THIS WEEK

Former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay Finally Pays Off Her Ex Spouse.  Rachel Lindsay felt ‘powerless’ without a prenup,is She is now offering an update after completing her spousal support payments to ex-husband  Bryan Abasolo.

Lindsay spoke this week on an episode of the “Pop Syllabus” podcast. “He took so much from me, but I felt powerful that I was able to do it in a year, like, ‘I paid you off, I’m still here, I’m still surviving.”  She calls ex ‘ruthless.” Lindsay,40, and Abasolo, 45, separated in late 2023 after four years of marriage,

They eventually finalixed the divorce in January 2025.. In the divorce decree, Lindsay was ordered to pay Abasolo $13,257 each month in temporary alimony, $15,000 for his attorney’s fees and $5,000 for forensic expert expenses. Lindsay made her final support payment last month. “Finally free ,” Lindsay wrote via Instagram. “Closing one chapter, literally writing the next ☺️.”

Klay Thompson Presents $200k Bentley To Megan Thee Stallion For Her 31^st Birthday. Megan Thee StalllionLove continues to flourish between Megan Thee Stallion and NBA superstar Klay Thompson, and fans are once again getting a front-row seat to their romance.

The Grammy-winning rapper recently showed off a stunning baby blue Bentley — a lavish birthday gift from Thompson — while sharing highlights from her celebratory trip on Instagram. Beaming with excitement, Megan posed proudly in front of the luxury vehicle, giving fans yet another glimpse into what many are calling one of Hollywood’s hottest relationships.

The romantic gesture comes shortly after Megan went all out for Thompson’s birthday on February 8, even surprising him with a performance from legendary hip-hop group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony — one of his longtime favorites. Now, Thompson appears to have returned the love in a major way. But beyond the extravagant gifts lies a deeper narrative: two powerhouse entertainers thriving in their respective industries while building a relationship that has captured widespread attention. The couple has since purchased a home together, and Thompson renamed his boat the “S.S. Stallion” in her honor.

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Single Sketches

Reasons

Mari: “I stopped seeing him after he invited me to sleep with him, and his friend on our second date.” Tashia: “I’m divorced right now because my best friend betrayed me by telling my husband all the secrets I told her about our marriage. Now she’s dating him.” Cindy: “I met my husband when he came to sell me some renters insurance. Six months later, he was the man of the house, and we were buying home insured.  MORE  

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The Dating Chronicles

Happiness Deferred

Val was happy to be out with Don. It was loud and noisy as they pushed through the crowd.  Val held tight to Don’s hand as they looked for a table.  She didn’t spot Johnny until she sat down.  And then there he was, out on the dance floor oblivious to her and his surroundings – enjoying himself as only Johnny could….happy, carefree, and outgoing.

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The Social Scene:

Acts Of Courage

by Bonita Bennett

The Gang’s All Here  – You’re out to dine with friends.  You order a salad and lemonade.  Your friends order steak, lobster, and at least two apiece of the latest flavored martinis.  You shake your head in invisible despair because you know the standard in this group is to split the check evenly, regardless of what you ordered.  Though your money is funny and you don’t think it’s fair, you say nothing.  You go along to get along but you’re miserable with your decision.  What to do. Flip on your courage button and announce as soon as you give the waiter your order, that you’d prefer a separate check.  It’s what independent thinkers do.    MORE

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SingleScenes

by Sarah Smar  

Q.   I am really upset as I write this and I need vengeance. I’ve been dating a guy for a little over six weeks who had been pressuring me to have sex with him because he was interested in a “committed relationship.”  I held out because my gut told me he wasn’t sincere, even though he claimed he was.  And sure enough, shortly after we became intimate, he informed me that his head just wasn’t ready for the kind of commitment I wanted and it wasn’t fair to continue the relationship since we weren’t on the same page. I am writing to you because I want revenge.  I want to do something to hurt him other than slashing his tires.  Do you think I’m justified?     MORE

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Healthy Choices

:You Really Are

What You Eat…

by J.M. Smokes, M.D.

 I recently discovered in the worst way possible that clogged arteries do not discriminate and have very little to do with age.  I watched my thirty-six-year-old neighbor grasp his chest and fall over on his car, as he was washing it one day in front of his house.  The coroner’s report said he died instantly, and his mother said he had been battling the cholesterol challenge for a while.    MORE

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The Venus Vow

“7 Things I’ll

Never Do Again”…

by M.K. Allison

Ignore my inner voice.  Listen to your first mind and follow it.  This year, I could have saved myself a lot of grief and heartache, if I heeded that inner voice, which is always pure and practical.  I stayed in and out of trouble because that voice was mostly overruled by my desire, which was governed by bad judgment and impatience.  I dated one guy for five months, who I should never have gone out with in the first place.  I didn’t heed the signs. I finally got the message when he showed up for a date with another woman in the car, and asked if I were into threesomes  MORE

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Dating Data

How To Tell

The Spark Is Gone…

Men:

“…it only takes 2 minutes to say goodnight at the end of a date.”

“…kissing “hello” is no longer a natural gesture.”

“…you see physical flaws you didn’t notice before.”

“…you’d rather watch Wrestling than take her out.”

“…I keep stealing glances at my watch when we’re together.”    MORE

 

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