This time last year, you couldn’t enter a club without hearing the jittery drums and pulsating rhythm of Burna Boy’s sticky party bangers like “On The Low” or “Killin’ Dem.” When the pandemic tilted the world on its head earlier this year, the self-professed African Giant—like many musicians—was forced to pivot, recalibrate, and re-strategize his
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Between rising consumer demands for sustainable practices and the secondhand clothing industry estimated to be valued at $64 billion by 2025, you can’t not practice eco-friendly fashion solutions. That’s the Herculean task that Gucci is taking on with Off the Grid, the Italian fashion house’s first environmentally-conscious collection heralded by creative director Alessandro Michele. “Gucci
Kylie Jenner decided to drastically change her look for the day, tweaking both her hair color and eye color. The youngest Kardashian-Jenner sister uploaded photos to her Instagram Story of herself with light brown, “bronde” hair and light green eyes. “I look like Stas,” she captioned one, referencing her close friend Anastasia Karanikolaou. Instagram Instagram
Haircuts from yesteryear reign supreme for their innovation, technique, and skill to make these larger than life styles stand the test of time. From blunt bobs to abundant afros, we’ve rounded up some of the best curls, cuts, and swirls from the 20th century in order to discover the best hairstyles from the past.
Some things just go together. Bread and butter. Salt and pepper. Teyana Taylor and the ’90s. There’s an allusion to the defining era in everything Taylor touches. To start, her 2014 debut album VII captured the ferocity and assuredness of her 90s icons Lauryn Hill, Brandy, and Mary J. Blige, which is again reinforced on
Leonardo DiCaprio really, really didn’t want to be seen going out with his girlfriend Camila Morrone to Nobu in Malibu yesterday, as Los Angeles’ coronavirus cases hit over 100,000. The couple was photographed by paparazzi arriving at the restaurant together. Both sensibly wore masks, which is the minimum the CDC is recommending people do to
Calling all beauty lovers: Ulta’s summer sale is finally here. Now through July 4, the retailer is lowering the prices of popular skincare, makeup, and hot tools. It doesn’t matter if you want to treat yourself to a sheet mask, stock up on sunscreen, or invest in some Zoom-friendly makeup, this sale is bound to
Maybe everything started when Pearl Thusi predicted the future. Earlier this year, Thusi, arguably one of South Africa’s biggest television stars, gathered a group of young women to appear in a Cosmopolitan South Africa photoshoot. She was the magazine’s cover model for the March 2020 Netflix issue, timed to her starring role in the streaming
Courtesy of CorcoranGetty Images Bella Hadid may be quarantining on a Pennsylvania farm right now with her mother Yolanda Hadid and her sister Gigi Hadid, but the New York Post and Dirt report that Bella quietly purchased a swanky Manhattan penthouse in November. The 2,180 square foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom loft apartment features a private roof
Kristen Noel Crawley is best known for her brand KNC Beauty‘s cult-favorite starry eye masks and nourishing lip masks and balms, and influencing her 416,000-plus followers with a sartorial taste that harkens back to the 90s. But in light of the Black Lives Matter movement and protests, Crawley reflected on how she can use her
Twenty percent of profits from Gabriela Hearst’s Bags of Purpose sale on Net-a-Porter will benefit Save the Children’s global Coronavirus Response Fund. The sale will last for two weeks, and includes her new Baez style from the spring 2020 collection. Luxury shopping with purpose is core to Gabriela Hearst’s business. The New York designer has
Spotted: Kristen Stewart out, about, and matching with girlfriend Dylan Meyer over the weekend. Paparazzi got a rare photograph of Stewart out in Los Angeles getting coffee. Stewart is among the many celebrities who haven’t been photographed out much since the coronavirus pandemic began. Stewart and Meyer both wore gray and black outfits with black
Ah, the restoring power of taking a bath. What was previously seen as a bubble-filled extravagance for special occasions is now a way of life in 2020. All of the stigmas that previously plagued the past time are no longer. Everyone has copious amounts of time at home to ponder the world from a fizzy-filled
On Juneteenth, Beyoncé reminded us of one of her greatest talents: dropping a new project when no one was expecting it. On Saturday night, a little more than one week after we were blessed with her new song, “Black Parade,” Beyoncé dropped a surprise trailer for her visual album, “Black Is King.” The trailer, which
On Friday, Ariana Grande celebrated her 27th birthday with a Midsommar-themed birthday bash thrown by her friends and her boyfriend, Dalton Gomez. Friday was also the day that Grande and Gomez went Instagram official. Ariana GrandeInstagram The above photo was one of several that Grande included in her initial birthday post, but on Saturday, she
This year’s BET Awards will look a little different. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the 20th annual installment of the show honoring Black entertainers and athletes will be virtual. Comedian and Insecure star Amanda Seales will host the awards, which also coincide with BET’s 40th anniversary. Drake leads this year’s nominations with six, followed closely
Jennifer GraylockGetty Images In lieu of Pride marches and parades in the streets this year, we get virtual events. These events are not the same as wearing glitter, waving rainbow flags, and dancing with our best friends at afterparties, but they certainly aren’t lacking in joy. This Pride month, the Black Lives Matter protests drove
Sally Rooney’s Normal People got everyone all hot and bothered when the 12-part miniseries dropped on Hulu. On Friday, fans who couldn’t wait to catch another glimpse of Marianne (Daisy Edgar-Jones), Connell (Paul Mescal), and his iconic silver chain got a little pandemic treat. The lovers appear in two comedic shorts as part of Ireland’s
Since June 2001, we have looked forward to the BET Awards each summer. From the thoughtfully chosen hosts to the musical performances and the nostalgic moments where iconic celebs are reunited with their former cast mates (remember that time in 2013 when Nia Long and Larenz Tate stood side-by-side, prompting dreams of a sequel to
It was an eventful week of quarantine for Booksmart actress Billie Lourd, 27, and her longtime partner, Austen Rydell, 28. He announced via Instagram that the pair got engaged following more than four years of dating. “💍💍💍She said YES!! (Actually she said ‘Duhhh’) But I guess that’s even better than yes?!? 💗🤪🎉🎰💥🍾 ” Rydell captioned
Most celebrities have been out of the paparazzi’s lens throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Selena Gomez among them. But on Wednesday, the singer was photographed hanging with friends. Gomez was dressed up in a boho pink print off-the-shoulder blouse and light jeans. She wore her hair, now very long, down. TheImageDirect.com This is one of the
This week, news broke that Emma Roberts is expecting her first child with Garrett Hedlund, her boyfriend of more than a year. Although neither has commented on reports, many have become curious about the low-key relationship between the rumored parents-to-be. Here’s what you need to know about Hedlund, from his impressive film career to his
Daily Planner 2020-2021 by Panda Planner Panda Planner amazon.com $20.97 Similar to the SELF Journal, Panda Planners are 90-day notebooks that help with productivity and time management. Each day has space to write a morning review, your top priorities, a schedule, and an end-of-day review, while the weekly rundowns will ensure you stay on top of long-term
Selena Gomez’s album Rare isn’t the only music the singer is giving fans this year. Gomez joined Trevor Daniel on the remix of his track “Past Life”; the lyrics explore letting go of who you were in the past, taking care of your mental health, and promising to be better to people you used—all while
Stefanie KeenanGetty Images As the nation continues to protest for Black Lives Matter, the fashion and media industries are being called upon to eliminate systemic racism in their fields. In recent weeks, brands and companies have come forth with numbers on Black executives and employees through the #PullUpOrShutUp initiative, with many falling short on Black
Where Normal People leads, Conversations With Friends will follow. Hulu confirmed today that it will air the TV adaptation of Sally Rooney’s debut novel, after premiering Normal People to critical acclaim and socially-distanced fan fervor in April. The 12-part series will debut on BBC Three in the U.K. before heading to Hulu. Conversations with Friends:
The last three years have been filled with ups and downs for Demi Lovato—and she’s reliving it all in a new four-part YouTube documentary series. It will be her second time collaborating with the company after the success of her 2017 documentary Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated, which has more than 32 million views. The currently
Melodie JengGetty Images Pride Month is a celebration, a moment for the LGBTQ+ community to band together and proclaim their identities to the world. It’s a time of parades and elaborate parties, more often than not featuring colorful ensembles that spread joy. And though the scene is fun filled–many argue that Pride Month has become
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