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Michelle Obama’s New Chapter: Choosing Herself And Embracing Healing

Michelle Obama is embracing a new phase in her life—one where she finally puts herself first.

In a candid conversation on Jay Shetty’s podcast, she shared that she’s actively in therapy, using it as a space to reflect, heal, and better understand herself after years of public service and motherhood. With her daughters grown and leading their own lives, Michelle spoke about the shift from constantly giving to others to now focusing inward.

She explained that therapy has become a vital tool in helping her navigate this transition.… Read more

Smokey Robinson Hit With $50M Lawsuit For Sexual Misconduct

Legendary Motown singer Smokey Robinson, 85, is facing serious allegations from four women who claim he subjected them to various forms of sexual misconduct.

According to a lawsuit filed Monday in Los Angeles County Superior Court and obtained by USA Today, the women have accused Robinson of sexual battery, assault, false imprisonment, gender violence, and creating a hostile work environment. The suit alleges the acts were “willful, wanton, and malicious,” carried out with a “conscious disregard” for the women’s rights, privacy, and emotional well-being.… Read more

Pew Research Survey Finds Half Of Americans Don’t Think Black People Will Ever Achieve Equal Rights

The white conservative war on all things related to diversity, equity and inclusion is predicated on at least two falsehoods.

First, the anti-DEI narrative insists that the most dominant and powerful demographics in society — namely, heterosexual, cisgendered, able-bodied white people — are in need of protected class status while actual marginalized groups should never have been protected because, for them, systemic discrimination and disadvantages simply are not real.

Secondly, white conservatives insist that conservatism, on an ideological level, represents America, meaning the majority agrees that diversity initiatives are bad and discriminatory.… Read more

From Diss Tracks To Toasts? Rick Ross Wants To Cheers With Drake

Rick Ross has revealed he’s open to ending his long-standing beef with Drake, hinting at the possibility of reconciliation between the two Hip-Hop heavyweights.

During a recent interview with Bootleg Kev, the Maybach Music Group boss spoke candidly about the tension between him and his former collaborator. “Real n****s stay real,” Ross said. “Was it something really deep? Nah. F**k that, though. But if it’s real, it’s real and that’s what it is.” His words suggest that the fallout wasn’t as personal as fans might have thought, leaving the door open for future peace.… Read more

Tiny Reveals Biggie Apologized To Xscape Moments Before His Death

During a recent interview on The Morning Hustle, Tameka “Tiny” Harris revealed a powerful moment that took place just minutes before the tragic death of The Notorious B.I.G.

According to Tiny, the legendary rapper took the opportunity to apologize for the controversial lyric he rapped about Xscape in his track “Just Playin’ (Dreams).” The infamous line, “I’ll f**k RuPaul before I f**k them ugly a** Xscape b**ches,” had long caused tension between Biggie and the R&B girl group.… Read more

Kai Cenat Missed The Met, But Crashed The Celeb Afterparty

Though Kai Cenat didn’t attend the 2025 Met Gala itself, he still managed to become one of the night’s most talked-about figures thanks to an exclusive invitation to the afterparty from Pharrell, one of the evening’s co-chairs.

The streaming superstar brought his massive audience along for the ride, streaming live from the event and giving fans a glimpse into an A-list gathering filled with music, fashion, and surprise encounters. Throughout the stream, Cenat seemed genuinely overwhelmed by the star power surrounding him.… Read more

Teacher Appreciation: Black Educators Who Saved Us

Throughout history, Black educators have played a vital role in shaping minds, breaking barriers, and fighting for equal access to education. Their dedication went far beyond the classroom, often intertwining with activism, leadership, and community empowerment.

Here are seven influential Black teachers whose legacies continue to impact, inspire and thrive today.

1. Mary McLeod Bethune (1875–1955)

With only $1.50 and a dream, Mary McLeod Bethune founded the Daytona Literary and Industrial Training School for Negro Girls in 1904.… Read more

Beyoncé Removes The Sphere After They Hit The Queen With A Cease-And-Desist

Beyoncé has updated the visuals for her Cowboy Carter tour, swapping out the iconic Las Vegas Sphere for Allegiant Stadium following a cease-and-desist order from the venue’s owner.

The original clip, which featured a towering Beyoncé playfully picking up the LED-lit Sphere, was part of the theatrical visuals displayed during her tour performances. However, during her third show at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood this past weekend, fans noticed the Sphere had been replaced with Allegiant Stadium, where Beyoncé is set to perform on July 25.… Read more

Jim Jones Stands Firm: Drake Is the GOAT

In a recent interview, Dipset rapper Jim Jones reaffirmed his belief that Drake is the greatest rapper of all time

Jones originally made the claim during a March 2023 conversation with Complex, and when asked again nearly a year later, he stood by it without hesitation. Breaking into a playful rendition of Drake’s “Babygirl” line from “Nokia,” Jones emphasized the significant impact Drake has had on hip-hop over the last decade.

Jones argued that Drake has transformed the way audiences engage with music and has played a pivotal role in boosting the careers of countless artists.… Read more

Michelle Obama Gets Candid About the ‘Nightmare’ Of Raising Malia And Sasha In The Spotlight

Raising teenagers is not easy, but raising teenagers while living in the White House, with your every move one tabloid headline away from public consumption, is an entirely different level of chaos, and one Michelle Obama didn’t shy away from addressing in a recent interview.

Earlier this week, on the latest episode of Let’s Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa, the former First Lady gave an unfiltered look into the emotional, logistical, and downright exhausting task of protecting her daughters, Malia and Sasha, from the public eye while still letting them be teenagers.… Read more