black love
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Black Love On The Big Screen, From the First On-Film Kiss to Today | Unpack That
Love, in its purest form, makes all of our hearts smile. As a black person, I must say, that there’s something so special, so unequivocally sincere about seeing black people being in love on the big screen. Sorry, not sorry. Here’s the thing: Unbeknownst to many, black love in film dates back to the beginning…
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Gift from the Heart: The 'I Didn't Forget' Guide to Winning Valentine's Day
If it seems like we’ve been a little “blasé, skip it” about Valentine’s Day this year, it’s because we have been. Truth is, historically, the lovers’ holiday has consistently been a bit of a letdown, so color us less than enthused. But apparently, we’re not alone in that attitude. As reported by Business Wire, discount…
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Infinite Possibilities: Black Love Matters in Christina Anderson's How to Catch Creation
It’s impossible to talk about award-winning playwright Christina Anderson’s How to Catch Creation without talking about love; specifically, black love. In its world premiere at Chicago’s Goodman Theatre on Monday, Anderson’s multigenerational drama introduced six black characters whose love stories span almost a half century and explore the myriad and unique ways in which we…
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Tisha Campbell Files Restraining Order Against Duane Martin, Cites Physical Abuse [Updated]
It’s been almost a full year since Tisha Campbell filed for divorce from longtime husband Duane Martin, and things have only gotten uglier. And sadder, to be honest. Now, Campbell has filed a restraining order against Martin, claiming physical abuse, with one incident of his violent rage occurring as recent as last month. “I can…
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Diddy Bops Toward Hypocrisy and Reportedly Feels 'Betrayed' By Cassie Dating Her Personal Trainer
There’s some mess afoot within the Diddy and Cassie saga. A few months ago, the pair split following a more than-decade-long relationship, and sources close to Cassie said the two were still “amicable,” according to People. Diddy is reportedly suspicious and salty about the overlapping timeline between their breakup and Cassie dating her personal trainer,…
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The Breakup Has Come Home to Roost for Birdman and Toni Braxton. He Says, 'Its Over'
Brrrr, what happened to that relationship? Wow, the end of 2018 saw the loss of iconic black Hollywood couple Forest Whitaker’s and Keisha Nash Whitaker’s marriage, and 2019 can’t even get comfortable on Big Mama’s plastic-covered couch without another celebrity breakup. This time, it’s Birdman and Toni Braxton. According to E! News, Birdman wrote a…
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Family Matters: This Family Sing-Along Is All the Holiday Spirit We Need This Year
Here at The Glow Up, we believe that the family that slays together stays together. But not all of us have been able to be with our families or get into the holiday spirit this year. (For reasons.) That’s why we have the Thompson family to thank for a much-needed dose of adorable to get…
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Don't Worry, Cardi B Isn't Jet Skiing Back to Offset. She Just Wanted That D.
December has been wild within the Cardi B & Offset saga. Earlier in the month, Cardi announced she was breaking up with her husband of a year and father of daughter, Kulture. Then, Offset ambushed her at work in an awful attempt to win her back. She was visibly (and rightfully) annoyed. No dice. Soon after…
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Joe Budden & Cyn Santana Are Engaged, Setting Up More Spinoffs in the Love & Hip Hop Cinematic Universe
Rejoice! Another set of birds are getting betrothed! It’s official, Joe Budden got down on one knee and proposed to Cyn Santana (real name: Cynthia Pacheco), his girlfriend and mother of his youngest son, Lexington Budden. The State of the Culture host presented her with a pump-pump-pump-pumped up diamond. Before asking Cyn the ultimate question,…