Columbus, OH

The Grammy winner offers some inspiration to her fans by sharing a video of her becoming more confident doing a difficult workout in the gym. Lizzo is giving the girls some serious fitness inspiration these days. The Grammy-winning singer has been drinking her water, staying active and in the gym,...

'Stay Focused': A Lean Lizzo Shows Off The Progress Of Her Fitness Journey

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Heman Bekele's innovative soap offers hope for accessible skin cancer treatment, earning him national acclaim as he balances high school with groundbreaking research. At just 15 years old, Heman Bekele has already achieved what many seasoned scientists only dream of creating a potential breakthrough in skin cancer treatment. Bekele, a...

15-Year-Old Scientist Who Created A Soap That Could Treat Skin Cancer Named TIME's 2024 Kid Of The Year

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

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Skeery is using his A.I for his vacation! What are some things you use A.I for?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daily Highlight: Using A.I To Our Advantage

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

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Former child star Dana Hill died at only 32 years old on July 15, 1996. Like many former child stars, Hill had talent, and a promising life and career that ended all too soon. She was born Dana Lynne Goetz on May 6, 1964, in Los Angeles, California, and she passed with a Hollywood name in Burbank, California.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Dana Hill ('National Lampoon's European Vacation'): 3 Decades Later

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all quotes and commentary from Donna Douglas are from an interview with her conducted by the author.]. Donna Douglas, who died of pancreative cancer at 82 in 2015, was an honest-to-goodness Southern Belle who displayed a natural beauty and talent in her portrayal of the hollering, rope-wearing, whistle-happy, and critter-cuddling Elly May Clampett on the 1960s classic TV hit, The Beverly Hillbillies.

TV's Beloved 'Beverly Hillbillies' Actress Donna Douglas: Nine Years After Her Death

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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After suffering two data breaches in recent years, Cash App has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit. As a result, anyone who has had a Cash App account since 2018 is potentially entitled to a payout from Block, the company that runs the mobile payment service.
As the settlement website explains, a class action lawsuit alleged that Block, Inc. and Cash App Investing, LLC “were negligent and breached other obligations to users” when personal data was accessed by unauthorized users on two separate occasions in 2022 and 2023. In 2022, a former Cash App employee accessed account data without permission,...

How to claim your share of Cash App’s $15 million settlement

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It's called proof of funds and it's pretty self-explanatory. You need to show, usually with a bank statement, that you have plenty of money to cover costs in the country you're entering from the United States. According to the website Nairaland, you must show this proof when you're applying for...

Proof of $2,000 in the Bank Now Required to Travel to These Countries

The iconic MC talked with the Breakfast Club about her love life, including her 2023 divorce, and her new relationship. MC Lyte has heard all the rumors. The iconic rapper was a guest on The Breakfast Club recently and in a lengthy conversation, touched on her career, the evolution of hip-hop, and finding love again after divorce. During the chat, the regal star, who has been active in the industry since the mid-80s, was asked how she feels about the way times have changed and opinions about her personal life have become fodder for blogs. That includes conversations about her divorce from John Wyche, which was finalized in 2023. The two married in 2017 and she filed for divorce in 2020. She stated that she’s grateful for social media because now, when people say things, she can respond (which she did in defense of Wyche), while there was no platform that could be used in the past to address the stories about her.

MC Lyte Addresses Long-Standing Rumors About Her Sexuality: 'Did It Bother Me? Perhaps In The Beginning'

Chicago, IL

The Earn Your Masters Experience tour, organized by UnitedMasters in collaboration with Earn Your Leisure (EYL) and Ally, made a stop in Chicago and contestants competed for $50K. Black business owners are getting the support they deserve thanks to a powerful alliance with United Masters, Ally and popular podcast Earn...

Jason Weaver, Ally, United Masters And 'Earn Your Leisure' Joins Forces To Support Burgeoning Black Tech Founders

The series’ executive producers discuss why ‘Bel-Air’ deeply resonates with the Black community and its bold approach to social issues ahead of Season 3. In anticipation of the highly-awaited third season of Bel-Air, we sat down with executive producers Will Smith, Morgan Cooper, and showrunner Carla Banks Waddles to delve into the popular drama. The trio discussed the evolving dynamics within the Banks family, the unique challenges of adapting the beloved ’90s classic for a modern audience, and the importance of staying true to the series’ core themes of identity and belonging. As Banks Waddles returns to steer the show, they teased how the upcoming season will push the characters to new heights, promising a summer in Bel-Air filled with unexpected twists, heartfelt moments, and a celebration of family.

WATCH: Will Smith, Morgan Cooper And Carla Banks Waddles On ‘Bel-Air’s Cultural Impact and L.A.'s Role In The Show’s Success

The Naked Beauty podcaster launches an eau de parfum you can wear everyday—not just for a date night. “We have an orchard in our backyard that has these beautiful orange trees that flower in the spring,” founder of Naked Beauty Podcast Brooke DeVard tells ESSENCE from her home in Los Angeles. “I would sit outside underneath the orange trees, smelling the orange blossoms, drinking matcha tea and just thinking, ‘wow, this is such a different life than I was living even a year ago,’” when she moved away from the rushed streets of Manhattan. Since then, DeVard has been bottling up the scent of her new environment; leading up to the launch of her first Naked Beauty fragrance today.

Brooke DeVard’s First Fragrance Bottled The Essence Of Los Angeles

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IF you're one of the 50 million Americans who use a popular mobile payment app, you may be entitled to a payment from a $15 million settlement. Cash App is facing a class action lawsuit regarding data breaches between 2022 and 2023. The suit alleges that Cash App failed to...

Americans can claim up to $2,500 from $15 million mobile payment service settlement – you must meet three criteria

Pioneering tech executive Susan Wojcicki helped shape Google and YouTube and was one of the most respected executives in the tech industry. She influenced the careers of many women in tech, including former Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, who shared on Instagram that Susan was the person she’d regularly turn to for advice when she started her own career in tech.

5 Facts About Former Google CEO Susan Wojcicki You Should Know

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An entrepreneur is someone who is willing to work 80 hours per week to avoid working 40 hours per week for someone else!. Owning your event business is one of the most exciting things in life. This roller-coaster ride isn’t for the faint of heart, however, and all business owners experience feeling alone and overwhelmed on their journeys.

10 Essential Points to Grow and Manage Your Event Business

An ESSENCE Beauty Writer shares his journey with self-care and masculinity, along with products that help him stay at ease. “As a Black man, you have to be tough.” That is something I’ve been told for a long time. My dad grew up in the rural areas of Baltimore and had to take precaution of what’s around him. He instilled in me and my brother, Keith, to always be discerning and not show emotion.

Practicing Self-Care Is Helping Me Redefine My Masculinity

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WATCH | Kenny 'Kung Fu' Bednarek On Being A Role Model

Kenny ‘Kung Fu’ Bednarek says being himself and being respectful is important to him....

WATCH | Kenny 'Kung Fu' Bednarek On Being A Role Model

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