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Stephanie Mills Calls Lady Gaga a ‘Culture Vulture’ Who Should Apologize for a ‘Disrespectful’ Encounter
During Wednesday’s episode of “The Jason Lee Show,” Stephanie Mills called Lady Gaga a “culture vulture” while recalling an encounter during a New York fashion shoot that she says left her feeling disrespected.
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A Definitive List of D’Angelo’s Greatest Hits, In Honor of the One-Year Anniversary of His Death
As we mark one year since D'Angelo's shocking death, let's take a look at some of his greatest songs that made him a neo-soul icon.
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Ilhan Omar vs. Trump’s GOP: How the MN Congresswoman Has Held Her Own Against the Backlash
From racist attacks to political showdowns, Rep. Ilhan Omar keeps clapping back at President Trump and Republicans determined to make her a target.
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Viral Clap-and-Swap Dance Fail Has Internet in Stitches
One TikTok trend has just exposed how, while Black folks have a natural sense of rhythm, White folks are still struggling to catch the beat. The memes are hilarious, and these are the funniest ones we've seen.
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He Survived Cancer, a Car Fire and COVID. Now, a Beloved Father Is Dead After Falling From a Roller Coaster
Before Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem tragically fell to his death from a Six Flags roller coaster, his family detailed how he defied death three times before, including a raging car fire weeks ago.
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John Boyega Shares News of Secret Marriage and First Baby, and Fans Are Stunned
John Boyega has been keeping a low profile for a while now, and we now know why, thanks to his latest shocking announcement!
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In New Memoir, Joe Manganiello Writes About Reckoning With His Black Ancestry While Living With a Life-Threatening Illness
Actor Joe Manganiello opens up about a devastating illness and the discovery of Black ancestors, revealing how both transformed his understanding of himself.
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Inside The Home Where John Coltrane Lived and Worked
The Root is celebrating 100 years of John Coltrane and the Long Island home where he composed "A Love Supreme," and where his wife Alice recorded spiritual jazz albums.
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Halle Berry’s Custody Battle Gets Even Messier as Olivier Martinez Makes New Request
After Halle Berry's eldest child came out in her defense, her ex-husband Olivier Martinez now wants to give their 13-year-old son a chance to speak.
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New Development in UMD Tennis KKK Scandal Involving Howard University
UMD’s tennis team suspension highlights the racism Black athletes still face and raises urgent questions about accountability, campus culture and inclusion.