammy Nomination And More

Gabby Thomas And Jordan Chiles Look Stunning In Sports Illustrated, Al Roker Gives Advice On Weight Loss Drugs, Inside Viola Davis’ Multi-Million L.A. Home, Black Twitter Sounds Off On Andre 3000's Grammy Nomination And More

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Gabby Thomas, left; Jordan Chiles.
Gabby Thomas, left; Jordan Chiles.
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Gabby Thomas and Jordan Chiles may be a decorated Olympic athletes, but now they can add yet another coveted feat to their names: Sports Illustrated models. - Shanelle Genai Read More

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The wave of Ozempic has taken over Hollywood in unprecedented ways. With celebrities like Tracy Morgan and Elon Musk admitting to using the controversial drug to help with weight loss and with the internet having so much to say about it, TV host and author Al Roker is finally giving his thoughts on Ozempic use and the challenges with weight loss. - Phenix S Halley Read More

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Viola Davis, Julius Tennon at the 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art on November 2, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Viola Davis, Julius Tennon at the 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art on November 2, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
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Oscar-nominated actress Viola Davis and her husband Juilus Tennon may be pretty private celebrities, but they’re opening up their lives—and the doors of their wonderful Los Angeles home for all to see. - Shanelle Genai Read More

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It wasn’t such a happy birthday for actress and TV host Whoopi Goldberg. While celebrating her 69th birthday on “The View,” Goldberg and her co-hosts took some time to enjoy some fabulous mini cakes. Everything was turning out to be a perfect moment for the Hollywood icon until she dropped a bomb live on air. - Phenix S Halley Read More

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Although fans initially responded with mixed feelings when they learned that André 3000’s late 2023 album “New Blue Sun” featured him playing the flute, this hasn’t stopped the record from receiving critical success. - Noah A. McGee Read More

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(Updated on 11/15/2024 @ 9:30am: Burgin was taken into police custody after a parole violation)

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It’s been a wild ride for actress Skai Jackson ever since announcing her pregnancy to the world. After months of speculation, Jackson confirmed her and her boyfriend, who goes by “Yerkky Yerkky” on Facebook, are expecting a child together. But here’s where it gets messy. - Phenix S Halley Read More

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In England, royal movie premieres are a regular part of the release process for big budget films. Of course, meeting royalty requires a whole procedure for everyone involved—unless you’re Denzel Washington. - Stephanie Holland Read More

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If you’re a Black person who’s been living and working in America, then you already know there are a handful of classic songs and albums that stand the test of time and bring us joy. - Shanelle Genai Read More

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The stars spoke exclusively to The Root about their new film, which is out in theaters now and hits Netflix on Nov. 22.

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 Blue Ive Carter and Beyoncé perform onstage during the “RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR” at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 11, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Blue Ive Carter and Beyoncé perform onstage during the “RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR” at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 11, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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From the moment Beyoncé debuted her baby bump after her performance of “Love on Top” at the 2011 VMAs, the world has considered Blue Ivy Carter one of their own. We’ve watched her grow and mature right before our eyes – even taking the stage and dancing with her mom during her record-breaking Renaissance World Tour. - Angela Johnson Read More

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