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TODAY Show host Sheinelle Jones' encounter with Rihanna is one of the most heart-warming things you'll see on the internet! Let's get into it.

From construction delays, messy lawsuits and public outrage, here's the messy story behind why the Obama Center took nearly a decade to build.

Here are artworks that inspired these iconic 2026 Met Gala looks.

After a SCOTUS decision to gut part of the Voting Rights Act, several Republican-led states are reviving gerrymandering efforts ahead of the 2026 midterms.

From tailored luxury to bold artistic statements, these Black celebs delivered some of the most intentional looks of the 2026 Met Gala.

As 'Love & Hip-Hop' prepares to go off the air after 15 years on television, let's take a look back at the franchise's best and worst moments!

Grammy-nominated producer 9th Wonder will graduate from North Carolina Central this weekend, 26 years after dropping out to pursue his music.

The Root has you covered with a full recap of the assault trial of Stefon Diggs, who has been accused of choking and striking his private chef.

A new study from the University of Cambridge shows how stress linked to racism may increase maternal mortality risk for Black women.

LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Jaylen Brown show how the conversation online has become just as important as the competition on the court.