In case you were wondering who we have to thank for the 75th annual Primetime Emmys ending promptly at 8p.m.PT/11p.m.ET on the dot Sunday instead of dragging over its initially intended three-hour slot—it’s Anthony Anderson’s mother, Mama Doris Bowman. Read…
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RuPaul Had a Few Things to Say in His Emmy Speech About Drag Queens Under Attack For Reading to Kids
Last night “RuPaul’s Drag Race” won the Emmy for Best Reality Competition Series for the fifth time in the show’s history. Show host RuPaul Charles accepted the award surrounded by the cast members, including several fan-favorite drag queens.Read more…
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The Evolution of Katt Williams
A week ago, comedian Katt Williams’ interview with Shannon Sharpe on the “Club Shay Shay” podcast set the entertainment industry ablaze. He called out many of the biggest names in comedy and roasted some of our favorite celebrities. Read more…
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Why Are Folks So Up in Arms About Angela Bassett’s Viral Kiss With Regina King??
At the Governors Awards on Tuesday, Angela Bassett received an Oscar for her years-long excellence in TV/film. But it was the sweet moment that transpired between her and close friend/fellow actress Regina King that got folks talking the most—and not…
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Here’s Why When Katt Williams Channeled His Inner Gangsta, 40 Million People Listened
It’s been a week since Katt Williams’ viral “Club Shay Shay” interview with Shannon Sharpe annihilated the internet, garnering almost 40 million views since its release. The January 3 discussion lasted nearly three hours, with Williams holding nothing back when…
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Black Culture’s 24 Ultimate 2024 New Year’s Resolutions
Black people—everyone from athletes, actors and politicians to “Real Housewives,” talk show hosts and musicians—have made some big strides forward this year. Black characters have been fan-favorites in prestige TV, and the new “The Color Purple” musical has sparked conversations…
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The Woman Behind ‘The Color Purple’ Dance Scenes also Created These Iconic Dance Moves
The Color Purple has been declared the second-biggest Christmas Day film release of all time. Along with dynamic acting and singing, there are also fantastic dance sequences. Fatima Robinson, a widely respected choreographer for some of the biggest artists in…
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The Internet Assumed Tyler Perry Was the Billionaire Christian Keyes Said Sexually Assaulted Him, but Did Keyes Hint That Wasn’t The Case?
Now that it has been a few weeks since Black Hollywood exploded, we’ve had time to breathe and to stop jumping to conclusions. A previous opinion piece in The Root suggested that Keyes allowed the public to throw several innocent…
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The Most Viral Moments Of 2023
As 2023 wraps up, it’s safe to say that it was full of unpredictable moments. From that notorious Montgomery boat brawl to Keith Lee vs. Atlanta, here are the most viral moments from the last year.Read more…
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Is Obama Right? His Favorite Movies Of The Year Might Surprise You
Former President Barack Obama may no longer be a world leader, but that doesn’t make him any less of a tastemaker. Every year, movie buffs wait in anticipation of his annual list of his favorite movies of the year. And this…
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