Shanique Yates

The four-time Emmy Award-winning television journalist, iTunes No. 1 podcast host, and beauty founder has been dubbed the queen of DIY glam. She takes pride in setting the standard for women who want to look like a million bucks without breaking the bank, and her latest endeavor is an extension of that.

Judge Yodit Tewolde is one of three judges who serve on CBS Media Ventures’ Emmy-nominated syndicated court program, 'Hot Bench.' 'MadameNoire' caught up with the stylish lawyer turned judge for insight on what to do if you happen to be facing legal issues.

At a single glance, one might think this organization is just a walking group; however, GirlTREK is much more than that. It has evolved into a life-saving sisterhood, one intended to transform Black lives, heal intergenerational trauma, and fight systemic racism one foot forward at a time.

While Peete embraces the fact that Black doesn’t crack, she joked that it “does sag a little bit,” and explained the importance of the commitment to empowering oneself as one matures in age.

In our effort to uncover some of the most popular sex clubs across the nation, Madamenoire is also taking a glimpse into the culture surrounding this space.

One would think that Vegas would be a breeze, I mean, come on, we’ve seen all the movies, from 'The Hangover' to 'Best Night Ever.' If anything, we know that Sin City will offer the most fun and chaotic experience for the bride-to-be.

This year marks 20 years of friendship for us, and to celebrate, we set out to Puerto Rico for our very first bestie solo trip. Now, I fear we’ll need to allot time to do this more often. Here’s what I’ve learned about sustaining a deep-rooted friendship through time, growth, and change.

Spencer’s content journey began in 2022 and has leaned on authenticity over the years it has taken for her to become a household name within the world of streaming, especially one that has been known to be a boy’s world, with the popularity of streamers like DDG and Zeddy Will.

As a descendant of sharecroppers by way of Dinwiddie, Virginia, when Beyoncé, kicked off the Cowboy Carter era during the LVIII Super Bowl held in Las Vegas in 2024, I was ecstatic, particularly running "16 Carriages," one of the two singles released during the time of the announcement, because I am a country girl, tried and true.

During my off-roading adventures, I learned a great deal about power, confidence, control, and the healing effects of nature. 

Check out the Madamenoire-approved tequila brands to add to your bar in honor of National Tequila Day (July 24).

Like many industries, Black women continue to fight for equality and better treatment within the world of theater. Recently, Kecia Lewis demanded better behavior from fellow thespian Patti LuPone after she referred to Hell’s Kitchen as “too loud.”