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Kendrick Lamar has solidified his place in music history after a dominant showing at the 2024 BET Awards, winning eight of the eleven categories he was nominated for. His success marks a record-breaking moment, as Lamar became the first artist to achieve so many wins in a single night at the prestigious event. His impressive haul, including Hip-Hop Artist of the Year and Lyricist of the Year, highlights his continuous impact on the genre.

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Halle Bailey has opened up about her life as a single mother and the challenges she faces after her recent split from DDG, her partner of two years. On October 15, the "Little Mermaid" star took to Snapchat to share her struggle with leaving her nine-month-old son, Halo, behind for work. Posting a selfie on a plane, she admitted feeling anxious about the separation. “Flying tonight to be somewhere for one day but having crippling anxiety without my son,” she wrote, asking her followers, “Any advice for moms who still can’t handle when they have to leave for work?”

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Bronny James opened up about the life-changing cardiac arrest he suffered on July 24, 2023, during a routine workout at the University of Southern California (USC). In an interview with Men’s Health, the 20-year-old recalled the events that led to the incident and his subsequent recovery, describing the experience as a “total reset” of his life.

“It just felt like a normal day,” Bronny said, reflecting on the workout where his heart condition revealed itself. "Midway through running drills, I blacked out. I don’t remember anything else.” Bronny later learned that a congenital heart defect was the cause of the,cardiac arrest. Fortunately, this condition is treatable, allowing him to aim for a full recovery.

Following the cardiac event, Bronny went through a series of treatments, including breathing exercises, medications, and routines designed to help him regain his strength. He mentioned using a heart pillow to ease the pain when coughing. “I got real on top of my routines to get back to where I was,” he shared. “I had to do breathing exercises and stay on top of my heart medications. It was a total reset.”

While Bronny has made significant strides in his recovery, he admitted that he hasn’t returned to his pre-incident form. “My days aren’t normal anymore,” he said, acknowledging that it will take time before he feels completely like himself again.

LeBron James, deeply affected by his son’s health scare, expressed immense gratitude for the quick response from USC’s staff, crediting them for saving Bronny’s life. “Shoutout to the man above and the whole USC program,” LeBron said. “They’re the reason Bronny is alive, smiling, and thriving today.”

Bronny’s journey has been nothing short of inspiring. Just months after the cardiac arrest, he was back on the basketball court, making his debut in the NBA Summer League and even playing alongside his father during a preseason game with the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron, proud of his son’s resilience, said, “I’m just at a loss for words. Pure joy, man. He’s a man, and he’s ready to go.”

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Khloe Kardashian has opened up about her post-skin cancer journey, revealing her experience with facial injections to treat an indentation left after surgery. In 2022, Kardashian underwent an operation to remove a cancerous tumor from her face, which left her with a visible dent. Recently, she shared her recovery story on Snapchat, where she posted photos of the indentation both before and after the injections.

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Supermodel Tyra Banks, 50, closed out the 2024 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York City on Tuesday, marking her first appearance with the brand since her retirement in 2005. The groundbreaking model, who made history as the first African American woman to grace the Victoria's
Secret catalog cover, emerged triumphantly in a crystal-encrusted black bustier, paired with sparkly leggings and a flowing metallic cape.

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On Sunday, Oct. 13, Noah lyles, 27, announced in a sweet video shared on his Instagram account that he popped the question to his now-fiancée, fellow Olympian Junelle Bromfield, on Saturday.

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Sofia Richie recently opened up about the terrifying ordeal she faced during her pregnancy and postpartum period. Richie, who welcomed her daughter Eloise Samantha Grainge with husband Elliot Grainge in May, largely kept her pregnancy private but has now revealed the serious complications she encountered.

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During a recent London Film Festival appearance, Lupita Nyong’o shared insights on two of her most pivotal films: Black Panther and 12 Years A Slave. Reflecting on Black Panther’s production, she revealed the intense pressure the cast and Marvel executives felt. “Marvel was shaking in their boots, Nyongo said, emphasizing the high stakes, given the film’s groundbreaking nature as an all-Black superhero movie. The cast, too, felt the weight of dispelling the myth that Black films couldn’t succeed globally.

Nyong’o praised Black Panther for its aspirational themes and cultural significance, particularly for its portrayal of African identity free from colonial influence. The film’s success, shattering expectations by grossing over $1 billion and garnering seven Oscar nominations, proved Black stories resonate universally.

In discussing her 12 Years A Slave journey, Nyong’o reflected on the surreal experience of winning her first Oscar for her debut performance. Although the Oscars had never been a goal, the win placed her in a unique historical position, one of only a few Black actors to claim such an honor. She acknowledged the importance of this recognition but maintained it was not her ultimate marker of success.

Nyong’o was also in London to promote her new animated film The Wild Robot, confirming that a sequel is already in the works.