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You know why we’re here! Source: Gotham/WireImage Back at it again with this week’s hottest thirst traps dropping during a buzzy week dominated, once again, by endless Love Island USA chitter-chatter, BET’s star-studded, Druski-hosted Awards spectacle, Latto causing commotion with her post-baby bawwwdy, MGM+’s FROM sending social media into a frenzy, and more.

Artist development is storytelling, not just viral moments. Henderson created Third + Hayden to provide artists with creative control, ownership, and holistic support. Representation carries responsibility, but Henderson wants more progress, not just recognition. Third+Hayden music mogul Kei Henderson is not interested in building disposable moments.

“Lawd, have mercy!” Chloe Bailey was an open book during her recent appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast with host Alex Cooper on July 1. The 28-year-old singer got candid about everything from catching an ex cheating and the surprisingly unexpected way she handled it to navigating her evolving relationship with younger sister Halle Bailey as she embraces motherhood.

She the birthday! Source: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for MRC Generational baddie, Chlöe Bailey, celebrated her 28th birthday with a birthday caked up bawwwdy party on the gram which, understandably, sent social media into a frenzy. The “Have Mercy” hottie stunned in a sexy series of cake-smeared photos with candles, sparklers, bold makeup, and a curve-caressing metallic bodysuit that elevated in the provocative photoshoot.

Independent forensic review challenges official account of how toddler was fatally shot by police. Family argues shooting trajectory and officers' use of force raise questions about the incident. Pursuit of justice aims to ensure Kohen's life is not reduced to just another headline. Source: Family / Family The fight for answers in the heartbreaking death of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley is far from over, and his family is making it clear they aren’t accepting official accounts without thorough scrutiny.

Cardi B just got another legal win against gossip blogger Tasha K, who now owes the rapper even more money. Source: Christopher Polk / Getty Tasha K–whose full name is Latasha Transrina Kebe–has agreed to pay Cardi $60,000 after disparaging her online, violating a previous legal ruling. Per Rolling Stone, the agreement filed on Tuesday states that Cardi and Tasha K reached the resolution “to avoid the expense, delay and uncertainty of further litigation” over the total amount awarded.

Court says Religious Land Use Act doesn't permit lawsuits against individual officers for personal liability. Inmate's Rastafarian rights were violated when guards shaved his head, but he can't seek monetary damages. Dissenting justices argue ruling undermines religious freedom protections for incarcerated people.

Naomi Osaka's custom outfit honored Japanese culture with kimono-inspired design. Her fashion choices draw as much attention as her tennis performance. Osaka's presence challenges tennis's historic exclusion of Black and diverse athletes. Source: Mike Egerton – PA Images / Getty Black folks practically created the color-coordinated activity. We love to put it on. We love to shine. There’s just something about pulling together the perfect outfit and showing our personal style.

Source: Michael Loccisano/ John Nacion Well, well, well. It looks like there is a new celebrity couple on the scene. Actor Jussie Smollett and Queer Eye star Karamo Brown are Empire entangled, and they’re far from hiding their love. According to TMZ, Karamo Brown and Jussie Smollett are reportedly dating after the pair was spotted spending the day together in Los Angeles.

Source: its.quella_ / Instagram Nearly four years after Shanquella Robinson’s death shocked the nation, her family is still fighting to hold the people who traveled with her accountable. While the criminal case has stalled on both sides of the border, the civil lawsuit continues to gain traction as defendants make repeated attempts to avoid facing a jury.