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*OMG! Finally the Winnie Mandela biopic is heading to theaters, after being held in the back room of some studio. And Jennifer Hudson looks amazing in it. “Winnie” opened up at the Montreal International Black Film Festival this week, and will be in Canadian theaters by Oct. 5. The film will finally reach the […]
Katie Couric is choosing to use her show to talk about serious topics. We all watched her journey through the painful suffering of the loss of her husband and other personal issues. Now she has chosen to reveal another painful fact. She suffered from bulimia from the ages of 18 to 24. She struggled […]
Justin Bieber may be an 18-year-old Canadian crooner well known for his musical abilities, but the singer’s mother is letting it be known that she struggled with molestation and financial hardships before bringing him into the world. Pattie Mallette, Bieber’s mother, penned the book Nowhere But Up: The Story of Justin Bieber’s Mom, detailing […]
More than four years ago, in one of my first columns for The Root, I wrote about pop star Usher Raymond’s proud papa moments in a piece titled “What My Father Could Learn From Usher.” At the time black fatherhood was dominating the airwaves with shows featuring Snoop Lion (née Dog), Deion Sanders and […]
Denzel Washington, 57-year-old actor, may be known for many of his gangster roles in movies like “Training Day” but the thespian is also adamant about sharing his love for Jesus Christ. In an interview with GQ magazine, Washington opened up about his Christian values, telling the publication that he made sure to read his Bible […]
Denzel Washington opened up about his Christian values in an interview with GQ magazine. He says he makes sure to read his Bible every day.…
Denzel Washington is looking slim and sleek on the cover of the October issue of GQ. Inside, the actor, 57, who is filming his 42nd movie right now in New Orleans (2 Guns with Mark Wahlberg) is chatting about all sorts of interesting things, including politics. On staying out of the public eye: “Sidney […]
Faith Evans is doing something quite noble. The singer and “R&B Divas” reality show star has decided to donate all proceeds she earns from the show’s accompanying album to the Whitney Houston Academy. The project will include duets with cast members Keke Wyatt, Monifah, and Syleena Johnson. Fantasia and Kelly Price will also appear on […]
Tyler Perry has cancelled his final stage tour as Madea after becoming disgusted by unauthorized promoters charging fans huge fees for fake meet and greet sessions with him. The filmmaker recently announced that his “Madea Gets a Job” production across the U.S. this fall would be his last live show as the larger-than-life character. He […]
You can smell like Halle or Jennifer Lopez and dress like Jessica Simpson or the Kardashians. Now, there’s equal time for the guys. Actor Blair Underwood has been announced as a spokesman for K&G Fashion Superstore, who launched his BU Collection of men’s tailored suits last year. K&G already sells discounted clothing for men, women […]
Two white Atlanta police officers who pulled over and questioned entertainment mogul Tyler Perry have been exonerated of racial profiling by an internal investigation, according to documents released Tuesday. Just after noon on February 24, Perry left his studio in southwest Atlanta alone in a white Porsche Panamera. As the actor and director later explained […]
Vanzant of course is an accomplished author, inspirational speaker, talk show host and living testament to the value in life’s valleys and the power of acting on faith. Vanzant has had a unique life filled with many personal struggles that she has overcome and used to become stronger. Now, she’s is back, fixing lives and […]