Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre Have Words for Kendrick Lamar After ‘Pop Out’ Show, A Peek Inside Michael Jordan’s $15 Million Mansion, Michael Oher Reveals True Feelings About ‘The Blind Side,’ Juvenile Beefs With American Airlines And More

A roundup of The Root’s best entertainment stories from the week.

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Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre Have Words for Kendrick Lamar After Iconic ‘Pop Out’ Show

Photo: Getty Images Randy Holmes. / Disney; Stefanie Keenan for Cash App Photo: Getty Images Randy Holmes. / Disney; Stefanie Keenan for Cash App

Though it’s been months since Kendrick Lamar’s “Pop Out” Juneteenth concert put the proverbial nail in the coffin in the beef between him and Drake, fellow Compton legends like Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg are finally speaking their peace on the matter. – Shanelle Genai Read More

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Stefon Diggs and Cardi B Viral Boat Video Prompts Response from Patriots Coach
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Inside Michael Jordan’s Nearly $15 Million Abandoned Chicago Mansion

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If you’ve ever dreamed of living your best life in Chicago, then look no further than NBA legend Michael Jordan’s nearly $15 million mansion that’s currently up for sale. – Shanelle Genai Read More

Michael Oher Finally Reveals His True Feelings About the Tuohys and ‘The Blind Side’ and It’s Fascinating

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The Blind Side” is considered one of the most popular sports movies ever made. However, for Michael Oher, whose life the story is supposed to be based on, it has a darker, more emotional background. – Stephanie Holland Read More

Katherine Jackson Hit With the Ultimate Bad News in Years-Long Battle Against Michael Jackson’s Estate

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It seems as if Katherine Jackson, mother of the late Michael Jackson, just can’t win when it comes the legal dispute between her and her son’s estate. And thanks to a recent court ruling, it looks she definitively won’t. – Shanelle Genai Read More

You Won’t Believe What the Scene-Stealing ‘Divorce In The Black’ Actress Does For Her Day Job

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There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to Ursula Robinson, the scene-stealing actress in Tyler Perry’s latest film. The actress who had everyone talking in the film’s opening scene is a tenured professor at South Carolina State University. – Jared Alexander Read More

WATCH: Is Denzel Washington’s Other Son About to Take Over Hollywood With This Black Classic?

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Denzel Washington may be a pillar in Hollywood and Black culture, but his sons Malcolm and John David are carving out a lane of their own thanks to their forthcoming film, “The Piano Lesson.” – Shanelle Genai Read More

Why Is Juvenile Beefing With American Airlines?

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Updated on Thursday, Aug. 22 at 12: 10 p.m.PT: In light of the recent negative experience rapper Juvenile endured on his flight to Fort Worth, TX this week, American Airlines has since responded to provide an apology and additional context on the matter. – Shanelle Genai Read More

Russell Simmons Claps Back at Folks Coming for Him, Taraji P. Henson After Bali Visit

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After Russell Simmons posted a photo of he and Taraji P. Henson in Bali to his Instagram last week, the internet was ablaze with commentary and criticism toward “The Color Purple” star for spending time with an alleged sexual assaulter. – Shanelle Genai Read More

Why Marlon Wayans Just Clapped Furiously at DJ Vlad on Twitter

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The year of hate continues, as Marlon Wayans and DJ Vlad continue lobbing their disrespectful thoughts about each other on social media.

The feud between the two began more than a week ago after Vlad released a part of an interview with comedian Aries Spears, in which Vlad told Spears that Wayans asked for more than $40,000 and 30 percent of future revenue from his interview to appear on VLAD TV. – Noah A. McGee Read More

Maya Rudolph’s Best ‘Kamala Harris’ Sketches To Date

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Maya Rudolph and Kamala Harris are a match made in sketch comedy heaven. When the Vice President of the United States first ran in 2019, the internet almost immediately buzzed with the idea of “Saturday Night Live” alum Maya Rudolph, whose resemblance to Harris is striking, returning to the beloved sketch comedy show to play the political figure. – Jared Alexander Read More

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