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High Art: Artist Lorna Simpson to Receive the 2019 J. Paul Getty Medal
She’s a visionary who envisions us wholly; artist Lorna Simpson has been announced as one of 2019’s recipients of the J. Paul Getty Medal, the highest honor of the J. Paul Getty Trust, alongside Classicist Professor Mary Beard and fellow artist Ed Ruscha. “We award the Getty Medal to recognize outstanding achievement in the fields…
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Beyoncé’s Ivy Park Has a New ‘Cheerleading-Inspired’ Collection—and The Root Crew Has Jokes
Before we begin, we need to state something for the record: We love Beyoncé. Most of us here at The Root grew up alongside her, “ambivalent” is literally the worst feeling anyone on our staff has toward her, and a few staff members are even superfans. Basically, Bey is like fam, which means we pretty…
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Bebe Rexha Has 2 Grammy Nods but Designers 'Can't' Dress Her Size 8 Body. I Know Exactly How She Feels
Fun fact: 10 years ago this month, I was preparing to attend my first Grammys ceremony, as a first-time nominee. It was simultaneously one of the most exhilarating and anxiety-ridden times of my life. On one hand, I’d accomplished what had felt an impossible feat as a self-funded indie artist. But the thrill of that…
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Here Comes the Hotstepper: Naomi Campbell Makes a Majestic Return to Valentino's Runway
A lot can happen in 14 years, but one thing that hasn’t changed is the star power of Naomi Campbell. Since her last appearance on Valentino’s runway in 2005, the supermodel hasn’t lost a step, as evidenced by her jaw-dropping return during the label’s Haute Couture presentation on Wednesday in Paris, France. Wearing a voluminous…
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New Growth: 18-Year-Old Beauty Entrepreneur Zandra Cunningham Lands Her Plant-Based Brand in Target
There’s a fresh face in the beauty business—and she just scored a big win! Black News reports that Zandra Cunningham, one of our 2018 Young Futurists, just landed a partnership with Target to take her eponymous plant-based line to the next level! The big box retailer is giving coveted shelf space to an exclusive Zandra…
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Back in Business? While Federal Workers Remain Out of Work, Ivanka Trump Secures New Trademarks From China
The government may be shut down, but someone in Trump’s administration is still hard at work. CBS News reports that “White House Senior Adviser” Ivanka Trump has been quietly securing trademarks from the Chinese government in recent months. Yes, the very same Chinese government that her father is in active trade negotiations with. Specifically, CBS reports…
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Taraji P. Henson Is Fierce on the Pay Gap, Racism and Sexism in Hollywood—but #FirstThem on Social Media?
Houston, we have a problem. Hidden Figures star Taraji P. Henson is not known for holding back, onscreen or off. The outspoken star has long championed for respect as a black actress, speaking out about lobbying for equal pay and fighting racism in Hollywood, even as an Oscar-nominated actress. She’s also well-known as a cheerleader…
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You Do the Math: Can You Spot the 7 Layers of Appropriation in Ariana Grande’s ‘7 Rings’?
Let’s play a game! If you read The Glow Up regularly, you know we regularly call out appropriation when and where we see it—even when it’s (unfortunately) our own folks. That said, you’d be amazed at how much we leave on the table simply because there’s too much to possibly cover. But every so often,…
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Up in Smoke: Cardi B Ethers Yet Another Conservative Woman
One day, folks are going to learn not to come for Cardi B unless she calls for them—but that day clearly isn’t today. Instead, some will continue trying to hitch their wagon to Cardi’s relevance by picking public fights with the star, just so folks like us will report on the shenanigans—and the inevitable ether…
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Abloh the Appropriator? Amid Virgil Abloh's Recent Runway Success Come Claims of Copycatting
Damn, damn, damn. While we were still applauding the seemingly unstoppable force that is Virgil Abloh for bringing it “Home” with his Wiz-inspired second collection for Louis Vuitton, some very valid questions arose about the much-lauded designer’s inspirations. While fashion is nothing if not derivative—and plagiarism is nothing new at all—sadly, these allegations come from…