A circulating TikTok trend is reaffirming that black girls really are magic! Have you heard of the “black wife effect?” While the term is new, the results are not. At its core, the black wife effect describes the influence and transformative ability that black women have over their partners—specifically when the spouse is of a different race or ethnicity. The benefits of a black woman’s deep, tender love and innate […]

Source: John Nacion / Getty Noah Lyles is officially off the market! The Team USA track star just popped the question to his runner girlfriend, Junelle Bromfield, and it was epic. Noah is known for his speed on the track, but he clearly took his time when planning the perfect proposal. We’re not crying – you’re crying! Olympians Noah Lyles (USA) and Junelle Bromfield (Jamaica) are engaged! In a video […]

Source: Sunset Boulevard / Getty Women love women. Sisterhood serves as on of the most nurturing relationships that any woman could ever have. Someone who didn’t give birth to you — but treats you like they did — a sister can serve as an extension of your mother, someone who is a natural caregiver to you out of love. RELATED: Radio One Philadelphia Presents: Celebrating Sisterhood 2024 featuring Keke Palmer […]

Have you ever come across a stranger who looks like they could be kin? It’s not a far-fetched possibility. Although looking “alike” doesn’t necessarily mean “carbon copy”, these celebrities have enough resemblance to be deemed industry twins…at least according to the long-running internet jokes. Depending on the angle and the outfit, they may even be able to pass for each other. Check out these side-by-sides that will have you doing […]

Source: Michael Buckner / Getty As a celebrated standup comedian, award-winning actress, loving wife with a strong support system at home — we know you’re always close by, Sidney! — and all-around successful businesswoman that never settles for less, single-named icon Mo’Nique is a true icon in the world of Hollywood. However, it took decades of grinding back in the day to achieve the very status Mo’Nique enjoys today. Looking […]

Source: The Hapa Blonde / Getty Porsha Williams officially shut down Instagram, and we’re still trying to catch our breath! The Real Housewives of Atlanta star rocked a black sheer number that put others to shame. Sis didn’t come to play this weekend – she came to slay (and step on a few necks while doing it). Keep scrolling for all of Porsha’s outfit details. Do not play with ‘RHOA’ star […]

Source: Variety / Getty Happy Birthday to the First Lady of Gospel, Pastor Shirley Caesar. A recipient of 10 Grammy Awards, 12 Stellar Awards, and 17 Dove Awards, Caesar has changed the game of gospel music and her impact and influence can be found across all aspects of music. Her lyrics, her compositions, her sermons, and her iconic voice have been sampled over a dozen times by artists from a […]

Source: Mario Tama / Getty Donald Trump loves to talk out the side of his trout mouth at a rally, but when it comes to the logistics, that’s a different story. The MAGA fateful who attended his rally in Coachella on Saturday evening (Oct. 12) learned this the hard way when they found themselves stranded due to a bussing snafu. As for the rally itself, it was standard nihilistic fare […]

Source: Taylor Hill / Getty New Music Released This Week (October 7th – October 11th):