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Olivia Arthur / Magnum Carrie wishes that she’d never had children. She spent a few years feeling satisfied as a mother, but now locks herself in the kitchen and wonders, Who am I? What am I doing here? She can’t pursue paid work, because she has to shepherd her 12-year-old …

The Showtime documentary B*tchin’: The Sound and Fury of Rick James airs this Friday. The film gives viewers an indepth look at the good, bad and ugly of the legendary Rick James and is certainly paving the way for a biopic. Ty James, Rick James’ daughter, already has someone in …

Mercedes Morr, a Houston-based Instagram model and influencer, has reportedly died. She was 33. Investigators say they are looking into Morr’s death as a possible murder-suicide. The Sun reports that the Richmond, Fort Bend authorities say her body was found at her home alongside the body of an unidentified man …

For years, word on the street has been that Van Jones was dating Kim Kardashian. It’s unknown how these rumors started but the 52-year-old is now shutting them down. Jones told Page Six at the reopening of Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club on Saturday, Aug. 28, “I never made any comments about …

Earphones may not seem like an essential part of your workspace, but studies show that they can actually help in boosting your productivity. Not only can they play the music that makes you feel motivated when you’re working on your deliverables, but they also allow you to fully participate in …

Yesterday (August 29), Real Housewives Of Atlanta alum NeNe Leakes revealed her 67-year-old husband Gregg Leakes is losing his battle against cancer. She is now receiving love from former and current cast members of the reality show.  According to Page Six, Kenya Moore wrote on her Instagram Story today (August …

Image: Courtesy of TIME Studios On August 26, Fortnite launched March Through Time, a yearlong creative experience that celebrates the anniversary of the March on Washington. In partnership with TIME Studios, the experience promised to transport players to a reimagined Washington, D.C., allowing them to “step into a fully immersive …

Mercedes Morr, a Houston-based Instagram model and influencer, has reportedly died. She was 33. Investigators say they are looking into Morr’s death as a possible murder-suicide. The Sun reports that the Richmond, Fort Bend authorities say her body was found at her home alongside the body of an unidentified man …

In lieu of face-to-face interactions, some communities have turned to anonymous gift-giving to feel connected. Local exchange boxes have become epicenters of community during an intensely isolating historical moment. (Getty / The Atlantic) Shrek may seem like an unlikely pandemic hero, but in one South Philadelphia neighborhood, the ogre holds special …

Kim Kardahsian has been a major support system for Kanye West during his rollout of his new album, Donda. But it is not a sign that their divorce being reversed, a source tells PEOPLE magazine.  Kardashian, 40, and 44-year-old Kanye have finally settled their differences, but their divorce is final, the …