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We are honoring all of the Black stars who left us in 2026.

Zendaya and Law Roach have been serving look after look this summer. But when the duo went searching for a rare pair of gladiator heels, it was one Black fan who saved the day.

While Anne Hathaway is earning praise for her recent maternity style, we can't forget the true pioneer of pregnancy fashion, Rihanna.

Kem, Erica Campbell and Kirk Franklin are just a few of the Black stars who hit the carpet for this celebration of gospel music.

"The Cosby Show" star's mother is finally speaking up in response to the million-dollar lawsuit filed by her son's widow. Let's get into it.

A surrogacy fight spanning three states is forcing courts to sort out contracts, parentage, medical decisions and bodily autonomy.

A surrogacy fight spanning three states is forcing courts to sort out contracts, parentage, medical decisions and bodily autonomy.

While the real winners will be the viewers, The Root went track-for-track to predict who takes the crown in the upcoming Joe vs. Donell Jones Verzuz.

While the real winners will be the viewers, The Root went track-for-track to predict who takes the crown in the upcoming Joe vs. Donell Jones Verzuz.

From Kirk Franklin to Mary Mary, these gospel icons have the catalog to bring a full-fledged praise party to Las Vegas! Let's take a look.