EntertainmentEntertainmentKatt Williams Breaks the Internet By Dissing Everyone, and Michael Jackson's Mother Is Fighting in CourtA collection of our best posts of the week in entertainment.PublishedJanuary 6, 2024
OpinionOpinionOpinionOpinionDave Chappelle Isn't Joking About Disabled Community, He's Mocking UsIt’s not surprising that the comedian targets the disabled community in The Dreamer.’ It is disappointing that the…ByStephanie HollandPublishedJanuary 3, 2024
EntertainmentEntertainmentEntertainmentEntertainmentLil Nas X Claps Back at Dave Chappelle in the Most Lil Nas X WayIt's safe to say that Lil Nas X wasn't feeling Chappelle's words.ByCandace McDuffiePublishedJanuary 3, 2024
OpinionA WordOpinionA WordWhy Isn’t The Ouster of Harvard's First Black President Going Viral Among Black Folks? Maybe Because Claudine Gay Doesn't Feel Like She's One of Us.Outrage for the former Harvard University president's treatment over the last month has been minimal on Black social…ByDustin J. SeibertPublishedJanuary 2, 2024
EntertainmentTelevisionEntertainmentTelevisionFunny? Dave Chappelle Comes After Disabled and Transgender People in New SpecialIn 'The Dreamer,' the comedian once again targets the transgender community, and it might be time we stop giving him…ByStephanie HollandPublishedJanuary 2, 2024
EntertainmentEntertainmentEntertainmentEntertainmentMo’Nique Belongs in the Black Actress Pay Inequality Conversation With Taraji P. HensonAs "The Color Purple" star’s comments about Black actresses go viral, it’s important that we don’t exclude the…ByStephanie HollandPublishedJanuary 2, 2024
EntertainmentEntertainmentEntertainmentEntertainmentJust Get Ready: Dave Chappelle's New Year's Eve Netflix Standup Special Is Going To Be ControversialThe popular comedian returns to the streaming giant on Sunday.ByCandace McDuffiePublishedDecember 30, 2023
EventsThe Root 100EventsThe Root 100Music, Culture and History Reigned in The Apollo Theater And The Root 100Blackness reigned in Tuesday's packed gala event at Harlem's iconic theater.ByJames R. SandersPublishedDecember 6, 2023
EntertainmentHot TeaEntertainmentHot TeaHey, My Sweet Babies: Mo'Nique Needs Your Support As She Fights for Fairness Against CBSThe Oscar-winning actress recently released a video garnering support from both the current striking unions and fans.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedSeptember 22, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicWhy Are Some Rappers Continuing To Voice Support for Trump?Buffalo rapper Benny the Butcher joins a list of hip-hop MCs who have voiced their support for the former President…ByNoah A. McGeePublishedAugust 19, 2023
EntertainmentEntertainmentEntertainmentEntertainmentCelebrities Who Haven’t Been Canceled Despite Their Shady PastWith Lizzo on the verge of being canceled, here are celebrities still beloved by many, despite their sketchy past.ByNoah A. McGeeUpdatedAugust 11, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicDear Travis Scott, Please Leave the UTOPIA Publicity Stunts AloneThe new album features contributions from Beyoncé, The Weeknd and a controversial appearance from Drake.ByStephanie HollandPublishedJuly 28, 2023
EntertainmentTelevisionEntertainmentTelevisionWanda Sykes Is Totally Fine With Being Called a ‘Woke Comic’The actress/comedian’s latest Netflix special, I’m an Entertainer, is currently streaming on Netflix.ByStephanie HollandPublishedMay 23, 2023
CultureCultureBlack Celeb Weddings We Wish We Had Been Invited toWedding season is here and Black Celebs, from Simone Biles to Sheryl Lee Ralph, had breathtaking nuptials in recent…ByAmira CastillaPublishedMay 17, 2023
CultureCultureDo Better, Folks! Leave The Right-Wing Talking Points To The ConservativesFrom Stephen A. Smith to Chris Rock, Black celebs are sadly using conservative rhetoric and platforms in order to…ByCandace McDuffiePublishedApril 14, 2023
EntertainmentEntertainmentEntertainmentEntertainmentSo Netflix Thought It Was Ok To Pay Chris Rock $40m For That Anti-Black Rant?What role do these platforms truly play in perpetuating nonsense?ByCandace McDuffiePublishedMarch 9, 2023
EntertainmentTelevisionEntertainmentTelevision'It's My Love Letter to the People': Mo'Nique Drops New Details on Upcoming Netflix Comedy SpecialThe Oscar-winning actress can currently be seen in the BET+ original film, The Reading, executive produced by Lee…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedFebruary 9, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicChance the Rapper Clarifies Dave Chappelle's 'Gay Jokes' Comment, Involvement in Black Star Line Music FestivalThe rapper and comedian were joined by Vic Mensa, T-Pain, Erykah Badu and more during the inaugural fest.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 19, 2023
EntertainmentEntertainmentDave Chappelle Attacker Sentenced to 270 Days in Jail After Pleading No ContestLee previously faced charges of misdemeanor battery, misdemeanor possession of a deadly weapon with intent to…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedDecember 16, 2022
EntertainmentTelevisionEntertainmentTelevisionBest Streaming Services for Your Black Dollar in DecemberNetflix? Hulu? Apple? HBO? Disney? Here are the ten best streaming services for your Black dollar right now.ByAmira CastillaPublishedDecember 4, 2022