Convicted D.C. sniper Lee Boyd Malvo said in a newspaper interview published Sunday that the devastated reaction of a victim’s husband made him feel like “the worst piece of scum.” Malvo expresses remorse in the interview with The Washington Post and urged the families of victims to try and forget about him and his partner […]
Every now and then a new artist comes along that has the ability to shake things up in the music industry, Jonathan McReynolds is that artist. Hailing from Chicago, the prolific singer-songwriter’s debut project “Life Music” hit shelves today via Light Records in conjunction with Tehillah Music Group. Highly anticipated, “Life Music” – which is preceded by the lead single “I […]
When Cathy Hughes got pregnant at age 16, her friends said her life was over. Her mother kicked her out of the house. Hughes said she “was in shock.” But pregnancy “was the beginning,” Hughes said. The birth of her son, Alfred Liggins, as “an impetus to achieve,” Hughes told The Huffington Post. “It was […]
On Thursday’s episode of “Steve Harvey,” Steve talks to Bishop T.D. Jakes about one of the most powerful and healing things that could transform your life today – forgiveness — and his new book on the topic, “Let It Go.” In the clips below, Bishop Jakes shares the similarities he sees between offering forgiveness and […]
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 […]
Kim Kardashian may be one of the most popular reality television stars, but the 31-year-old said she would like the opportunity to walk in the shoes of Jesus Christ for a day. Kardashian made a recent promotional stop in Sydney, Australia where she answered questions for News.com.au. When asked who she would swap her life […]
In this exclusive interview with Gospel Today Editor EJ Gaines, Kirk Franklin talks about his historic The King’s Men Tour, and why the church’s support means more than we might have ever realized… It’s no secret that the number of gospel concerts has dwindled significantly in the past decade. Even more, the idea […]
Jayceon “The Game” Taylor is a rapper who may have begun his career by glorifying gang life, but now the California native said he is focusing on giving his life to Jesus Christ. Taylor, 32, recently opened up to Connecticut radio personality Jenny Boom Boom about his Christian faith inspiring him to create a new […]
President Obama has been on The View. First lady Michelle Obama has been on The View. So now both Obamas will appear on the morning talk show together next week while the president is in New York for the opening of the United Nations General Assembly. The View, hosted by Barbara Walters, announced they will […]
Could you introduce us yourself and your record? I grew up in E. St. Louis, IL. I’ve been A Pastor’s kid since I can remember. My Dad was also a singer and musician so he was my first influence of music. I moved to Chicago in 1999. There I met Vashawn Mitchell in 2002 and […]
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 […]
] Who knew Melissa Harris-Perry was a former student of Maya Angelou? This weekend the novelist, artist, activist and teacher spoke to the MSNBC host — who, like many fans and readers, is still clearly eager to learn from her — about topics ranging from the meaning of courage to the importance of education in […]
