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The fallout from the latest drama in the Broadway world continues, with Audra McDonald officially broken her silence regarding Patti LuPone’s comments heard around the world. In case you missed it, Patti LuPone, one of the biggest Broadway legends, threw some pretty serious shade towards two Broadway legends in their… Read more…
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, which means it’s time to fire up the grill, make the potato salad and put your drinks on ice for the first cookout of the season. But while you’re getting your menu together, you can’t forget the music. Because you can’t dance, play spades or talk trash
A Memorial Day Cookout Playlist Your Whole Black Family Will Love Read More »
Beyoncé’s youngest daughter, Rumi, has been having a time teasing her older sister, Blue Ivy, on stage, as younger sisters do. The Beyhive has been hyping the 7-year-old up since her night one appearance, and even if some of her excitement has calmed since that night (per Blue’s direction, as many fans believe), she… Read
It is only fitting that George W. Faison, the Broadway choreographing legend, co-founded a theater in the Black arts hub that is Harlem, New York. After all, the Big Apple is where his career truly took flight. Read more…
A Tour of Broadway Legend George Faison’s Harlem Firehouse Theater Read More »
“Wicked” has been a global phenomenon, racking up a worldwide box office of $469 million. In addition to delighting fans with its stellar performances and musical numbers, it’s also put the spotlight back on the musical genre. If your trips to Oz are already in the double digits, we can help you pace yourself by…
If You Loved ‘Wicked,’ Here Are Other Black Movie Musicals to Check Out Read More »
It’s almost that time! The annual Root 100 Awards Show is creeping up slowly, and with just seven days until the big show on Thursday, Dec. 5, The Root is getting you hip to all of your favorite celebrities who are set to attend the one-of-a-kind event. Read more…
Celebs Attending ‘The Root 100’ Awards Show Read More »
“Wicked’s” huge box office success has made the film a bonafide phenomenon. The movie currently has a worldwide gross of $162 million and is receiving awards buzz for its two stars, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Producers previously announced they will be submitting Cynthia Erivo as lead actress and Ariana Grande… Read more…
Very few people in the entertainment world can match resumes with Whoopi Goldberg. Her career stretches across comedy, genre, films, TV, stage, stand up and talk shows. She has quite literally done it all. It’s no surprise to find her on the 2024 Root 100. Read more…
The Root 100: Everything You Didn’t Know About Whoopi Goldberg Read More »
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 »
The music industry is in mourning following the death of songwriting titan, Quincy Delight Jones Jr., Sunday (Oct. 3) night. He was 91. Read more…
To Quincy Jones, Black American Music Will Forever Owe a Debt Read More »
