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'We Were Over': Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith Discuss Previous Separation and Jada's Relationship with August Alsina
When you woke up this morning, you probably thought you’d be having a regular Friday afternoon. Oh, but no! This isn’t a regular Friday, this is 2020 Friday. In a surprise drop reminiscent of Beyoncé releasing her self-titled album, the much-anticipated episode where Jada Pinkett Smith finally addressed the controversy surrounding her reported relationship with…
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By Sheer Miracle (or Twitter), I Came Across Smokey Robinson Singing About ‘Gang Banging’
Ladies, gentlemen and non-binary readers of The Root, I present to you: “Gang Banging” by Smokey Robinson.
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The Root Jams Weekly (7/10/2020): 'My Headphones'
We usually pick a theme to reflect the current state of affairs or a sentiment. Today, we decided to share what we’re actually listening to at the moment. What are you listening to? “My Headphones” (7/3/2020) Damon Young James Blake “I’ll Come Too” Fiona Apple “Rack of His” Kota the Friend “Chicago Diner” Kids See…
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A Little Help From My (Black) Friends: A Reboot of The Wonder Years Featuring a Black Family Is Coming to ABC
“What would you do if I sang outta tune?” Well, if I do it in front of a Black family, I’ll probably get roasted—followed by being accused of clapping on the 1 and 3. Speaking of Black families, we have another reboot on our hands! This time, it’s The Wonder Years. That’s right, the popular…
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Mariah Carey to Release her Memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, Later This Year
Mariah Carey is a living legend we’re sure has a ton of stories to tell, and she’s going to open up about her life experiences with the release of her memoir—of an “imperfect angel,” we presume. The Meaning of Mariah Carey is slated to drop on September 29th on Andy Cohen’s imprint at Henry Holt…
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Resist Heading to the Bar and Check Out Some Weekend Events and Activities
Unfortunately, the nation’s COVID-19 crisis continues to wage on as the summer sun makes going outside all the more tempting. Despite the desire to break the rules, we have to stay strong, friends! If you don’t have any plans to keep yourself occupied this weekend, social media is chock full of entertainment at your fingertips,…
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Joy Reid Is Ready for Prime Time, Will Host Nightly MSNBC News Show
After four years hosting the weekend talk show AM Joy on MSNBC, journalist Joy Reid will now take over a coveted nightly spot on the left-leaning cable news network, becoming one of only a handful of Black women to ever helm an evening news show. Reid’s new show, The ReidOut, will debut on July 20…
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Zendaya, John David Washington to Star in Malcolm & Marie, Which Was Shot Entirely During Quarantine
While much of Hollywood has been trying to decipher how to reopen and get back to business in this crazy new world we have to adapt to, Zendaya has been booked and is showing the girls how it’s done. The multihyphenate has been quietly filming a new movie alongside Golden Globe-nominated actor and her fellow…
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Javicia Leslie Is the New Batwoman and the 1st Black Actor to Portray the Superhero in Live-Action TV or Film
We have a new Batwoman, y’all—and she’s Black and beautiful! Back in May after Ruby Rose stepped down from the titular role in the CW series (to much surprise), fans wondered who would be stepping in. Well, the wait is over and actor Javicia Leslie (God Friended Me, Always A Bridesmaid) will be filling that…
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What Is 'Morris Chestnut Fine'?
Much like her daughters, my mama is always here for some good eye candy. Whenever she sees a particularly attractive man, she refers to him as a “stud muffin,” and it cracks me up every time. So, I immediately thought of her when I realized the reason “Morris Chestnut” was trending on Twitter Wednesday. It…