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Halle Berry did not lose custody. Here’s what happened

A Los Angeles judge on Thursday, Oct. 29, dissolved the domestic violence restraining order Olivier Martinez obtained against Halle Berry. The same judge gave Martinez primary physical custody of the former couple’s 13-year-old son, Maceo. Superior Court Judge Shelley Kaufman also ended Berry’s overnight visits but rejected Martinez’s request to limit her time with their…

ByGesi Lloyd5 hours ago0Comments

Parenthood

Kim Kardashian admits the painful reason she hides Kanye news

Kim Kardashian has a one-word text message that changes the mood of her entire house. When unflattering headlines about her ex-husband Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, start spreading, or when he is going through a mental health crisis, Kardashian sends out a lockdown alert. Everyone under her roof knows exactly what it…

ByDempsey May Ayuco6 hours ago0Comments

Beauty

Dermatologists expose why your face is losing its fullness

From shrinking collagen to shifting fat and bone, skin experts break down what drains volume from aging skin and the habits and treatments that can help bring it back Somewhere along the way, the face in the mirror starts telling a slightly different story. Cheeks that once looked full can appear hollow. The area under…

ByDempsey May Ayuco7 hours ago0Comments

Politics

Nicki Minaj called Hochul evil and here’s the real reason

Nicki Minaj called New York Gov. Kathy Hochul an evil woman on X on Wednesday, Oct. 28. She told Black and Christian New Yorkers to vote for Republican Bruce Blakeman in the Nov. 3 governor’s race. Her trigger was a resurfaced 2024 clip in which Hochul said some Black kids in the Bronx did not…

ByGesi Lloyd12 hours ago0Comments

Celebs

Rihanna gushes over Rocki’s perfect baby skin

Rihanna says her 1-year-old daughter, Rocki, has skin so flawless that she expects the little one to pass beauty secrets up to her, not the other way around. The Fenty founder made the comment in The Cut’s Five Questions video series, filmed at Ulta Beauty for the launch of her new foundation and released today,…

ByGesi Lloyd1 day ago0Comments

Dating

Too broke to date? How money stress is hitting intimacy

Yes, a lot of Americans feel too broke to date. The average all-in cost of a date reached $189 in early 2026, and 47% of singles now say dating isn’t worth the money, according to BMO’s 2026 Real Financial Progress Index. Half of singles say they have gone on fewer dates or picked cheaper activities…

ByGesi Lloyd1 day ago0Comments

Beauty

Facial fitness exercises promise firmer skin, so do they work?

Dermatologists weigh in on face yoga, gua sha and the viral gadgets promising tighter, brighter skin, and what they actually deliver. Scroll through #SkinTok long enough and you will find someone gliding a rose quartz stone across their cheekbones, chewing rock-hard gum or nodding along with a weighted gadget clamped between their lips. The pitch…

ByDempsey May Ayuco1 day ago0Comments

Hair

The braid-maintenance mistakes that can lead to breakage

Your favorite protective style may not be protecting much if a few common habits have crept into your routine For many Black women, a fresh set of braids is more than a look. It is a reset button, a break from marathon wash days and rushed morning styling. Knotless braids, box braids, cornrows and twists…

ByDempsey May Ayuco1 day ago0Comments

Food & Drink

Miyoko’s butter recalled in 10 states—here’s what to check

A dairy-free staple sold in 10 states, including Georgia, Florida and Maryland, has been pulled over contamination concerns. Here is how to tell whether the package in your fridge is affected. For many households, dairy-free butter is a necessity, not a trend. Lactose intolerance is especially common among Black Americans, and plant-based spreads have become…

ByDempsey May Ayuco1 day ago0Comments

Health

Stroke doctors would never risk these 7 habits. Would you?

Two leading stroke specialists reveal the everyday choices that quietly raise stroke risk and why most strokes are preventable Stroke rarely announces itself in advance. The conditions that set the stage, such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol, tend to hum along quietly for years, causing no pain and few clues until the damage…

ByDempsey May Ayuco2 days ago0Comments

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