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K. Michelle Hospitalized: Singer Breaks Down Over BBL Leaking
K. Michelle shares a harrowing confessional about her life-threatening battle with black-market silicone, revealing the traumatic moment her body gave out right before a major performance.
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The Weight of Inequity: Unpacking Common Health Issues in Black Communities Today
Explore the common health issues facing Black communities today, stemming from systemic racism and inequality. Unpack the weight of these disparities.
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Sheryl Swoopes Advocates For Yearly Mammograms
WNBA Hall of Famer Sheryl Swoopes is changing the narrative on Black women's health by publicly sharing her mammogram journey and advocating for early detection.
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Rebecca Crews Parkinson’s Diagnosis: Symptoms Brushed Off As Anxiety
Rebecca Crews, wife of Terry Crews, bravely opens up about her private battle with Parkinson's disease, detailing her long journey to a diagnosis after doctors initially dismissed her early symptoms as just anxiety.
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Jada Pinkett Smith and the Burden of Happiness: An Inside Job
Jada Pinkett Smith gets incredibly candid about the burden of happiness in her marriage to Will Smith, revealing that relying on a partner for your joy is a recipe for disaster.
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Montell Jordan’s Prostate Cancer Crusade
Featured in an ESSENCE profile, Montell Jordan gets vulnerable about his cancer battle and steps up as a ZERO Global Ambassador to drive medical equity and preventative care for Black men.
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Aja Wilson Talks About Dyslexia Met Gala
WNBA star Aja Wilson opens up about her dyslexia diagnosis and shares her experience at the Met Gala.
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Therapy in the Black Community: Finding Support Beyond Traditional Spaces
Discover how barbershops, yoga studios, and running groups are creating safe spaces for Black women to discuss mental health and wellness.
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Marie Brooke Leaves Baby at Sammie’s Door: Crystal Renay Defends
The situation escalated to a boiling point when Sammie was publicly accused by Marie Brooke of being an absentee father. In retaliation, his friend Crystal Renay (ex-wife of Ne-Yo) took to Instagram to defend him, releasing shocking home security footage.
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Field Mob’s Shawn Jay Reveals Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis: A Look at His Fight
🚨#Atlanta rapper #ShawnJay (one-half of the hip-hop duo #FieldMob) has publicly shared that he is battling Stage 4 cancer 🙏▪️Shawn Jay has been fighting cancer for several years, with reports of his battle surfacing as early as 2020-2021.Pray for him.
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Georgia Abortion Law Targets Female Black Army Vet
A Georgia state grand jury has charged a Black woman with attempted murder under the state's controversial abortion law, sparking widespread outrage and calls for reform.
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Naomi Campbell on V Magazine Summer 2009 Swimsuit Issue
V Magazine dug into the 2009 archives to remind the timeline what real heat looks like, led by the unmatched Naomi Campbell and a legendary roster.
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D4vd Arrested in Celeste Rivas Murder Case
D4vd is reportedly in police custody following his arrest in connection with the ongoing investigation into the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas. Detectives with the Los Angeles Police Department's Robbery-Homicide Division took the singer into custody on Tuesday and he is currently being held without bail.
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Future Accused of Not Seeing Son Prince in 16 Months
The legal drama between Future and his ex-girlfriend Brittni Mealy is getting even messier. According to a letter obtained by TMZ, Brittni claims Future has not seen their 13-year-old son, Prince, in more than 16 months.
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Kyla Pratt’s Daughters See Penny Proud’s Disneyland Debut
It was a full-circle moment for Kyla Pratt as she stepped out with her daughters to celebrate Penny Proud making her official debut at Disneyland during Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite on April 12, 2026.
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Jey Uso Confronts Cam’ron Over WrestleMania Remarks
Things got real tense when Jey Uso stopped by It Is What It Is ahead of WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas. During the interview, Cam'ron kept throwing shots at Jey, questioning why he was even on the show and saying he would rather have one of the bigger Sunday night WrestleMania guests instead of a Saturday performer.