Blog Band - Talking Pretty

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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:…