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1 week ago | 
madamenoire.com | Danica Daniel |Lauren Williams
Chrisette Michele is opening up like never before. The Grammy-winning R&B vocalist, known for her soul-stirring voice and thoughtful artistry, recently revealed that she has been diagnosed with autism. In a moving social media post, Chrisette shared, “I just learned I’m autistic.
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2 weeks ago | 
madamenoire.com | Danica Daniel |Lauren Williams
Ananda Lewis, the beloved television host, journalist, and fierce advocate for Black women’s health, has passed away following a years-long battle with stage four breast cancer. Her sister, Lakshmi, confirmed the news in a Facebook post. Ananda was 52. I got to know Ananda later in life, and she left a lasting impression on me. But I was not the only one. An entire generation of Black women saw themselves reflected in Ananda—smart, grounded, stylish, and unapologetically real.
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1 month ago | 
madamenoire.com | Danica Daniel |Lauren Williams
Mother’s Day brought us all the feels, but our hearts skipped a beat when actors KJ Smith and Skyh Black announced they’re expecting their first child! The Sistas and All The Queen’s Men stars spilled their sweet news exclusively to Essence, sharing a personal story that’s straight out of a family fertility fairy tale. KJ, who’s been candid about her journey with fibroids, PCOS, and previously not wanting children, told Essence that meeting Skyh completely shifted her outlook.
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1 month ago | 
madamenoire.com | Danica Daniel |Lauren Williams
MadameNoire Featured Video When two Black women icons like Tina Knowles and Michelle Obama link up, we already know it will be epic. But no one was quite ready for the moment that had the crowd on their feet and social media buzzing. Spoiler Alert: The boots were on the ground.
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1 month ago | 
madamenoire.com | Siobhan Dixon |Lauren Williams
MadameNoire Featured Video When Beyoncé said “this ain’t a country album, this is a Beyoncé album,” she meant that. The multihyphenate star kicked off the “Cowboy Carter” and “Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit” Tour in Los Angeles on April 28, and social media has been lit ever since.
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1 month ago | 
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MadameNoire Featured Video Mary J. Blige and Misa Hylton have been part of each other’s creative legacy for decades. From red carpets to music videos, the two helped shape the iconic ‘90s look that blended hip-hop edge with luxury, high-fashion flair. Head-to-toe MCM, Louis Vuitton, or Balenciaga? Yes, the fashion girls are obsessed with monogram-mania because of Misa and Mary’s influence.
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1 month ago | 
madamenoire.com | Siobhan Dixon |Lauren Williams
MadameNoire Featured Video With the Cowboy Carter tour around the corner, Beyoncé is not playing with us. The multi-hyphenate star is giving glitz, glam, and now, custom grillz!Recently, Bey unveiled new mouth bling designed by New York City’s Gabby Elan, a jeweler known for crafting statement pieces that push the envelope. The set is a stunning nod to the wild, wild west with a hip-hop twist.
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2 months ago | 
madamenoire.com | Siobhan Dixon |Lauren Williams
MadameNoire Featured Video Kash Doll is officially in her “my man, my man, my man” era – and we love that for her. The Detroit rapper recently took to Instagram to show off her new man, Detroit Lions defensive end Za’Darius Smith. The two are clearly smitten and all about each other.
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2 months ago | 
madamenoire.com | Siobhan Dixon |Lauren Williams
MadameNoire Featured Video This year’s TIME 100gala wasn’t just about powerful speeches and accolades – it was a reminder of the growing influence of sports on culture. From the court to the beam and now to the red carpet, athletes own more than just game stats. They’re changing the game, and nobody has made that clearer than GOATs Serena Williams and Simone Biles.
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2 months ago | 
madamenoire.com | Siobhan Dixon |Lauren Williams
MadameNoire Featured Video Lizzo’s been out here looking snatched, glowing to the ‘gawds, and radiating peace lately. And sis—and her weight loss—has definitely got the girls (and the internet) talking. From Instagram selfies to red carpet slays, folks have been side-eyeing her transformation and tossing around every theory in the book. Did Lizzo cheat on her weight loss? Or put in work?
