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Kehlani cancels 2 tour stops after sudden hospitalization

Kehlani has canceled two upcoming stops on her Kehlani World Tour after being hospitalized Wednesday night for an illness that left her unable to swallow, with the singer confirming she is not cleared to perform in Camden or Washington, D.C. The Grammy winning artist shared the update directly on Instagram, telling fans she had been…

ByGesi LloydAugust 27, 20260Comments

Entertainment

The Love Hypothesis teases a steamy fake romance this fall

Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman spark real chemistry in Prime Video's grumpy-sunshine spin on Ali Hazelwood's viral novel. Prime Video is turning up the heat this fall. The Love Hypothesis, the long-awaited screen adaptation of Ali Hazelwood's bestselling rom-com, arrives September 23, and early buzz suggests it's going to deliver exactly the swoony, slow-burn tension…

ByDempsey May AyucoAugust 26, 20260Comments

Hair

Black hair growth myth everyone gets completely wrong

Your strands might be growing just fine — the real culprit could be hiding in your daily routine. For years, natural hair enthusiasts have wrestled with a maddening plateau. New growth sprouts steadily at the root, yet the ends never seem to budge. Trims happen, products get switched out, deep conditioning becomes ritual — and…

ByDempsey May AyucoAugust 26, 20260Comments

Celebs

Chaka Khan has a wild answer about her sexuality

The funk icon gets refreshingly candid about sexuality, love and her complicated history with Prince Chaka Khan has never been shy about speaking her mind, and her latest sit-down with The Observer proves that reputation is well earned. The Grammy-winning singer, known for hits like Sweet Thang and I'm Every Woman, used the conversation to…

ByDempsey May AyucoAugust 26, 20260Comments

Relationships

Would you break up over a secret bank account?

Financial infidelity is becoming the new deal-breaker — and couples are screening for it earlier than ever. Forget texts and dating apps. In 2026, the betrayal couples are talking about most is financial. A hidden savings account. Quiet credit card debt. Money moved around while one partner insists they're broke. Would that be enough to…

ByDempsey May AyucoAugust 26, 20260Comments

Ideas

The gifts Black Gen Z actually wants to receive right now

Forget guessing what's trending — these picks are all about personality, not price tags. Shopping for Black Gen Z can feel like chasing a trend that shifts overnight. But the real key isn't keeping up with what's viral — it's picking something that matches who they actually are. Here are 15 gift ideas that go…

ByDempsey May AyucoAugust 26, 20260Comments

Food & Drink

Aldi shoppers reveal their go-to frozen meal picks

These freezer staples make weeknight dinners effortless without sacrificing flavor or nutrition. Even the most dedicated home cooks hit nights when takeout tempts more than the stove does. Late shifts, picky kids, or plain exhaustion can derail even the best meal-prep intentions. That's where a well-stocked freezer earns its keep, and few grocery chains do…

ByDempsey May AyucoAugust 26, 20260Comments

Music

Beyonce leads music world tributes to Dolly Parton after her death

Tributes poured in from across music, film and politics Tuesday after Dolly Parton died at 80, with Beyonce among the first major stars to publicly honor the country icon's decades long influence. Parton died at Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville after what her publicist described as a brief battle with cancer, closing out a…

ByGesi LloydAugust 26, 20260Comments

Friendship

The quiet reason adult friendships keep falling apart

Friendships rarely end with an argument. More often they fade so slowly that the first real sign is finding out about a wedding, a move or a new baby through a screen instead of a phone call, and realizing months or years have passed since you were actually close. That exact moment happened to one…

ByGesi LloydAugust 26, 20260Comments

Beauty

Black Skin Needs These Nutrients You’re Probably Skipping

What does Black skin actually need from your diet? The short answer: protein, vitamin C, omega-3 fatty acids, zinc and vitamin E. These five nutrients work together to support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier and help the body manage inflammation — all of which matter for melanin-rich skin navigating hyperpigmentation, acne marks and uneven…

ByDempsey May AyucoAugust 25, 20260Comments

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Kehlani cancels 2 tour stops after sudden hospitalization

The Love Hypothesis teases a steamy fake romance this fall

Black hair growth myth everyone gets completely wrong

Chaka Khan has a wild answer about her sexuality

Would you break up over a secret bank account?

The gifts Black Gen Z actually wants to receive right now

Aldi shoppers reveal their go-to frozen meal picks

Beyonce leads music world tributes to Dolly Parton after her death

Black Skin Needs These Nutrients You’re Probably Skipping

Bad money habits costing you thousands every year

Sunscreen myths Black people have been told for too long

Breast cancer warning signs many women miss