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On Wednesday, the CMAs honored the biggest names in country music with fantastic performances from Carrie Underwood, Jelly Roll, Brooks & Dunn and Shaboozey. Unfortunately for fans of the Root 100 honoree, singing his new single “Highway” and his hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” was the highlight of his ceremony. Despite the… Read more…
After Shaboozey Is Snubbed By CMA, Black Twitter Has Words Read More »
Your Christmas wish has already come true: Beyoncé will perform as part of the halftime show for Netflix’s first-ever NFL Christmas Gameday, available to audiences everywhere on December 25. It comes amidst a Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans matchup at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, and is set to kick off at 4:30 PM ET.
Halle Berry, one of our 2024 Root 100 honorees, has always been a looker. So it should come as no surprise when she turns heads at events. But a recent appearance has gotten a whole lot of people talking this week—and for a good reason. Read more…
The Real Story Behind the Return of Halle Berry’s ‘Best Oscar Dress of All Times’ Read More »
We’re not going to lie, 2024 has been a lot. But while we have a lot to reflect on, we also have plenty to celebrate. Black people broke records and barriers in sports, entertainment, politics and more, and as we get ready to close the books on 2024, there’s no time like the present to
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This has been a banner year for Black Excellence. Whether it’s politics, entertainment, science, or business, Black folks have dominated the culture. We’re celebrating all that we’ve achieved this year with the 2024 Root 100. There is no shortage of legends, pioneers, influencers and rising political stars to honor… Read more…
The Most Influential African Americans of 2024: The Root 100 Read More »
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. Read more…
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
WoW! Why Blue Ivy Turned Heads at the ‘Wicked’ Premiere Read More »
The Recording Academy has unveiled the nominees for the highly anticipated 67th Annual GRAMMY® Awards, showcasing the diversity, innovation, and exceptional artistry of today’s music scene. Beyoncé leads the pack with 11 nominations, followed by Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, and Taylor Swift, each securing prominent places with
We’re jumping full steam into awards season with the nominees for the 67th Grammy Awards. For everyone who said the great rap beef of 2024 would hurt hip-hop, Kendrick Lamar would like a word. He garnered seven nods, with his “Not Like Us” up for both Record and Song of the Year. Just in case
2025 Grammys: Andre 3000, Brandy, Monica, Tyla: The Black Snubs and Surprises Read More »
On Wednesday, reality star and resident internet Karen Bethenny Frankel took to Instagram to share her thoughts on why Vice President Kamala Harris lost the presidential election. Read more…
