Michael Jackson’s Nephew Jaafar Jackson To Play Him In Biopic
The singer’s nephew, whose father is Jermaine Jackson, has been recording his own songs since 2019.
6th Memphis Officer Relieved Of Duty In Tyre Nichols Arrest
Officer Preston Hemphill was relieved of duty shortly after the Jan. 7 arrest of Nichols, who died three days later at a hospital. Hemphill’s role in the arrest was not…
WNBA Free Agency: Candace Parker Shocks Fans by Signing With Las Vegas Aces Stephanie Holland
I know everyone is obsessed with the NFL and NBA right now, but don’t forget about the WNBA. With major names like Jonquel Jones, Breanna Stewart, Courtney Vandersloot and Dearica…
‘Pray for Our Family’: Brandon Smiley, Son of Comedian Rickey Smiley, Dies at 32 Shanelle Genai
The Root is sad to share that Brandon Smiley, son of comedian and radio host Rickey Smiley, has died at 32. Read more…
Ciara Calls Out Jason Whitlock for Offensive Tyre Nichols Commentary Stephanie Holland
The majority of the time, Jason Whitlock’s thoughts on current events are not worth commenting on. However, every once in a while he says something so egregiously offensive, he absolutely…
Michael B. Aight: Michael B. Jordan Addresses ‘First Public Breakup’ From Lori Harvey During SNL Debut Shanelle Genai
In his Saturday Night Live hosting debut, Black Panther and Creed star Michael B. Jordan wasted no time addressing the elephant in the room during his opening monologue: his first…
WHO: COVID Still An Emergency But Nearing ‘Inflection’ Point
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said “there is no doubt that we’re in a far better situation now” than a year ago.
The Evolution of Nas Noah A. McGee
Nas may not be the most popular rapper of all time, although he is quite well known, and he may not have the best discography of all time, although he…
Ilhan Omar, Adam Schiff And Eric Swalwell Slam Kevin McCarthy In Triple Takedown
Rep. Eric Swalwell referred to McCarthy as “weaponizing his ability to commit” political abuse during an appearance on CNN.