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Before she was a legend and icon, Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler was paving the way for generations of Black women in medicine as the first Black woman to earn a medical degree in the U.S. Born Rebecca Davis in Delaware in 1831, Crumpler was raised by an auntie in Pennsylvania who helped care for sick […] The post BOSSIP’s Black History Hidden Gems: Monumental Medical Matriarch Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler Defied Racism & Sexism As The First Black Woman Physician In The U.S. appeared first on Bossip.

The WNBA lost one of their sisters this weekend in a tragic event that has left the sports world grieving. According to reporting by NBCNews, two-time WNBA champion Kara Braxton has died at age 43. Cobb County police say that Braxton was traveling on I-285 in Atlanta when her vehicle veered into the concrete median. […] The post Rest In Peace: 2-Time WNBA Champion Kara Braxton Killed In Atlanta-Area Car Accident At Age 43 appeared first on Bossip.

Tourette's campaigner apologizes for involuntary outburst at BAFTAs, praised for BAFTA's understanding. The post Tourette’s Advocate John Davidson Speaks Out After BAFTAs Incident, Says He’s ‘Deeply Mortified’ By ‘Unintentional’ Tics appeared first on Bossip.

Jasmin Lawrence and Eric Murphy, children of celebrities, announce pregnancy and baby name Ari Skye. The post Martin Lawrence’s Daughter Jasmin Reveals Baby Name As She Awaits The Birth Of Her First Child With Eric Murphy appeared first on Bossip.

Kandi Burruss gave a few updates about her ongoing divorce with Todd Tucker during a Feb. 22 appearance on 'Watch What Happens' Live. The post Kandi Burruss Says She’s Divorcing Todd Tucker For A ‘Specific Situation,’ Denies Businessman’s Battling Their Prenup appeared first on Bossip.

A$AP Rocky showed up and showed out for Rihanna’s 38th birthday with a stunning surprise party, surrounded by her friends and family. What looked like another romantic date night turned out to be full-out Fenty festivities at Rihanna’s favorite restaurant, Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica. Fresh off the NYFW runway for the rapper’s AWGE show, […] The post A$AP Rocky Sweetly Surprises Rihanna With 38th Birthday Party, Rih-Unites Bad Gal With Family & Friends For Fenty Festivities appeared first on Bossip.

The long-simmering tension between Ray J and Kim K has exploded into a high-stakes legal battle that Kim Kardashian claims could destroy her lifelong dream of becoming a lawyer.  In explosive new court documents, the SKIMS founder expressed deep anxiety that her ex-boyfriend’s public claims of her being a “criminal racketeer” might jeopardize her ability to pass […] The post Kim Kardashian Reportedly Fears Ray-J’s RICO Allegations Could Curtail Her Attorney Aspirations appeared first on Bossip.

Laissez les bons temps rouler! The good times were rollin’ at this year’s world-stoppin’ Mardi Gras celebration which brought together beautiful people for authentic NOLA vibes, hip-moving tunes, delicious eats, fancy floats, flowing drinks, and, of course, the baddest (and most beaded) women you’ll ever see. The centuries-old tradition originated in medieval Europe before arriving […] The post Life Of The Mardi! A Gallery Of Beaded Baddies, Pretty Sheauxstoppers & Jazzy Belles Who Let The Good Times Roll At Mardi Gras 2026 appeared first on Bossip.

The tea around America’s Next Top Model is still piping hot, and thanks to Netflix’s latest docuseries, it’s spilling in ways fans didn’t expect. Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model has reopened old wounds and now it’s shedding light on a deeply personal and painful chapter in the life of one of the franchise’s […] The post Reality Check Realness: Miss J Reflects On ANTM Regret Amid GoFundMe Launched For Recovery Costs appeared first on Bossip.

The pioneer of New Jack Swing has officially changed his tune. On Friday, Teddy Riley took to social media to issue a formal retraction and apology after sparking a firestorm of criticism for suggesting he would collaborate with disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly.  The legendary producer, who has worked with the likes of Bobby Brown, found himself in […] The post Teddy Riley Dragged For Call To Forgive R. Kelly, Apologizes For Planning New Music With Convicted Crooner appeared first on Bossip.

There wasn’t a dry eye in sight during ABC’s live special, Love & Neo-Soul: Honoring D’Angelo, as Michael Archer Jr. opened up about the deep pain of losing both of his parents within months of each other. The tribute celebrated the life and cultural impact of D’Angelo, born Michael Eugene Archer, whose influence helped define […] The post Sorrow & Soul: D’Angelo & Angie Stone’s Son Michael Archer Jr. Speaks On Feeling ‘Cheated’ By Tragic Loss appeared first on Bossip.

Pulled up with the rear ceiling missing?? Social media is buzzing over the highly anticipated new Toy Story 5 trailer where we see Woody, Buzz and the gang reunite before facing off against their biggest nemesis yet–a smart tablet! Now, usually that would be clever enough to trend but it was the hilarious/triggering reveal (depending […] The post Man-Wiglette Sold Separately! Social Media Erupts With Hilarious Tweets, Memes & Reactions To Woody’s Bald Spot In New ‘Toy Story 5’ Trailer appeared first on Bossip.