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While Nick Cannon realizes that getting back with Mariah Carey is virtually “impossible,” he does admit that he’s had time to think back on his relationship slips and his new song is a nuanced ode to taking ownership for his past mistakes. Cannon is now “clarifying” the intent of his …

Screenshot: Steve Cannon via AP/NBC News (AP) Florida’s only Black legislator, Sen. Shevrin Jones, has rolled out the campaign Operation BlackOut to help voters of color vote by mail, reported NBC News. As Florida places tighter restrictions on voting, Jones is determined to find a way for Black and brown …

Editor’s note: The following article discusses mental health and suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know needs support, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 for 24-hour support. Photo:AdobeStock Paige Gaines first attempted suicide at twelve years old. “I’d been living with mental health challenges since I was …

Casual TikTok viewers might think of the app as just a feed of Gen Zers doing viral dances and lip-synch reenactments. But the social network has also provided a space for some unlikely influencers: hospice workers, morticians, and funeral directors. These content creators hope that their comedic takes on mortality …

If you consider Bridgerton bae, no doubt you’re already counting down the days until “The Ton” (if you know, you know) returns to its scandalous shenanigans on March 25. But as Netflix dropped Bridgerton‘s latest trailer this week, another tease popped up: On March 3, a new pop-up will debut …

CURLS CEO and Founder Mahisha Dellinger continues to propel the next generation of women entrepreneurs following the massive success of her pioneer natural haircare brand. While appearing on BLACK ENTERPRISE’s “Hip Hop and Enterprise,” Mahisha recalls her journey to launch CURLS in 2002 while still employed full-time. She was feeling …

New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks during the 90th Winter Meeting of USCM on January 20, 2022, in Washington, DC.Photo: Alex Wong (Getty Images) As the NBA heads into its All-Star break, Brooklyn Nets sports fans wonder if they are ever going to see an iteration of “the big …

“How to Build a Life” is a weekly column by Arthur Brooks, tackling questions of meaning and happiness. Click here to listen to his podcast series on all things happiness, How to Build a Happy Life. Imagine yourself 10 years from now. Will you be happier or less happy than …

If you’re a parent, there are more than enough things that warrant worry as you try to keep your children and their belongings safe. With nearly everyone having access to mobile phones, it’s a practice that has only become more challenging. Cell phones are no longer just a luxury, they’ve …

Wendy Williams attends Spotify x Cash Money Host Premiere of mini-documentary New Cash Order on February 20, 2020 in New York, New York.Photo: Ilya S. Savenok for Spotify (Getty Images) Wendy Williams is speaking out against claims about her mental health following the freezing of her financial accounts at the …