This Week

Rihanna Fans Convinced She’s Expecting Baby No. 3 Following Viral Party. Rihanna may be in the early stages of her third pregnancy in less than two years — at least that’s what many of her fans think.

During a Fenty Beauty event in Los Angeles on Saturday (April 27), the singer was seen with a glass of champagne though many people online have been pointing out that she only appeared to be putting her lip to the glass and pretending to sip from it.

As the clip in question began spreading across social media platforms, so did the rumors about a potential third child from the “Lift Me Up” hitmaker. “Rihanna’s pregnant again bye,” one person wrote while another referred to her relationship with A$AP Rocky and added: “damn Rihanna pregnant again.”

 Even though the power couple already have two sons — RZA (born in May 2022) and Riot (born in August 2023) — the 36-year-old recently revealed that she is open to having at least one more child with A$AP Rocky. “I don’t know what God wants, but I would go for more than two,” she said during a conversation with her longtime stylist and Interview Magazine editor-in-chief Mel Ottenberg. “I would try for my girl. But of course, if it’s another boy, it’s another boy.”

Meagan Good, Raven-Symone, Golden Brooks, Cree Summer And More Celebrate Pam Grier At Hollywood Brunch. BOSSIP reports…Prime Video teamed up with EBONY Magazine to bring together a dynamic collection of culture-shifters for an iconic ‘IT GIRL’ brunch event in celebration of Pam Grier at the lavishly decorated A.O.C. Wine Bar in West Hollywood.

The star-studded affair radiated with resplendence from the ’90s and 2000s IT GIRLS including Shanice, Toccara, Meagan Good, Cree Summer, Raven-Symoné, Golden Brooks, Paula Patton, Tamala Jones, Bianca Lawson, Jennifer Freeman, Angell Conwell, Yaya DaCosta, and more. Black excellence shined at the exclusive event honoring Pam Grier with her long-overdue flowers.

Kanye West Sued For Discriminating Against Black Employees. According to The Root, Kanye “Ye” West has another lawsuit from a former employee who accused him of racial discrimination and allegedly fired him over his hair. The lawsuit was recently filed in Los Angeles.

According to a complaint obtained by Page Six. Benjamin Deshon Provo, who worked as a security guard at Ye’s Donda Academy, alleges he experienced “emotional distress” under the rapper’s leadership, citing a hostile work environment and mistreatment.

“Kanye and members of his management team subjected Provo and other black employees to less favorable treatment than their white counterparts,” the lawsuit states. “Specifically, Kanye frequently screamed at and berated black employees, while in contrast he never so much as raised his tone of voice toward white staff.” Provo also recounted in an incident where Ye allegedly threatened to fire him if he refused to cut his dreadlocks. Provo stated that his hair was part of his Muslim faith and refused to cut it.

Consequently, he was fired for choosing to maintain his religious beliefs. The Root reported that Ye paid his white staffers $5 more than his Black staffers, adding fuel to the allegations of discriminatory practices within the institution. Provo also mentioned in the complaint that West allegedly banned books at Donda Academy that highlighted Black history, including prominent figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. 

Single Sketches

Feelings…

Meika:  “It seems that guys born in the South are easier to get along with.  They are raised from little boys to honor and respect women.  Even when the worst scoundrels do you in, it’s in a gentlemanly fashion.”  Lana:  “I discovered that when I go out and determine to have a good time, I always do and when I convince myself that the evening’s bound to be boring, it always is.”  MORE

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The Dating Chronicles

A Tale Of Two Hearts

Jack stood in the mirror surveying his image in the glass before him.  His hairline seemed to be inching rapidly to the back of his head, as he stared quietly at the new pimple on his chin.  He wondered if he still had it and could still see the light of admiration in a woman’s eyes when he walked into a room.  He had just turned thirty-nine and he was starting to feel less confident.   MORE

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6 Boredom Busters

by Lisa Cregier

The Reminisce Round-Up

Essentials: Your best or favorite music, prepared jerk chicken; favorite lounge-wear; scented, blue-tinted bathwater; an audiotape of nature sounds; water rushing against the shore accompanied by birds calling, a frosted goblet of Pina Colada/Margueritas, or your favorite tropical drink or wine, a scented candle: and old photo albums.    MORE

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Exotic Encounters

Solo Traveling

by Renee Kristi

According to Solo Traveler World, statistics show that more single women are in favor of solo trips.   Studies show that over the last four years, 75% of solo travelers were women, while men were 25%.  These women are refusing to miss out on the possibility of fun and adventure for lack of a traveling companion. Some are enjoying adventure and romance in some of the most exotic places in the world.  Cases In Point:    MORE

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A Road Map To

The Male Mind

by Chelsea Katlan

Many single women think that what men want out of a relationship is radically different from what they hope for.  “He just wants to date around,”  “He’s looking to have fun, period,” and “Why does he say one thing and do another?” are the kinds of comments they often make. But the opposite sexes are very much alike when it comes to love if you know how to read between the lines, says Greg Gilderman, author of the book, She’s the One: The Surprising Truth about What Makes a Woman a Keeper.  In this interview, he reveals what men look for in a woman—and how you can use this info to your advantage.  MORE

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SingleScenes

by Sarah Smart

Q.   My ex-boyfriend is trying to come back after a heart-breaking incident that left me scarred for life. Two years ago, he claimed he was going to a family reunion in Hawaii and went on his honeymoon instead. Later, I found out he married a girl who worked in his office. I felt hatred for him, which consumed me until I began going to church. Now, he’s divorced, “repentant” and confessing his love for me. He’s bombarding me with talk of marriage and “making it up” to me. l still love him. I know I must forgive him, but do you think I’d be stupid to trust him again? I haven’t told a soul about his reappearance, because I’m afraid of what others will say. What do you say?   MORE

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Girl Talk:

Secrets To

Winning At Love

by Jovan Tahale

Lisa – “For the first two months of the relationship, I establish the groundwork for respect, by not dialing his number unless it’s imperative. The competition is so great out here and men get bored so easily that a woman has to distinguish herself as a “royal find’ or loses her ground quickly. She must establish early in the relationship that she is the one who must be treated like a princess.”   MORE

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The Advice

No One Takes

by Callna M. Sharey

My friends call me for advice all the time, but no one listens.  Last week was a rough week.  The reason is that I listened to too many sob stories in five days.  I am known to listen patiently while sympathizing appropriately with my female friends as they moan and pine about the loss of love, unrequited love, or the abuse of love.  However, though they all ask for my counsel, no one takes it.  I often wonder why some women are smart when it comes to picking the mates of their friends, and dumb when it comes to picking their own.  MORE

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10 Signs He/She

Is Not ‘The One“

by Karen Salmansohn

Recently, I read this fascinating article on evil in The New York Times and it reminded me of an ex-boyfriend. The article highlighted what it called the Psychopath Checklist—a helpful list that criminal psychiatrists use to determine whether someone could be a hardcore psychopath capable of committing repeated evil and violent crimes.    MORE

 

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