The Roots Picnic has been an annual tradition in the band’s hometown, Philadelphia, for the past decade, but this year, they expanded that tradition to the West Coast with a concert at the Hollywood Bowl […]
November 21,2024 November 21,2024 November 21, 2024November 21, 2024 Music lovers can have a funky fusion taste of African and Latin music with The Beatroot Road’s latest single ‘Underground Roots’, appearing in their debut album […]
Selena Gomez plays the wife of a Mexican cartel boss in Emilia Pérez. Shanna Besson/PATHÉ FILMS/Netflix hide caption toggle caption Shanna Besson/PATHÉ FILMS/Netflix Actor, musician and entrepreneur Selena Gomez grew up speaking Spanish, but says […]
Emilia Pérez is set to premiere on Netflix on November 13, and it’s a rollercoaster, cinematic experience that takes you on a unique journey. Directed by Jacques Audiard, this genre-blending, live-recording musical dives into themes […]
Joshua didn’t expect an “L.A. accent” pop quiz when he signed on to Zoom for an interview from Seoul. It was a holiday in South Korea, but Joshua Hong, who goes by his first name, […]
A Tribe Called Quest will be joined by several of their closest collaborators during their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction on Saturday (October 19th) in Cleveland, Ohio. The surviving members of the pioneering hip-hop […]
John Amos, the legendary actor who brought charm to Good Times and depth to the iconic miniseries Roots, has died. Amos passed away from natural causes on August 21 in Los Angeles, as confirmed by […]
On Wednesday, Sept. 11, Joe Boyd and David Byrne convened at New York’s Villa Albertine to pore over music’s intricate histories. Occasioned by And the Roots of Rhythm Remain, Boyd’s forthcoming book on the world’s […]
Listen via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | More Platforms Ska might seem like a somewhat insular scene, but in reality, many non-ska musicians have a deep appreciation for the genre. On this episode of In Defense of Ska, […]
For the Roots rapper Black Thought, the pastoral pleasure of playing SummerStage in Central Park is a no-brainer. “It’s classic New York — or old New York, as people sort of refer to it — […]
Bebe Rexha went on a very emotional trip to North Macedonia to see friends and family. Rexha, 34, shared highlights of her trip, including a picture of herself wearing black leggings and a matching top, […]
Milo Manheim opens up about moving on from his Disney roots – Just Jared Jr Don’t expect to see these celebs at the Met Gala – Celebitchy Camila Mendes shares why we need more Latinx […]
The fifth episode of X-Men ’97, titled “Remember It,” was a true shocker that left fans with their jaws on the floor. In this chapter, not long after the mutant country of Genosha is recognized […]
The Roots will tour with Arrested Development and Digable Planets this summer. The groups will all appear at the Roots’ inaugural Los Angeles edition of Roots Picnic, which, like the tour, is subtitled Hip-Hop Is […]
The Roots have announced a new run of tour dates dubbed the “Hip-Hop Is the Love of My Life Tour,” which will see the band head to cities across America with support from Arrested Development […]
Louis Gossett Jr., best known for his acclaimed roles in An Officer and a Gentleman and Roots, has died at 87 years old. He was the first Black man to win the Oscar for Best Supporting […]
OSCAR-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr. has died at the age of 87. Gossett was the first Black man to receive an Emmy as a supporting actor in the iconic TV miniseries Roots. 2 Actor Louis […]
Camila Cabello’s latest musical endeavor has been unveiled, and it’s much more than just an album; it’s a vibrant homage to her roots and a celebration of Miami’s diverse cultural tapestry. In a recent interview […]
So, you’ve watched ‘A Man Called Otto’ and you’re thinking, “Wow, that’s some real tear-jerking stuff.” But hold your horses, before you go declaring it the most original story ever, let’s dig a little into […]
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson is releasing another book. The Roots drummer and acclaimed director will issue Hip-Hop Is History on June 11 via his own Auwa Books. See the book’s cover, designed by Reed Barrow, below. […]