Aww, Roommates! Congratulations are in order for Marvin Sapp as he announced his engagement to his longtime friend, Dr. La’Boris Cole. The couple spoke exclusively with Essence about entering their next chapter and shared that Marvin pulled off a proposal that was straight out of a fairytale.

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From Longtime Friends To Forger: Marvin Sapp & Dr. La’Boris Cole Embrace Their Next Chapter

While speaking with Essence, Marvin Sapp broke down his history with La’Boris Cole, PhD, plus how he pulled off his smooth proposal. The Gospel Python flipped her birthday into a whole surprise moment. He walked in with Cole thinking they were just celebrating her, but their family waited inside, ready for the big reveal. Right then and there, he dropped to one knee and popped the big question. Sapp shared that he and La’Boris built a friendship that lasted over a decade before they decided to take things to the next level. At first, they kept everything low-key. They protected both their friendship and the romance until they were certain of how they wanted to move forward.

The ‘Never Would Have Made It’ hitmaker also opened up about life after losing his wife and manager, MaLinda Prince Sapp, to colon cancer in 2010. MaLinda’s tragic passing led him to navigate life as a widower, while also raising his three children. Years later, he officially decided to step back into the dating scene. During a 2022 interview with 98.9 Kiss FM of Lagos, Nigeria, Sapp said once he saw his children grow up and heal, he found his own strength again. That’s when he knew he felt ready to build a new life — and a new love with someone special.

“I’m just being a student in this season and really trying to learn how to navigate, how to deal with it. Prayerfully, hopefully, one day I’ll find her, and we’ll live out the rest of our days and make them the best of our days,” Sapp reportedly explained at the time.

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When it came to finding “the one,” La’Boris turned out to be that for Marvin Sapp. Essence noted that Cole works as a therapist and a ministry leader. She founded and runs the Born 2 Danz Worship Art Conference and also leads Cole Associates & Counselors of Texas, a behavioral health practice. Her mission in all her work is to help people heal and see their worth.

Fans Applaud Marvin Sapp’s Newfound Romance

Once Essence dropped the exclusive photos of Marvin and La’Boris, fans flooded their comment section with love. Plenty of people were hyped to see Marvin find love again after losing his wife.

Instagram user @nellythegreat wrote, “He found love again. 😍 Congratulations to them!” 

Instagram user @drro410 wrote, “They look great! Happy to see he found love again. ❤️❤️” 

While Instagram user @lilladye wrote, “Soooo happy for him 😍😍😍 love a second time around after honoring your first til death did you part? Yesss. Wishing them the best. 🙏🏾❤️🥹💍🎉” 

Then another Instagram user @victorious1_202 wrote, “Ohhhh that next album gon be a banger! Congratulations! Love Wins❤️❤️” 

Instagram user @lifeorganizerlee wrote, “So happy for him!!!! 🎉” 

While another Instagram user @cicreatedsheis wrote, “Happy for them. He waited a long time after loosing his wife. Very deserving.” 

Instagram user @penme_zsan wrote, “Congratulations @marvinsapp praying for all the best with this next chapter Bishop 🙏🏾 ~ your fiancé is beautiful 😍” 

Lastly, Instagram user @iamjayneprice wrote, “Congratulations! Gorgeous couple. 🔥🔥🔥🔥” 

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The Night Agent returns for a third season with FBI agent Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso) hunting to solve a new mystery. For a year, Peter has been waiting for a call from rogue intelligence broker Jacob Monroe (Louis Herthum) so he can take down his organization from the inside. However, Peter has more pressing matters after the United States is struck by a terrorist attack.

A low-level analyst, Jay Batra (Suraj Sharma), may unwittingly hold the key to this new conspiracy. Once Peter tracks down Jay, he realizes that Batra is even more important than he realized. If he trades Jay to his enemy, Peter may get the answers he’s looking for. But would Peter ever be able to live with himself if he took that deal?

The Night Agent season 3 is streaming on Netflix.

Roommates, Blueface’s daughter, Journey a.k.a “Pinkface,” is the one who really had the internet buzzing this week. The little one popped out alongside her dad during a recent link-up with streamer Deshae Frost and his little sister Bali. And what started as a cute family collab quickly became a trending online conversation. From playful moments to tiny bits of sass, Pinkface’s personality was front and center — and social media was loving every moment.

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Pinkface’s Playdate Moments Are Too Cute

Clips from their meetup show the girls sharing laughs, dolls, and smoothies — though fans couldn’t help but notice a few funny moments in between. Pinkface appeared a little territorial at times, jokingly claiming dolls, smoothies, and even Bali’s mom as hers. Meanwhile, Bali calmly questioned why the sharing rules didn’t apply to everyone.

Still, there were plenty of sweet highlights, including the girls bonding like besties and participating in a playful “no cussing” challenge for candy as Blueface and Deshae supervised nearby. Watchers even flooded timelines praising Bali’s politeness and giggling at Pinkface’s sass, calling it classic kid behavior and a harmless example of big personalities in little bodies. Overall, viewers seemed to enjoy the lighthearted family vibes — with many saying the collab was equal parts hilarious and wholesome.

Playdate Clips Bring Smiles To Viewers

Fans ran straight to the livestream chat on Deshae Frost’s Twitch to share their real-time reactions. Some viewers were cracking up, calling Pinkface hilarious and joking that she wasn’t scared to risk it all — even a little cuss challenge — for some candy. Meanwhile, others chimed in, saying Bali is very well-spoken for her age and seemed genuinely happy to be making a new friend.

One Twitch user, @mamabuddah4k, said, “PINKFACE BEING RAISED RIGHT!“

This Twitch user @zaddygil added, “GO AHEAD BALI😂😂😂”

And, Twitch user @ashleylovergal wrote, “‘Don’t say that’ like she don’t be cussing her family out LMFAO“

Meanwhile, Twitch user @jasminetheog commented, “SHE SAID IMMA CURSE FOR SOME CANDY“

While Twitch user @seanmoss2 shared, “pink face just happy to have someone her age around to play with w“

Lastly, Twitch user @quay_goddess said, “thank you blue face lol she’s so well spoken omg“

Lil’ Mama Runs The Show

This ain’t the first time Pinkface has captured our hearts! Blueface recently gave fans a heart-melting daddy-daughter moment featuring his baby girl, Journey, whom he shares with Jaidyn Alexis. In the clip, Blueface playfully introduced himself on camera. And, lil’ mama wasted no time stealing the spotlight by proudly announcing her own nickname: “Pinkface.” Blue couldn’t hold back his laughter, but Journey made it clear she takes her title seriously and runs a tight ship when it comes to her name.

The rapper even suggested that his son, Javaughn — Journey’s older brother — should hop on the nickname wave too. But, he wasn’t exactly sold on the idea. The adorable exchange had fans smiling at the sweet family vibes and Pinkface’s undeniable star energy.

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The 21st century has been blessed with some of the finest sci-fi movies of all time. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind turned the whirlwind of modern relationships into a mind-bending tale; Children of Men brought a dark and dystopian story that feels evermore relatable; Pixar delivered heartwarming romance with gorgeous animation in WALL·E; and Christopher Nolan had us all hanging on the wobble of a spinning top in Inception. But for some, the greatest sci-fi movie of the century so far is Alex Garland‘s Ex Machina.

Released in 2015, not only did Ex Machina stun both audiences and critics, but, as one of A24’s earliest releases, it helped establish the studio’s reputation as one of the defining names in modern film. Boasting stunning performances from the likes of Domhnall Gleeson, Oscar Isaac, and Alicia Vikander, and a plot that feels as relevant as ever today, Ex Machina is the proud owner of a 92% critics’ score on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, with the consensus on the site reading, “Ex Machina leans heavier on ideas than effects, but it’s still a visually polished piece of work — and an uncommonly engaging sci-fi feature.”

If you have yet to catch this defining 21st-century feature, you’re in luck. This March, Ex Machina will be available to stream for free on Plex. If you don’t believe Rotten Tomatoes, then listen to Collider’s ever-reliable Perri Nemiroff, who reviewed the movie at SXSW in 2015 and wrote, “Ex Machina is a strong feature and a huge achievement in a number of ways. There’s a surprising amount of very effective humor courtesy of Isaac’s character, there’s an extremely riveting scenario at the core of the film, and there’s also tons of stunning visual work to admire as well.”

Was ‘Ex Machina’ a Box Office Hit?

Considering its relatively low budget of $13 million and a relatively reduced theatrical release, peaking over just one weekend at 2,004 theaters, Ex Machina made the most of its box office run. In total, the movie earned $38.2 million worldwide, split between a domestic haul of $25.4 million and a further $12.8 million from overseas markets. At the time of its release, it became the highest-grossing A24 movie of all time worldwide, although this record has since been broken several times.

Ex Machina will be available to stream on Plex this March. Make sure to stay tuned to Collider for more streaming stories.

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New Warrant Issued Related to Mardi Gras Arrest: Report

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February 28, 2026
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Roommates, the whispers have been circulating for a minute… and now it’s official. Kimora Lee Simmons is reportedly undergoing a name change. But don’t get it twisted, this isn’t just a simple rebrand. Sources close to the mogul say the move signals a full-on personal and professional reset. And, Kimora herself is calling the shots on her legacy and brand identity.

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Kimora Lee Isn’t Here For The Media Spin

In a statement shared by Complex, Kimora explained that the change is rooted in control — of her name, her business, and her story. Additionally, the Baby Phat founder pushed back on recent headlines that she says misrepresented her, including a New York Post article she claims was “full of inaccuracies.” She’s not just talking — she’s taking legal action to protect herself from alleged attempts at extortion or bullying. Kimora frames the name change as part of a larger evolution, one that aligns with her business portfolio and personal intentions while keeping her legacy front and center.

“Kimora’s decision to change her name legally — back to Kimora Lee — is rooted in a commitment to clarity and ownership,” the statement started. “She is no stranger to controversy. Recently, The New York Post published an article based on a flawed premise and full of inaccuracies. That piece has since been quietly revised on multiple occasions in an attempt to evade accountability.”

Why Kimora Lee Is Saying Bye To “Simmons?”

So, why is Kimora Lee Simmons dropping the “Simmons?” Roommates, it’s not just about a name — it’s about control, clarity, and distance. As previously reported, Kimora revealed she has little relationship with her three co-parents, including Russell Simmons. Kimora also shared that she’s basically the primary parent to all five of her kids, relying on her “village” of family and friends to help raise them. “Usually I would say that I co-parent okay, but the kids are with me full-time,” she claimed. She also added that her life “doesn’t ever revolve around a man.”

Just A Name Change… Or More?

Furthermore, the timing isn’t random. Russell’s financial and legal drama has been making headlines, from millions owed in settlements to lawsuits alleging misconduct and nonpayment to multiple women. Kimora didn’t hold back, calling him out from afar and telling him to “go negotiate and answer your accusers.” Meanwhile, she defended her daughters and her own position as a self-reliant mom. Dropping “Simmons” isn’t just a rebrand — it’s seemingly a statement that she’s reclaiming her identity, her legacy, and her power, independent of the chaos surrounding her ex.

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Tia Mowry is reflecting on the “surreal” moment that Angelina Jolie asked her for her insight about being a twin.

Posting via her Instagram Stories on Friday, February 27, Tia answered a fan question about whether she had ever had a starstruck moment with another celebrity.

“I’ve definitely been starstruck, and it happened the first time I met Angelina Jolie,” Tia, 47, responded. “She was unbelievably beautiful, genuinely kind and just so cool in person. What made it even wilder was that she actually knew who I was, and since she had twins, she started asking me questions about what it was like being a twin.”

She added, “It was such a surreal, wonderful moment.”

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Tia Mowry is setting the record straight about her relationship with her twin sister, Tamera Mowry. “Everybody thought that there was this huge rift or distance, and that was not the case,” Tia, 47, told Entertainment Tonight in an interview clip shared via Instagram on Tuesday, December 16. “The world, they’re so used to seeing […]

Tia and her sister Tamera are real-life twins and rose to fame together playing separated-at-birth siblings in Sister, Sister from 1994 to 1999.

While they’ve had their ups and downs over the years, Tia reflected on the unique bond that twins share in a heartfelt birthday tribute post to Tamera in 2024.

“I want to take this moment to cherish my sister and wish an early happy birthday to Tamera,” Tia wrote via Instagram in July 2024. “Having you by my side as we’ve grown and evolved has been an incredible blessing. Not everyone can say they’ve had someone with them through every major milestone in life.”

In 2019, Tamera shared during an episode of The Real that the pair attended counseling in order to learn how to communicate better with one another.

“It’s because we were so different, and we needed to learn to communicate in a way that was positive for the both of us,” Tamera explained. “I’m very sensitive as the world knows, and my sister — she’s very assertive and she can handle herself. We had to learn how to communicate properly with each other.”

Meanwhile, Jolie is mother to twins Knox and Vivienne, both 17, as well as their siblings Maddox, 24, Pax, 22, Zahara, 21, and Shiloh, 19. The Oscar-winning actress shares the children with her ex-husband Brad Pitt. (Jolie and Pitt married in 2014 and split two years later.)

Jolie, 50, has spoken candidly about motherhood over the years including when she wrote for Time magazine’s Parents newsletter in April 2020.

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Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc Tia Mowry revealed just how strong her twin bond is with sister Tamera Mowry. During the Friday, November 1, episode of Tia Mowry: My Next Act, the actress, 46, was enjoying a date with a man named Charles when she was asked about her “nonverbal connection” with Tamera. “We could literally read […]

“It is a lovely thing to discover that your children don’t want you perfect. They just want you honest. And doing your best,” Jolie reflected at the time. “In fact, the more room they have to be great where you are weak, the stronger they may become. They love you. They want to help you. So in the end, it’s the team you build. And in a way, they are raising you up too. You grow together.”

The following year, Jolie described herself a “fortunate” mom in a May 2021 E! interview.

“Of course you wake up and you just feel like, ‘I’ve got to make sure they’re OK. I’ve got to make sure they’re mentally OK,’ but honestly I think a few years ago it switched and they’re thinking, ‘I’ve got to make sure mom’s OK!’ They take really good care of me, and we’re such a team,” she gushed. “I am very, very lucky. I worry — I’m always the one that worries — but I adore them. They’re cool people.”