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After two months in theaters, Lionsgate’s Michael has grossed $977 million worldwide, surpassing Oppenheimer and becoming the highest-grossing biopic of all time. The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua, stars Jaafar Jackson as his superstar uncle Michael Jackson. The movie earned a biopic record of $217 million on its opening weekend in late April. The movie […]
Druski has come a long way from posting skits on Instagram to commanding one of Black entertainment’s biggest stages. RELATED: 2026 BET Awards: Eva Marcille, Muni Long, Teyana Taylor, Lizzo & More RELATED: 10 Unforgettable BET Awards Moments That Still Have Everyone Talking What started with viral characters like “Kyle Rogger” and his hilarious “Coulda […]
Fans Honor Michael Jackson on 17th Anniversary of His Death Seventeen years ago, the whole world stopped as we all heard the news of losing one of the most influential entertainers of all time. On June 25, 2009, Michael Jackson died from acute propofol intoxication while preparing for his “This Is It” comeback tour residency […]
Beyoncé Reveals Why Jay-Z Combed Out After 8 Years Locs in Cécred Doc After Jay-Z’s fro reveal became one major highlight of the Root’s Picnic, Beyoncé gave a glimpse into the rapper’s hair care process and how the transformation brought the entire family together. For eight years, the Brooklyn-born rapper sported thick, freeform wicks as […]
Tank, the magnetic frontwoman of Grammy-winning collective Tank and the Bangas, is bringing her tour to the Triangle for a Juneteenth show that promises soul, poetry, and pure celebration. The group performs Saturday, June 20, at Cat’s Cradle Backyard in Carrboro, North Carolina. For Tank, the date marks more than another stop on a packed […]
The Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup champions once again, and fans across North Carolina’s Triangle region celebrated deep into the night after the franchise captured its second title and first since 2006. The Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 on Sunday night, clinching the championship behind goals from Taylor Hall, Jackson […]
The Carolina Hurricanes are two wins away from hockey immortality, and if you can’t snag a seat inside Lenovo Center for Game 5, the next best thing might be joining hundreds — or even thousands — of fellow Caniacs at a watch party across the Triangle. From giant outdoor screens and downtown plazas to fan-favorite […]
Marlon Moore, better known as DJ ASAP, and his wife LaShonda Moore, have each been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for operating a massive pyramid scheme that prosecutors say defrauded more than 10,000 people nationwide. RELATED: Jury Finds Karmelo Anthony Guilty in Stabbing Death According to a report by FOX 4 DFW, the […]
NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series showcases the depth, creativity, and talent of Black artists across genres, from rap legends to R&B icons.
19-year-old Karmelo Anthony sentenced to 35 years for murdering a 17-year-old during a track meet, rejecting self-defense claim.
Donald Trump attended Madison Square Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals Monday night where the Knicks lost to the Spurs, and fans were less than thrilled with him being there. During the singing of the national anthem by R&B star Avery Wilson, Trump was shown on the Jumbotron, where the crowd erupted into […]
WNBA's tallest players dominated the game with their immense size, skill, and impact on the league.
