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Does Botox weaken your emotions?

Botox has become one of the most talked about cosmetic treatments in the world, helping millions soften fine lines and wrinkles with quick, minimally invasive injections. But a recent wave of social media discussions has sparked a different kind of conversation, with some users wondering whether the popular treatment could affect a person's ability to…

ByDorcas OnasaJune 25, 20260Comments

Celebs

Tracee Ellis Ross addresses pregnancy claims

Tracee Ellis Ross is setting the record straight after finding herself at the center of online speculation that she is expecting her first child. The actress, best known for her roles in Black-ish and Girlfriends, recently appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to discuss her upcoming Broadway debut in Every Brilliant Thing. During the…

ByDorcas OnasaJune 24, 20260Comments

Relationships

4 signs your self centeredness is destroying your relationships

Most people have moments where they put themselves first, redirect a conversation back to their own experiences or struggle to offer a genuine apology. That is, according to mental health professionals, entirely human. But there is a meaningful difference between those occasional lapses and a persistent, damaging pattern of thinking about yourself too much. Every…

ByDorcas OnasaJune 24, 20260Comments

Parenthood

4 life changing habits that reduce child injury

Preventable injuries remain one of the biggest threats to children, but experts say parents and caregivers have more influence than they may realize when it comes to reducing those risks. While safety devices, protective equipment and government regulations play a critical role in protecting young people, experts emphasize that everyday behaviors can be just as important.…

ByDorcas OnasaJune 24, 20260Comments

Celebs

Muni Long underwent a double lung transplant to survive last fall

The Grammy-winning R&B singer opened up on "Good Morning America" about the life-threatening diagnosis that derailed her fall tour and changed everything. Grammy-winning R&B singer Muni Long is speaking publicly for the first time about the medical crisis that nearly killed her last fall, revealing she underwent a double lung transplant after doctors told…

ByGesi LloydJune 24, 20260Comments

Celebs

Solange Knowles turns 40 and her beauty legacy is undeniable

From Afrocentric braids at New York Fashion Week to laminated brows at the Schomburg Gala, Solange's beauty choices have always been a statement in restraint. Solange Knowles has always moved on her own clock. The Houston-born artist, founder of the multidisciplinary creative collective Saint Heron and curator of the Eldorado Ballroom summer series, turned…

ByGesi LloydJune 24, 20260Comments

Skincare

Your shower habit might be aging your skin faster

Doctors say what works in your 20s could seriously damage your skin as you age—here's what they recommend instead. For most of us, daily showering has long felt like a given—part of the morning ritual, as automatic as brushing our teeth. But what if that well-meaning routine is quietly doing more harm than good? According to…

ByDempsey May AyucoJune 23, 20260Comments

Sex

How to tell your spouse the sex isn’t good without the drama

When the physical spark dims, the right conversation can reignite more than just the bedroom — here's how to say what needs to be said. There are conversations Black couples simply don't have enough — and the state of their sex lives is near the top of that list. Between the weight of cultural expectations,…

ByDempsey May AyucoJune 23, 20260Comments

Sports

Angel Reese Clowns on Marina Mabrey After Rolls-Royce Flex Goes Viral

The Atlanta Dream star's savage clapback to her former Sky teammate's envy is peak WNBA offseason energy. When Angel Reese posted a TikTok video showing off her new Rolls-Royce Cullinan, she probably expected the internet to react. What she may not have anticipated was her former Chicago Sky teammate Marina Mabrey sliding into the comments…

ByDempsey May AyucoJune 23, 20260Comments

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Does Botox weaken your emotions?

Tracee Ellis Ross addresses pregnancy claims

4 signs your self centeredness is destroying your relationships

4 life changing habits that reduce child injury

Muni Long underwent a double lung transplant to survive last fall

Solange Knowles turns 40 and her beauty legacy is undeniable

Your shower habit might be aging your skin faster

How to tell your spouse the sex isn’t good without the drama

Angel Reese Clowns on Marina Mabrey After Rolls-Royce Flex Goes Viral

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