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We Spoke To 7 Daddy-Daughter Duos About What Being A #GirlDad Truly Means

#GirlDad became bigger than ever earlier this year with the tragic death of Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gigi. He left a wife and three other daughters behind, but he didn't carry the...

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The Dermatologist-Approved Way To Give Your Quarantine Skin A Summertime Glow

It's no secret quarantine has done a number on our mental health, but what about our skin's health? Summer may be in full effect, but we might not have the same glow we're used to having by this time...

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The Queen Of ‘Black Is King’: 6 Times Beyoncé Reminded Melanin Queens Who TF...

Isn't Beyoncé just the best? But seriously, the singer/songwriter/producer/actress who rose to fame as the lead singer of multi-platinum quartet (and later trio) Destiny's Child has become a...

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Black Women In The Mental Health Space Give Tips For Navigating Pandemic Fatigue

The "strong black woman" archetype—a perception that Black women are naturally strong, resilient, self-contained, and self-sacrificing—is a burden that has been carried since what feels like the...

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Regé-Jean Page Is Poised For A Global Takeover, But Who Is The 'Bridgerton'...

Less than a week ago, hearts broke across the land upon news by way of Lady Whistledown that Simon Basset aka The Duke of Hastings won't be returning to the beloved Netflix original, Bridgerton. The...

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The Under 10-Minute Beauty Routine Alicia Keys Swears By For Sensitive Skin

When she's not going makeup-free, Alicia Keys is wearing an artfully crafted face of "no-makeup makeup"—a 2020 beauty trend that has gracefully made the transition into 2021. The Grammy award-winning...

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Remember #PrisonBae? Jeremy Meeks On Acting, Modeling & Singlehood

In 2014, Jeremy Meeks' mugshot went viral because, well, because he was sexy. Today, he has a thriving modeling career and is snagging acting roles left and right. And after famously dating an heiress...

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Nicole Byers Shared Everything She Eats In A Day & We’re Drooling

Nicole Byers is everybody's friend-in-my-head and if you've ever watched her host Netflix's Nailed It, you've probably thought about you guys grabbing a bite to eat while she served up a witty...

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Meet Pardison Fontaine, The Guy Meg Thee Stallion's Turning Her Hot Girl...

By now you've probably heard that self-proclaimed hot girl Megan Thee Stallion has been dating rapper and songwriter Pardison Fontaine after first confirming the rumors during an Instagram Live back...

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The Most Over-The-Top Moments From The 'RHOATL' Season 13 Finale

You can always count on the Real Housewives of Atlanta to give us the drama we've been craving, especially while social-distancing during this pandemic. The season 13 finale (April 18) had no shortage...

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Everything Lizzo Has Ever Said On TikTok About Body Positivity

Lizzo had an educated and eloquent answer when a TikTok user posed this question on the app: "Would you wake up and trade places with someone who was on the heavier side?"Even though the question...

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Meet The Black Women Hair Team Who Made Oscar History

Remember in 2015 when #OscarsSoWhite was trending? Well, while there are still strides to be made, last night's (April 25) show was a breath of fresh air for the POC community in the non-actor...

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5 Items To Decorate Your Space Like Naomi Campbell’s Kenyan Escape

It's no secret Naomi Campbell is living large, but did you know she had a relaxing Keyan retreat in addition to her other homes? Actually, the supermodel was just appointed the country's new tourism...

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‘Teen Mom OG’ Star Cheyenne Floyd’s Engagement Sparks Hot Topic With Baby...

If you follow Teen Mom OG, then you were elated last week (Apr. 25) when one of the show's stars, Cheyenne Floyd, celebrated baby no. 2 on the way with a beautiful baby shower she showed off on...

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What's New & Black AF Coming To Netflix This Month

If you look forward to each new month to scroll through the latest Netflix offerings, you're not alone. The streaming platform prides itself on its commitment to diversity and they've been following...

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What Halle Berry's Relationship History Says About Divine Timing

Halle Berry is a girl's girl, but it's no secret she has love for men too. However, her list of high-profile relationships has been met with harsh criticism like "she can't keep a man." In true Halle...

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Willow Smith’s Relationship Preference Has Us Asking Questions About Polyamory

Leave it to the ladies sitting at the red table to shed some light on a juicy topic courtesy of wise-beyond-her-years Willow Smith. It was last year when the 20-year-old first identified herself as...

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6 Emotional Mother’s Day Posts From Celebrities We Love

Mother's Day might have been yesterday (May 9) but we're still in awe of these celebratory posts courtesy of our favorite celebrity moms and their loved ones. Moms of all kinds—biological or not—are...

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Meet DeLeesa AKA "Trevor", The Breakout Star From 'The Circle' Season 2

The Circle's Season 2's breakout star is 33-year-old DeLeesa St. Agathe. If you haven't caught up on the rest of the episodes, warning: spoilers ahead! Not only was DeLeesa crowned winner, but she...

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Social Justice Leader Tamika Mallory Sheds Light On “The Invisible Black Women”

As always, the most recent episode of Red Table Talk did not disappoint. The topic struck a nerve with the team here xoNecole in particular because we understand that Black women are beautifully...

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Black Twitter Hilariously Reacts To Porsha Williams’ Interesting Engagement News

Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams announced her engagement to Simon Guobadia AKA castmate Falynn Guobadia's recently divorced husband last week, and Black Twitter has thoughts. Read...

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Jodie Turner-Smith Reveals How A One-Night Stand With Joshua Jackson Turned...

Jodie Turner-Smith finally shared how she and husband Joshua Jackson met and it's not exactly a bedtime story for their baby daughter, Janie Jackson. But it's the confidence for us, and Jodie who...

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Issa Rae Says One Of Her Biggest Regrets Was Calling Out Lauren London—Here's...

Issa Rae covers Vanity Fair's June issue looking ready for business in a crisp black suit offset by a gold, armor-like bustier that levels up the whole ensemble. In fact, "Issa Rae Levels Up" is...

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Yara Shahidi And Beyoncé Flex Real Bodies And Blackness With Bold Adidas Drops

Yara Shahidi is growing up and doing grown-ish things, like taking a page out of the Book of Beyoncé with an Adidas collaboration. The 21-year-old actress's emerald green and mustard yellow heavy line...

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Everything Mary J. Blige Has Said On Depression, Abuse & Resilience

The classic album that launched Mary J. Blige's career in the mid-'90s is the inspiration behind the newly released Amazon Prime documentary entitled, Mary J. Blige's My Life. When Mary dropped the...

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Tamar Braxton On Healing After Her Suicide Attempt: “I Chose To Change My Life”

This past year was a wake-up call for many of us, and Tamar Braxton knows this all too well. On July 16, 2020, the now 44-year-old star was rushed to the hospital after a suicide attempt that sent the...

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Alicia Keys Swears By These Beauty & Wellness Commandments—Now So Do We!

It's no secret that Alicia Keys exudes inner peace and bares the succulent skin of our youth that we're spending $$ in adulthood trying to re-capture. So when sis listed her commandments to balanced...

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Exclusive: Find Confidence With This Summer Workout Created By A Black Woman...

Here at xoNecole our "summer body" goals consist of two things: confidence and strength. The physical perks that come along with those are just added bonuses, but still, it feels good to look in the...

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What Your Vaginal Discharge Is Really Telling You

Vaginal discharge is one of those topics that doesn't really make it to the dinner table, but being informed can save vagina owners a lot of worry and confusion. So we know fluids are secreted from...

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What I Learned From A Therapist About Being More Vulnerable In Relationships

By now we know it takes vulnerability to establish long-lasting and healthy relationships of all kinds. For someone like me, who is aware of this but a hot mess when it comes to execution, this is...

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