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Plant Influencer Paige Tailyn’s Botanical Garden Proposal Was On-Brand—And Absolutely Beautiful

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Go To Bed, Friend: What Sleep Deprivation Is Really Costing Black Women At Work And With Money

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Entertainment Jan 7, 2026

2026 Actor Awards Nominations: ‘One Battle After Another’ And ‘Sinners’ Lead The Field

Michael B. Jordan, Chase Infiniti, and Sterling K. Brown land nominations as awards season momentum builds.

Entertainment Jan 7, 2026

Kelly Rowland And Method Man Balance Romance, Faith, And Ambition In ‘Relationship Goals’

Produced by DeVon Franklin and directed by Linda Mendoza, the film asks whether success and love can truly coexist. “My prayer is that this movie inspires the world,” says Pastor Mike Todd.

Culture Jan 7, 2026

Liberation Station, North Carolina’s Only Black-Owned Children’s Bookstore, Has Reopened

Victoria Scott-Miller, the store’s proud owner opens up about her passion for literacy and the importance of fostering Black joy.

Culture Jan 6, 2026

Remembering John Singleton

From ‘Boyz n the Hood’ to ‘Snowfall,’ we look at how Singleton’s work reshaped Black cinema by telling the stories America tried to avoid.

Entertainment Jan 6, 2026

‘Tyler Perry’s Sistas’ Returns For Season 10, With Ebony Obsidian & Novi Brown To Exit Series

After last season’s explosive ending, the women face emotional consequences as new players enter the mix.

Entertainment Jan 5, 2026

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Steps Into The Spotlight In Marvel’s ‘Wonder Man’ [Trailer]

Premiering January 27, this series offers a self-aware look at the entertainment industry through the lens of the MCU.

Beauty Jan 5, 2026

Gabby Thomas Goes The Distance In COVERGIRL’s New Ready. Set. Wrap. Campaign

The Olympic sprinter stars in campaign for COVERGIRL’s first-ever tubing mascara, proving that long-lasting, sweat-proof lashes can keep up on the track.