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Prepare for the day when your scale’s digits freeze, signaling the arrival of the weight loss plateau. Kevin Hall, a National Institutes of Health researcher specializing in assessing metabolism and weight change, examined when weight loss usually ceases depending on the strategy people use to lose pounds. His study was …

by Kandia Johnson April 24, 2024 Invest in art. Originally Published Aug. 3, 2015 Nestled in the heart of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York, lies a $10 million African art collection owned by Eric Edwards, a former AT&T executive. “My love for African history began as a child, but I didn’t …

Keke Palmer has another project coming! The 30-year-old “Jill of All Trades” will publish her second book, “Master of Me” with Flatiron Books on Nov. 19, according to People magazine. “This book means growth to me,” said Palmer. “It signifies the next chapter of my life. It imparts the wisdom …

The Webby Awards return next month for another celebration honoring the internet’s biggest sensations, cultural icons and organizations that are leaving their digital mark on the world. Keke Palmer is among the digital creators selected for a Special Achievement Award at the 2024 Webby Awards. Above, she attends the Fragrance …

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. My parents used to think they were slick.  When birthdays and holidays came around, they snuck in a lot of “useful” gifts — necessities like new shoes, clothing, the …

Express Inc. has filed for bankruptcy following a consistent struggle with its merchandise mix, which has failed to attract shoppers.  The trendy fashion retailer operates Express, Express factory outlets, Bonobos and UpWest. As part of the bankruptcy process, the company will shutter 95 of its more than 500 Express locations …

Not only can the diabetes medication Ozempic trigger weight loss, but it can also lead to a reduced desire for alcohol, alterations in personality and libido changes. How the brain processes Ozempic and other prescription medications in its class – such as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists – influences satiety. …

Brittney Griner is sharing intimate details about her life behind bars for the first time since her release. According to People magazine, the WNBA star has previously spoken about her detainment, but in an interview airing May 1, she tearfully guides “Good Morning America” anchor Robin Roberts through her entire …

Harry Belafonte “died laughing.” The singer, actor and civil rights leader passed away from congestive heart failure last year at 96, and his daughter Shari Belafonte is opening up about how they laughed together the last time she saw him, People magazine reported. When Shari last saw Harry, she said …

Shaquille O’Neal hasn’t always been able to afford the finer things in life. After Caitlin Clark made headlines last week at the WNBA draft as the first person dressed by Prada, O’Neal reminisced on his attire when the Orlando Magic selected him as the first overall pick at the 1992 …