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Naomi Campbell’s Lavish Kenyan Villa Just Called Me Broke AF
Oftentimes, I wonder about the kinda stuff I’d buy if I was insanely rich. Maybe I’d buy a horse. I’ve always loved horses. Maybe a lifetime supply of Popeyes. I do, in fact, love that chicken. Or maybe I’d finally get my mother that island I’d always been promising to buy her ever since I…
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Black Women on Covers for Springtime? Groundbreaking. No Seriously, Look at the Material
First things first: I’d like to thank Miranda Priestly—aka Meryl Streep—for flawlessly delivering that iconic line in The Devil Wears Prada. Second, I’d just like to say that when it comes to understanding the subject of class, dignity, style and grace, Black women always understand the assignment. In fact, I’d even go so far as…
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And the SAG Award for Best Dressed Goes to…All These Men in Colored Suits
On Sunday night, stars across TV and film all gathered around their Zoom screens to attend the 27th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. Similar to the ceremonies that have come before it, this year’s SAG Awards saw some expected wins and disappointing upsets. But as you could probably infer from the headline—we’re not here to…
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I Don’t Know Which Very Smart Brotha Needs to Hear This, but Maxwell’s 'Ascension' Is Actually the Best Song Ever
Before we get into this, let me first start by setting the framework for this entire piece with the wise words of Linnethia Leakes: “I said what I said.” Now that that’s established, I think it’s time that the real truth about the best song ever finally be released. For context, over the last few…
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Cynthia Erivo, Andra Day, Whoopi Goldberg, Zendaya and Michaela Coel Among Honorees at Essence Black Women in Hollywood
This year marks the 14th annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards celebration, honoring some of the most renowned and accomplished women across film, television and the creative industry. Per a press release sent to The Glow Up, the 2021 event is set to be hosted by Laverne Cox and recognize Cynthia Erivo, Andra Day…
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Megan Thee Stallion Donates $50,000 in Solidarity With the Asian-American Community
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion is sending her support to the Asian-American community. In partnership with Fashion Nova along with journalist and activist May Lee, Billboard reports that the “Hot Girl” is donating $50K to Asian Americans Advancing Justice Atlanta, the nonprofit legal advocacy organization dedicated to protecting the civil rights of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians…
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‘Conde Nast and I Have Decided to Part Ways’: Alexi McCammond Exits Teen Vogue
Last week, we told you about Teen Vogue’s latest hire, Alexi McCammond, who was set to take on the role as the digital platform’s new editor-in-chief. We also noted the controversy that quickly engulfed her hiring—specifically her past anti-Asian and homophobic tweets from her teen years that resurfaced a little after news of her new…
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Live and Let Die Actor Yaphet Kotto Dead at 81
Yaphet Kotto, the actor known for movies such as Alien and The Running Man has died, The Root has learned. His wife Tessie Sinahon shared the heartbreaking news in a post to social media on Monday, with the news later being confirmed to The New York Times by Kotto’s agent. The actor was 81 years…
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Black HerStory, Black History and All the Feels Are in Store for This Week’s Virtual Events
Now that the second week of March has come to a close, I’m not sure what to be more excited about: the fact that we get to spring forward this weekend or the fact that the end of this seemingly never-ending quarantine may be closer than originally thought? While each option is enough to make…
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Meghan Markle Reportedly Complained to ITV About Piers ‘Tears’ Morgan’s Disparaging Comments About Mental Health
As expected, after the revealing interview between Meghan Markle, her husband Prince Harry and Oprah aired on CBS Sunday night, everybody and their Mama’s mama had something to say about what all was uncovered. There were folks who could immediately empathize with Meghan’s plight, drawing the parallel between a Black woman entering into an institution—…
