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On the Court in Off-White: Serena Williams and Virgil Abloh Launch Their Nike ‘Queen’ Collection
When we heard Virgil Abloh and Serena Williams were collaborating on Williams’ 2018 U.S. Open wardrobe, we were understandably intrigued. Two black phenoms at the top of their respective games are exciting—especially when supported by an athletic apparel juggernaut like Nike. Now, we get our first look at the resulting “Queen” collection in motion, as…
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The Shade: Cut Out the Hard Contour and Get Into Some Subtle Sculpting with Joan Smalls
If there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s that most of us aren’t (and will never be) blessed with the naturally-chiseled features of Puerto Rican goddess Joan Smalls. The modeling phenom was blessed with high cheekbones and full lips and brows—the type of features your Insta-faves are trying to recreate with exaggerated pencil-and-contouring techniques.…
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Freeway of Love: Mary Kay's Top Sellers Are Planning a Pink Cadillac Tribute at Aretha's Funeral
When mourners arrive at Detroit’s Greater Grace Temple on Friday, August 31 to pay tribute to Aretha Franklin, they will be greeted with a sea of pink—pink Cadillacs, that is. Legions of sales directors from multi-level marketing company Mary Kay, one of the largest direct sellers of cosmetics worldwide, will be parking their famed pink…
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Fashion for All: Old Navy Is Moving Plus Sizes Back Into Its Stores
Fun fact: I am a longtime devotee of Old Navy jeans. Aside from the obviously stellar price-\ point (I’ve rarely if ever bought a pair for more than $35, thanks in large part to Old Navy’s equally stellar sales), they are one of the few brands to produce fits that consistently and accurately accommodate my…
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2 Chainz, 2 Rings: How Rap Royalty Celebrated a Longtime Love at Miami's Versace Mansion [Updated]
Updated: Aug. 21, 2018, 9 p.m. EDT: This article was edited to include more details as they became available. Real talk? When rapper, TV host and philanthropist 2 Chainz stopped the fashion show on the Met Gala red carpet in May by dropping to one knee to propose to longtime partner Kesha Ward, half our…
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Save Sundress Season! Rihanna Just Reminded Us of the Summer We're Not Having
If you’ve yet to hear the rumors, Rihanna and Donald Glover (aka Childish Gambino) are currently filming together in Cuba, as both are reportedly cast members of the upcoming Guava Island, directed by Atlanta and “This Is America” video director Hiro Murai. While we’ve yet to hear any details about a plot or release date,…
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'There Is No Model Survivor': Tarana Burke Warns Against the Derailing of #MeToo
Correction: August 21 at 2:04 p.m. EDT: An earlier version of this article mistakenly identified Rose McGowan as Rose Byrne. Earlier: As the #MeToo movement has gained steam, so have attempts to delegitimize accusers and victims of abuse; all too often, we hear “well, why didn’t she say something sooner?” Or, “this is a money-grab;…
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Non-Compliant: The War Against Black Students' Hairstyles Continues
When it comes to finding low-maintenance hairstyles for our children that are school-appropriate, it’s beginning to seem we’re damned if we do, damned if we don’t. Last week, a video of a first-grader in Florida being turned away from his first day of school because of his dreadlocks sparked viral outrage and discussion; this week,…
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Face-Off: What Did Cardi B and Nicki Minaj Have in Common at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards?
If there’s one event I look forward to every year, it’s the MTV Video Music Awards—I’ma let you finish, but hear me out on this: While the Grammys may be the highest echelon of music ceremony, rivaled only by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions, no event has annually given us as many…
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Cardi B's Video for 'Ring' Has Us All Tied Up
Updated: 8/20/18, 5:05 p.m. EDT: Cardi B is reportedly not performing at the 2018 MTV Awards, but will be opening the show. Sorry I’m not home right nowI’m walking into spiderwebsSo leave a messageAnd I’ll call you back Okay, those are No Doubt lyrics, but they could just as well be Cardi B’s, given the…