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First-Look: Diane Searches for the 'Perfect Ponytail' in Upcoming Hair-Themed Episode of Black-ish
“I don’t like getting my hair done, I like my hair did,” Diane (Marsai Martin) tells her mom Bow (Tracee Ellis Ross). Whew, truer words were never spoken, young Diane! The aforementioned quote actually comes from the upcoming episode of Black-ish, which will be a very special episode focused on none other than black hair.…
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The Beautiful Ones: Prince's Designers Collaborate With His Estate on a Made-to-Order Collection
We are a full 20 years—almost 21!—past the future Prince envisioned when he wrote his double album (and hit single) 1999. And in a year that gave his fans a long-awaited memoir in Prince: The Beautiful Ones, yet another take-home tribute to the iconic musician is taking place. In conjunction with the deluxe reissue of…
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Serena 'The GOAT' Williams Named Associated Press Female Athlete of the Decade
The Associated Press just confirmed what we already knew: Serena Williams is the greatest of all time. On Saturday, the news org named Williams the AP Female Athlete of the Decade after a vote by AP beat writers and member sports editors. Williams beat out gymnast Simone Biles—who was recently named the Associated Press Female Athlete…
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Pretty in Pink: Halima Aden Is Essence’s First Cover Star to Wear Hijab
She’s Muslim, an icon of modest fashion, and one of the models of the moment. Now, Halima Aden is also the first model to wear hijab on the cover of Essence, giving us all-pink-everything glamour for the magazine’s January/February 2020 issue, the first in celebration of its 50th(!) year. As the issue illustrates, Aden is…
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She Slayed: Simone Biles Named 2019 Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year
She did it. AGAIN. Simone Biles, the greatest gymnast of all time, is now the 2019 Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year. We ain’t surprised. Yesterday, the Associated Press made the announcement, heralding Biles’ unparalleled athleticism: Her triple-twisting double-flip (the “triple double”) at the end of her first tumbling pass on floor exercise is…
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New Study Suggests Transgender People Understand Their Gender Identities From Youth
Today in news that is inexplicably going to piss off a particular segment of people, a new study has shown that transgender kids may have an understanding of their gender identity at a young age. NBC News reports that a study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that transgender youth are…
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A ‘Bad’ Gift Choice or a ‘Thriller’? Kanye and Kim Gave North West One of Michael Jackson’s Jackets for Christmas
It’s been quite a decade for the Kardashian-West clan, but it seems they’ll continue giving us head-scratching moments for the foreseeable future. On Christmas Day, Kanye blessed his fans with his latest gospel-fueled offering, Jesus Is Born, and, as Complex reports, this Christmas, he and wife Kim Kardashian West gifted their firstborn with a piece…
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He Keep Winning: Colin Kaepernick's Air Force 1 Sneakers Sell Out On First Day
It’s official: the kicks don’t lie, and the numbers don’t either. Colin Kaepernick’s Air Force 1 sneakers sold out online the same day they were released, cementing his position as one of the most influential (former) athletes in the country. Thankfully, there may be some shoes left in-store, if you grab ‘em quickly, CNN reports.…
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The Glow Up’s Guide to Giving: Better Late Than Never—and Yes, Gift Cards Can Be Glamorous, Too
If you’re reading this, it’s not too late. Granted, with less than 48 hours until Christmas, you’re decidedly living on the edge when it comes to holiday shopping, but at this point, you have three options: brave the crowds at the mall (if your local one has survived) and try to score some last-minute finds;…