"Unbelievable! Beyoncé alleges Diddy has been secretly hiding Michael Jackson, who faked his death," a Jan. 1 Facebook post read. "With video evidence to back up her claim, Beyoncé promises to reveal evidence that the king of pop is still alive and living in Diddy's mansion. Full story below." ("The King of Pop" was Jackson’s nickname.)

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.

Another amazing feat: “Cowboy Carter” tied Michael Jackson's “Thriller” for the most nominated release. Most impressive of all? She’s also the most decorated artist, having earned 32 ...

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

Another amazing feat: “Cowboy Carter” tied Michael Jackson's “Thriller” for the most nominated release. Most impressive of all? She’s also the most decorated artist, having earned 32 ...

Bad Bunny, who had the most-streamed album of both 2022 and 2023, seems to have another potential juggernaut on his hands. But to top the chart this week he had to hold off an unlikely challenger.

This year's Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees include iconic artists and producers like The Doobie Brothers, George Clinton and Ashley Gorley, among others.

Give Beyonce a record and she’ll break it. When the 2025 Grammy Award nominations were announced, her genre-defying album “Cowboy Carter” led the nominations with 11. That brought Beyonce’s career total nominations to a whopping 99,

Give Beyoncé a record and she’ll break it. When the 2025 Grammy Award nominations were announced, her genre-defying album “Cowboy Carter” led the nominations with 11. That brought Beyoncé’s career total nominations to a whopping 99,

These historic inauguration performances are still memorable today, with some of the biggest American voices of the time giving their all.

A modern-day renaissance man, jazz trumpeter and opera composer Terence Blanchard is an 8-time Grammy Award-winner whose film scores have earned him two Oscar nominations. “I’m

The Doobie Brothers ‘ Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald , and Patrick Simmons, the Beach Boys ‘ Mike Love, George Clinton, and more are among the inductees into the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame (SHOF).