There’s a new “John” in town, but don’t be surprised to learn his name is Andrew McVicker and he is the freshly minted owner of Java Johns. While still formulating the last few details, McVicker is ...

The first day of the weekend-long festival on May 30 and 31 at the Belmont Plateau will be headlined by 25-time Grammy award-winner Jay-Z and the Philadelphia-born hip hop group The Roots. Presale ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Hip-hop superstar and entrepreneur JAY-Z will be returning to the stage this spring to headline one of Philadelphia's most popular music festivals. Organizers announced on ...

Jay-Z will headline the 2026 Roots Picnic in Philadelphia alongside The Roots. The two-day festival will take place on May 30 and May 31 at a new venue, Belmont Plateau. This performance marks the ...

Jay-Z is making his grand return to the stage for the first time in nearly a year with a headlining performance alongside the Roots at the Roots Picnic 2026. The rapper, who recently changed the ...

The Roots Picnic, a two-day music festival held annually in the City of Brotherly Love, is set to return this year, but at a new venue. On Friday, March 13, 2026, organizers announced on social media ...

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of director Spike Lee and actor Kristin Chenoweth. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the roots of filmmaker Spike Lee and Broadway superstar Kristin Chenoweth, ...

Ukrainian actor, model, and artist Volodymyr Pielikh chatted about his career in the entertainment industry, Ukrainian roots, and the digital age. Volodymyr Pielikh. Photo Courtesy of Volodymyr ...

For 2026, we’re not ghosting—we’re ghost roots-ing. So, we’re used to thinking about dyeing our hair—and focusing on our roots—as a corrective, routine treatment to cover gray hair. But there’s a dual ...

The dreaded root canal may be necessary for good oral health, but it could also potentially lower inflammation and improve blood sugar and cholesterol, according to a new study. Researchers from ...

The Root is officially Black-owned. CNN commentator and former Obama-Biden White House Administration official, Ashley Allison acquired the digital media outlet through her company, Watering Hole ...