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NEWS ROUNDUP: Comedian Bill Cosby Is ‘Completely Blind,’…

The disgraced comedian, who fell from grace after getting caught up in a sex scandal, has been battling a deteriorating…

07.20.16

Sexy and Single: Celebrating Celebrity Dads

We are taking a look at all of the father’s out there who need someone to “put a ring on…

06.17.16

The Obamas Host Nordic State Dinner

05.14.16

Ice Cube, Cedric The Entertainer, & Regina Hall…

Roland Martin recently sat down with Regina Hall, Ice Cube, and Cedric the Entertainer to find out how they managed…

03.15.18

19 Glorious Common Quotes To Live By

03.14.16

NEWS ROUNDUP: The Academy Will Implement New Voting…

They are planning to make changes in an effort to diversify their board and nominations in the future.

04.29.21

Carson. Walker, Trump at GOP August 2015 Debate

NEWS ROUNDUP: Third GOP Showdown To Take Place…

The Republican presidential candidates will go head-to-head again tonight during the third GOP debate. While there are still 10 Republicans…

10.28.15

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno - Season 20

News Roundup: Bill O’Reilly Says Riots Have Set…

Parts of Baltimore have been in despair for decades, however this week’s riots may have set the area back. Yesterday, Fox…

04.30.15

NJ College Cancels Rapper Common’s Commencement Speech Over…

Amid outcry from the state police union, a New Jersey university has decided to cancel a commencement speech from rapper…

03.15.18

President Obama Meets Nat'l Security And Public Health Officals On Response To Ebola

News Roundup: President Obama Expresses Discontent With Israel,…

President Obama recently expressed his discontent with remarks made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and is now reevaluating our…

03.20.15

Like Celebrities, You Can Use Your Platform For…

Much was made about the Oscars last Sunday. The hash tag #OscarsSoWhite reflected the absence of color among some of…

04.17.21

Common, John Legend Make A Powerful Political Statement…

Common and John Legend captured Oscar gold on Sunday with their win for Best Original Song for “Glory,” the title…

03.15.18

Top 8 Oscars 2015 Moments (No. 1: John…

The 87th Academy Awards — though many took umbrage to the fact that people of color were few and far…

04.17.21

“Selma” Director Says Constant Talk About Oscars’ Lack…

Ava Duvernay, whom many feel was snubbed for a Best Director nomination at this year’s Academy Awards, said that she…

04.17.21

NewsOne Now: Selma Movie Special [VIDEO]

Oprah Opens Up About Selma And Why She Had To Get Involved With The Film Roland Martin, host of “NewsOne…

02.16.15

Stars Of “Selma” Share Details Of Bringing MLK…

In 1965 the world watched as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. lead marches on a relentless campaign for voting rights…

01.18.15

NewsOne Now Golden Globe Awards Recap With Pop…

Entertainment journalist and pop culture expert Jawn Murray joined Roland Martin Monday on “NewsOne Now” to recap the 2015 Golden…

01.12.15

Common Dedicates Golden Globes Speech To Mike Brown,…

Chicago-bred rapper Common (pictured) is known for his socially conscious music; Sunday night at the Golden Globes, he delivered a moving…

04.17.21

NewsOne Now Exclusive: Common Reveals How ‘Selma’s’ ‘Glory’…

“NewsOne Now” host Roland Martin sat down with actor/rapper Common who portrays Civil Rights activist James Bevel in the Martin…

01.07.15

Why Does Your Life Matter? Common Explains [VIDEO]

From the streets of the south side of Chicago to hip-hop legacy, Common shares his thoughts on the importance of valuing your…

03.15.18