The posts that cost Miss North Carolina USA her crown

Organizers cited resurfaced posts and a pattern of conduct spanning several years. Miss North Carolina USA organizers stripped Brittany Boltinhouse of her title on Aug. 5, less than six weeks after she won it, following what the pageant's parent organization described as a thorough review of recently surfaced information about her past…

ByGesi LloydAugust 6, 20260Comments

Body

Do underarms really need a 10 step skincare routine

A dermatologist weighs in on glycolic acid, overnight masks and whether underarms need any of it. Most people do not need an elaborate underarm skincare routine, according to board certified dermatologist Dr. Adarsh Vijay Mudgil, even as a new TikTok trend pushes multi step armpit regimens involving exfoliants, serums and overnight masks. For decades, underarm…

ByGesi LloydAugust 6, 20260Comments

Relationships

These behaviors reveal when you’re the intimidating one

A few subtle behaviors could be telling you something you've never noticed. Ever catch someone acting a little off around you? Maybe their eyes dart away, their answers feel rehearsed, or the room goes quiet the moment you walk in. It's easy to assume they simply don't like you, but there's usually something else going…

ByDempsey May AyucoAugust 5, 20260Comments

Dating

Angel Reese opens up about dating struggles and standards

The Chicago native gets candid about independence, family loyalty, and finally finding a partner who matches her energy Angel Reese has never been shy about who she is, and that same honesty extends to how she talks about love. The Atlanta Dream forward recently opened up about the realities of dating as a successful, independent…

ByDempsey May AyucoAugust 5, 20260Comments

Celebs

Rihanna dazzles Barbados Carnival in jaw-dropping feathered fantasy

The Bajan superstar returned home for Crop Over's biggest day, and the internet is still recovering Rihanna proved once again why she remains the reigning queen of carnival season, turning heads across Barbados during the island's Grand Kadooment Day Parade on Monday, Aug. 3. The pop icon, 38, made her now-annual pilgrimage home for Crop…

ByDempsey May AyucoAugust 5, 20260Comments

Relationships

Soft launch culture is rewriting every rule about love

From soft launches to slow dating, here's what today's biggest relationship trends really say about connection, privacy and emotional honesty. Dating in 2026 comes with its own language. Friends casually mention "soft launching" a new partner, admit to feeling burned out from swiping, or say they're leaning into "slow dating" instead of rushing toward labels.…

ByDempsey May AyucoAugust 5, 20260Comments

Sports

Coco Gauff reveals her savage strategy for silencing trolls

The tennis star says a little digital sass goes a long way when it comes to keeping online critics in check Coco Gauff is proving that she's not the type to let internet negativity live in her head rent-free. During a recent press session at the Canadian Open, the 22-year-old tennis standout opened up about…

ByDempsey May AyucoAugust 5, 20260Comments

Food & Drink

Scrambled eggs ruined? This one ingredient might be why

A viral chef trick has home cooks reconsidering their go-to breakfast routine — and the science backs it up. Few things are more disappointing than sitting down to a plate of rubbery, overcooked eggs first thing in the morning. Scrambled eggs are supposed to be one of the easiest dishes in anyone's kitchen rotation —…

ByDempsey May AyucoAugust 5, 20260Comments

Skincare

Melanoma survivor reveals what tanning really did to her

A 23-year-old melanoma survivor is sounding the alarm as Gen Z brings tanning culture roaring back online. Nichole Sims was just 15 when she started climbing into tanning beds, chasing the same golden glow her friends showed off before homecoming and prom. Eight years later, that habit came with a diagnosis she never expected: melanoma,…

ByDempsey May AyucoAugust 5, 20260Comments

Perfumes

Nine fragrance tricks experts swear by this summer

The people who always smell incredible in the middle of summer are not necessarily wearing more perfume. According to fragrance experts, content creators and perfumers, the difference usually comes down to preparation, placement and layering rather than the scent itself. Below are nine techniques professionals in the fragrance industry rely on to make a scent…

ByGesi LloydAugust 5, 20260Comments

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The posts that cost Miss North Carolina USA her crown

Do underarms really need a 10 step skincare routine

These behaviors reveal when you’re the intimidating one

Angel Reese opens up about dating struggles and standards

Rihanna dazzles Barbados Carnival in jaw-dropping feathered fantasy

Soft launch culture is rewriting every rule about love

Coco Gauff reveals her savage strategy for silencing trolls

Scrambled eggs ruined? This one ingredient might be why

Melanoma survivor reveals what tanning really did to her

Nine fragrance tricks experts swear by this summer

Lauryn Hill responds to viral claims about her Rohan Marley years

The cohabitation questions couples skip until it’s too late

Michelle Obama’s foundation ties $500,000 grant to her own story