The Root
The Root is an online magazine that focuses on African-American culture, available in English. It was founded on January 28, 2008, by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Donald E. Graham, and was part of Graham Holdings Company through its digital division, The Slate Group. The publication has gained a substantial following, with over 210,000 Twitter followers, and features a segment called The Chatterati that highlights discussions from Black Twitter. In 2015, The Root was acquired by Univision Communications from Graham Holdings.
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theroot.com | Shanelle Genai
If you thought things between former couple Jodie Turner-Smith and Joshua Jackson were going well, then we regret to inform you that they are indeed not. In fact, this latest update might be the most upsetting of all. As we previously told you, Turner-Smith filed for divorce all the way back in October 2023 citing irreconcilable differences. She was also seeking joint custody for their five-year-old daughter Juno and no spousal support.
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theroot.com | Shanelle Genai
If there’s one thing we’ve all come to know and love when it comes to The Jennifer Hudson Show, it’s their viral “Spirit Tunnels.” But lately, another aspect of the show has been making waves on social media — and it’s not for a positive reason. As evidenced by multiple videos on TikTok, a lot of viewers have been taking issue with Hudson’s interviewing skills–or lack thereof.
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3 days ago |
theroot.com | Shanelle Genai
If there’s one thing we’ve all come to know and love when it comes to “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” it’s their viral “Spirit Tunnels.” But lately, another aspect of the show has been making waves on social media — and it’s not for a positive reason. As evidenced by multiple videos on TikTok, a lot of viewers have been taking issue with Hudson’s interviewing skills–or lack thereof.
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3 days ago |
theroot.com | Shanelle Genai
Online chatter of Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre’s potential romance hit a peak over the weekend thanks to a brand new teaser drop. And believe us when we tell you, it’s almost too hot to handle!For a little bit of background, talks on the rumored relationship between the two sparked back March after the two posted pictures of them looking hella sexy. Even prior to that, the two were spotted seated together at an awards show looking a bit more than friendly.
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theroot.com | Shanelle Genai
As fans gear up for the latest Spike Lee, Denzel Washington joint “Highest to Lowest–set to premiere August 22, a fun part of the film is now available to explore. But only if you’ve got the millions in the bank for it. For context, the film takes place in modern-day New York City with Washington’s character calling a supremely lavish, Brooklyn penthouse his home. Now, that same penthouse is up for grabs in real life for a whopping $19.5 million.
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