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Folks Want Michelle Obama to Stop Talking So Much, But Here's Why She Shouldn't

Michelle Obama is spilling tea and sharing more personal anecdotes about her life, upbringing, marriage, and more now that she’s no longer the First Lady. But her latest admission has some folks wondering if she’s talking a bit too much.

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TikTok Thinks 'The White Lotus' Star Wore Rosa Parks' Face on Her Panties For the 2025 Met Gala, and Folks are Pissed

“White Lotus” star Lisa Manobal’s head-turning 2025 Met Gala look had a lot of people talking, with some saying she took the night’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” a little too far. Manobal left little to the imagination, wearing a black lace jacket with a pair of Louis Vuitton stockings. But it’s what…

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These Celebs Ignored the Met Gala's Strict 'No-Phone' Rule. See the Pictures They Took Inside

Does anyone follow the rules anymore? In the case of the Met Gala’s notorious “no phone” policy, maybe not. Over the years, several celebs broke the Met’s rules, but all that means is the public gets a closer look at what actually goes down after the red— or in this year’s case, blue— carpet.

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Inside Simone Biles, Jonathan Owens In-Progress Texas Lakeside Mansion

When Simone Biles isn’t busy flipping her way into history books or snatching up more Olympic gold medals, she’s building something a little closer to home—literally. In fact, since 2023, Biles and her NFL player husband Jonathan Owens have been hard at work building their waterfront Texas dream house.

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You'll Never Guess Which Rap Songs Made it to Denzel Washington's Playlist, According to A$AP Rocky

Leading up to the 2025 Met Gala, A$AP Rocky spilled some serious behind the scenes tea on our favorite celebrities. As The Root previously reported, Rocky revealed his best kept fashion secret from Rihanna, and in the same interview, he dropped another surprising gem about one of Hollywood’s most beloved actors.

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