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Source: Anadolu / Getty Imagine being so indoctrinated in the cult of Trump that you use your last words to praise a man you’ve never met.  “President Trump, keep making America great. I’m ready to go,” Glen Rogers, 62, said moments before receiving a lethal injection.  Also, what does it mean to Donald Trump that a suspected serial killer is a constituent? Probably nothing, but it’s important to note that an evil man spent his last breath praising another evil man.  On Thursday, Rogers was executed for the 1995 death of Tina Marie Cribbs, a 34-year-old mother of two.  “The…

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Source: The Washington Post / Getty After a long pause, the federal government has officially resumed involuntary collections on defaulted student loans. Borrowers need to act fast to avoid serious financial consequences. Read more about what’s going on in politics this week, emphasizing how you need to move if your student loans are in default. According to the U.S. Department of Education, as reported by NBC News, this means wage garnishments, tax refund withholdings, and even Social Security reductions are once again in full effect for millions of Americans behind on their loans. More than 7 million borrowers are currently in default,…

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Source: Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin / Getty Tonight’s 2025 Met Gala is shaping up to be one for the history books, and not just because of the jaw-dropping fashion we can expect on the red carpet. This year’s theme, “Tailored for You,” is more than just a nod to custom suiting—it’s a celebration of Black style, craftsmanship, and the cultural significance of menswear throughout history. And with a powerhouse lineup of celebrity hosts, this year’s gala couldn’t be more timely. Read more inside. A Theme That Speaks to the Moment For the first time in over 20 years, the Met Gala’s accompanying…

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1. Agatchu – Maradona Source:Agatchu Following the success of ‘One For Me’ with Ya Levis to kickstart 2025, fast-rising French Angolan artist and producer AGATCHU is excited to unveil his first solo release of the year titled ‘MARADONA’ as he inches closer to his highly anticipated sophomore EP. The new single is a genre-blurring slow burner, fusing raw emotion, R&B harmonies, afrobeats grooves, and deep storytelling. It sees Agatchu step fully into the spotlight, pairing his smooth vocals with Yoruba and French infused lyrics, over sleek production from longtime collaborator AZNVR (MHD, Focalistic, Tayc). Inspired by the clash of two…

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Source: John Nacion / Getty Snoop Dogg, the West Coast rap icon turned cultural mainstay, is officially bringing his life story to the big screen. Read more about Snoop’s upcoming biopic, film and TV deal with Universal inside. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Doggfather has signed a multi-year first-look deal with NBCUniversal through his Death Row Pictures banner, solidifying a partnership that spans film, TV, streaming, and even sports entertainment. At the heart of the deal is an upcoming Snoop Dogg biopic, which is already in development with Universal Pictures. The film will be penned by Joe Robert Cole, best known for co-writing Black…

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MadameNoire Featured Video Source: dima_sidelnikov Toxic communication habits can be tough to unlearn, especially when we don’t even realize we’re using them. The truth is, most of us were never taught how to communicate effectively. Raele Altano, a communication coach, told Time in 2024, that our earliest examples usually come from parents, family members, or community leaders during our upbringing, people who may not have always modeled the healthiest communication styles. “We copy what our parents do, and then what our teachers and friends do,” Altano explained. “We assume that’s the standard—it definitely comes from our upbringing.” People can show…

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In 2017, Samantha Thomas of Buffalo, New York, met a guy on Tinder. A few dates followed. Wherever they went ― casual drinks, a movie, a walk around the neighborhood ― the guy left his hat firmly in place, just as he had in all his Tinder pics.“It was summer and he had sort of a country vibe and casual style of dress, so I didn’t think anything of it,” the 24-year-old told HuffPost. “But one night, one thing led to another, if you catch my drift, and off came the hat: He was bald. Damn, was I shocked.”While Thomas…

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An Obama-appointed judge will prevent the Trump administration from deporting hundreds of thousands of Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans with temporary legal status later this month.The ruling is a significant, although perhaps temporary, setback for the administration as it dismantles Biden-era policies that created new and expanded pathways for people to live in the United States, generally for two years with work authorization. The order applies to about 532,000 people from the four countries who came to the United States since October 2022 under a program called CHNV that the Biden administration was heavily criticized for. U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani said…

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Michelle Obama has finally pushed back on rumors that she and former President Barack Obama are headed for a divorce. The former first lady sat down with actress Sophia Bush for an episode of her podcast Work in Progress.She said her decision to skip President Jimmy Carter’s funeral, and President Donald Trump’s inauguration, were simply decisions she made for herself. Her absence at both high-profile political events stoked divorce rumors, as did President Obama’s admission last week that he was in a ‘deep deficit’ with his wife.’That’s the thing that we as women, I think we struggle with disappointing people. I mean, so much so that…

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Democrat fundraiser turned Republican Lindy Li was attacked on Fox News over her political evolution from helping build up Kamala Harris’ war chest to Donald Trump supporter. A consummate liberal who once referred to Trump as ‘a serial rapist’ and the woman’s chair of the Democrat National Committee, after the election Li became so disgusted with the party that she fundraised for the president’s inaugural. Li, 34, has since become a popular figure to critique the Democrats on Fox and other networks as Trump goes about his first 100 days in office.On The Will Cain Show Friday, however, right-wing podcast host Wade…

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