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Sasheer Zamata Leaves SNL
Sasheer Zamata is leaving “Saturday Night Live” after joining the cast in 2014. She is the third cast member to be released from the show this week. After four seasons, Zamata leaves with Vanessa...
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“I Was Scared To Let Go…” Michelle Williams On Trying To Force Relationships...
Just a few days ago, I wrote about Michelle Williams and her recent instances of slay. But along with her newfound emphasis on fashion, came a new perspective on the lessons she’s learned in life,...
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Is Brandy Pregnant?
Life comes at you fast. And some recent activity on social media have us wondering if that’s the case for R&B singer Brandy Norwood. Last week, we wrote about her romance with fellow artist Sir the...
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Is Foreign Love The New Hustle?
I love the city of Houston. It’s got everything I’d ever need to live the fun and fab life I desire. Black business is steadily growing; just recently Black Enterprise hosted a summit here. Some...
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Study Finds Instagram Most Detrimental Social Media Network For Young...
A new study from the Royal Society for Public Health in the UK has found that Instagram does the most damage to young people’s mental health when compared to all of the other popular social networking...
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Tank Top Season Is Coming: 5 Moves To Help You Build Strong Arms
Sure, everyone says they love Angela Bassett and Regina King’s arms, but nobody really talks about the work that needs to be done to build them. If you’re looking to make some major gains on arm day...
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Are You The Reason Your Friendships Don’t Last?
[caption id="attachment_831208" align="alignleft" width="1068"] Bigstockphoto.com/Headshot of pretty young African American woman with black curly hair looking up as if thinking or trying to recall...
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We Don’t Do IOU: What To Do When A Client Doesn’t Pay
Freelancers and small business owners often face a familiar dilemma of working for one’s self: What do you do when a client doesn’t pay. For freelancers, who often live from assignment to assignment,...
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Why Are You Asking Me If Your Boyfriend Is Attractive?
I just cannot wrap my mind around why some of my friends ask, “Hey, do you think my boyfriend’s cute?” In fact, I absolutely loathe this question. What good would it do you to know this information? I...
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71-Year-Old Cher Can Do A Five-Minute Plank, But How Long Is Good Enough?
While accepting her Icon award at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, 71-year-old Cher not only celebrated the fact that she’s been able to have a career spanning more than 50 years, but that “I can...
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That Lupita, Rihanna Movie? It’s Happening With Ava DuVernay & Issa Rae Too
Black Twitter and the internet at large is a powerful place. After someone reposted an old picture of the two superstars together at a fashion show and someone suggested a plot for a film, with this...
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Has A Man Ever Removed A Condom Mid-Sex Without Your Consent? That Could Be...
Many women have found themselves in the unfortunate position of listening to a man with whom they were not in a committed relationship with explain why sex without a condom “feels so much better.”...
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Don’t Let Tracey Fool You: Chewing Gum Star Michaela Coel Is Not Only...
If you watch the brilliant show Chewing Gum on Netflix, both seasons are currently streaming, then you know that lead character Tracey Gordon is a lovable hot mess. She loves her braids, her sweaters,...
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Is Talking About Your Ex When You’re In A Serious Relationship Disrespectful?
A few weeks ago, fashion designer Kimora Lee Simmons posted a birthday shout-out to her ex husband Djimon Hounsou on Instagram. “A very happy birthday to @djimon_hounsou!!” she said. “We love you so...
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Was He Embarrassed To Tell Me His Nigerian Name?
Akuba. Kehinde. Yewande. These are the beautiful African names of women throughout my life who seemed to stand taller – brimming with pride – whenever someone asked them, “What’s your name?” They...
View Article“Thanks For The Free Publicity:” Justin Simien Is Unbothered By “Dear White...
Like Solange said on “A Seat at the Table,” there are just some things that are for us and “Dear White People” — the movie and the Netflix series — are definitely two of those things; hence Justin...
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Funny Thoughts Newlyweds Have
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View ArticleNicki Minaj Confirms She’s Dating Nas & They’ve Had Sleepovers But No Sex
So Nicki Minaj swung by “The Ellen Show” earlier this week and she was pretty candid when Ellen got down to the nitty gritty about her relationship with fellow Queens rapper Nas. In case you missed it,...
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Why Are Black Female Venture Capitalists Nowhere To Be Found?
You have to spend money to make money, as the saying goes. But if you have no money to spend to start your own business, then you have a major entrepreneurial dilemma. And that is the situation many...
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You Are Not Alone: Stars Who Admit They Can’t Cook
You read so much about all of the celebrities these days who can cook. They have cookbooks, they have shows, they have blogs with recipes. But what about the stars who can't? There are plenty of people...
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