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Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz on Cover of Cultured Magazine as a Black Panther Power Couple
Alicia Keys-Dean and her producer hubby Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean look like a true power couple on the cover of Cultured Magazine. Black Power, that is. The cover is a re-creation of a 1970 photograph of Black Panther leader Eldridge Cleaver and then-wife Kathleen Neal Cleaver taken by photographer Gordon Parks. The accompanying spread is…
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Bow Down: Tracee Ellis Ross Covers Vanity Fair’s Special Awards Issue
“The business is finally catching up to the genius that is Tracee,” says Kerry Washington. “Genius” is an apt word to describe Tracee Ellis Ross, who, after eight seasons on Girlfriends and four on Black-ish (which turned a dramatic corner at the end of its last season, thanks in part to Ross’ directorial debut on…
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Wendy, How You Doin’? Wendy Williams Does It for the ’Gram in a New Photo Shoot
Wendy, is that you? Wendy Williams is looking better than ever in her latest photo shoot, posted to Instagram on Thursday. The controversial talk show host was photographed by photographer and art director Robert Ector. Ector caught all of Williams’ best angles and likely edited the crap out of these photos. Honestly, some of these…
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Rihanna on Loc: The Style Secrets Behind Ocean’s 8
Much has been said of Ocean’s 8, the all-female reboot of the franchise (which originated in 1960) made famous for a new generation over a decade ago by George Clooney, Brad Pitt and a crew of other male stars. With the latest installment starring Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway and Rihanna in a diverse…
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Bodak Rainbow? Cardi B Proves She’s a Unicorn, Rocking a Rainbow Mane With Her Baby Bump
Cardi B continues to prove that pregnancy won’t dampen her style. The Invasion of Privacy rapper-singer stepped out in Atlanta Wednesday night with fiance Offset wearing waist-length locks in a full spectrum of colors, courtesy of hairstylist Cliff Vmir. Makeup artist Erika La’Pearl complemented the look with a flawless face and starry eyes, which she…
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Crayola Beauty Is Giving Us a Chance to Relive Our Childhoods
Back in the day, having a 64-pack of Crayola crayons was the holy grail of all school supplies. Now Crayola is giving us all a chance to stunt once again—this time, with cosmetics. Teaming up with fast-fashion retailer Asos, the beloved art brand has just released Crayola Beauty, a 58-piece makeup collection—and we couldn’t be…
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Back ‘On the Run’: Beyoncé and Jay-Z Hit the Road in LaQuan Smith and Dapper Dan for Gucci
I’m not screaming, you’re screaming. Jesus, be a balaclava, because the Carters have not come to play with you heaux. On Wednesday night, Bey and Jay opened their On the Run II Tour in Cardiff, Wales, and I’m sure they sounded great, but baby … Can we talk about the lewks? Goddamn, goddamn, goddamn! The…
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#WCW: Laverne Cox Is Beauty Goals on Gay Times’ Special Pride Edition
Laverne Cox is always here to serve us looks, and this month she is serving straight-up sunshine, looking stunning in yellow as she graces the cover of Gay Times magazine. Aside from serving as a beauty inspiration for many, Cox is a true role model and trailblazer. After taking on the role of Sophia in…
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Basketball, Butterflies and Bling: Evelyn Lozada Shoots Her Shot With Jewelry and Skin-Care Lines
Basketball Wives star Evelyn Lozada is breaking into the fashion and beauty game. The reality-TV star is known for rocking large hoop earrings on the long-running show, and she’s apparently taken all the positive feedback she’s received and turned it into a business. Launched in late May, the Evelyn Lozada Jewelry Collection doesn’t have the…
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She Think She Slick: Slick Woods’ Fenty Face Tutorial Is an Instant Fave
There’s something about Slick Woods. Not everybody “gets” the particular brand of bald-headed, gap-toothed, full-lipped beauty that has catapulted the Minneapolis native from former homelessness to modeling for Kanye West, Mercedes Benz and Rihanna, but you gotta admit, there’s something about her. Maybe she’s born with it, maybe it’s … Wait; wrong beauty brand. After…