The Tea On Why The ‘Wicked’ Press Tour Was So Weird, Inside Burna Boy’s Lagos Mansion, Social Media Reacts To Jonathan Majors And Meaghan Good Getting Engaged, Jussie Smollett’s Get Some Good News On Hate Crime Conviction And More

The Root’s most memorable entertainment stories from the week.

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Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande Are Acting So ‘Strange’ on the ‘Wicked’ Press Tour… Here’s The Tea

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Wicked” is one of the most “Popular” stage musicals of all-time. Since it premiered in 2003, it’s been seen by countless fans around the world. These “Wicked” superfans have been waiting 20 years to see a film adaptation of their favorite show, and now it’s finally here. – Stephanie Holland Read More

Take a Peek Inside Burna Boy’s Lagos Mansion

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Nigerian singer-songwriter Burna Boy has made a name for himself in the music industry. His unique fusion of Afrobeat, reggae and pop has captivated audiences and led him to win Grammys, Billboard Music Awards and more. – Angela Johnson Read More

Black Internet Reacts to Jonathan Majors, Meagan’s Engagement —And It’s Not All Good

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Just days after breakup rumors circulated around the internet, celeb couple Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good announced that they’re actually taking their relationship to the next level. On Sunday, while attending the 2024 EBONY Power 100, the “Divorce in the Black” actress confirmed that she and the former Marvel actor are engaged. – Stephanie Holland Read More

WATCH: Katt Williams Dishes More Humorous Bombshells About Diddy, ‘Club Shay Shay’ and Steph Curry

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Katt Williams loves to tell it like he sees it, even if how sees it includes crazy, off the wall claims. As we look back on the buzziest moments of 2024, his “Club Shay Shay” interview certainly lands near the top of the list. It appears he’s ending the year where he started, but this time Vulture Festival hosted his latest controversial interview. – Stephanie Holland Read More

Keith Lee Speaks About His Sushi ‘Moving’ During a Review and the Disastrous Aftermath

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Keith Lee’s love of sushi just backfired on him.

Last week, the humble food critic visited FOB Sushi, a place he said did sushi “in the most unique way” that he’s ever seen in his entire life. If you follow Lee closely, you know he has a deep admiration for the Japanese dish, reviewing restaurants that serve it all over the country. – Noah A. McGee Read More

The Messy Story Behind How LisaRaye McCoy and Nicole Murphy Fell Out Will Shock You

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It’s not everyday you hear a truly messy Hollywood story but thanks to the tea LisaRaye McCoy just spilled about her falling out with Nicole Murphy—we’ve got just that. – Shanelle Genai Read More

After His Jail Cell Was Raided, Diddy Secures a Big Legal Win

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Updated as of 11/19/2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET

A federal judge ruled in favor of rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs following the shocking claim that federal prosecutors had his cell raided and seized his legal documents for trial. – Kalyn Womack Read More

Black Twitter is Upset Over British Press Erasing ‘Wicked’s’ Black Star Cynthia Erivo From Its Headlines

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In case you missed it, “Wicked,” the upcoming “The Wizard of Oz” prequel film and adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical of the same name, is hitting theaters this week. The film stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba the Wicked Witch and Ariana Grande as Glinda the Good Witch, who have both been present for a highly publicized press tour. – Jared Alexander Read More

HUGE, Incredible Development in Jussie Smollett’s Case

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Thursday, actor Jussie Smollett got the best news he’s gotten in a long time regarding his widely controversial hate crime hoax from 2019.

The Illinois Supreme Court ruled Thursday the “Empire” actor’s case would be overturned. Authorities say years ago, he contacted the police to report being attacked by two men from the “Empire” set who allegedly assaulted him while yelling homophobic and racist slurs. However, it was discovered during trial that Smollett recruited the alleged culprits, brothers Abimbola and Olabinjo Osundairo, to stage the attack. – Kalyn Womack Read More

Wait…Her Secret Service Agent Boyfriend Took Her To the Obama’s House To Do What??

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A story about a woman who goes on a girl’s trip to Martha’s Vineyard and becomes romantically involved with a Secret Service agent assigned to protect former President Barack Obama may sound like the start of a juicy romance novel. But for Koryeah Dwanyen, it’s a chapter from her real-life romantic past and the subject of her new self-published memoir. – Angela Johnson Read More

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