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How Cardi B turned a hair fail into a beauty brand

Cardi B has built a reputation for being open about her unconventional haircare experiments, but one particular DIY treatment took a turn she did not see coming and the aftermath followed her around for six full months. The rapper appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday, March 24, where she described a…

ByDorcas OnasaMarch 25, 20260Comments

Self

Solo dates to enjoy this spring season

Spring has a way of stirring something inside a pull toward newness, movement and possibility. And while the season typically fills calendars with social plans and work commitments, there is real value in carving out time for just one person: yourself. Whether you are craving quiet mornings or a little outdoor adventure, solo dates are…

ByDorcas OnasaMarch 25, 20260Comments

Food & Drink

Fried fish secrets that will transform your next family cookout

The seasoning blend your skillet has been waiting for — and the Southern traditions behind every golden, crispy bite. The Art of the Perfect Fried Fish Few dishes carry the cultural weight of a tray of golden fried fish. Whether it's a family reunion, a graduation cookout, or a quiet Sunday dinner, fried fish holds…

ByDempsey May AyucoMarch 25, 20260Comments

Entertainment

Megan Thee Stallion turns the Moulin Rouge into her own stage

Megan Thee Stallion made her Broadway debut on March 24 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in New York, stepping into the role of Harold Zidler in Moulin Rouge! The Musical. With the casting, she became the first female-identifying performer to play the character in any production of the show worldwide, a distinction that extended beyond…

ByGesi LloydMarch 25, 20260Comments

Entertainment

Laurie Hernandez trades the balance beam for the Broadway stage

Laurie Hernandez grew up in Old Bridge, New Jersey, close enough to Manhattan that Broadway was practically next door. But between homeschooling and the all-consuming demands of elite gymnastics, the theater world stayed out of reach. She describes the love she eventually developed for it as something she had to pursue independently, without the institutional…

ByGesi LloydMarch 25, 20260Comments

Travel

Delta Air Lines strips Congress of airport perks amid shutdown chaos

Delta Air Lines has suspended its specialty travel services for members of Congress, a quiet but pointed response to the staffing crisis gripping the Transportation Security Administration during the partial government shutdown. Lawmakers who once received airport escorts and dedicated customer service will now be treated like any other passenger, with service levels tied strictly…

ByGesi LloydMarch 25, 20260Comments

Entertainment

Bridgerton Season 5 is going somewhere the show never has

Bridgerton is not known for restraint, but Season 5 is doing something the show has never done before. Netflix confirmed that the upcoming season will center on a sapphic romance between Francesca Stirling, played by Hannah Dodd, and Michaela Stirling, portrayed by Masali Baduza. For a series that has built its identity on sweeping heterosexual…

ByDestiny PhilipsMarch 25, 20260Comments

TV & Movies

Bridgerton season 5 puts a queer romance front and center

Netflix confirmed on March 24, 2026, that production on the fifth season of "Bridgerton" has officially begun in London. The announcement came alongside a cryptic message on the show's social media reassuring fans that a certain countess would not be without love for long, which sent fans into an immediate spiral of speculation. For those…

ByGesi LloydMarch 25, 20260Comments

Beauty

What’s the best way to highlight dark skin without looking chalky

Glow goals, unlocked: The expert-approved techniques and shade secrets for a radiant, natural finish on deeper skin tones Highlighting has long been a staple in every beauty routine, but for women with deeper skin tones, finding that perfect, lit-from-within luminosity can feel like a full-time job. Too icy, and you're left with an ashy cast.…

ByDempsey May AyucoMarch 25, 20260Comments

Lifestyle

Lola Blanket quietly becomes a status staple

There is a certain kind of comfort that goes beyond warmth. It lives in the small rituals of staying in, in the softness of familiar spaces, and in the objects that make a home feel personal. The Lola Blanket has found its place in that space, not as a passing trend but as a steady…

ByDestiny PhilipsMarch 25, 20260Comments

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How Cardi B turned a hair fail into a beauty brand

Solo dates to enjoy this spring season

Fried fish secrets that will transform your next family cookout

Megan Thee Stallion turns the Moulin Rouge into her own stage

Laurie Hernandez trades the balance beam for the Broadway stage

Delta Air Lines strips Congress of airport perks amid shutdown chaos

Bridgerton Season 5 is going somewhere the show never has

Bridgerton season 5 puts a queer romance front and center

What’s the best way to highlight dark skin without looking chalky

Lola Blanket quietly becomes a status staple

How one sleep hack is going viral right now

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Megan Thee Stallion’s historic Broadway run ends early?