The Roots
The History of July 4th Parkway Concerts In Philadelphia
Back in May, when we were writing about the announcement of this year’s 4th of July concert on the Parkway, we went looking for a […]
Philadelphians Who Deserve Murals Instead of Kurt Vile
On Saturday, a Philadelphian decided to buff the Kurt Vile mural, causing shrieks of horror from hip Philadelphians and a Philadelphia public art meme. People […]
Dice Raw Performing Free Show at Eastern State Penitentiary
Philly The Roots rapper Karl “Dice Raw” Jenkins is coming to town next week to host a free talk and performance at Eastern State Penitentiary. Dice […]
WATCH: The Roots Ride Dr. Doom’s Fearfall
Yesterday, when posting a video of Philly comedian Kevin Hart riding a roller coaster with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show, writer Victor Fiorillo made a […]
Nicki Minaj, Jennifer Hudson and the Roots For Philly’s 4th of July Party
On Monday morning in the rotunda at Liberty Place, Questlove joined Mayor Michael Nutter to announce Philadelphia’s 4th of July entertainment lineup: Nicki Minaj, Jennifer […]
The Evolution of Hip-Hop Dancing, By Will Smith and Jimmy Fallon
From the very first night of the new Tonight Show, starring Jimmy Fallon and the Roots Crew, comes a welcome reminder that Jay Leno has […]
Questlove Signs Deal to Write Another Memoir
Reverb reports that Philly Roots drummer Questlove has signed a deal to write a book about his life:
Why Jimmy Fallon Will Beat Jimmy Kimmel in the Late Night Wars
Admittedly, I thought Jimmy Fallon’s move to late night back in 2009 was a bad idea. He had seemed like a lightweight during his SNL […]
Questlove’s Nerdy Valentine to Soul Train
It makes complete sense that Questlove would want to write a book about Soul Train. How the Roots drummer and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon […]
WATCH: Questlove Answers the Musical Question “What Does the Fox Say?”
In case the runaway viral smash “The Fox” by Norway’s Ylvis slipped under your radar until right now, or if you’ve always wondered “just what does […]
Miley + the Roots = The Brady Bunch
From the ongoing treasure trove of musical Jimmy Fallon videos: A–dare we say–stripped down appearance from Miley Cyrus.
Questlove Releasing Book About Soul Train
Just months after releasing critically well-received Mo’ Beta Blues, Questo of the Roots has a new jawn out. Soul Train: The Music, Dance, and Style […]
Fallon and Roots Perform Sesame Street Song With Toy Instruments
It’s heartwarming, hilarious, and well-executed. But but but…it’s not quite as effective as the “Blurred Lines” they did with the same instruments. The kazoo/plastic flute […]
Questlove and Elvis Costello Talk About Their New Album
The Roots’ new album with Elvis Costello is finally out, and Questlove is doing interviews for the album with Costello. Billboard reports: Their musical relationship […]