13 of 14

You know what it is!

2023 Music In Action Awards Hosted By The Black Music Action Coalition

Source: Leon Bennett/Getty Images

Back at it again with the hottest thirst traps of the week amid trending celebrity headlines including smitten Swifty Travis Kelce seemingly confirming his Tay-Tayship, Nia Long calling out Ime Udoka‘s alleged mistress by name, the NFL unveiling Usher as the next Super Bowl performer, Ashanti and Mýa reminding everyone they’re 40-FINE, and much more.

As promised, we’ve compiled swoon-worthy stunners (and our thirst-trappin’ celebrity faves) with KeKe Palmer making her return to the series after slyly dodging questions about her relationship status with Usher-triggered baby daddy Darius Jackson.

In an appearance on Today with Hoda & Jenna, Palmer went full Neo in the The Matrix when asked about whether she’s still boo’d up with her baby daddy after their presumed split.

“Not y’all trying to get into it! They trying it on the Today show,” she joked.

“We want to know if you’re happy,” Hager insisted, to which Palmer replied, “Yes, life is good. I have nothing but gratitude, honestly. Seriously.”

When Kotb applied a lil pressure by asking if that meant gratitude “for the relationship…?” Palmer said, “Y’all not trying to be specific!”

“I’m going to take a page out of my girl Beyoncé’s book: Mind y’all’s business,” Keke replied.

The new mother also revealed that she feels “sexier than ever” after welcoming her son Leodis Andrellton in February.

“I feel so empowered,” she told the co-hosts. “Your body has done something insane; you birth a body. So any insecurities or self-consciousness I had before really did wither away because, like, honey, I did something incredible.”

This week’s compilation features Ashanti delivering heat along with Rubi Rose and Bernice Burgos giving what needs to be gave.

There’s also big baddie energy from Draya Michele, Joie Chavis, and Charlotte Lavish so we invite you to enjoy our latest collection of top-tier thirst traps on the flip.

You May Also Like

Girl receives flu shot at outdoor free clinic

This week in politics, the vibes are messy, alarming, and straight-up confusing. From late night TV being snatched off the air to vaccine policies getting hijacked, it’s giving “WTF is going on?” Let’s break down the headlines everyone’s talking about inside. First Amendment on the Chopping Block Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show has been pulled from ABC, and Stephen Colbert’s show? Cancelled completely. The official line is murky, but the bigger picture is loud. Free speech is being tested under the Trump administration. While Trump once said he’d “honor” the First Amendment, recent moves suggest he’s working off a remix version that only benefits him. Case in point? The Guardian reports his $15 billion lawsuit against The New York Times. A judge already tossed it out, saying Trump’s claims about “false content” violated federal rules. Still, the fact that these lawsuits and cancellations keep happening has people questioning the future of free expression in America. CDC Shake-Up Sparks Health Concerns Meanwhile, over at the CDC, things are getting political fast. Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has basically turned the agency upside down, firing all 17 members of the vaccine advisory committee and replacing them with appointees that include vaccine skeptics. On top of that, the CDC director is out, high-level staffers are resigning, and decisions about vaccine safety are suddenly more about politics than science. Public health leaders are calling this move dangerous, saying it dismantles independent oversight just when Americans need clarity most. According to California’s government website, they are one of the few states pushing back on the federal government’s stance. California, Washington, and Hawaii aren’t taking it lying down. The states have formed an alliance pushing back on the feds, promising to keep vaccine guidance rooted in science, safety, and transparency. Their health officers are reviewing guidelines from trusted medical groups like the AAP and ACOG to ensure communities still have access to clinically recommended vaccines. Trump & Xi Meet About US TikTok’s Next Chapter And then there’s TikTok. After years of “will they, won’t they?” drama, Trump announced that he and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping approved a deal for TikTok’s U.S. operations. According to BBC, the plan reportedly hands control to a group of U.S. investors, sidestepping a shutdown. Trump called the call with Xi “productive” on Truth Social, and even, teased a face-to-face meetup at the APEC summit in South Korea this fall. From free speech battles to vaccine wars and TikTok drama, this week in politics has us all asking the same thing: WTFGO?

Global Grind