Cam Newton isn’t a stranger to controversy. This time around, the former NFL player has gone viral for an August 23 interview he did with Dr. Cheyenne Bryant on his podcast “Funky Friday.” During the talk, the pair discussed Newton’s desire to have more children. Read more…
Black Twitter Has Lots to Say About Cam Newton’s Messy, Viral Marriage Comments Read More »
It’s said that we all have at least one doppelgänger somewhere in the world. Although the chances of us running into our own lookalikes are highly improbable, for these celebrities, their fame has unveiled a ton of interesting twins, and The Root has gathered some of most mind-boggling ones. Read more…
Black Celebrity Lookalikes Who’ll Make You Double Take Read More »
Peacock has officially greenlit a new straight-to-series espionage thriller titled PONIES, featuring Emmy Award-nominated actress Emilia Clarke in the lead role. Clarke, known for her iconic portrayal of Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones and her starring role in Me Before You, will also serve as an executive producer for the series. PONIES is set
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Two Black men who were falsely accused of rape by a white woman are now suing the woman and the local police department for defamation and wrongful arrest. Freddie Douglas, 43, and John Marks, 41, said the false allegations and subsequent legal proceedings have irreparably damaged their lives. The incident occurred on the night of
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Body camera footage released from an Ohio police department put to rest some stipulations regarding the fatal shooting of a Black man accused of stealing a U-Haul truck. Read more…
Written, directed and produced by John Singleton and starring Tyrese Gibson, Taraji P. Henson, Ving Rhames, Snoop Dogg and Mo’Nique, “Baby Boy” is considered a classic Black movie. Its many quotable moments have made it an enduring favorite. Read more…
Here’s Why Tyrese Is Still Mad at ‘Baby Boy’ Co-Star Ving Rhames Read More »
Following Saturday’s narrow 24-23 loss to Florida A&M in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge, Norfolk State head coach Dawson Odums said the Spartans’ two-point conversion attempt was motivated by the win and concerns that his players were running out of gas. During Monday’s MEAC coaches’ conference, Odums added more context as to what went into that decision.
Dawson Odums says conditioning not an issue following MEAC/SWAC Challenge loss Read More »
As students returned to campus, Dr. Anthony Davis, the 13th president of Livingstone College, announced an additional $8 million donation from an anonymous benefactor. This brings the total contributions to a remarkable $25 million over the past nine months. That total includes a $10 million donation received last month as well as multiple $1 million
Livingstone College Receives $8 Million Donation, Totaling $25 Million in Nine Months Read More »
It appears a “battle of the Barbz” is brewing between Nicki Minaj and one of her highly vocal fans. According to court documents obtained by TMZ on Monday, the “Gag City” rapper is being sued by a longtime fan named Tameer Peak over allegations of “reputational harm, emotional distress and financial loss.” He’s… Read more…
Nicki Minaj’s Latest Legal Battle Involves…One of Her Own Super Fans?? Read More »
