Some of today’s biggest stars had quite the humble beginnings. From Tyler Perry to Beyoncé to Michael Jordan, several notable Black celebrities grew up in neighborhoods similar to the fans that love them today. Join us as The Root takes a look at these famous childhood homes.

From Barbenheimer to Messi winning the FIFA World Cup, check out the 25 biggest pop culture moments of the first quarter of the 21st century.

Radio news: 87.7 is now R&B the Vibe; Laura Dickerson is now mid-day host and assistant director at Q99.7; David Abel takes over as CMG Atlanta market manager.

President-elect Donald Trump has selected opera tenor Christopher Macchio to perform the national anthem at his second inauguration.

Give Beyoncé a record and she’ll break it. She leads the 2025 Grammy Award nominations with 11, which brings her career total to 99.

The Doobie Brothers will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, less than a week after the release date for their first studio album with lead singer Michael McDonald in decades. Tom Johnston,

Named after Aerosmith’s 1989 hit “Janie’s Got a Gun,” which peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won the band their first Grammy for best rock performance, Janie’s Fund has been a lifeline for vulnerable girls. With its expanded mission this year, the event promises to raise vital funds for lifesaving equipment and resources.

In an exclusive interview with rolling out on Star Studio Talk, YahZarah shared the powerful story behind her name. Rooted in her lineage, YahZarah honors her

The Super Bowl halftime show isn’t just a break from the football game. It’s become a bit of a cultural centerpiece. In many ways it’s a perfect encapsulation o

On Wednesday (January 22), the Songwriters Hall of Fame revealed their inductee class of 2025. This year’s distinguished inductees feature the leader of Parliament/Funkadelic, George Clinton; award-winning country music songwriter,

The Super Bowl logo has a New Orleans flare with red and light green colors in the large 59 numerals. It's the 59th Super Bowl in 2025. The Vince Lombardi Trophy stands between the "L" and "I" of the numerals. After years of having a more creative Super Bowl logo, the NFL has opted for a more standard image for about the last decade.

The Songwriters Hall of Fame inducted a new class on Wednesday, including funk legend George Clinton and writers for The Beach Boys and The Doobie Brothers.