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Jay Connor

Jay Connor

Staff Writer at The Root

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  • English
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  • Entertainment
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The Official ‘Who Lied and Said Summer Was Over?’ Gift Guide

Fall might be around the corner, but summer ain’t trying to hear it.
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Megan The Stallion, Lil Wayne Ensure 'Amazon Music Live' Is the ......

The weekly livestreamed concert series boasts performances from Lil Baby, Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Wayne and more.
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Disneyland’s Celebration of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Is Just ...

In the wake of King T’Challa’s death, Wakandans are setting up shop at Disneyland Resort.
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The Tracklist for Smokey Robinson's 'GASMS' Proves He's Really ... ...

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee is set to drop his first new album in nine years. But we gotta talk about this tracklist.
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2023 Grammys: Here's What It's Like to Survive Grammy Week - The Root

Grammy Week in Los Angeles might be a lot of things, but one thing it’s absolutely not is for the weak.
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Last Minute Father's Day Gifts for the Black Dads We Love - The Root

Father’s Day is almost here, which means it’s about that time to celebrate all the dope dads, uncles, grandfathers, and father figures who bring joy to our lives and make everything so much better. And for all the dads out there worried that this last-minute gift guide will be filled with nothing but socks, I promise we got y’all on this. Spalding x Local Hoops Limited Edition Basketball - $49 Because God is good all the time, Spalding has blessed us with what might be the sexiest basketball…
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Michael Smith, iHeartMedia Announce Launch of Inflection Network - ...

Awwww, yes. The sweet taste of victory. Wins hit different when they come from the home team, and on Thursday, my homeboy Michael Smith—of ESPN (His & Hers, Sportscenter) Peacock (Brother From Another), and Amazon (Thursday Night Football) fame—unveiled the launch of his magnum opus: the Inflection Podcast Network. Considering all that he’s accomplished in his prestigious career as a media personality, critically acclaimed sports commentator, and first-ballot Light Skin Hall of Famer, his pi…
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Tyler the Creator's Camp Flog Gnaw Returns With Kendrick Lamar ... ...

For those of us who are true purveyors of this music shit, a life without concerts and music festivals is truly death in disguise. So with Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival rising from the ashes like a Phoenix this weekend in Los Angeles after a four-year hiatus, it not only signaled the auspicious return of the popular festival, but served as the resurrection of its long-suffering attendees. “It’s been over three years and COVID did a number on us,” Tyler told the sold-out crowd du…
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Black Celebrity-Owned Restaurants Across the Country - The Root

Thanksgiving is upon us—the time of year when eating becomes a competitive sport. Family tables across the country are loaded with the most mouthwatering meals, scrumptious sides and decadent desserts, and by the end of the night, everyone is ready for sweatpants and a nap. But let’s face it: After a few days of leftovers, even the most die-hard Thanksgiving turkey fan needs a break. So if you can’t stand to swallow another turkey sandwich, check out one of these Black celebrity-owned restaura…
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Bryan-Michael Cox Hopes To Illustrate New Ideas With Latest Venture

If there’s a man who needs no introduction, it’s Bryan-Michael Cox. From his humble beginnings as a Noontime Records intern, to recently becoming the Senior Vice President of A&R at Love Renaissance, the Houston transplant has always been about the music. More specifically, the R&B music. Yes, there’ve been countless hit records, multiple Grammy Awards, over 100 million in record sales, and countless other accolades along the way, but trust and believe the self-proclaimed “Marathon Man” is s…
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BLK Is More Than a Dating App, It's Reimagining Black Brotherhood -...

For those of you in the market for your happily ever after, it’s safe to assume you’re probably familiar with BLK—the popular dating app that prides itself on fostering “a warm, inviting, and supportive space where Black love is celebrated in all its forms.” But true love starts within ourselves, and in order to aid Black men in that quest, BLK has made it their mission to dispel the cacophony of negative myths associated with our very existence by reimagining the tribulations and triumphs of br…