THIS WEEK
Lizzo Makes History Being The First Full-Figured Woman To Appear On The Cover Of Vogue’s October Issue. On Friday, Andre Leon Talley wrote, Friday, he wrote on Instagram: “Proud to see very, very beautiful, stunningly elegant [Lizzo] on Vogue’s current cover.” He added, “Progress is advancing at full supersonic Concorde speed. Dame Anna Wintour made a promise and she kept her word. Her public apology was right on. But, he said, “in the years I worked there, under her reign, this cover would have never been published, even if it were a trial.” He claimed that it would have been killed by the advertising side of the company, hinting that they would have thought it would be off-putting to Vogue readers. In recent months, Wintour admitted the issue and confessed to “hurtful and intolerant behavior” at the fashion bible.
Dwayne Endorses Presidential Candidate For First Time Ever: Dwayne Johnson endorsed Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. He and other celebrities like John Legend, Lebron James and Michael Jordan are doing their part to help get out the vote and combat voter suppression. Everybody is shocked and surprised because it is so out of character for Dwayne Johnson. According to reports from TMZ, an unexpected figure has emerged in Dwayne Johnson, endorsing the Biden/Harris ticket. Dwayne Johnson played host to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in a new video, and he gave them the seal of approval, endorsing them to replace Trump/Pence. The Rock told them … “I have never publicly endorsed a presidential candidate or vice-presidential candidate in my life, over my career. So, I figured let’s kick this conversation off this way, by me officially, publicly endorsing you both to become President and Vice President.” The Rock singled Senator Harris out at one point, praising her for her career achievements and saying, “In my opinion, you are a certified badass.”
It’s Official! Jordyn Woods Got Her Own
Man Now! Jordyn, in her words, is way past the scandal with Tristan Thompson, which she told People changed her life. It appears she has found love and she’s ecstatic. Jordyn Woods and NBA Baller Karl-Anthony Towns has made it Instagram official. The couple posted matching photos, wearing matching Versace swimwear, with loving captions from their recent luxury vacation on a yacht. She posted a picture of the two of them and captioned it with….”I found you then I found me. He captioned a similar photo of them and captioned his with the following, There are darknesses in life and there are lights, and you are one of the lights, the light of all lights.”
Dr. Dre’s Daughter Strikes Back At 50 Cent For Ugly Comments About Her Parents’ Divorce: As the drama continues to unwind in the divorce proceedings of Dr. Dre and his wife Nicole Young, some are making comments. When reports broke that Nicole was seeking a whopping $2 million a month in temporary spousal support, and another $5 million to cover her legal fees, 50 Cent decided to post about it on Instagram, writing, “these b***hes be crazy, how do you even ask for $2 million a month.” That was a few weeks ago, however, Dre and Nicole’s daughter Truly–decided to respond and slammed 50 for his “misogynistic” comments about her mother.
“Coming from an ugly, washed up, early
2000s rapper who filed for bankruptcy and is only envious of my family’s wealth and lifestyle,” she commented. “Have fun spending the rest of your savings on steroids. F*** you.” Xzibit, (photo below left) also caught some of her wrath since he left “Wtf???” under 50’s original post. Truly addressed him “”wow Alvin…after everything my parents have done for you and your family, this is how you respond to a picture of my parents and I, and a quote calling my 
mom a bitch. F*** you.” Here is more what she said to 50. “The blatant mysogyny and disrespect by ignorant men that is being shown is absolutely f***ing disgusting and vile. Calling my mother, my dad’s wife, a b***h is unforgivable,” she wrote. “You have no respect for me or my siblings and this is extremely evident. 50, your marketing schemes are as low life and disgusting as you are. Using a photo of my parents and I solely to gain attention for yourself exemplifies a lot of the things wrong with the world right now. You disgust me, and I can speak for women of my generation as well. You are furthering the problems. Everyone already knows that you’re a d**k, but you just proved it yourself.”
SingleSketches
No Ring – No Rights
The Legalities Of
Living Together
When a co-worker moved in with her boyfriend, she came to regret her decision very quickly. Two months after she moved in, she came home unexpectedly from work and caught him in a very indiscreet position with another woman. He asked her to move and she had nowhere to go. She ended up in a shelter because she was too proud to go to friends for help. She came to the conclusion that she set herself up for disaster because her name wasn’t on the apartment lease. Here are more examples of the pitfalls of living together without the benefit of marriage or legal agreements. MORE
The Dating Chronicles
The Run-In
The restaurant had dim lighting, but Mitch recognized her from forty feet away. He hadn’t seen her in two years, and there she sat with another man engaged in giggly chatter. From across the room, he studied them. She looked much better now than before. Her hair was chic, her clothes fashionable and she looked happy. As he struggled to maintain the mood at his table, he recalled their breakup and how she begged him to reconsider his decision to leave her. She had stood in the door of their apartment to prevent him from leaving, but he had pushed out of the way. Her last words had been, “I’ll never love another man.” But he’d fallen in love with another woman and he couldn’t hear her. MORE
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Single Scenarios
What Would You Do?
100 People Surveyed
If your blind date turned out to be totally unappealing, would you… A. Come up with an excuse and cut the evening short. 32% B. Struggle through the evening to completion. 50% C. Fake some degree of interest and never call again. 17% MORE
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You And Your Journey
8 Rules For “The Road”
by Bonita Bennett
I’m sure many would agree that life is a journey, and most of us are hoping and striving for a successful “ride” on our individual paths. In view of this, here are some points to think about as you ease on down your road. Tend To Your Mind – The Bible says, bring your thoughts into captivity meaning you must carefully watch over what you think. Your thoughts need to be guarded as if your life depended on it. It does. The battle is against the ugly intrusions of self-doubt, fear, and anxiety. Seek Direction – Augment your decision-making process by praying for guidance in everything on a daily basis. Your Character Strength – Strive for a spirit of excellence that distinguishes you through what you say and how you say it coupled with what you do and how you do it. MORE
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12 Smart Tips On
“Dating Well”
by Jovan Tahale
Whenever I use the term, “dating well,” in reference to myself, my friend Elayne always corrects my usage, with her definition of the term. She defines the term to mean that one has made the decision to only date guys who have money, status, and good looks. For me, the term means to date a classy guy under the best conditions and most favorable circumstances. I know too many singles who jump onto the dating scene without a clue of what they’re doing. MORE
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Personal Finance
How Fit Are Your Finances?
by Liz Weston
I was surprised when I discovered that a guy I used to date was getting his payroll checks cashed at the local currency exchange, and didn’t have a checking account. Studies show that over 54% of today’s singles are heads of households and are therefore making all financial decisions regarding their lifestyle without input or advice from outside sources. Have you paid a late fee on a credit card or bounced a check in the past year? Did you misplace a bill, a statement, or some other financial record? Are you confused about how much of your net worth is tied up in stocks, or exactly how much credit-card interest you paid last year? MORE
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The Star Search
Is A Guy’s Birth
Sign A Qualifier?
by Dani Stone
Astrology Expert, Jan Marchan Says… “Yes!!! Very much so! Millions of men and women find the knowledge of Zodiac information to be an important source of accuracy in sizing up and understanding those who could possibly have romantic potential.” Here is what she has to say about men. Recognize anyone? Aries: (Mar.21-Apr.19) They are prone to be arrogant, convincing, and very aggressive. They also bore easily. MORE
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The Singles Scene
by Sarah Smart
Q. I live with my boyfriend, but I feel like a boarder living in his house without privileges. He has certain house rules that I must abide by or he threatens to put me out. Though I live here, he won’t give me a key because he doesn’t want me here when he’s not home. I have no family or friends here, and I have nowhere to go. When I get off from work, depending on the weather, I go to the library or the park until he comes home. I don’t know what to do or where to go for help. MORE
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Dating Data
10 Steps To
Social Greatness
by Lisa Laird
Don’t Be A Know It All. When you’re out conversing socially, never pretend to know what you do not. It’s considered smart to admit what you don’t know, and even sexy when you seek to know more about what you don’t know. Use Your Wit: Make it a practice to say what you need to say, but use your creativity. Doing so will put you among the elite in stellar conversation. Pay Attention. If he/she says she’s just looking for a friend, he/she isn’t being subtle. They’re probably not interested in making a romantic connection with you. MORE
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Meeting Up
Who’s Out There?
The Face Behind The Masks
by Dani Stone
I once dated a guy who was quite successful at convincing me that I was very special to him. He was super-attentive and very spontaneous about sending flowers and surprising me with concert tickets to see my favorite artists. Therefore, I was shocked to learn after several months of being involved with him that he had hit on both my best friends and had tried to bribe my sixteen-year-old niece with $50.00 to have sex with him. MORE