Ron Cephas Jones, ‘This Is Us’ actor who won 2 Emmys, dies at 66
By: Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Los Angeles, CA — Ron Cephas Jones, a veteran stage actor who won two Emmy Awards for his role as... Read More
Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop: Legislative Black Caucus Honors West Coast Greats
Antonio Ray Harvey| California Black Media The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) celebrated the 5oth anniversary of... Read More
Tina Turner, Unstoppable Superstar Whose Hits Included ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It,’ Dead at 83
By Hillel Italie NEW YORK (AP) — Tina Turner, the unstoppable singer and stage performer who teamed with husband Ike Turner for a dynamic run... Read More
Commentary: Underrepresented Workers Are Demanding More From Hollywood
The California Film Tax Credit Presents a Real Opportunity for Change By: Dominique Ulloa, Ujima Entertainment Coalition and Lori Condinus, National Action Network Los Angeles As... Read More
‘She’s Brilliant’: OG Ariel Jodi Benson Is ‘Proud’ of Halle Bailey
By Stephanie Holland | The Root As we all prepare for Halle Bailey’s Ariel to take over our lives, the OG Little Mermaid is including herself among... Read More
Legendary Talk Show Host Jerry Springer Dead at 79
By Ny MaGee | EUR *TV talk show icon Jerry Springer has died at age 79, his family confirmed in a statement on Thursday. Springer passed away... Read More
Jamie Foxx Hospitalized in Atlanta With ‘Medical Complication’
By Stephanie Holland | The Root Oscar-winner Jamie Foxx’s family has confirmed that the actor has been hospitalized in Atlanta after suffering a “medical complication.” His... Read More
Coolio’s Tragic Cause of Death Has Finally Been Revealed
The legendary rapper died last year at the age of 59. By Candace McDuffie | The Root In September, “Gangster’s Paradise” rapper Coolio was tragically found... Read More
Kanye West Loses Billionaire Title on Forbes’ Annual Rich List
By Ny MaGee | Eur Kanye West attends the Givenchy Womenswear Spring/Summer 2023 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on October 02, 2022, in... Read More
Gayle King Reportedly Closing Deal with CNN to Host Primetime Show
NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 7: CBS Mornings Co-Host Gayle King broadcasts live from Times Square. (Photo by Michele Crowe/CBS via Getty Images) By Ny MaGee... Read More