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.

Normani says that she wants to collaborate with Janet Jackson in a new interview. "I saw the Velvet Rope Tour at a young age and I probably wasn’t supposed to," the former Fifth Harmony singer joked.

Janet Jackson has extended her Las Vegas residency at the Resorts World Theatre. The star will return to the stage this spring for shows on May 21, 24, 25, 28, 30 and 31, 2025. Tickets for the additional dates will go on sale on Jan. 17 at 10 a.m. PT.

The Syncopated Ladies will be at the Lied Center on Thursday, January 23 at 7:30pm. Syncopated Ladies is the high-octane, high-impact female tap dance band created by Emmy Award-nominated tap dancer and choreographer Chloe Arnold,

Public transportation is recommended for those looking to avoid parking hassles. The METRORail Red Line conveniently stops near NRG Park at the Stadium Park/Astrodome Station. Additionally, several local bus routes serve the area, including routes 60 and 84.

NRG Park hosts a variety of events, including live music concerts and sporting events. Some of the most popular artists and teams that have performed or played at NRG Park include Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Janet Jackson and is the home stadium for the Texans and also hosts the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

NRG Park hosts a variety of events, including live music concerts and sporting events. Some of the most popular artists and teams that have performed or played at NRG Park include Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Janet Jackson and is the home stadium for the Texans and also hosts the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Radio news: 87.7 is now R&B the Vibe; Laura Dickerson is now mid-day host and assistant director at Q99.7; David Abel takes over as CMG Atlanta market manager.

The Songwriters Hall Of Fame has announced their class of 2025. This year’s performing inductees are Parliament-Funkadelic ringleader George Clinton, the Beach Boys’ Mike Love, and the Doobie Brothers’ Tom Johnston,

The Super Bowl logo has a New Orleans flare with red and light green colors in the large 59 numerals. It's the 59th Super Bowl in 2025. The Vince Lombardi Trophy stands between the "L" and "I" of the numerals. After years of having a more creative Super Bowl logo, the NFL has opted for a more standard image for about the last decade.

The Super Bowl halftime show isn’t just a break from the football game. It’s become a bit of a cultural centerpiece. In many ways it’s a perfect encapsulation o

The Doobie Brothers, the Beach Boys‘ Mike Love, George Clinton, and more are among the inductees into the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame. This year’s inductees also include non-performing songwriters Ashley Gorley,