The Root's most popular entertainment stories from the week.
If you’re like most millennial Black folks, your aunts, uncles and grandparents had this film on constant rotation.…
Here are all the Oscars 2025 stories you may have missed.
The legendary musician was honored on Sunday by a fellow icon, Queen Latifah. But it left much to be desired.
Cynthia Erivo Dazzles, Oprah, Whoopi and Queen Latifah Honor A Legend at The 97th Annual Academy
As the Oscars honored him with a special tribute, we look back at the life of the legendary, musician, composer and…
Halle Berry, Cynthia Erivo and Other Black Stars arrived in style. Let's take a look!
We're looking at the story behind the creation of the most successful albums of all time.
The official estate has seen its fair share of battles over the years, and this latest news is unfortunately no…
On the surface, "Beat It" is a call for non-violence, but there's so much more than meets the eye.
"The Boondocks" producer, Carl Jones, broke down the real life story that inspired the episode.
The Oscar-nominated actress took over the 2025 Grammys stage at one point, but it was her red carpet accessory that…
Music's biggest night was filled with stars, epic performances and unforgettable speeches.
From Quincy Jones to James Earl Jones, the Black community has been letting out a collective cry seemingly all year.
From Vice President Kamala Harris losing the presidential election to Mike Tyson losing his Netflix fight, we look…
Will Smith opened on how the theme song for the beloved 1990s show came to be.
If it wasn't for this one decision, Smith might've never become the mega TV and film star he is today.
The Hollywood Walk of Fame has been ‘handled,’ as ‘Scandal’ star Kerry Washington receives the 2,796th star on the…
Jurnee Smollett, Jon Batiste and Kerry Washington were among the Black stars who dominated the red carpet at the…
Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg and Vice President Kamala Harris are just a few of the Black folks who gave us images we…