2019 Oscars: Tracee Ellis Ross to Present Nominations
Living embodiment of a sunshine’s rays Tracee Ellis Ross will be bringing her golden aura to present the nominations…
‘Black Like Us’: Black-ish Finally Tackles the Elephant in the Room—Colorism
Black-ish certainly has a way of evoking conversation on social media—its Season Four-opening “Juneteenth” episode is…
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…
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…
Thanks-living: How a Few of Our Faves Gave Thanks This Holiday
Real talks? We don’t all agree that Thanksgiving is a holiday worth celebrating. After all, its colonialist roots…
I Got to See Michelle Obama at Her Becoming LA Tour Stop and She Is as Magical as You’d Imagine
Last night, I was part of the sold-out crowd that gathered at the Forum in Inglewood, Calif., to see the only first…
‘Your Sacrifice Was Not in Vain’: Tarana Burke, Tracee Ellis Ross and More Pen ‘Love Letter’ to Dr. Christine Blasey Ford
On Wednesday, Oct. 10, some of the most visible female activists of our generation joined forces to give their thanks,…
‘Tonight Is About Clothes’: Tracee Ellis Ross Turned the AMAs Into a Showcase for Black Designers
When we heard that Tracee Ellis Ross was returning to host the 2018 American Music Awards for the second year in a row,…
We Gon' Let Taylor Break Her Lil' Record, But the 2018 American Music Awards Show Belonged to Us
Real talk? We knew what the 2018 American Music Awards were gonna be about before the first statuette had even been…
Think Pink: Our Faves Were Coming Up Roses at the 2018 Emmys ... and in Nike ... and Whiteface?
If there was a signature color at the 2018 Emmys, it was pink. Yara Shahidi (in Gucci), nominee Tracee Ellis Ross (in…
Ahead of the 2018 Emmys, Tracee Ellis Ross and Issa Rae Bring Us #BlackGirlMagic—on a Boat!
Summer may be ending, but the 2018 Emmys are the perfect kickoff to Fall’s television season, which traditionally…
Fabulous at 50: Iman, Oprah, Kanye, Chance & More Celebrate a Half-Century of Ralph Lauren
While our heads were turned by the melee at the Harper’s Bazaar party on Friday night, there was another star-studded…
Famously Fly: Vanity Fair’s Best Dressed 2018 Includes Some of Our Most Fashionable Faves!
You’ve seen them on screen, on the red carpet and often, right here on The Glow Up. And now, just in time for New York…
Do You Want More? September 2018 Is Shaping Up to Be a Beautiful Month for Black Women
It’s only the first day of August, but with a slew of September issues featuring black women on their covers, it’s hard…
#SayHerName: Celebrities Draw Attention to the Death of Nia Wilson in the Week Following her Fatal Stabbing
For many around the country, the brutal murder of Nia Wilson, an 18-year-old black woman killed last Sunday night at a…
Enviable Assets: How Tracee Ellis Ross Builds the Boom
There is plenty to love about actress, director and activist Tracee Ellis Ross—she’s brilliant, hilarious, beautiful…
Is the Mainstream Ready for 4c? Mane Traces the Evolution of Natural Hair On-Screen
Online media company NowThis turned heads at the top of 2018 with the launch of Mane, a web series focusing on the…
Dream Team: Tracee Ellis Ross Wants to Appear in Rihanna’s Next Video
We’re always happy to see Tracee Ellis Ross. Our current favorite TV mom and best friend in our head is always good for…