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Monica Revealed Endometriosis Diagnosis To Help Other Women Stop Ignoring Their Health: “Listen To Your Body”

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Singer Monica Brown recently shared that she has been dealing with endometriosis and recently underwent surgery for not only that disorder, but to also take care of a few other serious reproductive health issues.

Monica endometriosis

“May 30th I had an almost 8 hour surgery to remove my endometriosis (which I didn’t know I had until two weeks prior) , 2 cysts, fibroids & a hernia that all were making me very sick,” she wrote on Instagram. “I’ve known something was wrong but I also knew victory & better health would be near again!! Thank you Dr. Ceana Nezhat & Northside Hospital Staff.”

In a new interview with PEOPLE about it, Brown stated that she revealed her issues with the painful, chronic disorder in the hopes of helping other women see that they’re not alone.

“My reason for sharing is because we, as women, are built to be warriors and we will ignore something that seems so simple that can be so complex,” she told the publication. “Your uterine health is very important. I spoke up about it so people out there who are going through the same thing know that they’re not alone.”

For the 36-year-old, it wasn’t pelvic pain that sent her to her doctor and eventually gave her a heads up, but instead, it was being hospitalized more than once for “debilitating migraines.” Studies have found that migraines and endometriosis are comorbid disorders, meaning they are conditions that happen simultaneously but exist independently of one another. Realizing she was dealing with both taught Brown an important lesson about taking her health more seriously and using the resources available to her to do just that.

“One thing I’ve learned throughout this particular journey is that you have to listen to your body, and you have to listen to your doctor,” Brown said, “which means you have to know, respect and understand them; it’s a relationship that’s very important.”

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Tiffany Haddish To Get Her Own Stand-Up Comedy Special On Showtime

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Yesterday, I had the pleasure of watching an advanced screening of Girls Trip. It was hilarious. From the previews, I didn’t quite know what to expect. I wasn’t sure if it was going to be corny and predictable. And trailer didn’t exactly show as much as I wanted it to. But, after seeing the movie, I can understand why they didn’t want to lay it all out there and take away from the funny.

But I digress. While the film is full of some of our stars and faces we’ve seen over and over again on the big screen, it’s newcomer Tiffany Haddish’s character that is thee most memorable. She kilt it.

So it comes as no surprise to me that more doors are going to be opening for her. And quickly.

According to VH1, Haddish is set to star in her first stand-up special titled Tiffany Haddish She Ready! From the Hood to Hollywood. As you might have guessed from the title, she’s telling her coming of age story. And if you watched her interview with “The Breakfast Club,” you know that it’s fascinating.

The special will premiere on Showtime on August 18 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

In addition to the special and the upcoming film, Haddish has appeared on “The Carmichael Show,” “New Girl,” “Real Husbands of Hollywood,” alongside Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele in Keanu, and with Tracy Morgan in The Last OG.

We’re happy for her. She has quite a bit to say.

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Wendy Asked La La Anthony If Carmelo Wanted Her Back, She Said “Why Wouldn’t He?”

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La La Anthony

I know Wendy Williams was practically salivating at the thought of getting La La Anthony to sit down on the couch with her. While there was no way she wasn’t going to answer questions about her role on the hit show “Power” and a couple of other things. All people really want to know is what’s going on with her marriage to Carmelo.

And if there’s anyone who was going to ask the messy questions, it was going to be Wendy Williams.

Things started off light enough. When La La mentioned that she brought her son Kiyan to be her date for the BET Awards, Wendy asked if she wanted more children.

La La: No. One and done. One was good enough for me. I’m not knocking anybody else but one is way more than I can even handle, sometimes.

A bit later, Wendy was ready to get down to her love life.

Wendy: Are you divorcing Melo?

La La: Not right now. I’m not. You know, marriages are tough. You know that, we all know that. It’s filled with ups and downs. We’re just going through a time right now but him and I are the best of friends. And our number one commitment is to our son Kiyan. We have to set an example to Kiyan and that’s the most important. I would absolutely never say a bad thing about my husband. That’s my son’s father. And he is an amazing dad. I could not ask for a better dad.

 

Wendy: But he seems like he wants you back.

La La: Why wouldn’t he?

Wendy: How long were you guys married?

La La: We were married for seven years, together for 12.

Wendy: Do you think there’s a chance that maybe you could work it out?

La La: Listen, if I could predict the future, we would all be multi millionaires. I don’t know what the future holds. I just know that we are doing an incredible job, again, being parents to our son. We are the best of friends. I’ve been with Melo since he was 19 years old. You’re not with somebody for that long and it just goes out the window. I love him with all of my heart and we are the best of friends.

Wendy: Are you dating?

La La: Yeah. I’m dating. I’m dating myself. I’m trying to get myself in order. I’m in the gym everyday. I’m eating right. I’m taking out all the bad stuff out of my life and just really dating and focusing on myself which is something, women, we need to do more often, put ourselves first.

Real classy, real cute.

You can watch the full interview in the video below.

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The Most Chuckle-Worthy “The Floor Is” Memes

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Image via BigStockPhoto Remember back in the day you would play make believe as a kid that the floor was some type of dangerous substance, like lava? And you and friends would avoid the floor, stepping all over your momma's furniture and stuff. Well, the good people of social media remembered the game and turned it into a meme that has been quite hilarious. Now, it's a bit old in internet time, but we doubt that you've seen these. Check them out. We can neither confirm or deny these claims, I just find the meme hilarious.

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Kick It With Camille Rose At Essence Fest And Experience Their New Lavender Line

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Camille Rose is one of our favorite hair care brands and we know it’s one of yours too, which is why we’ve decided to kick it with Camille as the company launches a new line of products during Essence Fest.

A lavender line is coming to the collection and everyone from fanatics to the curious is invited to celebrate the launch this Friday at Lemieux Gallery in New Orleans from 11 am-3 pm. Not only will you be able to shop the new line, you’ll also have a chance to get a hair consultation, mini-makeovers courtesy of AJ Crimson and his beauty team in the Lavender Lounge, and meet and greet fellow naturalistas and hair bloggers.

And since this is a celebration and all, creole bites and cocktails are to follow at the Lavendar Day Party to mark the brand’s coming home. To attend the free events, all you have to do is RSVP at www.crnessence.eventbrite.com and show up. We’ll see you there!

 

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All The Times T.I. Has Attempted To Embarrass, Chastise Or Control Tiny Publicly

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For someone who can't stand having people in his business in terms of his relationship, T.I. sure loves to publicly go out of his way to put his estranged wife, Tiny, in her place. [caption id="attachment_825436" align="aligncenter" width="1068"] Aruna Gilbert/ WENN[/caption] We don't know the status of the pair's relationship at this point because despite agreeing on television to go their separate ways, T.I. and Tiny have been seen out and about together since. And while that might be heartwarming to some, his penchant for disrespect towards her tends to quickly cool the beating heart. It's just irritating at this point. In the most recent instance, the rapper commented on a video Tiny posted of her giving their daughter Heiress a bath. He asked her to put some clothes on their child: https://www.instagram.com/p/BV0jMGyl_4U/?taken-by=theshaderoom&hl=en He probably meant well. Many parents worry about the type of people online who are being provided visual access to their kids, but we can probably all agree that a phone call would have sufficed. But this is T.I. we're talking about. He's spent the last few years trying to check, embarrass or control Tiny both on social media and on camera. If you're seeking proof, here are nine other examples you might want to check out. [caption id="attachment_833708" align="aligncenter" width="1068"]Tiny body Nicky Nelson/WENN.com[/caption]

The Time She Showed Off Her Bikini Body and He Wasn't Having It

In a somewhat polite way (nice-nasty), T.I. first started commenting publicly after Tiny shared a picture of herself in a bikini. He told her she should showcase the many other things she has to offer -- aside from her backside. "U have so much more going for u other than your a$ [sic]," he wrote. " Although it is magnificent,  I think u should spend just as much time showcasing those other things as u do ya booty ...awesome pic luv." [caption id="attachment_834899" align="aligncenter" width="1068"]TI and Tiny Getty[/caption]

The Time He Called Marriage a Distraction on the Radio

As he told Angie Martinez: "Ultimately man, I’m on a mission. I’m striving to take my family, its name and our legacy as far and high as it can possibly go. And in my life there will be two different things. There will be people, places and things that help me get there. And there will be people, places and things that distract and deter me from getting there. It seems to me that marriage and what marriage means and what marriage does–it’s just one of those things that’s going to distract and deter me. And that could be selfish, but ultimately, I’m the patriarch of this family. And it’s my responsibility to take us onward and upward. And that’s what I intend to do. I just have a purpose and I don’t always have the time to do the thoughtful, considerate things that a husband should do. Me knowing that about myself–knowing I’m not going to deter myself from my plan. I’m going to move. And whoever move with me, they coming with me. And whoever don’t move, I’ll be back.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enaSRtX_nmE

The Time He Tried to Justify Cheating on Her With Her Employee

"Were you at odds with her?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxX2Agaoy3c

The Time He Told Her If She Tried to Take Their Daughter on the Road, He'd Shut Down Her Tour

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQTVw-z-4hE

The Time He Sucked the Excitement Out of Her Business Venture Announcement

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue0Yefd1IBk

The Time He Said They'd Outgrown Each Other And Should Split When She Just Wanted Him to Stop Cheating

[caption id="attachment_826422" align="aligncenter" width="1068"]Bernice Burgos TI and Tiny WENN[/caption]

The Time He Allowed His New Flame to Speak on His Marriage

Sure, Tiny didn't need to go back and forth with Bernice Burgos on social media. However, as someone moving into a marriage that hadn't fully ended, Burgos was wrong to say that she hadn't broken up a happy home because "That home BEEN broken." The model claimed that "I'm there for him. I'm a boss. He's a boss." Instead of diffusing that situation, when asked about it, T.I. said, "I’m a man. I’m not engaging in no woman’s business. That’s got nothing to do with me." https://www.instagram.com/p/BU2XNedDZCs/

The Time He Posted This Mess

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mc1PZPY5IG4

The Time He Wouldn't Allow Her to Speak For Herself

While many applauded T.I. for shutting down Wendy Williams's invasive questions about their past arrest, this seemed to be just one of many instances where the rapper would cut his wife off when they would speak together publicly to promote The Family Hustle. Telling her to "pause" so that he could take the reigns of the conversation was not as warm as it was commanding and controlling.

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Why It’s Hard On Your Friends When You Get Back with An Ex

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[caption id="attachment_834794" align="alignleft" width="1068"] Bigstockphoto.com/Upset girl is sitting beside female friends. She holding smartphone. Women are looking at her with sympathy[/caption] If you’re going to get back with an ex, you better make damned sure he is the one. Aside from the fact that if things don’t work out again the second breakup will be even harder than the first one, and aside from the fact that, well, it’s a little embarrassing to fail at the same relationship twice, you have to consider how hard the whole situation is on your friends. You know—the ones who woke up at 3 am to your drunken calls when you were crying about this guy? You know—those friends who got in trouble at work for texting you when you were feeling incredibly sad and needy and they knew you needed constant contact during that breakup? Yes. Those friends. You put them through a lot when you broke up with this man. So when you tell them you’re giving it another go with him, they aren’t just going to embrace the situation with open arms. Here is why it’s hard for your friends when you get back with an ex. [caption id="attachment_706777" align="alignleft" width="420"] Shutterstock[/caption]

You’ve told them the worst

When the relationship ended the first time, you finally felt free to confess to your friends about all of the terrible things your partner did. You told them the worst things he ever said—you really made him out to be a monster. Now they’re just supposed to forget that?             [caption id="attachment_625047" align="alignleft" width="427"]“People depend on me” Corbis[/caption]

They’ve seen you in terrible shape over him

Your friends heard you say that you didn’t have the will to live after that breakup. Your friends were genuinely concerned for your safety and health after that breakup. Now they’re supposed to forget that?             [caption id="attachment_617341" align="alignleft" width="420"] Shutterstock[/caption]

They have to keep your rebounds a secret

You had a few rebound hookups after the breakup. Now your friends have to sit at brunch with you and your once-ex-now-boyfriend-again and pretend those didn’t happen. They have to erase entire weekend’s worth of stories because, oh right, you were shacking up with someone else then. Nice of you to put your friends in this awkward position.           [caption id="attachment_625724" align="alignleft" width="500"] Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]

He messed around too

You forced your friends to look at the ex’s Facebook account. You didn’t have the heart to, so you made your friends social media stalk him. And they saw him groping women at the club. They saw him posting selfies with other women. Now they’re supposed to pretend they didn’t see any of that.         [caption id="attachment_610724" align="alignleft" width="422"]A troubled wife turns to Reddit for advice after struggling to forge a relationship with her new husband's ex. Shutterstock[/caption]

They talked a lot of sh*t about him

You made your friends talk sh*t about your ex. They were trying to be supportive and get on board with the sh*t talking. Now you have heard your friends say terrible things about the guy you’re dating. Again! Why did you do that to everybody? Why?             [caption id="attachment_706112" align="alignleft" width="420"] Shutterstock[/caption]

Did they sacrifice for you for nothing?

Your friend stayed up until 3 in the morning comforting you, the night before a very important meeting. The meeting didn’t go well because she was exhausted from consoling you the night before. Her boss is less than impressed with her. But she did that for you. And now you’re back with the guy who caused it all.           [caption id="attachment_707513" align="alignleft" width="422"] Shutterstock[/caption]

They can’t listen to the same problems again

If you try for a second to complain to your friends about the same problems that existed the first time you dated this guy, you can forget it. You’ve used up all those chances. They feel like their brains are bleeding when you go on about the same old problems.             [caption id="attachment_699538" align="alignleft" width="468"] Shutterstock[/caption]

They got drunk with you for nothing?

Your friends endured terrible hangovers, all for the sake of drunken comradery while you were going through the breakup, and now you’re back with the dude. They spent too much on shots and taxis and lost their phone in a bar bathroom. And now you’re back with the dude.               [caption id="attachment_621081" align="alignleft" width="500"] Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]

They were your wing women

Your friends truly invested in helping you find a new guy. They were out at the bar with you, when they really didn’t feel like it. They spoke to the friend of the guy you were interested in, even though they really didn’t like him, so you could try to meet somebody. They endured that for nothing.         [caption id="attachment_703765" align="alignleft" width="420"] Shutterstock[/caption]

They invested in the new guys

When you did meet a new guy you were kind of interested in, all of your friends made an effort to get to know him. They came out to lunch with him. They made nice with his friends. They got to like the new guy! And now you’ve left him in the dumps.             [caption id="attachment_698275" align="alignleft" width="468"] Shutterstock.com/Yelling[/caption]

You made them hate him

You made your friends genuinely hate your once-ex-now-boyfriend-again. It’s very hard to unhate somebody.                       [caption id="attachment_717848" align="alignleft" width="420"] Shutterstock[/caption]

They wonder if you even listen to them

Well, clearly you didn’t listen to all the reasons they told you he was wrong for you and all the reasons they told you that you could do better. Why should they ever give you advice again? It goes in one ear and out the other.             [caption id="attachment_713311" align="alignleft" width="420"] Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]

They probably yelled at him for you

Your friends probably stood up to the ex for you. When he tried to call you, they probably answered the phone and told him off! They were trying to protect you. Now they need to hang out with this guy again and pretend that didn’t happen.               [caption id="attachment_701338" align="alignleft" width="420"] Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]

They can’t be all ra-ra about it

Your friends cannot be all excited about this relationship as if it’s a new one. So when you go on and on about how great things are going, they cannot pretend they’re happy for you. They just can’t.               [caption id="attachment_704636" align="alignleft" width="420"] Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]

They care about you

Your friends hate to see you get back with an ex because they care about you. So don’t be mean to them when they aren’t 100 percent on board with you getting back with the ex. You can’t expect them to make an 180-degree turn. If they did, they wouldn’t care about you.

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Taraji P. Henson Shares Words Of Encouragement With Cardi B.

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Quiet as they like to keep it, Black women are thee best support system. If you’re a Black woman, you know this to be true. From our grandmothers, mothers, sisters, friends, to strangers on the street, Black women will ride for you and it’s a beautiful thing.

Sadly, when we’re portrayed in the media, in pop culture, in entertainment, that’s not always the image we’re shown. And while we don’t need the validation, it would just be nice if people told the truth about our experiences.

So it’s nice to see Black women go out of their way to support one another. Which is why I really like the way

Taraji gassed Cardi B. up recently on Instagram.

The reality star turned rapper made sure to share the moment with her fans and followers.

Warm fuzzies all over the place.

Much love and continued success to both of these ladies.

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“Our House Is An Assembly Line” Pharrell Williams On Raising Triplets

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Pharrell and Helen Lasichanh

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Earlier this year, we reported that artist Pharrell Williams and his wife Helen Lasichanh welcomed a set of triplets to their family of three.

When the news was announced, the producer kept quiet about all of the details. He didn’t discuss the gender of the babies or names or anything. He just let the people know that the children and his wife were “happy and healthy.”

That’s really all we needed to know.

Well, now that the triplets have been around for around over five months now, Pharrell is, perhaps, a bit more comfortable talking about the latest additions to his family.

He’s on a media tour of sorts, promoting Despicable Me 3, and he’s sharing–still no names and genders though. During a recent sit down with Jimmy Fallon, he explained how a team of people are working together to take care of the three.

“It’s a full on assembly line.”

Then he gave a demonstration.


“I have to say, man, my wife carrying those babies and all of ’em are fine and healthy. I cannot say enough about women and all kinds of burdens that they carry and the gifts that they carry. I love you, baby. You’re the best.”
And back to the babies, Pharrell said that the triplets “harmonize when they cry…Chain reaction is a real thing in our house. One cries, two cries, three cries. I have to just…Dad. Dad being dad because I’m super dad.”

On the Today Show, he did acknowledge that he doesn’t change the diapers though.

The couple’s eldest son Rocket, who Pharrell says is an amazing big brother, is into architecture now and plays Minecraft. He tells his father, he constructs “modern beach houses.”

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Halle Says Her Oscar Win “Meant Nothing” Based On Roles People Of Color Still Aren’t Getting

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While sitting down with Teen Vogue editor-in-chief Elaine Welteroth at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Halle Berry talked openly and honestly about everything from growing up biracial and raising biracial children to her thoughts on activism and Black Lives Matter. But one topic from the conversation that stood out was hearing Berry’s thoughts on the progress Hollywood has or hasn’t made in terms of diversity since she won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 2002.

Halle Berry Oscar

More than 15 years since her win, Berry remains the only Black woman to take home that award, and when she thinks about that, along with the recent #OscarsSoWhite drama from 2015, 2016, Berry gets sad. And a little pissed off.

“It’s troubling to say the least,” she said to Welteroth. “And a few years ago, when we had the Oscars and there was a complete blackout for us, it was one of my lowest professional moments.”

According to the 50-year-old star, when she gave her moving speech after her history-making win for Monster’s Ball, it wasn’t something she had prepared. The desire for more inclusion when it comes to the roles being offered was on her mind when she said her win was “for every nameless, faceless woman of color that now has a chance because this door tonight has been opened.” There have indeed been more chances, as just this year alone, Viola Davis won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for Fences, Ruth Negga was nominated for Best Actress for Loving and Octavia Spencer and Naomie Harris were given Best Supporting Actress nominations as well for Hidden Figures and Moonlight. Not to mention that quite a few men of color, including Mahershala Ali, director Barry Jenkins and Denzel Washington, either won or were nominated for an Academy Award in 2017. But for Berry, there could be and should be more chances every year.

“I sat there and I remember that speech and I remember how I don’t even know where that speech came from because I didn’t have a speech,” she said. “I was pretty sure Sissy Spacek was going to win. That just was what was ruminating in my spirit.  So two Oscars ago when we had that blackout, I sat there and I thought, ‘Wow, that moment really meant nothing. That meant nothing! I thought it meant something but I think that meant nothing.’ I was profoundly hurt by that and saddened by that.”

But she’s not just going to sit around and kick up a fuss about it. The actress said she’s now motivated and has also started to make the opportunities that she wants to see — for herself and others.

“It inspired me to try to get involved in other ways, which is why I want to start directing. I want to start producing more. I want to start being a part of making more opportunities for people of color,” Berry said. “I have conversation more deeply with Academy members in trying to figure out how to help and add more diversity into the Academy, this group which chooses who wins every year.  These kinds of groups have to start changing and we have to start becoming more conscious and more inclusive. And I think Black people, people of color, only have a chance to win based on how much product we’re allowed to put out. That says to me we need more people of color writing, directing, producing — not just starring. We have to start telling stories that include us, and if stories don’t include us, we have to start asking ‘Why can’t that be a person of color? Why can’t that White male character be a Black woman?’ We have to start pushing the envelope and ask these questions.”

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“When I Was Fat, I Wasn’t A Person”: Shonda Rhimes Didn’t Like Being “Gushed” Over After Losing 150 Pounds

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Actress Gabourey Sidibe recently stated that after having bariatric surgery and losing a great deal of weight, she started receiving all sorts of compliments from people, and she wasn’t really comfortable with it. As she told Refinery29, “My body actually has nothing to do with you. I don’t really need your support for it. It seems ill-placed.”

Shonda Rhimes weight loss

She’s not the only woman to go through a weight-loss transformation and be unsettled by the sucrose-sweet things people have said to her only after dropping the pounds. Queen of TV Shonda Rhimes revealed that people have started treating her in a way that makes her feel as though she came into her own solely after losing weight — which she knows isn’t true.

“Women I barely knew gushed. And I mean GUSHED. Like I was holding-a-new-baby-gushed,” the 47-year-old Scandal creator wrote in her new Shondaland newsletter. “Only there was no new baby. It was just me. In a dress. With makeup on and my hair all did, yes. But…still the same me. In one of my same dresses (cause why am I gonna buy a NEW dress when I can take this to a seamstress and she can just make it smaller? Who am I, The Crown? No, I’m from the Midwest, baby, and I come with coupons). Women gushed anyway. And men? They spoke to me. THEY SPOKE TO ME. Like stood still and had long conversations with me about things. It was disconcerting. But even more disconcerting was that all these people suddenly felt completely comfortable talking to me about my body. Telling me I looked ‘pretty’ or that they were ‘proud of me’ or that ‘wow, you are so hot now’ or ‘you look amazing!'”

Yes, Rhimes lost nearly 150 pounds, and that’s amazing. But the attention paid to her body, according to her, has been a bit too much.

“I discovered that people found me valuable,” she said. “Worthy of conversation. A person one could look at. A person one could compliment. A person one could admire.”

“You heard me. I discovered that NOW people saw me as a PERSON,” she added. “What the hell did they see me as before? How invisible was I to them then? How hard did they work to avoid me? What words did they use to describe me? What value did they put on my presence at a party, a lunch, a discussion? When I was fat, I wasn’t a PERSON to these people. Like I had been an Invisible Woman who suddenly materialized in front of them. Poof! There I am. Thin and ready for a chat.”

But as Rhimes would go on to say, “being thinner doesn’t make you a different person. It just makes you thinner.”

This isn’t the first time Rhimes has spoken about people who treat her differently since slimming down. As she told Variety in 2015 while promoting her book, The Year of Yes, while she feels better since going on her weight-loss journey years ago, she still feels like and is the woman she’s always been.

“That has been a fascinating journey to watch other people deal with,” Rhimes said. “To me it’s just the outward example of everything else. You’re still exactly the same person, but to other people, it’s this huge thing that is very big for them. But for me, it’s the same thing. Except maybe I have a ton more energy.”

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Black Men Were Big Mad When They Thought Rihanna Was Dating A White Man

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There is this notion that after dealing with one two many Black f*ckboys--I specify because they do come in all colors-- Black women are turning to men of other races, specifically White men. So, when images of Rihanna kissing a lighter complected man surfaced, the assumption was that she had moved on to men of a lighter hue. After all, Rihanna's dating history includes the CEO of F*ckboy Inc., Chris Brown. But despite that irrefutable fact, Black men were none too pleased about the new development. This is so outlandish, I can't tell if this is sarcasm or not. But if this man is serious, with this logic, in what degree of brokenness do we find the Black woman's self esteem? Shook. Has there been any conclusive evidence that any of her Black love interests have been faithful? I mean, these fools were--and likely still are-- truly pressed. Yet, they want to call Black women bitter when we express our grievances, annoyances or whatever, seeing Black man after famous Black man choose White women. The hypocrisy is real as hell. Thankfully,though the uprising of hoteps who took issue with this new partnering were swiftly checked by the Black women who didn't have time for the bullsh*t. And while I'm sure it doesn't matter to these sect of butt hurt Black men, it is interesting to note that Rihanna's new boy toy is not White. According to the Daily Mail, Jameel is the deputy president and vice chairman of Abdul Latif Jameel, a family business and one of the biggest companies in the world. The company owns distribution rights for Toyota cars in Saudi Arabia and has amassed a fortune of $1.5 Billion, a fortune that Jameel is set to inherit. Last year, around the same time Rihanna and Drake seemed to be rekindling something, Jameel was seen canoodling with Naomi Campbell...but nothing definitive like these pictures with Rihanna. Either way, after this little bit of news broke, that was cause for celebration. AGAIN, kudos to Rihanna. May she continue to be blessed. Veronica Wells is the culture editor at MadameNoire.com. She is also the author of “Bettah Days.” You can follow her on Facebook and on Instagram and Twitter @VDubShrug.

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Want To Expand Your Business Beyond Black Consumers? Don’t Forget Loyal Customers

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This year the Black American buying power is expected to reach a whopping $1.3 trillion. With a figure like that you may ask yourself, why do most Black-owned companies seek to appeal to a broader base? According to branding and PR expert Karen Taylor Bass, CEO of TaylorMade Media, the answer is pretty simple: “It is the ultimate goal of an entrepreneur to increase their market share.”

“Black companies should absolutely outreach to the general marketplace to grow their business and brands,” she stated. “However, understanding and appreciating their core customer is rule number one.”

Looking beyond a niche market is actually a smart business move, said Jacqueline Rhinehart, founder of Organic Soul Marketing. But expanding to the general market also has to be done in a smart way. “Black-owned and serviced products should include a mainstream campaign when their products organically reach that audience — but never at the expense, literally or figuratively, of their initial core audience. The ‘reach’ should not be manufactured (by altering the brand or the product), or sought in a way that besmirches the original customer base.”

But not all Black companies know how to expand their base without leaving behind or insulting their core customer. This was the unfortunate situation the makers of SheaMoisture found themselves in earlier this year with they launched their “Hair hate” campaign which all Black women hated due to its attempt to equate white women’s hair issues with our own.

It had long been of dream of Sundial, the makers of SheaMoisture and Nubian Heritage, to reach a bigger market. Back in 2015 the CEO of Sundial talked of expansion with MadameNoire. “As a kid growing up, one of the brands I thought was tremendous was Karl Kani…and I don’t see Karl Kani today. I want to see SheaMoisture tomorrow,” declared Richelieu Dennis. “Once a company develops out of its consumer base you will often see a well-funded multinational company come in and take over that space. The Black-owned company either stays a niche company or just disappears. This is something we don’t want to happen…Now with this investment, it allows us to make moves that will keep this company in the family for another four generations and beyond. My goal is to have my children take over and their children and so on.”

Unfortunately, the most recent misstep by Sundial, valued at $700 million with annual revenues of about $200 million, wasn’t their only one. “SheaMoisture began market expansion back in 2015 and this is not the first controversy perpetuated by that decision. In February 2015, they faced a public backlash for featuring a Caucasian baby in its ads. That lesson should have been considered in future marketing strategy,” said Linda F. Williams, COO and founder Whose Apple Dynamic Coaching Services. “The company ignored lessons learned.”

Besides learning from failed promotions, companies should also learn from their core consumer. “No matter who owns a company, if and when they deem it time to broaden their target market, they should listen,” explained Thembisa S. Mshaka, award-winning advertising campaign writer and author of Put Your Dreams First, Handle Your [entertainment] Business. “Listen to their core market or make sure their communication doesn’t convey that they are being abandoned. Listen as they select agencies of record, to make sure they understand the nuances of making the choice to expand before they retain them to create and deliver a campaign.

“This is not ‘a Black thing,’ she added. “This is a business thing. We saw it with SheaMoisture and Pepsi’s Kylie Jenner ad. We saw it with Starbucks when they tried to discuss race with their ‘Race Together’ initiative. It is tone deafness that stems from ignorance, ego, isolated conversations that lack diversity of thought, an inability to listen before taking action, or some combination of all of the above.”

While Williams pointed out “Market expansion is fundamental in order for a company to thrive and remain relevant, she said companies should be more mindful of the old adage, ‘It’s now what you do. It’s how you do it.'”

The key is to be inclusive, Rhinehart added. “A great example of an advertising campaign/product integration activation, is the Carol’s Daughter ‘Mother/Daughter Makeover’ which included white women. Their TV spot included first the Black and POC (people of color) models and ended with one white model.”

There’s also an order companies need to follow when attempting to broaden their base and the first step is making sure their core audience is always remembered, recognized, and involved. “Key stakeholders must always think about the following: what is the brand? who is the target audience? how can we grow the niche and not offend our core consumers? As a Black woman entrepreneur and public relations expert, I am extremely thorough and thoughtful with the language and visuals used to promote a brand/business regardless of color/gender. I always ask for a seat at the table to brainstorm with the marketing team as it relates to the messaging of the product,” Taylor explained. “I over-stand that companies like SheaMoisture want to broaden their base, however, it is imperative that Black and brown marketers are involved in key decision-making as it relates to tier 1 branding, messaging and storytelling. No one understands the sensitivity of hair, skin, history like someone who has lived it first hand. A general market agency dropped the ball on that campaign and alienated the core base of Black women.”

The second step is to remember customers are only as loyal to you as you are to them.“Customer loyalty is an area in which SheaMoisture miserably failed,” noted Williams. “It led to what appears to be a mass exit by their core customers. Market expansion is achievable by developing a well-designed strategy that maintains company loyalty to its customers without appearing to abandon them in the process.”

Third, the expansion market strategy needs to be phased in.”In the case of SheaMoisture, a branding strategy should have been devised to diversify the product line to include products for different hair types. Even among women of color, textures differ. This expansion of the product line would have formed a transitional foundation for the market shift without alienating the customers who contributed to the company’s success,” Williams explained.

The bottom line is when consumers emotionally connect to products and companies, business is no longer just business, it’s personal. And no one likes to pushed aside for someone else.

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On Black Women With Childhood Scars On Their Knees

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So um, this topic is a bit strange but it is a thing…for Black women so I feel this is the place to talk about it.

Yesterday, I noticed that my sister retweeted this:

When I saw it, I didn’t think much of it. As a child, my sister, the “wild” one of the family, who’s not really all that wild, always managed to find herself involved in some type of accident. There was the time she was rushed to the hospital after she flew off the tire swing and we thought she’d broken her leg. There was the time she was scratched petting a “stray” cat in the neighborhood, the time she broke her hymen climbing the ladder to our bunk bed. (I can still hear that blood curdling scream.)

And then there was the accident that resulted in the scar on her knee. From what I can remember, we were in middle school. She was inside for a recreation period because it was apparently raining outside, where her class would have been had weather permitted. Inside, there just so happened to be a treadmill. My sister was running on it and then slipped, skinning both of her knees in the process.

I remember that even with almost daily applications of Coco Butter, it took forever for the skin to grow back, let alone for it to begin scarring. And when it finally did scar, the mark remained, dark at first and then fading slightly. But like I said, in my mind, my sister was just more clumsy than most people. Even today.

What I didn’t notice was the number of retweets, likes and comments the original status received.

26,000 retweets.
17,000 likes.
622 comments.

Black women were astonished to look down at their own knees and find that they, like Logan Browning, also had a scar on their knee.

If you delve into the stories, many of these Black women, like my sister, will tell you that they acquired these scars when they were young.

If you hadn’t gathered from this introduction, I don’t have a scar on my knee. And now that I think about it, it’s something I’m very proud of. And while that’s nothing to be proud of at all, I know where the feeling originates.

My mother and my grandmother.

Growing up, both my mother and grandmother warned my sister and I about keeping our legs unscathed. If we wanted to have pretty, smooth legs when we grew up, we were not to scar them up as little girls because the scars would remain…forevah (in my Cardi B. voice.)

Even as a child, I recognized that my mom and grandma were more dramatic than they needed to be; still, I took their words to heart. I enjoy my fair share of outdoor activity and sport. I ran track in middle school, played volleyball in high school etc. But I was careful.

Now, that I think about it, it wasn’t just because of my foremothers’ words, I saw proof of their warnings manifest.

One day, running down our cul-de-sac to a friend’s house, I tripped or stumbled or something and my body, propelled by my own speed, went sliding across the concrete. The incident resulted in three different scars, one on my wrist, one above my elbow and a much smaller and less severe one on my leg. Not my knee mind you. I was probably around ten when I collected those scars. And today, at nearly 30-years-old, you can still see remnants of the ones on my wrist and above my elbow.

The skin is flush with my own but the marks from that day remain.

This is what my momma and ‘n’em were talking about. They knew from experience from their own rough and tumble years that these things don’t go away. I know my mother has a deep gash in a back from some type of incident with a glass table. And my grandmother, who died in her eighties had a body that also bore marks of her journey on this earth.

I lied. This is not just a Black thing. White kids were just a rough and tumble as we were growing up. They too have scars…I just don’t recall seeing any of them. Perhaps our scars stay around longer or show up more prevalently on our darker skin. I’m no dermatologist and I can’t call it.

BuzzFeed wrote about this story and the reaction it received. And in the comment section, one person argued about the importance or necessity of the story. Like what was the point and purpose. There isn’t a large, life-changing one, other than unification.

We all know that our scars tell stories. For me, I know they remind me that some of those childhood memories really did happen. (I don’t know about you but my childhood memories can seem like a land of fantasy and make believe sometimes.) But this picture, the tweet and the response to it, also can serve as yet another way to unite Black women across a variety of regions and experience. And that’s also pretty cool.

Veronica Wells is the culture editor at MadameNoire.com. She is also the author of “Bettah Days.” You can follow her on Facebook and on Instagram and Twitter @VDubShrug.

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Check Out The Best & Boldest Fashion From The Bossip On WE Party In Atlanta

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On Tuesday, June 27, our brother site Bossip teamed up with WE tv to celebrate the upcoming premiere of their new series, Bossip on WE. The weekly series, similar to TMZ Live, will feature breaking news, all the gossip people are talking about and exclusives brought to you by the site's seasoned writers and editors. [caption id="attachment_835006" align="aligncenter" width="1068"]Bossip show Robin Marshall[/caption] There to take part in the celebration in Atlanta were many stars of reality TV who also came to take part in Bossip's "Best-Dressed List" awards. Familiar faces included Tiny, Toya Wright and daughter Reginae Carter, Sheree Whitfield, Kenya Moore, Cynthia Bailey and many, many more. They joined the cast of Bossip on WE, including editors Janee Bolden and Danielle "Dani" Canada, as well as executive producers Marve Frazier and Detavio Samuels. Because this is Atlanta we're talking about, you know the fashion was unique. We're talking a lot of black, but also a lot of color, textures and, of course, all of the designer labels you can think of on belts, bags and shades. Check out the best and most interesting style from last night's party, and be sure to tune into the Bossip show Bossip on WE on Thursday, July 6 when it premieres on WE tv at 10 p.m. [caption id="attachment_834986" align="aligncenter" width="650"]Bossip show Robin Marshal[/caption]

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12 Ways To Wear Your Love For The 4th

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While a lot of us may have mixed feelings about patriotism as African Americans, one thing we're certain about is we love Fourth of July cookouts and having a day off. Even if we don't run around screaming, "I love America," plenty of us let our clothes do the talking for us, rocking outfits in shades of red, white, and blue with more stars and stripes than we'd wear any other time of the year. We're not mad at it. In fact, we sort of love it, which is why we're helping you out with this list of ways to show your love for the forth, from bedazzled face jewels to sports bras and bathing and body suits. Here are our picks for cute ways to show your American pride this coming fourth.

Old Navy Go-Dry Racerback Medium Support Sports Bra for Women ($9.97)

Faye Star Sequin Fray Hem Denim Shorts-$36

Unique Vintage 1950s High Waist Stars & Stripes Flag Swing Skirt-$78

This Is Me Living The Dream T-Shirt-$23.95

Stars and Stripes Baseball Cap-$9.90

Star Shape Face Jewels-$4.90

Old Navy Go-Dry Cool Semi-Fitted Mesh Racerback Tank for Women ($12)

Bikini Lab Reversible Stars Stripes Swimsuit-$67

Studio One Twenty Stars Bodysuit-$103.20

Sequin USA Star Tank-$42

Maya Stars And Stripes Denim Skirt-$30

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Brandy Heads Back To The Gym “So Y’all Can Stop Saying I’m Pregnant”

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With rumors swirling that she might be single again, there is no time like the present for Brandy to get in the gym and work up a sweat.

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The 38-year-old singer is doing just that and she’s started documenting her work with a trainer on Instagram. After she appeared on stage with what looked like a baby bump in May, many believed the star was pregnant, including her fans. But she joked in one of her new workout posts that she’s back at it so that people can stop assuming she’s carrying more than just a little extra weight:

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In both clips, Brandy is hard at work with trainer Corey Morgan doing some boxing, but she’s not a novice to it. The singer has been doing boxing as a workout for years and even gets her celebrity friends, like Angela Simmons, involved. Check out this video from 2015 of the pair in the ring:

And in an interview with The Huffington Post from that same year, Brandy talked about her fitness regimen, which included a lot of boxing then. When she was getting ready for her role as Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway, she cleaned up her diet and worked out daily, changing up her routine.

“It differs every day, but consistently I box,” she said. “I box three or four rounds every day. I love that cardio.”

“[When I can’t get to the gym] I do a lot of pushups,” Brandy added. “They’re a good way to get your body warmed up and it works every part of your body. I also do squats — about 30 of them for three sets. Jumping jacks are also good when you’re by yourself and not doing [sic] to the gym. Those are my go-tos.”

And for the record, the singer is also a pretty great tennis player. She hits the court from time to time as a form of both exercise and fun with friends and daughter Sy’rai:

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Instagram Photo

Add to all that her performance schedule and it’s safe to say that Brandy is pretty active. She can do it all! That includes getting us all motivated to be more active, too.

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Jamal Bryant Held In Contempt Of Court, Ordered To Pay Son’s Medical Bills

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Pastor Jamal Bryant’s private life has gotten him in all types of public trouble. His promiscuity ended his marriage, led to allegations that he impregnated a 17-year-old girl and, most recently, involved him in a custody and child support battle with Latoya Shawntee Odom, the mother of his youngest child.

In 2015, Odom sued Bryant demanding child support. Bryant acknowledged that the child was his and said that he had been paying child support, in an attempt to handle matters outside of court. But when Odom kept harassing him, he stopped making payments and left it up to a judge to decide.

Naturally, Odom took issue with the lack of support and found it particularly insulting that Bryant was living a life of luxury.

In November, the two reached a settlement. Odom was awarded primary physical custody and Bryant was given visitation. The amount of child support was sealed from the public but he was ordered to pay $13,500 in Odom’s legal expenses.

Last summer, I asked whether or not Pastor Bryant should take some time away from the pulpit to get his life back in order. Since that time, I really haven’t kept up with his whereabouts.

But last night, there was a bit of an update. According to The Jasmine Brand, Odom raised claims stating that Bryant had failed to pay child support on time, failed to provide medical and life insurance and failed to pay 75 percent of the uninsured medical expenses as he had been ordered to do.

As a result, she asked that Bryant be held in contempt of court.

Bryant responded pleading with the judge not to throw him in jail, saying he did not disobey the court order.

The judge found that he was in contempt, ruling that while Bryant did pay child support in a timely manner, he did not obtain medical and life insurance for his child and did not cover his portion of the uninsured medical expenses.

The judge ruled that Bryant pay $3,258.31 to purge himself of contempt.

 

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Eat Your Heart Out, Charlamagne: While You Were Sleeping, Lil Mama Had A Major Glo Up

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[caption id="attachment_835050" align="aligncenter" width="1068"]Lil Mama PNP/WENN[/caption] Lil Mama has come a long way from her "Lip Gloss" days. Can you believe that was 10 years ago?! The 27-year-old rapper, who started out with a lot of love from the people, has been talked about pretty poorly over the years. After crashing the VMA stage when Jay Z and Alicia Keys performed "Empire State of Mind" in 2009, people have gone out of their way to discredit her. They've said she looks like fellow rapper Bow Wow and even call her by his name, they've tried to trash any music she puts out, and who could forget her infamous interview with Charlamagne tha god when he insulted not only her talent but her looks? Speaking on the ridicule she's received over the years since she admittedly embarrassed herself on the VMA stage, Lil Mama told Complex in 2015 that she's gone through a lot emotionally. "It hurt," she said. "It took a lot of mental strength, spiritual strength, and physical strength, not to want to hurt others, not to want to hurt myself. A person could be damn near suicidal." But Lil Mama is coming out from the other side of the hateeration/holleration, and she's looking amazing while doing so. Now going by her real name, Niatia, she's starred in the TV One biopic When Love Kills: The Falicia Blakely Story and the movie Born in The Game, flexing her acting chops after making her debut in CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story in 2013. She has also become a red carpet mainstay. With the help of stylists Tyler Jacob, Michael Mann and Stacy K. Marie, she's done a style 360. [caption id="attachment_835051" align="aligncenter" width="1068"]Lil Mama WENN[/caption] Check out more of her style transformation and know that Lil Mama isn't so "lil" anymore. https://www.instagram.com/p/BVduVkvF4e2/?taken-by=lilmama&hl=en https://www.instagram.com/p/BV51_kIFHPS/?taken-by=lilmama&hl=en https://www.instagram.com/p/BVzWnktFp_y/?taken-by=lilmama&hl=en https://www.instagram.com/p/BVvsBEXl-fY/?taken-by=lilmama&hl=en https://www.instagram.com/p/BVsbXo-lT-p/?taken-by=lilmama&hl=en https://www.instagram.com/p/BVoor8HlVEv/?taken-by=lilmama&hl=en https://www.instagram.com/p/BVnWlhxlqmO/?taken-by=lilmama&hl=en https://www.instagram.com/p/BReDX2jldbG/?taken-by=lilmama&hl=en https://www.instagram.com/p/BSZN-WcF7FA/?taken-by=lilmama&hl=en https://www.instagram.com/p/BQ5MFGOlD6f/?taken-by=lilmama&hl=en NEXT PAGE https://www.instagram.com/p/BQomxAvl2jJ/?taken-by=lilmama&hl=en https://www.instagram.com/p/BQZz9K1Buyv/?taken-by=lilmama&hl=en https://www.instagram.com/p/BQnuGoiFEfp/?taken-by=lilmama&hl=en

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Have Y’all Noticed Fantasia’s Been Slaying The ‘Gram Lately?

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Featuring: Fantasia
Where: New York City, New York, United States
When: 11 Jul 2016
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Credit: Derrick Salters/WENN.com

Anyone who's followed Fantasia's career over the past 13 years knows the singer has had her share of ups and downs. Professionally, her vocals and her career have always been tiptop, but personally, Fantasia has overcome a failed suicide attempt, an abortion, and, like many of us, messy, disappointing loves. But today you don't see a hint of that past pain on the 32 year old's face. In fact, since she and her husband Kendall Taylor reunited, the mother of two has been all smiles -- and all slayage. Just a quick peek through Fanny's 'gram reveals a woman in love, with herself. A woman who is taking care of her body and showing off her hard work every chance she gets. A woman basking in the blessings of answering her calling. A woman we love to see winning. Click through to see the way Fantasia's been shining over the past month. https://www.instagram.com/p/BVnWQr_lt-w/?taken-by=tasiasword&hl=en https://www.instagram.com/p/BVhaCgNlV9L/?taken-by=tasiasword&hl=en https://www.instagram.com/p/BVdF6udFMRo/?taken-by=tasiasword&hl=en https://www.instagram.com/p/BVVEC4lh0MT/?taken-by=tasiasword&hl=en https://www.instagram.com/p/BVTOPQIFMV9/?taken-by=tasiasword&hl=en https://www.instagram.com/p/BVKRbqCF7Wz/?taken-by=tasiasword&hl=en https://www.instagram.com/p/BURyTQXltZF/?taken-by=tasiasword&hl=en https://www.instagram.com/p/BVavSKHFB-8/?taken-by=tasiasword&hl=en https://www.instagram.com/p/BVh4onEFnBb/?taken-by=tasiasword&hl=en

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