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Health

Doja Cat finally breaks silence on her most painful secret

The Grammy-winning artist opens up about her years-long battle with Borderline Personality Disorder — and what healing has really looked like For years, Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini — the artist…

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Dating

Dating as a Black woman without losing yourself in the process

There is a particular kind of exhaustion that comes with dating as a Black woman. It sits somewhere between the pressure to be strong and the quiet longing to be…

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Cardi B tracked down her $60,000 credit card thieves

Cardi B has had enough. The Grammy Award-winning rapper took to Instagram Live this week to announce that her American Express card had been stolen and used for more than…

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Parenthood

Latto puts her baby shower gifts on full display for the world

Rap's soon-to-be big mama got spoiled by her circle — and she wants everyone to know it When Latto decided to document the aftermath of her cheetah-themed baby shower, she…

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Marsai Martin brought the house down at the 2026 Essence Hollywood Awards

There's a version of a celebrity hosting debut that plays it safe. Marsai Martin did not take that version. On March 12, the 21-year-old actress stepped onto the stage at…

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Kylie Jenner’s mystery man has everyone asking one thing

Is the romance with Timothée Chalamet really over — or is something else going on entirely? Just when Hollywood thought it had the Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet love story…

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Fashion

Spring 2026 fashion trends that make dressing feel exciting again

For a season that typically arrives on a gentle wave of florals and pastels, spring 2026 is showing up with something far more interesting. Designers across the board have abandoned…

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Fashion

Rihanna’s yellow Saddle bag is giving literature-core everything

The Fenty mogul stepped out in Paris with a show-stopping Dior bag that doubles as a love letter to classic literature — and fashion is absolutely taking notes. Rihanna…

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Kanye West’s troubled bond with his 4 kids laid bare

Kim Kardashian opens up about months of silence, mental health struggles, and the complicated reality of co-parenting with one of the world's most unpredictable figures. Kanye West and His Children:…