THIS WEEK

Teyana Taylor Is Reportedly Single Again.   From dancer to singer to actor, Teyana Taylor has cemented herself as the ultimate triple threat. In the past year alone, she’s delivered an award-winning performance in One Battle After Another (earning her first Golden Globe, headlined Tyler Perry’s Netflix drama Straw, and starred in Ryan Murphy’s star-stacked legal series All’s Fair—all while dropping her Grammy-nominated album Escape Room.

And, naturally, she’s done it all in a steady rotation of top-tier looks, whether it’s next-level sheer suiting, matching snakeskin leather, or Chanel straight off the runway As her career has evolved over the years, so has her love life. From her early days being linked with athletes and rappers to her most recent relationship with British actor Aaron Pierre—which, according to reports from Page Six, seemingly ended at the end of 2025.

Janet Jackson And Brother Jermaine Clash Over “Michael” Biopic. Janet Jackson is not happy with the upcoming biopic depicting her brother’s life. “Michael,” expected in theaters this April.  It was watched in a private screening in Los Angeles attended by members of the Jackson family, prompting differing reactions from the siblings, primarily Janet and her brother Jermaine.

According to Page Six, around 60 people gathered for the screening, with sources claiming that there was a clash between Janet and Jermaine, who’s the father of the film’s lead, Jaafar Jackson, playing his uncle Michael.While most people in the screening were enjoying the film and praising Jaafar’s performance, when the movie ended, Janet couldn’t hold back her criticism.“She had something negative about almost every scene,” said one of the attendees.

“The acting, the makeup, how the actors spoke, even how they walked. It was Janet deciding against the room that this movie wasn’t going to meet her approval.” Jermaine confronted her, resulting in an awkward clash. “You are going to miss this wave,” he reportedly told Janet. “You are so jealous — just get on the wave.”

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Single Sketches

Opposing Opinions

by Dani Stone

When Carrie and Chris started dating heavily, Carrie gave up her friends, extracurricular activities, and going to church.  Chris’s presence in her life was all she needed. Unfortunately, he did not feel the same way. Though he seemed committed to the relationship, he never proclaimed his love, but Carrie did    MORE  

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The Dating Chronicles

The Reunion

Mel shuddered silently when he saw his ex-girlfriend Beth enter the gate at the outdoor party. It was the first time he had seen her since the breakup, and the sight of her unnerved him. She was known to cause a scene, and he knew she still wanted him.  MORE

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Those Marital Mishaps

Edited by Lisa Cregier

Susan was apprehensive.  But she couldn’t help herself.  It had been a while since a man had brought her flowers and she was impressed.  Though her intuition was nudged slightly by the gold wedding band Armand wore on his right hand, which he claimed belonged to his deceased father, she was in love, and she chose not to be “paranoid,” about all the good treatment she was receiving.     MORE

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SingleScenes

by Sarah Smart 

Q.  I just found out that my ex-husband is dating my co-worker and I hate going to work and encountering her. I found out about them accidentally but she doesn’t know I know. I’ve been upset ever since. I can’t stand knowing who he’s with because of the way he treated me. I’m thinking about quitting my job so I don’t have to be reminded of him. I like my job and my friends think I’m overreacting. What do you think?   MORE

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Hazard Hook Ups

8 Tips To Avoid Them

by Lisa Laird

I was on a 3^rd date in a very upscale restaurant with a guy who had shown a lot of promise. He had great credentials and a smile to match.  He was a handsome, attentive, and charming radio executive. Therefore, in the midst of having a great time, I was stunned when he asked why I kept smiling at the waiter.  But, I was also somewhat flattered by the hint of jealousy, which helped zap my panic button.   MORE

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Dating Data

Does His Birth

Sign Matter?

by Chloe McFinn

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?   MORE

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Domestic Violence

On The Dating Scene

by Theo McNee

Violence on the dating scene is an especially sensitive area for me because I have been a recipient of such violence in the past. In my playa days, (I have since reformed) a girlfriend broke a beer bottle over my head when she unexpectedly discovered me at an outdoor party with another woman. I ended up with fourteen stitches and no apology. I’m certain now that if the blood from the wound had not scared the hell out of me, and rendered me defenseless, I would have responded to her assault just as violently.   MORE

 

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