THIS WEEK

Rihanna Surprises Best Friend At Her Birthday Bash In New York.  As usual, all eyes were on Rihanna when she pulled up and popped out at Manhattan’s Pergola restaurant in the early hours of Monday morning.

TMZ reports she was attending at a private birthday bash that had been going for some time, but things really turned up as soon as she walked in. BOSSIP reports. According to social media sleuths, the birthday girl was Rihanna’s best friend of more than 20 years, Melissa. The woman of the hour dazzled in a baby blue sequin gown. She was overjoyed the moment she saw Riri and they shared a heartfelt hug.

After posing for a few photo ops, Rihanna immediately looked ready to play all day with her bestie. TMZ‘s sources say the mom of three was having a time, laughing, dancing and chatting all night with her friends A$AP Rocky wasn’t his longtime love’s arm candy this time. However, the “Diamonds” singer didn’t arrive solo. Sources told TMZ multiple bodyguards kept a close watch over the Fenty founder’s festivities.

Tia Mowry’s New Boyfriend Is No Longer A Mystery Man.  Following5 her 2023 divorce from actor Cory Hardrict, the “Sister, Sister” star has truly blossomed in personal life, giving her fans a front row seat by watching her step into her own and embrace a new relationship.

Hardrict has kept his private life even more private since the split, but Mowry has opened the floodgates with reveals about her dating life, behind-the-scenes footage on dates, and tropical trips with their two kids. But now the veil has been lifted, and her new man has been revealed.

Hours after going viral for a glam post, Mowry was spotted out and about kissing a man who looks nothing like her ex-husband. The two were spotted holding hands in two images that have now broken the internet. Based on reports, Tia Mowry, 47, is dating Javon’e Armada (also identified as Javoné Williams). Javon’e Armada is an artist, designer, and educator based in Los Angeles. He is reportedly 35 years old and is a father of two children. He runs Daliboy Creative Studios in the North Hollywood Arts District.

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Single Sketches

Dream Guys

Delivered

by Cheryl Lakes

Before you judge the next guy you meet by his “cover” or what you initially see …consider these stories.  Jill – “When I first met my guy on a blind date, I couldn’t get past his height. Instantly, I made up my mind that this was our last date. He was 5 inches shorter than me. But by the end of the date, I was so overcome by his personality that he appeared taller than any guy in the room, and I was ready to follow him wherever he wanted me to go.  MORE

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The Dating Chronicles

Confused

Bill was on his phone as usual bragging about Toni to his friend Brad.  He and Toni had been dating for five months and though he really liked her, and was proud to be with her, he considered her high maintenance. She was beautiful, yet distrustful, suspicious, and too demanding of his affections.  She insisted they hold hands in public, kiss in elevators, and talk every night before they went to bed.    MORE

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The Ugly Side

To Casual Dating

by Alexa Sinclair

On our very first date, the very handsome guy sitting across from me in the dimly lit bar candidly expressed “his truth.”  He was already dating two women, but he enjoyed making “new friends.” I was disappointed because I had high hopes for this encounter.  I smiled and told him I had enough friends and wished him well.  As I stood to leave, I felt strong and powerful.     MORE

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SingleScenes

by Sarah Smart 

Q. I I recently discovered that my live-in boyfriend of five years slept with my visiting cousin at my home while I was at work. I’m more upset with my cousin than I am with my boyfriend because I believe she seduced him. I put her out and allowed him to stay because he begged my forgiveness. I feel she was in control of the situation and she violated me because we’re family. My family, including my parents, are very angry with me because of what I did. Do you think I was wrong? MORE

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Viewpoint:

How I Transformed

From Dull To Dazzle

by Nikki Hale

I remember it well.  The night my life changed.  I was on a blind date with a guy my sister had arranged.  When I stepped out my car and saw him, I was thrilled and intimidated at the same time.  He was a star and instantly I felt out of my league. Though he was polite throughout dinner, which he tried to sprinkle with a few jokes, it was clear he was not pleased with my appearance    MORE

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Single Scenarios

Flashbacks

Compiled by Cheryl Lakes

Charise: “When I was married, I was afraid to leave my husband because I didn’t want anyone else to have him, though he treated me like trash in private and in public.  He slept with my best friend’s sister and bragged about it to me, in front of my family. I stayed with him because he took care of me financially. I finally left him when I came home and caught a naked woman under my bed.”  MORE

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From Romance To Ruin:

The Ravages Of Rage

Ed. Note:  Due to our focus on the current problem of Dangerous Dating, readers have shared personal stories regarding the tragedy that domestic violence can bring to relationships. K.F. – “I live in New York and there are almost daily newspaper accounts of tragic incidents involving men and women, where jealousy was the cause   MORE

 

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