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1 Jan

How culture has modified since Christina Aguilera’s 2002 hit

How culture has modified since Christina Aguilera’s 2002 hit
To mark its twentieth anniversary, the singer has updated her ‘Beautiful’ music video – here, we speak to the director to learn the way much, and the way little, beauty expectations have shifted Christina Aguilera’s “Beautiful” is an iconic music video. Released in 2002, the song was the second single from her image-shifting album Stripped, a raw soulful ballad which followed the attention-grabbing first single “Dirty”. With lyrics centred around insecurity, self-esteem and inner beauty, the video shone a highlight on the people affected by society’s strict beauty standards, and people outside of and rejected by the mainstream. Touching on themes from eating disorders and body image to sexuality, the video won a GLAAD Media...
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14 Dec

How Iman Modified The Modelling Industry Endlessly

The Modelling Industry Endlessly
The Modelling Industry Endlessly The Modelling Industry Endlessly Supermodel Iman joins British Vogue, as she reflects on her dazzling modelling profession. Following the discharge of Supreme Models, a six-part YouTube docuseries concerning the black women who revolutionised fashion, the style icon (and wife of the late David Bowie) recalls what she learned from her family in Somalia, fighting for equal compensation in ’70s Latest York and founding the Black Girls Coalition with Naomi Campbell and Bethann Hardison. “ It’s never too late to be what you may have been,” Iman advises. Watch the complete video with British Vogue’s January 2023 cover star for more of her inspiring advice. #Iman #Model #Vogue #BritishVogue Watch Supreme Models: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLztAHXmlMZFRkPgtxuinJQvjCu-CdBbzW Watch more from British Vogue: https://youtu.be/A6xvPZzPsYs https://youtu.be/gxFluuXfBOg https://youtu.be/eEBPBXMX2aA -------------------------- Director Max Bartick Director of Photography Steven Mastorelli Editor Clay Doggett@ Modern...
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4 Dec

How Bill Russell Modified The Game – Essence

How Bill Russell Modified The Game – Essence
On December 22, 1956, William Felton “Bill” Russell suited up for the primary time in Boston Celtics green. Fans couldn’t anticipate the impact the then-rookie would have on the NBA, basketball giants that followed him, and the social practices that may shape how knowledgeable athlete could make a difference. Russell, who died on July 31 at 88, was known during his basketball profession as a solid scorer and a rock-solid defensive player. He can even be remembered as a change agent.  Gen Z would call Russell a walking bucket. He was amongst the very best, winning 11 rings in 13 seasons, becoming the epitome of success on the hardwood. The highlights of his on the court prowess are plentiful, however the...
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22 Oct

How culture has modified since Christina Aguilera’s 2002 hit

How culture has modified since Christina Aguilera’s 2002 hit
To mark its twentieth anniversary, the singer has updated her ‘Beautiful’ music video – here, we speak to the director to learn the way much, and the way little, beauty expectations have shifted Christina Aguilera’s “Beautiful” is an iconic music video. Released in 2002, the song was the second single from her image-shifting album Stripped, a raw soulful ballad which followed the attention-grabbing first single “Dirty”. With lyrics centred around insecurity, self-esteem and inner beauty, the video shone a highlight on the people affected by society’s strict beauty standards, and people outside of and rejected by the mainstream. Touching on themes from eating disorders and body image to sexuality, the video won a GLAAD Media...
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