THIS WEEK

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky Do Family Pose With Their Two Babies. The Internet has been celebrating Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s new baby for the last few weeks, but now there’s even more rejoicing in the air, as the normally private couple released adorable new photos of their family. Page Six reports… The music superstar/fashion mogul gave birth to her second son with the rapper in August. Following in the family’s R theme, they named him Riot Rose.

Rih and Rocky showed off Riot and his big brother RZA in a beautiful photo shoot. The parents look positively thrilled as they dote over their new addition, who’s clad in a stylish pink outfit. A month and a half after the musicians welcomed their second child, an adorable baby boy named Riot Rose Mayers, they’re giving the world a much-anticipated glimpse at their family of four.

In multiple photos, the “Work” singer and the “Fashion Killa” rapper pose alongside their newborn, and their 16-month-old son, RZA Athelston Mayers. The Fenty Beauty mogul and the rapper have kept much of their family life under wraps, with the couple notably announcing their son RZA’s name nearly a year after his birth.

Teyana Taylor And Iman Shumpert Separate After 7 Years Of Marriage. Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert are separated. The singer, dancer, director, and actress shared the news with her fans this week amid rumors that her husband, the former NBA star, and Dancing With the Stars champion, had been stepping out on her. “AHT AHT! Not too much on my bestie! In all fairness, Iman and I are separated and have been for a while,” she wrote on Instagram.

“To be 1000% clear, ‘infidelity’ ain’t one of the reasons for our departure. We are still the best of friends, great business partners, and are one hell of a team when it comes to co-parenting our 2 beautiful children. Most importantly we are FAMILY & in the 10 years together, 7 years married we ain’t ever played with or about THAT. We just keep y’all a–es out the group chat lol, which is the reason we’ve been able to successfully & peacefully separate without all of the outside noise.”  The couple have been married since 2016. The pair were also known for not just being romantic partners but also seeming to be really great friends.

Anthony Anderson Agrees To Pay Ex-Wife Spousal Support In Divorce Settlement. Anthony has agreed to pay monthly spousal support as part of his divorce settlement with ex-wife Alvina Anderson. As The Blast reports, the “Blackish” actor “agreed to pay a monthly sum in spousal support for the divorce settlement, but the amount is to remain private.  The deal was struck by the parties, but wasn’t made public by the courts,” the outlet writes. “The parties have entered into a written agreement regarding their property and their marriage or domestic partnership rights, including support, the original of which is being or has been submitted to the court. I request that the court approve the agreement.” We reported previously that Anderson’s wife of 22 years decided to pull the plug on their marriage in 2015 but dismissed the petition. The marriage continued to be tumultuous so the couple called it quits for good in 2022.  In her divorce filing, Alvina cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for their split. In her legal docs, she sought spousal support and wanted Anderson to pay for her attorney fees.

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Single Sketches

Moments

Malia:  “I met and married a man after only knowing him for three weeks and that was four years ago and I have never been happier.” Carmela:  “My cousin met a man and married him after four weeks against everyone’s advice, and he left a month later without a word.  Unfortunately, she still sits in the window looking for him.”  MORE

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The Dating Chronicles

By Accident …

Candy gave no hint of recognition as she limply grasped the familiar hand.  She felt faint as the pounding in her heart rose to a high crescendo.  She had not seen Matt in four months, but the memory was still fresh in the vault.  His hand was warm and filled with the strength that was him.  His eyes intense as ever, stared blankly as if awaiting admonishment for his past behavior.    MORE

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5 Big Mistakes

Job Seekers Make

by Bill Dueease

Most people spend approximately 25% to 67% of their waking hours working.  Eventually, almost everyone will want to work in a career that they enjoy doing and are paid well enough to live a prosperous life.  Yet, far too many people end up being miserable in their jobs and find themselves stuck in a career that they didn’t choose and don’t like.  Falling into an unhappy work rut does not have to happen and can be corrected.  By avoiding the following mistakes, you will make your next career move the one you’ve always wanted.    MORE

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From The Male Room

“Women, Etc.,”

Carl W. “It only takes one date to discover the chemistry. If it’s not there, there’s no point in wasting any more time.  The problem is always what to say at the door.” Tom B. “I married a woman after only dating her for four months because I was enchanted with her confidence, her strength, and her ability to bake an apple pie.”  Ken S. “Parties are the best places to meet friendly women. But it’s a tough place for a guy with poor pulling skills. Guys who are too polite, or too nice get waved away fast.”   MORE

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10 Keys To Living

Your Best Life

by M.K. Allison

Several months ago, I came across some great tips by the motivational speaker, Anthony Robbins, which offered a new perspective on living your best life that I found transforming in my own life.  Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.  Last year, at Christmas time, when I pulled the name of a longtime enemy out of the grab bag at work, I decided to exceed the $15.00 gift rule and gave her a $25 cash card.  When she opened the card and came over and hugged me, I knew our feuding days were over, and I felt wonderful.   Later, she became my best ally at work. Hook up with a man/woman you love to talk to.  I love to converse. Last year, I finally stopped accepting quiet on a guy as exotic.  If he doesn’t have good conversational skills, I can no longer hang.  To me, a soulmate means being with someone I can speak my heart to, and he responds in accord.   MORE

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SinglesScenes

by Sarah Smart

Q.  My best friend’s boyfriend flirts openly with me in front of her. He makes obscene passes at me every time we’re in the same company and he leaves flirtatious messages on my phone. But the last straw came recently when he called me and stated that there was “chemistry” between us that was undeniable. I responded by informing him, that to the contrary, I found him repulsive and hung up. Then, when I left for work this morning, he was parked in front of my door offering me a ride to work. I ignored him but I’m stressed out over this situation. He knows I won’t tell my friend, for fear of hurting her and he is taking full advantage of my loyalty. What would you do?   MORE

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How To Hook Up

After A Breakup

by Lisa Lombardi

Now that you’re single again, I’m sure all of your friends are clamoring for your fabulous company. But if you’re hoping to meet someone special, which pals will prove most helpful—single friends? Couples, perhaps? Or are you better off hitting the town alone?  While any friend who makes you feel good about yourself belongs on your speed dial, there are distinctive pros and cons to socializing with single people and marrieds, says Karen Gail Lewis, author of With or Without a Man: Single Women Taking Control of Their Lives. And yes, there are even plusses to being the mysterious woman eating alone at the bar. So read on for the real deal about which method will work best for you. MORE

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You’ve Just Met...

How To Tell

He’s The Real Thing

by William July, II

When I first met my cousin’s new boyfriend, I knew he was a phony.  (Another man can usually spot the tell-tale signs on another man.)  But my cousin was in seventh heaven with her head in the clouds.  He couldn’t look anybody in the eye at the family holiday gathering, and my elderly uncle, who is known for his embarrassingly acid tongue told her point-blank that the guy was “good-looking, but didn’t look trustworthy.”      MORE

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Deception:

Who Is He/She Really?

by Lori Myerson

For those who have been deceived, tricked, or bamboozled by lovers or others who turned out to be the opposite of what you thought … know that you are not alone.  Dani:  “When I met my husband, he was in church singing in the choir, and was the most eligible bachelor in the church.  He had what everyone called “a holy nature,” and I was certain that God had finally smiled on me.  However, two weeks after we “cut the cake” in front of hundreds of well-wishers, I caught him in our bed with one of the choir members when I came home from work unexpectedly.”   MORE

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