"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.

That brought Beyoncé's career total nominations to a whopping 99, making her the most nominated artist in Grammys history. Another amazing feat: “Cowboy Carter” tied Michael Jackson's “Thriller” for the most nominated release.

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,

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 ...

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,

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The late Bishop Sarah Davis, the first woman in Texas to be appointed to a major African Methodist Episcopal Church, was inducted into the Museum of the Gulf Coast on Saturday.

It has become the absolute highlight of US presidential inaugurations: the moment America’s music greats take to the stage to bless the incoming leader with their performances. As Donald Trump prepares for his swearing-in ceremony on Monday,

at least temporarily on Wednesday. Asked Monday if he was disappointed he wouldn't be able to witness Beyoncé flex in her hometown, Jackson, twice the league's MVP, replied: “No, because I'm ...

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

The Los Angeles wildfires have killed at least 24 people and destroyed or damaged more than 10,000 structures including the family homes of the likes of Leighton Meester and Adam Brody, Anna Faris and Jennifer Love Hewitt.