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  • Mathew Knowles Reveals Shocking Reason “Put It in a Love Song” Video Was Never Released

    Mathew Knowles Reveals Shocking Reason “Put It in a Love Song” Video Was Never Released

    During Carlos King’s podcast, Mathew Knowles explained what really happened on the video set — and it’s more dramatic and messier than we thought.

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    B.Kadijat Towolawi






    Published

    October 8, 2025
  • Oh, No! Simon Guobadia Pulls Plug on Porsha Williams’ Citizenship Dreams in This African Country

    Oh, No! Simon Guobadia Pulls Plug on Porsha Williams’ Citizenship Dreams in This African Country

    Guobadia has pulled his support for Williams’ residency permit in his native land, and social media had a lot to say about it.

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    B.Kadijat Towolawi






    Published

    October 2, 2025
  • Patti LaBelle Finally Breaks Silence On Alleged Feud With Aretha Franklin

    Patti LaBelle Finally Breaks Silence On Alleged Feud With Aretha Franklin

    Patti LaBelle is finally setting the record straight about her bond and so-called beef with late singer, Aretha Franklin.

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    B.Kadijat Towolawi






    Published

    September 19, 2025
  • Top Black ’90s Movie Trainwrecks That We Watched Anyway

    Top Black ’90s Movie Trainwrecks That We Watched Anyway

    We love a nostalgic ’90s Black film, but not every movie was a hit. Here’s a look back at the ’90s Black films we tolerated — and the ones we just didn’t enjoy.

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    B.Kadijat Towolawi






    Published

    September 13, 2025
  • Black Fashion Hits That Steal The Scenes on HBO’s ‘Gilded Age’

    Black Fashion Hits That Steal The Scenes on HBO’s ‘Gilded Age’

    Over three seasons, the highly-rated HBO series gave us drama and fashion. We’ll analyze the fashion choices of the Black elite.

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    B.Kadijat Towolawi






    Published

    August 26, 2025
  • ‘Purple Rain’s’ Apollonia Is Going to War With Prince’s Estate For This One Reason

    ‘Purple Rain’s’ Apollonia Is Going to War With Prince’s Estate For This One Reason

    Decades after Purple Rain, Kotero is back to defend her legacy against Prince’s estate heirs.

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    B.Kadijat Towolawi






    Published

    August 20, 2025
  • The Untold Story of Willi Smith: The “Street Couture” Pioneer Who Made Fashion Affordable For Everyday People

    The Untold Story of Willi Smith: The “Street Couture” Pioneer Who Made Fashion Affordable For Everyday People

    The runways had their luxury labels, but WilliWear dominated the streets.

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    B.Kadijat Towolawi






    Published

    August 3, 2025
  • The Story Behind the Mysterious Disappearance of Imani Vanzap, Social Media Influencer and ‘World’s Auntie’

    The Story Behind the Mysterious Disappearance of Imani Vanzap, Social Media Influencer and ‘World’s Auntie’

    Beyond the laughter and viral moments, we explore Imani Vanzap’s legacy, the silent struggles and where her journey has led her.

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    B.Kadijat Towolawi






    Published

    July 30, 2025
  • You’ve Seen Her! But Do You Know The Tragic Story of The First Social Media”It” Girl Kyrzayda Rodriguez?

    You’ve Seen Her! But Do You Know The Tragic Story of The First Social Media”It” Girl Kyrzayda Rodriguez?

    The beloved influencer turned personal style into purpose one blog post at a time.

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    B.Kadijat Towolawi






    Published

    July 30, 2025
  • Coping with Rumi Withdrawals? Here’s the Carter Family’s Top Fashion Moments From the Tour

    Coping with Rumi Withdrawals? Here’s the Carter Family’s Top Fashion Moments From the Tour

    From rhinestoned catsuits to white furs and bell bottoms, the Cowboy Carter tour may be over, but the fashions will always live on.

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    B.Kadijat Towolawi






    Published

    July 29, 2025
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