Chelsea Samuel

2 weeks ago | madamenoire.com | Danica Daniel |Chelsea Samuel

A new wave of intentional dating is on the horizon as Upfront, the first “healing-first” AI-powered dating app for Black professionals, is set to launch in Summer 2025. Unlike traditional apps built around superficial swiping, Upfront leads with authenticity and emotional intelligence—eliminating the swipe to focus on getting to the heart. Read more about the upcoming app inside.

2 weeks ago | madamenoire.com | Danica Daniel |Chelsea Samuel

After 25 groundbreaking years with the American Ballet Theatre (ABT), Misty Copeland has officially announced her retirement as a principal dancer. This marks the end of a historic chapter in classical dance. Read more about her journey and where she will soar next. In a career defined by grace, grit, and game-changing firsts, Copeland shattered barriers when she became the first Black woman to be named a principal dancer at ABT in 2015.

2 weeks ago | madamenoire.com | Danica Daniel |Chelsea Samuel

After months of swirling rumors, Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre have officially confirmed their romance. A video that recently surfaced on social media captures an intimate moment of the couple sharing a kiss as Taylor surprised Pierre with a party for his 31st birthday. Read more inside.

1 month ago | madamenoire.com | Siobhan Dixon |Chelsea Samuel

MadameNoire Featured Video Megan Thee Stallion is proving once again that she’s not just a chart-topping rapper, she’s a full-fledged mogul. The Houston native announced this week that she’s officially opening her very own Popeyes restaurant. Read more and watch the viral video inside to see her transform into Meg Thee Builder.

2 months ago | madamenoire.com | Siobhan Dixon |Chelsea Samuel

MadameNoire Featured Video In her newly released memoir Matriarch, Tina Knowles opens the vault on one of Beyoncé’s most pivotal early love decisions. It involves a surprising romantic crossroads between her now-husband Jay-Z and another mystery man. Read more about Knowles’ memoir inside. According to US Weekly, the book shares details about Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s relationship.