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Jimmy Fallon headed for pizza at Lucali after Met Gala with Questlove and Michael Che
May 7, 2024 | 8:49pmThe Carroll Gardens gourmet pie place is known to be a fave with celebs, including Jay-Z, Beyoncé and Drake.
Questlove: Will Smith was supposed to perform at Grammys 2023 hip-hop tribute
February 6, 2023 | 8:05pmIt would've been Smith's first award show appearance since the infamous 2022 Oscars slap— which happened right before Questlove won his first Academy Award.
Andrew Lloyd Webber subs for Questlove as DJ at Michael Jackson bash
May 12, 2022 | 1:45pmGuests at the party celebrating "MJ the Musical"'s 10 Tony nominations included Jackson's kids Prince and Paris as well as his brothers.
Questlove says the Roots were first discovered playing a strip club
May 9, 2022 | 1:50pm“They’re just looking at us like, ‘You’re wearing Birkenstocks in north Philadelphia?’ ” Questlove recalls of his "esoteric" act playing a jiggle joint.
Inside Questlove's 'odd moment' accepting Oscar after Will Smith slap
March 28, 2022 | 2:56pmThe Roots drummer's directorial debut, "Summer of Soul," won Best Documentary Feature, but his big moment was overshadowed by the buzzed-about smack.
Questlove ‘saves the show’ after John Mayer’s drummer gets COVID-19
February 22, 2022 | 10:26amQuestlove helped Mayer finish off the show in New York City Monday night, hopping on the drums for an encore performance of "Gravity."
I am not legend: Will Smith in 'worst shape of his life'
May 3, 2021 | 8:27amWill Smith admitted he's in the “worst shape of his life" as he shared a shirtless photo of himself on Instagram.
Shaka King: I don't need white people to care about what I do, but I need money
January 29, 2021 | 2:25pm"As a black artist, I've had to measure my success by a different metric for my own sanity and happiness," he said.
Questlove: Social unrest in doc 'Summer of Soul' parallels Black Lives Matter
January 29, 2021 | 9:45am"Unfortunately, the timing was perfect," he said.
Questlove launching virtual celebrity cooking show
May 18, 2020 | 8:43pmThe show will benefit Leonardo DiCaprio’s America’s Food Fund.
Questlove honoring essential medical workers with DJ set
May 2, 2020 | 9:07amQuestlove will live-stream one of his popular DJ sets for “Northwell Health’s Concert Series: Side By Side A Celebration of Services” on Monday.
Questlove: Kanye West was the death of me
May 1, 2019 | 11:24amQuestlove always knew Kanye West would make a mark in the music industry.
Emily Blunt and John Krasinski have date night at Justin Timberlake concert
February 1, 2019 | 11:40amThey were spotted in the VIP general admission section with Trevor Noah and "Chappelle's Show" co-creator Neal Brennan.
Questlove explains why he didn't appear in R. Kelly doc
January 4, 2019 | 3:55pm“I’m thinking ‘damn I don’t wanna be the one guy I always am in documentaries fawning over someone I detest,’“ the drummer tweeted.
Questlove curated a massive playlist for Michelle Obama’s book tour
November 21, 2018 | 1:26pm"The Michelle Obama Musiaqualogy" boasts a wide array of artists such as Sam Cooke, Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey and Kendrick Lamar.
Questlove, NBCUniversal haven't settled 'Tonight Show' discrimination suit
October 10, 2018 | 8:18amSources claim that there has been no settlement in the matter and that the arbitration order means things aren't actually over.
Lawsuit over racist texts to 'Tonight Show' staff dismissed
September 25, 2018 | 4:12pmA judge tossed a lawsuit brought by two former "Tonight Show" cameramen who claimed they were fired for receiving a racist text.
After taking aim at Questlove, cameramen say NBC protected Tom Brokaw
May 7, 2018 | 1:27pmTwo white TV cameramen are suing NBC, claiming Questlove had them fired for receiving a racist text.
Questlove, Nas to help open APEX Memorial Day weekend
April 25, 2018 | 8:08pmNas will perform on the hotel’s 55th floor and the Roots drummer will DJ at the venue.
Questlove bans fans from taking photos at DJ gig
March 28, 2018 | 9:15pmA source says he has always insisted on no photos when he spins.