Movies
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These Sexy Black Films Will Get You Hot and Bothered Over The Holiday
From 'Girl's Trip' to 'Jason's Lyric'--these films are sure to get you H-O-T!
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’: Everything You Need to Know About the Star-Studded Black Cast
Ahead of the highly-anticipated movie’s Dec. 20 release, we take a look at which characters the stellar voice cast are playing.
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If You Loved ‘Wicked,’ Here Are Similar Musicals to Watch
‘The Little Mermaid,’ ‘Hairspray,’ ‘Sister Act’ and of course, ‘The Wiz’ are some musicals you should watch after you see ‘Wicked.’
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‘Wicked’s’ ‘Defying Gravity’ Ends the Film By Embracing the True Power of Black Women
As the musical becomes one of the highest grossing movies of the year, we examine the closing number and tease what’s coming in ‘Wicked Part Two.’
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Cynthia Erivo Explains Why Elphaba Had Microbraids in ‘Wicked’
The talented singer and actress explained how that came to be when she spoke to The Root in a new interview on Monday.
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Where to Stream Your Favorite Black Holiday Movies
‘Last Holiday,’ ‘Friday After Next’ and ‘The Best Man Holiday’ are some of the Christmas classics Black audiences are looking for.
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Did Something Seem Off With Jay-Z At Blue Ivy’s ‘Mufasa’ Moment? Black Internet Has Thoughts
The famous family were all in attendance at the 'Mufasa: The Lion King' premiere on Monday and per folks on social media, things didn't appear smooth.
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Black Women Know About Glinda-Elphaba Relationship in ‘Wicked,’ Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are Acting Strange on Press Tour, British Press Erased Erivo From Headlines, Universal Address Massive Pay Difference Between Grande and Erivo and Other News From ‘Wicked’
Here are all the stories from the blockbuster film, which just grossed more than $450 million internationally
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Kerry Washington: Tyler Perry’s New Film ‘The Six Triple Eight’ Is a Love Letter to Black Women
EXCLUSIVE: The popular actress spoke to The Root ahead of the release of the new film which is in select theaters now before hitting Netflix on Dec. 20.
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Black Women Know the Real Truth about Glinda, Elphaba’s Relationship in Wicked And It’s Time Everyone Does Too
While Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande nail their respective characters, there's a bigger message behind their dynamic that needs to be talked about.