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Cardi B just secured the bag — again — in court

Her legal grip on Tasha K keeps tightening, and the receipts are coming Cardi B Wins Again in Ongoing Legal Battle Cardi B is not letting up. The Grammy-winning rapper notched yet another courtroom win against blogger and internet personality Tasha K after a federal bankruptcy judge sided with her during a contempt hearing held…

ByDempsey May AyucoMay 11, 20260Comments

Beauty

Collagen is the one supplement dermatologists swear by

From smoother skin to easier movement, here's what the science actually says about the supplement everyone's talking about Collagen: The Supplement the Wellness World Can't Stop Talking About It's in your favorite influencer's morning smoothie, lined up on the shelves at every health store, and all over your social media feed. Collagen supplements have officially…

ByDempsey May AyucoMay 11, 20260Comments

Hair

New findings reveal why braiding hair safety matters more than ever

New research is reigniting urgent conversations around beauty safety, regulation, and the hidden risks tied to products heavily used by Black women and girls. A new investigation from Consumer Reports is raising fresh concerns about the safety of braiding hair products after researchers uncovered heavy metals and toxic chemicals in nearly every item…

ByDempsey May AyucoMay 11, 20260Comments

Lifestyle

How to be more feminine without trying too hard

The growing obsession with femininity may actually be pushing women further away from the softness and emotional ease they crave. Women have spent years searching for the elusive formula to becoming “more feminine.” Social media overflows with tutorials, podcasts and relationship coaches promising the secret to softer energy, better dating experiences and deeper romantic connection.…

ByDempsey May AyucoMay 11, 20260Comments

Beauty

Black beauty founders find their footing at Ulta Beauty World

More than 220 brands descended on Orlando for Ulta Beauty World in April, and for Black founders navigating retail's toughest challenges, the conversations happening there are proving just as valuable as the shelf space. The Black beauty market has been one of the most consistent growth stories in consumer retail for decades. Black consumers…

ByGesi LloydMay 10, 20260Comments

Business

Applebee’s and IHOP combo locations are coming to your town

Dine Brands is betting that putting breakfast and dinner under one roof generates up to 2.5 times more revenue than either brand alone, and early results are making the case hard to argue with. Dine Brands Global owns two of the most recognizable names in American casual dining. For most of the company's history,…

ByGesi LloydMay 10, 20260Comments

Advice

When grief does not take the day off on Mother’s Day

For millions of people, Mother's Day is not a celebration. It is a reminder of someone gone, and grief expert Simone Burke-Cousins says there is a better way to move through it. Every year, Mother's Day arrives wrapped in flowers and brunch reservations and social media posts that make the day look uncomplicated. For…

ByGesi LloydMay 10, 20260Comments

Fashion

Ivy Coco Maurice’s inspiring journey through family and fashion

In a fashion world that often prizes novelty over depth, Ivy Coco Maurice is doing something rarer building a career that reaches backward through time just as deliberately as it looks forward. The stylist, best known for her work with her mother, acclaimed actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, is guided by something most in the industry…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 10, 20260Comments

Food & Drink

From chips to chocolate: 7 brands face salmonella recall

A ripple effect from a single recalled dairy ingredient has now touched seven food brands across the country, prompting a wave of product pulls that spans everything from chocolate drink mixes to pork rinds. Consumers are being urged to check their pantries and avoid eating any of the affected items. How the recall started The…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 10, 20260Comments

Astrology

What the stars reveal for your career on May 10

The stars are speaking clearly today, and if you have been waiting for a sign about your career, your workplace relationships, or your next professional move, May 10 might just be the day you have been holding out for. Here is what every sign needs to know before clocking in. From Aries to Pisces, the…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 10, 20260Comments

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Cardi B just secured the bag — again — in court

Collagen is the one supplement dermatologists swear by

New findings reveal why braiding hair safety matters more than ever

How to be more feminine without trying too hard

Black beauty founders find their footing at Ulta Beauty World

Applebee’s and IHOP combo locations are coming to your town

When grief does not take the day off on Mother’s Day

Ivy Coco Maurice’s inspiring journey through family and fashion

From chips to chocolate: 7 brands face salmonella recall

What the stars reveal for your career on May 10

Mercury in Gemini sparks a wild week for every sign

5 benefits of applying facial masks for skin care

Affordable fashion finds that punch way above their price tag