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Taylor Swift’s pregnancy rumors are swirling and the internet can’t stop

From viral appearance videos to wedding permit filings outside Madison Square Garden, the Swiftie universe is running on speculation — and nobody's confirmed a thing. Taylor Swift can't step outside without the internet turning it into a full-blown investigation — and this week was no different. Fresh off a surprise performance at the Tight Ends &…

ByDempsey May AyucoJune 29, 20260Comments

Celebs

Teyana Taylor breaks down when an unexpected icon takes the stage

At the 2026 BET Awards, the Harlem star received the Icon of the Year honor — but it was the surprise presenter that left her speechless. Teyana Taylor knew the Icon of the Year honor was coming. What she didn't know was who would be walking out to give it to her. At the 2026 BET Awards…

ByDempsey May AyucoJune 29, 20260Comments

Food & Drink

Food scientists reveal the one potato mistake you’re still making

Before you grab that peeler, there's a step you're almost certainly skipping — and a food scientist says it matters more than you think. Why Washing First Is Non-Negotiable Most home cooks assume that peeling a potato eliminates any need to wash it. After all, if the skin is coming off anyway, why bother with the…

ByDempsey May AyucoJune 29, 20260Comments

Beauty

Makeup keeps pilling on you and the fix is embarrassingly easy

The culprit behind that dreaded rolling and flaking isn't your foundation — it's the layering order you've been ignoring. You've spent the better part of your morning carefully blending foundation into your skin, only to watch it ball up and peel off before you've even grabbed your keys. It's one of beauty's most aggravating phenomena —…

ByDempsey May AyucoJune 29, 20260Comments

Entertainment

2026 BET Awards left everyone talking — Here’s why

From Druski's hosting debut to jaw-dropping fashion moments and powerful tributes, the Peacock Theater delivered an unforgettable night for Black excellence. Black Hollywood did not come to play. The 2026 BET Awards descended on the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles with all the heat, heart, and haute couture you'd expect from one of entertainment's most anticipated…

ByDempsey May AyucoJune 29, 20260Comments

Skincare

Meadowfoam oil is quietly taking over natural skincare

Most skincare oils come with a tradeoff. They either absorb well but deliver little lasting moisture, or they hydrate deeply but leave skin feeling heavy and congested. Meadowfoam oil, cold-pressed from the seeds of a white flowering plant cultivated by family farmers in Oregon's Willamette Valley, sidesteps both problems. It absorbs quickly, leaves no greasy…

ByDestiny PhilipsJune 28, 20260Comments

Fashion

Affordable luxury beauty and fashion finds under $50

There is a version of indulgence that does not require a designer price tag, and the beauty and fashion industry has spent the last few years proving it. Drugstore shelves sit alongside K-beauty imports and Amazon finds that, in many cases, outperform products costing three times as much. The gap between accessible and aspirational has…

ByDestiny PhilipsJune 28, 20260Comments

TV & Movies

Netflix July 2026 brings back favorites and bold new arrivals

The dog days of summer have a way of making a couch and a good streaming queue feel like the only reasonable plan, and Netflix is leaning into that fully this July. The month brings six notable releases spanning crime thrillers, frontier dramas, sports comedies, and at least one finale that fans of a certain…

ByGesi LloydJune 28, 20260Comments

Entertainment

Cardi B’s creative director shares 1 vital rule for lasting partnerships

Before Cardi B became one of the most recognizable names in the world, there was a vision and someone willing to bet everything on it. Patientce Foster, Cardi B's talent manager and creative director, has been by the rapper's side since the earliest days of her career. What began as a professional partnership has evolved…

ByDorcas OnasaJune 28, 20260Comments

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Taylor Swift’s pregnancy rumors are swirling and the internet can’t stop

Teyana Taylor breaks down when an unexpected icon takes the stage

Food scientists reveal the one potato mistake you’re still making

Makeup keeps pilling on you and the fix is embarrassingly easy

2026 BET Awards left everyone talking — Here’s why

Meadowfoam oil is quietly taking over natural skincare

Affordable luxury beauty and fashion finds under $50

Netflix July 2026 brings back favorites and bold new arrivals

Cardi B’s creative director shares 1 vital rule for lasting partnerships

This fruit fights bloating before you even notice

These 7 soul connections might be rewriting your entire story

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