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Paloma Elsesser Covers American Vogue as Edward Enninful Is Named European Editorial Director
Amid increased scrutiny and pressure across media that have led to an unprecedented number of hirings, firings, and leadership roles for Black journalists and execs this year, Vogue and parent company Condé Nast seem to be making good on their promises to diversify their ranks and coverage. Since American Vogue Editor-in-Chief and Condé Nast U.S.…
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The Halo Effect: Brooklyn Designer's Natural Hair Breaks Guinness World Record
Every natural hair journey is unique, but few result in a Guinness World Record. The mane of Brooklyn, N.Y., fashion designer Simone Williams is defying the odds, breaking the record for largest afro (female) previously set by New Orleans native Aevin Dugas, with Williams’ natural halo measuring 4 feet, 10 inches in circumference (Dugas’ measured…
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Got 99 Problems, but a Book Ain't One: Jay-Z's Roc Nation and Random House to Launch 'Roc Lit 101'
If the ongoing pandemic has reignited your passion for reading (or simply deepened it), say no more, Fam. Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter has already Decoded his lyrics in book form, but now, the company he founded will add to its (and his) multimedia entertainment empire, announcing a new publishing partnership with Random House, a division of…
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Here Comes the Brand New Royal in Ya Ear: The Sussexes Ink Exclusive Podcast Deal With Spotify
If you’ve been a loyal fan of the dulcet tones of our forever first lady, Michelle Obama, via her eponymous podcast on Spotify (with occasional guest appearances from her presidential partner), the digital music and podcast platform will now also have some royalty coming across their airwaves. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle—also known as the…
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Big Beauty Tuesday: It's Time to Upgrade Your Work-From-Home Wardrobe With Junny NYC
If you work from home (as many more of us do these days), you’re already well-accustomed to the struggle. Aside from the fact that you may no longer know when your workday begins and ends, your idea of a work wardrobe may now consist of tie-dyed sweat sets punctuated with the odd message tee or…
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'He Was Spiritually Rooted': Costume Designer Ruth E. Carter Remembers Chadwick Boseman in Poignant Op-Ed
The first time we interviewed legendary costume designer Ruth E. Carter, it was in anticipation of the 2018 release of Black Panther, the Marvel blockbuster that brought her a long-deserved Academy Award and catapulted its lead actor, Chadwick Boseman, to international fame. It was the duo’s second consecutive film, having also worked together on 2017’s…
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Wrapping Paper Roll Call: The Kids Are Gonna Be Alright
If you live with a child, no doubt you’re well aware of what they want this holiday season (they’ve likely been begging you for it since well before Halloween). However, if you are child-adjacent—meaning, you have much-beloved youngsters in your life you regularly spend money on—you might be feeling a little torn on what to…
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Meghan Markle Praises 'Quiet Heroes' Who Helped Address Hunger During the COVID Crisis
Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance during the CNN Heroes special on Sunday night, giving thanks to those who have helped those in need during the coronavirus crisis. The appearance was the Duchess of Sussex’s first since penning a Thanksgiving week op-ed in which she revealed the loss of a recent pregnancy while acknowledging the…
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Wrapping Paper Roll Call: It's Crunch Time—Get Your Shopping in Shape!
Ummm…we are now within two weeks of Christmas (and Kwanzaa—and nearly halfway through Hanukkah)—have you locked down your holiday gifts yet? With shipping slower than usual this year, most retailers aren’t guaranteeing holiday delivery on orders placed past the middle of this week, so your options are dwindling—and perhaps your finances are, too (we see…
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A Bright Spot? Pantone's Colors of 2021 Are as Conflicted as Our Emotions
What colors would you say reflect an era filled with uncertainty, angst and sheer frustration—one in which there, at last, appears to be a light at the end of a very long time-loop tunnel, but no one really knows exactly when—or how, things will begin to feel even remotely right-side-up again (if ever). If you’re…
