The Roots Announce 2024 Tour Dates
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 […]
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Louis Gossett Jr., Officer and a Gentleman, Roots Actor, Dead at 87
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 […]
Roots star Louis Gossett Jr., who was first Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dead at 87
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 new album is a vibrant homage to her roots
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 […]
A Man Called Otto’s Reality Roots Unearthed
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 […]
The Roots’ Questlove Announces New Hip-Hop Is History Book
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. […]
Roots Picnic 2024: Lineup + Ticket Information
The Roots have announced the lineup for the 2024 Roots Picnic in Philadelphia, featuring artists like Lil Wayne, Jill Scott, André 3000, and more across two days in June. Hosted on June 1st and 2nd […]
The 2024 Roots Picnic Lineup Is Packed, Featuring Lil Wayne, André 3000, Tyla, And Plenty More
Getty Image Roots Picnic is coming back: The 2024 edition was just announced today (February 19), and it’s set to go down on June 1 and 2 at The Mann In Fairmount Park in Philadelphia. […]
Lil Wayne, André 3000, Jill Scott, and More to Perform at Roots Picnic 2024
The 2024 Roots Picnic lineup is here, with top billing for a special New Orleans celebration from Lil Wayne and the Roots, featuring Trombone Shorty, PJ Morton, and others. Jill Scott co-headlines, with André 3000, […]
How ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ honored Godzilla’s Japanese roots
“Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” is a family affair. In the show’s present day, Cate Randa, portrayed by Anna Sawai, is trying to learn the truth about her father’s disappearance along with her newly discovered half-brother […]
Ciara Discovers She’s Related To Derek Jeter On Finding Your Roots: ‘What The World!’
The ‘Goodies’ singer shares a long identical stretch of DNA with Jeter, making the baseball legend her long-lost cousin. Ciara‘s family keeps on growing, and we’re not talking about her newborn daughter, Amora! While appearing […]
Prithvi Raj Karreddula fuses cultural roots with Hollywood stories
Photo courtesy of Prithvi Raj Karreddula Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. Prithvi Raj Karreddula, an accomplished Indian filmmaker, stands at the intersection of cultural heritage and cinematic innovation. The self-taught writer and director […]
Folk singer Buffy Sainte-Marie’s Indigenous roots questioned
Oscar-winning folk singer Buffy Sainte-Marie has long been viewed as a barrier-breaking, Indigenous icon — but a recent news investigation has raised doubts over her Indigenous roots. A Canadian Broadcast Corporation feature on the singer-songwriter […]
Chris Botti Returns To His Jazz Roots On Blue Note Debut Vol.1
Chris Botti makes a fresh start and returns to his love of jazz on his Blue Note Records debut Vol. 1, which is out now. Having successfully crossed over from jazz renown to pop stardom, […]
LL Cool J And The Roots Drop NBA In-Season Tournament Anthem
LL Cool J and The Roots have combined two of their anthemic songs—“Mama Said Knock You Out” and “Here I Come”—for the NBA In-Season Tournament. Shop the best of LL Cool J’s discography on vinyl […]
The Roots Co-Founder Black Thought to Release Official Autobiography ‘The Upcycled Self’
The Roots Co-Founder Black Thought to Release Official Autobiography ‘The Upcycled Self’ Alex H. Krinsky on August 1, 2023 Four-time Grammy Award-winning rapper, producer, and The Roots Co-Founder, Black Thought (a.k.a. Tariq Trotter) is set […]
JoJo Siwa Returns to Her Reality TV Roots, Joins Cast of ‘Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test’ | jojo siwa, Newsies, Television | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
Mon, 31 July 2023 at 9:21 pm JoJo Siwa signed on to participate in the second season of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test – Just Jared Jr Selena Gomez relaxed on a boat over the […]
Joe Bonamassa Revives Roots with ‘Blues Deluxe, Vol. 2’ in Honor of 20th Anniversary of Independent Debut Album
Photo by Adam Kennedy In a thrilling celebration of his 20-year milestone since the release of his best-selling album Blues Deluxe, renowned blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa is set to release Blues Deluxe, Vol. 2 on […]
ROMAN J. ISRAEL, ESQ. Movie Clip – “Back to My Roots”
Denzel Washington is Roman J. Israel, Esq. and you’ve never met anyone like him. Roman J. Israel, Esq. is in theaters this Thanksgiving. Subscribe to Sony Pictures for exclusive video updates: http://bit.ly/SonyPicsSubscribe Follow Us on […]
De La Soul & The Roots Perform “Stakes Is High” on Fallon: Watch
In a bittersweet moment, De La Soul stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday, March 16th, to perform “Stakes Is High” from their classic 1996 album of the same name. They were backed […]