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Summer of yearning takes over Gen Z dating culture now

A slow-burn romance trend replaces hookup culture as singles crave anticipation over instant gratification For the past few summers, "hot girl summer" ruled the cultural conversation, urging singles to sideline serious romance in favor of carefree fun with friends. That mindset, popularized by Megan Thee Stallion, turned the months between June and September into a…

ByDempsey May AyucoSeptember 1, 20260Comments

Celebs

Lupita Nyong’o opens up about the love she still carries

Six years after Chadwick Boseman's death, the actress reflects on the bond that changed how she sees love, loss, and time itself. Six years after Chadwick Boseman's death, Lupita Nyong'o is once again reminding the world how deeply his memory continues to shape her life. In a tribute posted around the Aug. 28 anniversary of…

ByDempsey May AyucoAugust 31, 20260Comments

Food & Drink

Dairy Queen drops fall treats that skip the latte trend

No pumpkin spice here — just bold new Blizzard flavors and a cozy coffee cooler built for the season. A Fall Lineup With No Pumpkin Spice Latte in Sight Every coffee shop and quick-service chain seems to be racing toward the same pumpkin spice latte this season, but Dairy Queen is taking a different route.…

ByDempsey May AyucoAugust 31, 20260Comments

Food & Drink

Chipotle just broke its own rules with this double launch

Two limited-time items are hitting menus together for the first time — and one didn't come from a test kitchen at all. A First-Ever Double Debut For the first time in more than three decades of business, Chipotle is rolling out two limited-time menu items on the same day, a move the fast-casual chain says…

ByDempsey May AyucoAugust 31, 20260Comments

Entertainment

Ice Spice breaks silence on pregnancy speculation taking over timelines

The Bronx rapper says a viral scene from her new collaboration was never meant to be taken literally — and she's setting the record straight, again. Ice Spice is once again finding herself at the center of pregnancy speculation, and once again, she's not having it. The rumors resurfaced after the release of her new…

ByDempsey May AyucoAugust 31, 20260Comments

Sports

Angel Reese avoids suspension after tech gets tossed

Angel Reese avoided a one-game suspension Friday after the WNBA rescinded a technical foul that would have been her eighth of the season, and she's not the first star this year to get pulled back from that exact edge. Reese picked up the call during Atlanta's 101-83 loss to the Portland Fire when she and…

ByGesi LloydAugust 29, 20260Comments

Celebs

Viola Davis: Target’s redemption depends on this

Viola Davis says Target can win back Black consumers, but only if the retailer takes specific, concrete steps rather than treating an apology as the finish line. Leaving LAX on Friday, the actress said forgiveness is possible if Target restores its diversity, equity and inclusion commitments, increases support for Black business owners, and ensures nothing…

ByGesi LloydAugust 29, 20260Comments

Hair

5 things to know before using dry shampoo on curls

Dry shampoo can be a convenient way to refresh curls and coils between wash days, but the right technique can make all the difference. For anyone with curly or coily hair, wash day can be a serious time commitment. Cleansing, conditioning, detangling, drying and styling can take hours, especially when a carefully created style is…

ByDorcas OnasaAugust 29, 20260Comments

Body

How to safely deal with stubborn ingrown hairs

Deep ingrown hairs can be uncomfortable and frustrating, but dermatologists say patience and gentle skin care are often the best first steps. If you regularly shave, wax, tweeze or otherwise remove unwanted hair, chances are you have encountered an ingrown hair at some point. These small bumps can appear almost anywhere hair grows and may…

ByDorcas OnasaAugust 29, 20260Comments

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Summer of yearning takes over Gen Z dating culture now

Lupita Nyong’o opens up about the love she still carries

Dairy Queen drops fall treats that skip the latte trend

Chipotle just broke its own rules with this double launch

Ice Spice breaks silence on pregnancy speculation taking over timelines

Angel Reese avoids suspension after tech gets tossed

Viola Davis: Target’s redemption depends on this

5 things to know before using dry shampoo on curls

How to safely deal with stubborn ingrown hairs

Can zinc actually help with acne?

How to keep your braids fresh between wash days

Raven-Symone reveals her oddly personal obsession with BTS