Pat McGrath’s rich shades redefine lip contour

Pat McGrath Labs continues to build on its reputation for blending editorial artistry with high performance beauty products. Known for translating runway trends into wearable staples, the brand’s latest release focuses on redefining how lip contouring fits into everyday routines. Following the buzz around its complexion innovations, including the glass like finish seen…

ByDorcas OnasaApril 18, 20260Comments

Business

Karen S. Carter becomes the first Black woman CEO

Karen S. Carter is about to make history. On July 1, she will become the chief executive officer of Dow Inc., stepping into the role after serving as the company's chief operating officer and becoming the first Black woman to lead the 126 year old chemical giant in its entire history. It is the kind…

ByDorcas OnasaApril 18, 20260Comments

Events

Katseye’s exciting moments at Threads event

Fresh off their first appearance at Coachella, Katseye kept the momentum going with a high energy stop at the Threads Desert Hangout. The exclusive influencer gathering quickly turned into a fan fueled celebration as anticipation built before the group even arrived. Once they stepped into the spotlight, the excitement was immediate, with cheers filling the…

ByDorcas OnasaApril 18, 20260Comments

Books

Kennedy Ryan lands a first look deal with Peacock

Romance novelist Kennedy Ryan is taking her storytelling to a new stage. The award-winning author has signed a first-look deal with Universal Studio Group to develop a television adaptation of her bestselling novel Before I Let Go for Peacock, Kennedy Ryan's Before I Let Go is coming to Peacock, bringing one of contemporary romance fiction's…

ByDorcas OnasaApril 18, 20260Comments

Business

Black business wins big and loses big this week

Darrell Spencer, a 29-year-old black business owner from Chicago, secured a $500,000 investment on Shark Tank this week for his men's grooming brand, Crowned Skin. The brand has already generated more than $30 million in lifetime revenue, built around a product line that includes body butters and oil colognes made from natural ingredients including shea…

ByTresa TopperApril 18, 20260Comments

Lifestyle

Millennials are switching to laptops for big purchases and Gen Z cannot relate

Millennials are revealing a shopping habit that feels almost ceremonial. When a purchase crosses a certain threshold, whether it is a new couch, a flight, or a luxury item, many in this generation instinctively close the app on their phone and open a laptop before going any further. A wave of TikTok videos has surfaced…

ByGesi LloydApril 18, 20260Comments

Friendship

Why every person needs an audacious friend in their corner

TikTok creator Siece Campbell posted a video making the case that every person needs what she calls an audacious friend, and it struck a nerve. The premise is straightforward. Life is full of people who will nod along to your ideas and then quietly disappear when it comes time to actually show up. An audacious…

ByGesi LloydApril 18, 20260Comments

Celebs

Teyana Taylor’s ginger pixie owns the Tiffany gala

The actress and singer brought a fiery ginger pixie cut and a double-winged liner to the Park Avenue Armory, completing a look that started at Coachella and landed on one of fashion's biggest stages. Teyana Taylor made her entrance at the 2026 Tiffany Blue Book Gala at the Park Avenue Armory in New York…

ByGesi LloydApril 18, 20260Comments

Celebs

Gabrielle Union’s gala beauty look proves timeless always wins

Makeup artist Sam Fine drew on more than 20 years of collaboration with the actress to create a sculpted, jewel-forward look that matched the grandeur of the evening. Gabrielle Union arrived at the 2026 Tiffany Blue Book Gala on April 16 as one of the evening's most talked-about guests, her beauty look drawing comparisons…

ByGesi LloydApril 18, 20260Comments

TV & Movies

The Pitt exposes what emergency rooms get wrong about women

When a 46-year-old woman arrives at a Pittsburgh emergency room with no cardiac history and leaves nearly dead, The Pitt is not just telling a story. It is documenting something that happens every day across the country. The HBO Max series, now in its second season, has drawn attention for its unflinching portrayal of emergency medicine.…