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The 2026 Grammys are gearing up to be one of the most memorable yet. Let's take a look at what you can expect to go down!

The president of NABJ, Errin Haines, spoke to The Root following the arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort.

Olympic gold medalist Sha'Carri Richardson latest arrest came thanks to a new zero-tolerance Florida law.

Following Don Lemon's arrest, we look at several Black public figures who were arrested for putting themselves on the line in the name of resistance.

Don Lemon wasn’t protesting, vandalizing, or disrupting a church service. He was reporting. His arrest isn’t about law enforcement—it’s about what happens when power decides journalism itself is a threat.

The actor who portrayed NFL played Michael Oher in the 2009 film, 'The Blind Side' is fighting for his life. And now, we've got insight on what landed him there in the first place!

Folks are dragging rapper Aspen Kartier after she allegedly abused her pet during a Twitch livestream.

Despite a major Grammys tribute planned for the late D'Angelo Sunday, his son Michael Archer Jr. says he received zero invitations to attend.

Ahead of the 2026 GRAMMY Awards on Sunday, we're looking at some of the most outrageous red carpet looks of all time.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett expressed serious concerns about living conditions inside the notorious ICE detention center where Liam Ramos is being held.