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On B. Smith, Husband Dan Gasby and the Backlash Over Moving on When a Spouse Has Alzheimer's
Dan Gasby—the husband of style and fashion guru, restaurateur, and Alzheimer’s patient B. Smith—recently made a very public announcement: While he remains devoted to his wife, he is also in a deeply committed relationship with another woman, who happens to be white. Gasby’s admission ignited a virulent, often nasty, and I feel unreasoning backlash within…
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Black, Beautiful, and British: Celebs Celebrate Across the Pond for the BAFTAs
Our eyes may have been glued to the Grammys on Sunday night in Los Angeles, but on Sunday night in London, England, a different awards ceremony was taking place. As we enter the home stretch of the 2019 awards season, the film portion of the British Academy Film and Television Awards (also known as the…
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Gift from the Heart: The 'I Didn't Forget' Guide to Winning Valentine's Day
If it seems like we’ve been a little “blasé, skip it” about Valentine’s Day this year, it’s because we have been. Truth is, historically, the lovers’ holiday has consistently been a bit of a letdown, so color us less than enthused. But apparently, we’re not alone in that attitude. As reported by Business Wire, discount…
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Amid Calls to Boycott Gucci, Collaborator Dapper Dan Takes a Stand
One of the biggest fashion stories of 2018 was the unlikely union of groundbreaking designer Daniel “Dapper Dan” Day and one-time nemesis Gucci. After being called out for sending its own versions of Dan’s classic hip-hop-era designs down their 2018 Resort runway, the Italian luxury label did more than apologize; they helped restore the father…
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Living History: The 61st Annual Grammy Awards Were a Celebration of Iconic Women
Cinderella could never. In the history of iconic glow ups, reality proved far more fantastical than fiction Sunday night at the 61st Grammy Awards ceremony, where the accomplishments of the many queens in attendance put fairytale princesses to shame. There was bestselling author and forever First Lady Michelle Obama, who wowed the Grammys audience with…
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Music, Fashion and Black Girl Magic: Join The Glow Up for the Grammy Awards Red Carpet
The performance lineup for the 2019 Grammys may be “in flux,” but we know there will be plenty of showing out (and likely, plenty showing, in general) on the ceremony’s red carpet this Sunday. From meat dresses to all-sequined everything, as always, we’ll be there watching. As you may know, The Glow Up is The…