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Let the Internet tell it, Patti LaBelle’s sweet potato pie is the greatest of all time. This is all thanks to a superfan by the name of James Wright Chanel, whose hilarious review of LaBelle’s branded pie went viral, even getting some love from the singer herself. Stores can’t keep …

David A. Graham: The experts strike back In mid-August, Taylor was told that not only was the money delayed, but that Donald Trump didn’t want to deliver it at all. Taylor prepared to resign in protest, though he still didn’t understand the reasons for the hold. Then Tim Morrison, the …

New research finds that the placebo effect may be socially contagious. In other words, a doctor’s beliefs about whether or not a pain treatment will work can exert a subtle influence on how much pain the patient will actually experience. Share on PinterestA doctor’s display of confidence in a treatment …

The premiere of Watchmen, HBO’s new series based on Dave Gibbons and Alan Moore’s graphic novel, was one of the most watched programs in the cable network’s history with 1.5 million viewers. And the majority of those viewers are assumed to be white men. That explains why #BlackWallStreet started trending …

It’s easy to think celebrities live in a world of champagne wishes and caviar dreams, but there’s no ignoring that they’re human just like the rest of us. Christina Milian opens up about her own insecurities in the Winter issue of New You, revealing her past struggles with anxiety. | …

Future has been named in yet another paternity suit from another woman claiming he fathered her recently born child, which would make baby number seven for the rapper. According to TMZ, a young lady named Cindy Renae Parker has filed documents in Nueces County, Texas claiming that Future is …

NFL Hall of Famer, Willie Brown, has passed away at the age of 78. The Pro Football Hall of Fame confirmed the news on Tuesday (Oct. 22.) The Mississippi native played 204 professional NFL games from 1963 through 1978. Brown, who played football at Grambling State University, was an all-league …

Studies have shown that there is a link between cardiovascular health and brain health, but it is unclear whether genetic or environmental factors are most important in determining them both. A new study in twins suggests that nurture, rather than nature, may be decisive. Share on PinterestNurture may be more …

Tyler Perry celebrated the premieres of his two new BET series, Sistas and The Oval, at the Southern Exchange in Atlanta on Sunday night (October 20), and he marked the occasion by showing love and gratitude to the people who got him there. “It’s my hope and prayer that you …

Mariah Carey gave us a rare glimpse into her relationship with billionaire boyfriend James Packer, and yes, their romance is as dreamy as it seems. Appearing on The Steve Harvey Show on Wednesday (November 24), Carey shared how a casual outing with Packer sparked her interest. | SEE PHOTOS: THE …