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Birthday Special: Rihanna Hasn't Released an Album in 10 Years, But She's Still a Billionaire: The 'Fenty' Blueprint

The microphone is gathering dust, but the cash registers are screaming. How Robyn Rihanna Fenty traded the charts for the boardroom and won the game. If you’ve been holding your breath for a new album since Anti dropped in 2016, you’re probably turning a very concerning shade of blue. It’s been a decade. A whole ten years of "where is the album?" comments flooding every single Instagram post she makes. ​Yet, here is the kicker: Rihanna doesn't need to sing a single note to stay rich. She is a billionaire. And she didn't get there by selling 99-cent singles on iTunes. She did it by dismantling the entire "celebrity endorsement" model and building something much more visceral. ​The "Fenty" Disruptor  ​Before 2017, the beauty industry was - let's be blunt - lazy. Most brands offered maybe ten shades of foundation, mostly for people who look like they’ve never seen the ...

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On This Day (Feb 13): World Radio Day - The ‘Emergency Mode’ Playbook: How Stations Stay On Air When Everything Goes Off
On This Day (Feb 13): World Radio Day - The ‘Emergency Mode’ Playbook: How Stations Stay On Air When Everything Goes Off
When the Wi-Fi dies and the screens go black, the transmitter keeps humming. Here is the engineering wizardry behind the silence that never happens....
Birth Anniversary Special: If Sarojini Naidu Had LinkedIn: Lessons on Leadership from India’s First Female Governor
Birth Anniversary Special: If Sarojini Naidu Had LinkedIn: Lessons on Leadership from India’s First Female Governor
She called Gandhi "Mickey Mouse" and governed a volatile state during chaos. Here is why the 'Nightingale' was the original corporate disruptor. It...
Forget the overpriced roses and the performative dinner reservations; here is how to navigate February 14th without losing your sanity or your dignity.
Forget the overpriced roses and the performative dinner reservations; here is how to navigate February 14th without losing your sanity or your dignity.
Forget the overpriced roses and the performative dinner reservations; here is how to navigate February 14th without losing your sanity or your dignity...
Valentine's Week: The Side-Hug vs. The Bear Hug: A Survival Guide to Not Making It Weird
Valentine's Week: The Side-Hug vs. The Bear Hug: A Survival Guide to Not Making It Weird
Navigating the social minefield of February 12 without accidentally head-butting your date or alienating your coworkers. It is February 12. Hug Day...
On Charles Darwin's Birthday: If We Evolved to Hunt, Why Do We Crave Carbs? The Darwinian Science Behind Your Biryani Addiction
On Charles Darwin's Birthday: If We Evolved to Hunt, Why Do We Crave Carbs? The Darwinian Science Behind Your Biryani Addiction
Stop feeling guilty about that second serving of rice. Your ancestors spent millions of years engineering your DNA to find it delicious. It is Febr...
Valentine's Week: The Only Hug That Doesn't Come With Drama: Why Your Pet Dog and Cat are the MVPs of Hug Day
Valentine's Week: The Only Hug That Doesn't Come With Drama: Why Your Pet Dog and Cat are the MVPs of Hug Day
Because a Golden Retriever has never asked "So, what are we?" after a cuddle session. We are deep in the trenches of Valentine’s Week. It is Hug Da...
Natural Selection 2.0: Darwin Day Predicts if 'Tech-Necks' & 'Scrolling Thumbs' Are the Future of Humanity
Natural Selection 2.0: Darwin Day Predicts if 'Tech-Necks' & 'Scrolling Thumbs' Are the Future of Humanity
Evolution usually takes millions of years, but walk into any coffee shop and you’d swear we are mutating in real-time. It is nearly February 12 - D...
Valentine's Week: Hug Day - Why We Are All 'Touch Starved': The Science Behind That One Hug You Actually Need
Valentine's Week: Hug Day - Why We Are All 'Touch Starved': The Science Behind That One Hug You Actually Need
We have traded handshakes for LinkedIn requests and cuddles for 'heart' reactions, and frankly, our nervous systems are freaking out about it. It i...
Songs That Feel Like a Warm Hug: Mood-Boosting Tracks for Hug Day
Songs That Feel Like a Warm Hug: Mood-Boosting Tracks for Hug Day
Press Play, Feel Held: Music That Feels Like a Hug! Hug Day is all about warmth: emotional, physical, and sometimes even musical. Not every hug nee...
Valentine's Week: Promise Day, But Make It About You: The ‘Non-Negotiable’ Boundaries You Owe Yourself
Valentine's Week: Promise Day, But Make It About You: The ‘Non-Negotiable’ Boundaries You Owe Yourself
Forget the diamond ring and the "forever" texts - this February 11, the most critical vow is the one you make to the person in the mirror. It is th...
Valentine's Week: Not Flowers, Just These 9 Tiny Promises That Will Quietly Save Your Relationship
Valentine's Week: Not Flowers, Just These 9 Tiny Promises That Will Quietly Save Your Relationship
Because let’s be honest, a dozen red roses won’t fix the fact that you never empty the dishwasher. It is Wednesday, February 11. Promise Day. If yo...
Valentine's Week: No More Fake Vows: 7 ‘Bare Minimum’ Promises That Actually Matter in 2026
Valentine's Week: No More Fake Vows: 7 ‘Bare Minimum’ Promises That Actually Matter in 2026
Because honestly, nobody actually wants the moon - we just want you to decide what to order for dinner without a 40-minute debate. It is Promise Da...
Valentine's Week: Teddy Day - Teddy Day 2026: 9 ‘Low-Key’ Proposal Alternatives Using a Teddy (For Introverts Who Hate Attention)
Valentine's Week: Teddy Day - Teddy Day 2026: 9 ‘Low-Key’ Proposal Alternatives Using a Teddy (For Introverts Who Hate Attention)
Because nothing kills a romantic vibe faster than a hundred strangers recording you on their phones for a viral Reel. Let’s be honest. The idea of...
Valentine's Week: The ‘Custom Teddy’ Trend Is Wild: Names, Voice Notes, Inside Jokes - How Far Is Too Far in 2026?
Valentine's Week: The ‘Custom Teddy’ Trend Is Wild: Names, Voice Notes, Inside Jokes - How Far Is Too Far in 2026?
We used to be happy with a red ribbon and a generic smile. Now, if the bear doesn't replay a voice note of your partner snoring, does it even count?...
Valentine's Week: Chocolate Day, City Style: What Your Treat Says if You’re in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore or Kolkata
Valentine's Week: Chocolate Day, City Style: What Your Treat Says if You’re in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore or Kolkata
Geography is destiny, even when it comes to cocoa. Here is what your choice of confectionery says about your relationship code. Let’s be real. We l...
Valentine's Week: Chocolate Day - From Rasgulla to Rum Ball: 7 Indian Mithais That Taste Better Dipped in Chocolate
Valentine's Week: Chocolate Day - From Rasgulla to Rum Ball: 7 Indian Mithais That Taste Better Dipped in Chocolate
Forget the Swiss truffles this February; sometimes the best cocoa pairings are sitting right inside your local Halwai’s glass counter. The Great In...
Valentine's Week: Broke But Cocoa-Rich: Chocolate Day Jugaad Ideas Under ₹99
Valentine's Week: Broke But Cocoa-Rich: Chocolate Day Jugaad Ideas Under ₹99
Because love is priceless, but your bank account has a very specific limit. Here is how to sweeten the deal without selling a kidney. The Financial...
National Pizza Day: The 'Hostel Night' Pizza Hack: How to Turn Bread and Malai into a Gourmet Slice
National Pizza Day: The 'Hostel Night' Pizza Hack: How to Turn Bread and Malai into a Gourmet Slice
Because when it’s 2 AM and the warden is patrolling, you don't need a wood-fired oven - you just need a plan. It is February 9, National Pizza Day....