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Usher Got a Conk for the New Year—and the Internet's Got Jokes
The new year traditionally marks new beginnings: renewed commitments to health, progress and prosperity—and, in the case of many, a new look. We can only assume that’s what R&B singer Usher was thinking when he decided to go Team Unnatural on the eve of 2019, debuting a ’60s-era, Sammy Davis-styled permed pompadour the likes of…
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New Year, New Gear: Kelly Rowland Debuts a Limited Edition Line With Fabletics
Just in time for your “new year, new you” resolutions, Kelly Rowland has dropped a limited-edition line with activewear company Fabletics. According to Rowland, her collaboration with the brand is equally styled for working out or going out. The 16-piece collection features tops, leggings, and more in a muted palette dominated by burgundy, black, and…
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The Year That Was: A Love Letter to Black Women
Dear beautiful black Queens, By any measure, 2018 was undeniably your year. Despite everything you face in this country—from the perilous minefield of race and gender that you tiptoe across on a daily basis, to your beauty, your value, and your health under constant siege from those entrusted to protect you, to the crippling realization…
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Michelle Obama's Becoming is Becoming a Class Curriculum
It’s no secret that education draws inspiration from our biggest cultural influences. From Georgetown’s “Sociology of Hip-Hop: Jay-Z” course, to Rutgers’ “Politicizing Beyoncé”, to Vassar College’s “Because Dave Chappelle Said So”, the exploits of countless public figures have found a home in higher education. And the latest to have her achievements transformed into a curriculum…
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South Sudanese Model Anok Yai Ends Outstanding Glow Up Year With Elle Cover
A little more than a year ago, 19-year-old Anok Yai set the internet aflame after being photographed at Howard Homecoming. The South Sudanese stunner, then a biochemistry major at Plymouth State University, was captured on camera in the middle of the festivities in an image that instantly went viral—and launched her fashion career. Now, Yai…
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Cardi Literally Secures the Bags as Offset’s Comeback Campaign Continues
Can you place a dollar amount on trust? If so, Offset may be well on his way to winning Cardi B back with his holiday spending spree, which reportedly included jewelry, Christian Louboutins, multiple items from Chanel and several of Hermès’ coveted Birkin bags. The items were cataloged in a now-deleted Instagram post by Cardi, in…
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Family Matters: This Family Sing-Along Is All the Holiday Spirit We Need This Year
Here at The Glow Up, we believe that the family that slays together stays together. But not all of us have been able to be with our families or get into the holiday spirit this year. (For reasons.) That’s why we have the Thompson family to thank for a much-needed dose of adorable to get…
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She Slayed: The Glow Up’s Best Dressed Women of 2018
To say this last year has been a challenging one would be an understatement, but there were some significant bright spots—namely, on the bodies of some of our most famous women. From awards season to the Met Gala and beyond, there were plenty of memorable moments. As is our custom, we have to applaud those…
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Celebrating, Celebrity-Style: What Did the Famous Do This Christmas?
So…assuming you celebrate, what did you do for Christmas? Was it filled with family and food, celebrated with your chosen “framily,” or spent binge-watching and bingeing on Chinese food *raises hand*? Whatever your holiday looked like this year, we hope it was everything you wished it to be, because ‘tis the season to do whatever…