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Ananda Lewis, Television Host and Model, Dies Following a Long Breast Cancer Fight

Ananda Lewis revealed she was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in October 2020.

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Kelis Admits She Homeschools Her Kids With This Unorthodox Method and Folks Are Scratching Their Heads

The "Milkshake" singer has always lived life differently, but her latest revelation has us all truly curious.

This Christian Singer Makes Wild Confessions About His Sexual Abuse and Drug Use

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Why Audra McDonald’s Tony Awards Performance Should Convince Patti LuPone to Have Several Seats

McDonald, the talented thespian, took the stage at the 2025 Tony Awards and delivered a truly mesmerizing performance that folks still can't stop talking about!

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Singer Tems Claps Back at 7 Years of Commentary About Her Backside

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CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 19: Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky attend the “Highest 2 Lowest” red carpet at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2025 in Cannes, France. Photo: Getty Images Monica Schipper

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 05: Doechii attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. Photo: Getty Images Jamie McCarthy

Internet Still Uncomfortable With Doechii’s Face ‘branding’ During Met Gala

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Shaboozey’s Met Gala Look Was Relentlessly Roasted, But Critics Say it’s a Sinister Pattern New Black Artists Shouldn’t Ignore

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TikTok Thinks ‘The White Lotus’ Star Wore Rosa Parks’ Face on Her Panties For the 2025 Met Gala, and Folks are Pissed

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The former CNN anchor opens up about revenue sharing, freedom from gatekeepers, and why authenticity is the key to growing his Lemon Nation.

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