Television
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‘I Got a Good Night’s Sleep’: Sheryl Underwood Reflects on Exchange With Sharon Osbourne
The Talk co-host Sheryl Underwood, who recently found herself on the receiving end of fellow co-host Sharon Osbourne’s ill-directed outburst concerning Piers Morgan and Meghan Markle, is finally speaking out. HuffPost reports that the before the show was put on an extended hiatus, Sheryl hopped on her podcast, The World According to Sheryl, to discuss…
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Aretha Franklin's Son Claims Genius: Aretha Producers Did Not Obtain Family's Consent, Implores Fans Not to Support [Updated]
This Sunday, National Geographic will premiere a limited series called Genius: Aretha, starring Cynthia Erivo. The four-night broadcast event will culminate on March 25, which will mark the late Aretha Franklin’s 79th birthday. However, Franklin’s son Kecalf Cunningham spoke out against the upcoming series this past February on Instagram, claiming the project deal was “pushed…
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!['She Ain't Black. She Doesn't Look Black': Receipts Reveal Sharon Osbourne Has Been Problematic [Updated]](https://assets-server.theroot.kinjastaging.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/25163541/yd2tinoul7irrqjcpv8q-300x169.png)
'She Ain't Black. She Doesn't Look Black': Receipts Reveal Sharon Osbourne Has Been Problematic [Updated]
The Talk has some explaining to do. The daytime ensemble talk show announced on Monday that it would be on hiatus until Wednesday while it conducted an “internal review” into the heated exchange that took place last Wednesday between Sharon Osbourne and, well, herself (since co-host Sheryl Underwood demonstrated admirable calm in the face of…
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Exclusive Clip: Shahadi Wright Joseph Plays Ruby, Who Seems Curious to Be 'Painted White' Like Them
We know little to nothing about Them, but we don’t trust ‘em. As the recent trailer debut of Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming anthology series has shown us, we have every reason not to. Here’s the scoop that we do know so far about Them, via Amazon Prime Video’s press release sent to The Root: The…
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Introducing Not a Sports Show: The Show for Fans Who Need a Little More Than Just Sports
Teena Marie and Rick James are cool, but we all know the greatest duo of all-time is sports and beer. That’s why Anheuser-Busch—more commonly known as the folks behind Budweiser, Bud Light, and your drunken college dorm antics—has joined forces with Panay Films to bless us with Not a Sports Show. Hosted by actor and…
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CBS’ The Talk Goes on Temporary Hiatus Following Internal Review Regarding Sharon Osbourne and Sheryl Underwood Exchange
Last week, we told you about Piers Morgan, Sharon Osbourne and the Curious Case of Royal Racism—specifically, Osbourne coming to the defense of her dear friend Morgan and his comments on Meghan Markle and her past mental health struggle. Following Osbourne’s revealing stance, we also made you aware of the heated exchange between her and…
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Country Singer Mickey Guyton Becomes 1st Black Woman to Co-Host the Academy of Country Music Awards
On Thursday, the Academy of Country Music announced the hosts for its 56th annual awards ceremony. Per a press release sent to The Root, country music singer Mickey Guyton will be making history as the first Black woman to host the ACMAs, where she will be joined by fellow country artist Keith Urban. Guyton previously…
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‘This Should Not Have Happened’: HBO Responds to Lovecraft Country Extra’s Claim That Her Skin Was Darkened to Fit a Role
HBO, the network behind the popular Jonathan Majors and Jurnee Smollett-Bell-led horror drama Lovecraft Country, is speaking out following a recent claim from an onset extra that her skin was darkened to fit a role. Per The Hollywood Reporter, actress Kelli Amirah posted a video to TikTok last month recalling her time as an extra…
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Watch: Little Marvin and Lena Waithe's Anthology Series Explores the Terrorism From Them and the American Dream
Black folks have never fully trusted “them”—and history has given us every reason not to. This spring, Amazon Prime Video is debuting an interesting limited series further exploring the terror of America. It’s aptly called, Them. More info about Them, via Amazon Prime Video’s press release sent to The Root: From Little Marvin and Lena…
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Brandy Set to Star Alongside Eve, Naturi Naughton in Upcoming ABC Drama Pilot Queens
Have you ever wanted to see Brandy star in a musical drama with Eve and Naturi Naughton? Well if you answered yes, then boy have I got news for you! Deadline announced on Monday that Grammy-winning artist and actress Brandy will be joining the cast of ABC’s upcoming drama pilot titled Queens. As we previously…