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This Is Not a Drill: Pharrell Is Dropping a Skincare Line by Thanksgiving
Can “Black don’t crack” be bottled? We’re about to find out, because Pharrell Williams, whose famously flawless skin has yet to develop a crease in years, is making our long-held holiday wishes come true. The multihyphenate hitmaker launching a skincare line by the end of this month—and no, apparently the blood of young virgins is…
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Pharrell to Executive Produce Netflix Docuseries Centered Around Gospel Music
As if it were possible, it appears that Pharrell is in an even more creative space than usual. The music and entertainment mogul confirmed on Sunday at the virtual Essence Festival program “Get Lifted” that he will be teaming up with Netflix to present Voices of Fire. The show is billed as a docuseries centered…
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Pharrell Williams Partners With SoundCloud to Release Compilation for Emerging Artists, Raise Funds for Charities
With names like The Clipse, Kelis and Robin Thicke to his credit, it’s not a secret that super-producer Pharrell Williams has a knack for breaking new artists. And in looking to continue that tradition, The Man Who Refuses to Age is joining forces with SoundCloud to showcase some of the nicest unsung talent in the…
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Donald Trump Uses 'Let Me Clear My Throat' to Come for Joe Biden and DC Legend DJ Kool Isn't Here for It
For almost 25 years, “Let Me Clear My Throat” has provided the soundtrack to nearly every black ass gathering, from pool parties and graduations to weddings, game nights and family cookouts. While DJ Kool takes tremendous pride in the ubiquity of his breakthrough 1996 single, one place you should never find this song is in…
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#ChanelPharrell: Will Chanel's 1st Ever Collab Be Pharrell's Next Big Hit?
After months of teasing and a sneak peek worn by Pharrell himself to the Chanel Cruise show last October, the musician’s capsule collection with the French luxury house—the first collaboration in its history— is ready to go live this week in Seoul, Korea, with a global release on April 4. In a behind-the-scenes video for…
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Frank Ocean Resurfaces on GQ—and Makes Us Wonder If He’d Rather Be Seen Than Heard
If you’re a rabid Frank Ocean fan, this post may not be to your liking. Not because we have any beef with Ocean; Blonde remains lovely, and we agree that his hiatus from the musical landscape has once again gone on too long. So obviously, we were excited to see him appear on the cover…
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What in the Willy Wonka Hell Was Lil Wayne Wearing at the Alabama v. Clemson Halftime Show?
We have seen some thangs out here in these fashion streets, especially when it comes to entertainers. Pharrell and his hats. (See also: Erykah Badu.) Janelle Monae and her vagina pants. Yung Joc (and now, Usher) and his hair. Lauryn Hill and… however many layers she feels like wearing on any given day. (See also:…
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Girl. Pharrell Might Launch a Women’s Fashion Line, and All We Can Envision Is Bathrobes & Beaucoup Hats
Another day, another rumored celebrity fashion endeavor. This week, rumblings have been afoot (thanks to TMZ) that our favorite crooning nerd, Pharrell Williams, has trademarked “Girl” for use in a future fashion venture. Hmmm… Of course, this wouldn’t be entirely new territory for the producer, composer and erstwhile crooner-rapper; his collaboration with Adidas Originals has…
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Old "Bae" Becomes New Flavor For Whites
In this, the 2014th Year of Our Lord, on the 23rd day of the month of July, at 6:55 p.m. EST, TIME Magazine ran a story. It’s headline read: “This is What Bae Means.” Yes, stupid stories happen. Stupid headlines even more frequently. But TIME Magazine, once a premier weekly magazine (the first of its…