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Fringe fashion is taking over Spring/Summer 2026 runways

As maximalism overtakes quiet luxury on the Spring/Summer 2026 runways, fringe has emerged as the season's most wearable and high-impact trend. Quiet luxury had a long run. Clean lines, muted palettes and understated silhouettes defined the dominant fashion mood for several years. But Spring/Summer 2026 is telling a different story, and fringe is at the…

ByGesi LloydMay 13, 20260Comments

Entertainment

Michelle Obama joins Essence Festival 2026 in New Orleans

The former First Lady will open the evening concert series on July 3 with a live conversation about style, identity, and her newest book at the Caesars Superdome. Michelle Obama is officially joining the 2026 Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans, and the announcement changes the entire conversation around what this year's event…

ByGesi LloydMay 13, 20260Comments

Celebs

Gabrielle Union’s Diana Ross tribute at the Met Gala was a beauty masterclass

With a sequin nude gown, dramatic lashes, and a halo hairpiece rooted in Black photography, Union and makeup artist Sam Fine delivered the night's most layered look. Gabrielle Union arrived at the 2026 Met Gala wearing something that felt less like a fashion choice and more like a deliberate act of cultural memory. Her sequin…

ByGesi LloydMay 13, 20260Comments

Money

Inflation hits 3.8% and Black households are bearing the weight

With gas at $4.50 a gallon and groceries climbing fast, the latest inflation surge is exposing deep fault lines in who gets hit hardest. Inflation in the United States climbed to 3.8% in April 2026, the highest rate recorded since May 2023. That figure, confirmed in the latest federal data, is not just…

ByGesi LloydMay 13, 20260Comments

Lifestyle

Why the 2-drink rule is a brilliant alternative to sobriety

No dramatic promises, no sparkling water martyrdom just one easy personal rule that made a real difference in how I feel, sleep and show up socially. Summer in a big city has a way of turning a quiet glass of wine into a full evening of rounds you never quite planned for. Dates bleed into…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 13, 20260Comments

Skincare

The best laser treatments for darker skin tones

For decades, in office laser treatments have been marketed as the ultimate fix for hyperpigmentation, acne scarring, fine lines, and uneven texture. But for people with deeper skin tones, the reality has been far more complicated and at times, far more dangerous. Darker skin tones, classified as Fitzpatrick types IV through VI, require a fundamentally…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 13, 20260Comments

Astrology

May 16 new moon 2026: the 2 zodiac signs that benefit most

Not every new moon carries the same weight, and the one arriving on May 16 stands out for several reasons. As the sun and moon come together in Taurus, the energy of this earth sign steady, grounded, and oriented toward beauty and comfort sets the tone for what this lunar cycle is all about: turning…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 13, 20260Comments

Style

Jennifer Lopez’s little red dress moment is pure Y2K sorcery

She walked into a comedy roast and somehow made everyone forget about the comedian. Jennifer Lopez Brings the Heat to Kevin Hart's Netflix Roast Jennifer Lopez has never needed a punchline to command a room. On May 10, the multihyphenate entertainer arrived at the Netflix Is a Joke Festival's live roast of Kevin Hart in…

ByDempsey May AyucoMay 11, 20260Comments

Relationships

What healthy couples are doing differently between the sheets in 2026

How the boldest relationships are rewriting the rulebook on intimacy, wellness, and real connection The conversation around sexual health has had a full glow-up. What was once whispered behind closed doors — or avoided altogether — is now being handled with the kind of radical honesty that healthy couples are leaning into hard in 2026.…

ByDempsey May AyucoMay 11, 20260Comments

Dating

Why modern dating quietly feels more exhausting today

Between ghosting, dating apps, and impossible standards, many singles are questioning whether modern romance is helping connection — or ruining it. Modern dating was supposed to make love easier. Instead, for many people, it has made relationships feel more complicated, emotionally draining, and strangely disconnected. The rise of dating apps promised endless possibilities and instant…

ByDempsey May AyucoMay 11, 20260Comments

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Fringe fashion is taking over Spring/Summer 2026 runways

Michelle Obama joins Essence Festival 2026 in New Orleans

Gabrielle Union’s Diana Ross tribute at the Met Gala was a beauty masterclass

Inflation hits 3.8% and Black households are bearing the weight

The best laser treatments for darker skin tones

May 16 new moon 2026: the 2 zodiac signs that benefit most

Jennifer Lopez’s little red dress moment is pure Y2K sorcery

What healthy couples are doing differently between the sheets in 2026

Why modern dating quietly feels more exhausting today

Why your body feels heavy even after sleep

Vivica A. Fox boldly calls out Hollywood’s unfair expectations

Queen Latifah reveals the surprisingly simple truth behind her coming out