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PCOS warriors, these 5 foods could change everything

Five nourishing picks that may ease hormone imbalance, inflammation, and cravings — no extreme diet required. An estimated five million women of reproductive age are living with polycystic ovary syndrome, and experts believe the real number is likely higher since PCOS so often goes undiagnosed. For Black women, the condition frequently brings additional health risks…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 6, 20260Comments

Entertainment

GloRilla’s cryptic new bars ignite feud rumors with Megan

Her fiery lyrics on the new track "MANE" are being dissected as fans wonder if old tension with her former tour partner never actually healed. Hip-hop fans are combing through every syllable of a fresh single, and the internet has already decided a major friendship might be crumbling behind the scenes. Not too long ago,…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 6, 20260Comments

Celebs

Patti LaBelle reigns supreme at ESSENCE Festival’s R&B celebration

Inside a star-studded ESSENCE Festival night packed with R&B icons and unforgettable tributes The 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture turned New Orleans into an R&B wonderland, pairing rising stars with genre-defining legends like Patti LaBelle for a night nobody at Caesars Superdome will soon forget. Saturday's Evening Concert Series delivered a lineup built to honor…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 6, 20260Comments

Fashion

Polished style is a habit, not a gift

Looking consistently put together has less to do with luck or genetics than most people assume. A handful of small, repeatable habits, spanning skin, wardrobe and posture, tend to matter far more than any single expensive item. Skin as the starting point A polished appearance tends to start well before anyone gets dressed. A skincare…

ByDestiny PhilipsJuly 5, 20260Comments

Makeup

Mature skin makeup that glows without trying hard

There may be no clumsier phrase in beauty writing than mature skin. It carries the faint whiff of a marketing department reaching for something gentler than old and landing somewhere unconvincing instead. Alternatives exist, but none of them land any better. Vintage skin and seasoned skin were both floated during testing for this guide and…

ByDestiny PhilipsJuly 5, 20260Comments

Celebs

Cardi B brings bold beauty and big energy to ESSENCE Fest

From gumbo ramen to graffiti nails, Cardi B turned her ESSENCE Festival debut into a full sensory experience for New Orleans. From gumbo ramen to graffiti nails, Cardi B turned her ESSENCE Festival debut into a full sensory experience for New Orleans. Cardi B made her first appearance at the ESSENCE Festival of Culture…

ByGesi LloydJuly 5, 20260Comments

Parenthood

6 Fireworks Safety Rules Every Parent Needs

Fireworks are a cherished part of many July celebrations, bringing families together for evenings filled with backyard barbecues, parades and colorful displays lighting up the night sky. But while fireworks can create lasting memories, they also pose serious safety risks, especially for young children. According to the National Fire Protection Association, fireworks are responsible for…

ByDorcas OnasaJuly 5, 20260Comments

Beauty

Beauty editor’s checklist for smarter makeup shopping

Serving as the resident beauty expert in a friend group tends to come with an unofficial job description. Product recommendations, late night texts about a cracked lipstick, and one recurring question show up on a near constant basis, and that question almost always comes down to whether something is actually worth buying. Why that question…

ByDestiny PhilipsJuly 4, 20260Comments

Beauty

Five makeup hacks to steal the show this season

Party season has a way of making the same red lip and winged liner combination feel a little tired by the third event in a row. A handful of fresh approaches to color, texture and shine are giving beauty routines a reason to feel new again this year. Prep work matters before the makeup Any…

ByDestiny PhilipsJuly 4, 20260Comments

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PCOS warriors, these 5 foods could change everything

GloRilla’s cryptic new bars ignite feud rumors with Megan

Patti LaBelle reigns supreme at ESSENCE Festival’s R&B celebration

Polished style is a habit, not a gift

Mature skin makeup that glows without trying hard

Cardi B brings bold beauty and big energy to ESSENCE Fest

6 Fireworks Safety Rules Every Parent Needs

Beauty editor’s checklist for smarter makeup shopping

Five makeup hacks to steal the show this season

Selena Gomez celebrates her birthday with a sweet surprise

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Zendaya finally puts the wedding rumors to rest