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I Tried AI Therapy For a Week — and Here Are My Honest Thoughts

As a millennial, I find it embarrassing to admit that I'm not excited about the increased presence of AI. The technology that mirrors human intelligence has always seemed invasive (I watched the film "I, Robot" way too many times). Still, I recognize that this type of technology has been in my life for years and helps me with everyday activities, including my Google search results, Shazam, Instagram preferences, and smart home devices like Alexa. Though the one place I never expected to see AI w...
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Is Prime Bad For You? Experts Weigh In on the Popular Energy and Hydration Drinks

Wrapped in a colorful, 12-ounce can with flavors from Strawberry Watermelon to Ice Pop, Prime Energy is a caffeinated energy drink retailed to help replenish the body. Prime Energy and Prime Hydration have become go-to drinks among athletic teenagers and tweens (right up there with Celsius). However, the ingredients of both drinks have alarmed TikTok users and parents alike, leaving many people asking, "Is Prime bad for you?"

"Overall, I advise patients to carefully consider personal health fac
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From Legendary Black Athletes to Rising Stars, Here Are 10 Moments in Sports That Brought Us Joy

Black History Month is as good a time as any to highlight the achievements of Black athletes, and inspire the next generation to dream even bigger. In the world of sports, Black athletes have long left their mark, breaking down barriers — and often, setting records — despite the adversity they may have faced during their career. So, this month, as we celebrate Black joy , we're reflecting back on some of the most influential moments from Black athletes in recent memory. Here are just a few of th
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Oladotun Idowu Is Giving Young Black Professionals a Space to Find Mentorship

As a full-time employee at Twitter in internal events, the CEO of her own company Sisters in Media, and an alum of the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, Oladotun Idowu has proven herself a positive and unstoppable force to be reckoned with. In many ways, she's like the fairy godmother of mentorship for black women, including me. As a junior at Syracuse University, I struggled to find internal support for career exploration due to the lack of Black mentorship in the
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How Shan Boodram, a Black Sexologist, Is Changing the Narrative Around Sex For Young Women

Shan Boodram is a Black woman sexologist, author, and new mom who has become many people's go-to guru for all things intimacy, including mine. After almost not pursuing a career in sex education as a result of her skeptical family, Boodram now offers advice on everything from masturbation, to how to get out of the friend zone, to the best way to communicate with your partner about your sexual desires to more than 600,000 subscribers on YouTube, more than 400,000 followers on Instagram, and a sol
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These Black-Eyed Peas Are So Good, You'll Promote Them From a Side Dish to the Main Dish

These Black-Eyed Peas Are So Good, You'll Promote Them From a Side Dish to the Main Dish

Black-eyed peas are a soul-food staple. Before eating them on New Year's Eve was considered good luck, this side dish was always on my dinner table growing up. And now, as a busy college student who isn't exactly a food connoisseur, this black-eyed peas recipe is my go-to for whenever I'm feeling a little homesick.

This dish is so easy to prepare and can easily become one of your weeknight one-pot wonders.
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Goddess Bath Rituals Are My Ultimate Form of Self-Care — Here's How They Helped Me Manifest My Goals

In the middle of 2020, which was also finals week for most of my fellow college students, everyone I knew was really feeling the weight of the pandemic, including me. Glued to my couch at home, my online classes were becoming draining, and I started to feel consumed with anxiety for the future. Spending less time with my friends in an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus to my loved ones and other family members, I started to feel out of touch with myself. I was overwhelmed with work, wo
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I Suffer From Racial Trauma, and If You're a BIPOC, You Probably Do, Too

Social media has completely transformed the way we communicate with one another, and that includes how we share information about the injustices that happen in our society. While these platforms have helped us come together and shed light on these experiences, the inescapable images of violence can take an emotional toll on BIPOC. Last year, as my social feeds were flooded with footage of Black people being harmed or killed by police, I was overcome with feelings of anger, hopelessness, and fear
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Selena Gomez Embraces Quiet Luxury in White Giuseppe di Morabito Suit at Rare Beauty’s Launch Celebration

Selena Gomez made a monochromatic arrival to her Rare Beauty‘s Find Comfort Body collection launch celebration in Los Angeles on Wednesday, embracing the quiet luxury trend in a Giuseppe di Morabito suit with sandals by Black Suede Studio, an Effy tennis bracelet and a bag by Cult Gaia.

Gomez’s white ensemble featured sharp lapels and buttons, which she paired with a lace Victoria’s Secret corset underneath. The songstress collaborated with stylist Erin Walsh on her look, which was from the bra
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Olivia Rodrigo Goes Retro in Alessandra Rich Polka-dot Minidress at ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes’ Event

Olivia Rodrigo went retro to the “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” question-and-answer on Wednesday in Los Angeles, wearing in a polka dot Alessandra Rich minidress.

Rodrigo’s dress featured an oversize bow at the neckline and waist. The singer completed her look with black tights, pointed-toe slingback flats and classic red lipstick.

Rodrigo’s dress was from the designer’s spring 2024 ready-to-wear collection, which featured punk and metallic influences.

Rodrigo’s song “Ca
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Angela Bassett Revives the Red Carpet Mermaid Dress Trend for Honorary Oscar at Governors Awards 2024

Angela Bassett sparkled in a gold sequin mermaid gown at the Governors Awards 2024 in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The glamorous ensemble featured sheer fabric, a silver sparkling belt and a tulle hem.

Dressed by stylist Jennifer Austin, Bassett’s look hints at a potential revival for the mermaid silhouette, which was once a go-to for Hollywood’s biggest stars. On Sunday, Dua Lipa also donned a black mermaid-style Schiaparelli gown at the Golden Globes.

Mermaids were already trending, with mermaidc
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Baby Phat Reissues Y2K-themed Puffer Jackets to Celebrate Its 25th Anniversary

Baby Phat is bringing Y2K nostalgia to winter 2024, releasing the BP Puffer.

The padded outerwear piece is a reimagined version of the original Baby Phat jackets launched in the early 2000s, which embraced hip-hop fashion and logomania and created a viral sensation.

The brand’s reintroduction of the jacket also represents a kickoff to its 25th anniversary celebration.

Offered in four new colorways (olive, onyx, sand and a glossy red), the reissued jackets feature faux-fur detachable hoods, bo
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Jennifer Lopez Brings Drama in Pink Nicole + Felicia Couture Gown With 3D Rosettes to Golden Globes 2024

Jennifer Lopez went pink to the Golden Globe Awards 2024 on Sunday in Los Angeles, making a blooming arrival in a custom Nicole + Felicia Couture gown.

The strapless number featured oversized rose-adorned sleeves, a dramatic back-train and a form-fit strapless silhouette. Lopez collaborated with stylists Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn on her blush pink ensemble, which she accessorized with a matching pink clutch.

Lopez is the latest celebrity to bring rosettes to the red carpet in 2024. Nicole
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Keke Palmer Dons Leather in Toni Maticevski Dress, Julianne Hough Wears Grace Ling and More Stars at Creative Arts Emmy Awards 2024

The Creative Arts Emmy Awards 2024 were held consecutively over Saturday and Sunday in Los Angeles to spotlight the notable shows and talent across American television.

As one of the first awards of the season (and a precursor to the Primetime Emmy Awards 2024 on Monday), several stars hit the red carpet event in standout looks, including Julianne Hough, Aja Naomi King, Melanie Lynskey and more. Among the top winners at the awards was HBO’s “The Last of Us,” Storm Reid, Keke Palmer and Carol Bu
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What Happened to Miss Golden Globe? The History and Evolution of the Golden Globe Awards’ Celebrity Scion Ambassadorship

As part of the Golden Globe Awards, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association has long named the child of a Hollywood icon as Miss Golden Globe — with duties including handing trophies to winners and escorting honorees on and off stage.

The tradition dates back to 1962, when the organization chose “The Beverly Hillbillies” Donna Douglas and actress Eva Six as the first Miss Golden Globe for the 1963 season.

In 1995, the practice evolved to include a Mr. Golden Globe, before ultimately settling o
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Baby Bumps Trended on Red Carpets in 2023 With Rihanna in Sheer Alaïa, Jessie J in Red Crop Top and More Maternity Dressing

2023 has been a year that featured a slew of viral fashion trends: everything from Barbiecore pink to the sheer trend, with more stars embracing high fashion during pregnancy on red carpets.

From Rihanna making an edgy baby bump style statement in Alaïa at the Academy Awards, to Ciara gracing “The Color Purple” movie premiere in Georges Hobeika with her pregnant belly decorated in gold foil flakes, celebrities in 2023 have contributed to reshaping modern maternity fashion.

As 2023 comes to an
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Ariana DeBose’s Stylist Zadrian Smith Talks ‘Wish’ Press Tour Looks, Representation in the Media and Disney Characters

Styling Ariana DeBose for her “Wish” press tour started with some “very important questions,” stylist Zadrian Smith said.

In collaboration with business partner Sarah Edmiston, the stylist has been creating looks for DeBose for nearly four years. This particular collaboration is a seemingly monumental one, as “Wish” will showcase DeBose voicing Disney’s first Afro-Latina princess, Asha.

“We kept revisiting this idea, thinking to ourselves that there are going to be a lot of young girls of colo
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Venus Williams Talks 2023 U.S. Open, Style Risks and Partnership With Reinstein Ross on Jewelry Collection

With seven Grand Slam titles, four Olympic gold medals and a former world number one in both singles and doubles, Venus Williams is rounding out her impressive resume with a venture into jewelry. The athlete partnered with Reinstein Ross on the Diamond Match collection, which was released on Tuesday.

The collaboration marks the legendary athlete’s first-ever jewelry collection, featuring an array of luxury 20-karat gold and diamond jewelry pieces inspired by her longtime love of pavé.

“The col
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Exclusive: Bia Brings Beauty For Certain to Urban Outfitters Online, Talks Defining Her Signature Style and What to Expect From ‘Really Her’ Tour

“I would see her get up everyday at five, prop up her little mirror on the kitchen table and beat her face,” Bia told WWD exclusively, explaining that her first-encounter with makeup was watching her grandmother paint her face every morning.

The Latin Grammy-award winning rapper is not only taking control of the music charts with her singles “Whole Lotta Money” and “Millions,” but the beauty industry too, bringing her brand Beauty For Certain to Urban Outfitters online.

“My grandmother is supe
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Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’: The Friendship Bracelet Trend and How to Manage ‘Post-concert Depression’

A mission to see Taylor Swift on her “The Eras Tour” is a full-length journey that often includes scraping together funds to buy the sought-after tickets, scanning your wardrobe for a dance-ready outfit and making friendship bracelets. But once the concert is over, a sad feeling may affect their fans. On TikTok, the singer’s devotees are calling it “the post-concert depression.”

“Taylor Swift is one of my favorite artists ever, so I was looking forward to seeing her concert for months. That was
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LeBron’s Wife Savannah James’ Stylist on Her Viral Vanity Fair Oscar Dress and Curating Her Entry Into the Red Carpet ‘Stratosphere’

LeBron James had a visceral reaction to his wife Savannah James’ arrival in a Sergio Hudson mermaid dress at Vanity Fair’s Oscar night party on Sunday in Los Angeles: “GOT DAMNNNNNN!”


The NBA superstar’s comment went viral — with 1.7 million likes on a photo posted to his Instagram page.

“This is gonna be a first, one of our first big major carpets,” her stylist Casey “Icon” Billingsley told WWD ahead of the star-studded party, teasing the white-hot look. “I’m so elated because we get to wo
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What to Know About the Viral Hermès Avalon Throw Blanket in ‘Harry & Meghan’ Netflix Documentary Trailer

The intimate moments and tearful breakdowns that chronicles Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s life behind palace doors weren’t the only thing that attracted attention on Dec. 1 when Netflix released the trailer for its upcoming “Harry & Meghan,” a docuseries about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

After making a brief cameo in the background during the teaser, the Hermès Avalon throw blanket went viral.

The seconds-long clip featured a number of never-before-seen photos and clips of the couple, i
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Ariana Grande Channels ’60s Mod Inspiration for New Vanilla and Blush Fragrance Duo Collection

Ariana Grande is releasing a new fragrance collection with Ulta Beauty.

The Grammy winner posted fragrance ad teaser to her Instagram account, promoting her new fragrance, Mod.

In the video clip, Grande can be seen hopping onto a vintage-style motorcycle in two looks reminiscent of ’60s mod style, including a tunic dress, white gloves and retro hoop dangling earrings. Another look from the video showed the singer wearing a pink ensemble with a matching bandana and her hair styled into two pigt
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