Viola Davis Responds To Criticism Of Her ‘The First

16 Jan

Viola Davis has heard the critics, but she’s not letting the memes or Twitter threads get her down. Amid a slew of fan and critic responses to her starring role in Showtime’s biopic limited series The First Lady, Davis says that it’s unattainable to please everyone with every role she takes on. Davis portrayed First Lady Michelle Obama within the series, which recounted American history through the perspectives of three separate first ladies during their tenures in The White House. Davis’ portrayal stood out to fans, who noted the emphasis the actress placed on Obama’s speech pattern while embodying the role. But Davis sees no use for dwelling on what she describes as “cruel” responses to her work. LOS ANGELES,...

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2 Jan

China Responds To Death Of Iconic Designer And Taoist

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Fashion, Featured

What Happened: The world has been mourning the death of famed clothier, activist, cultural maven and elegance icon Vivienne Westwood since December 29. Dubbed “the high priestess of punk,” she reportedly died peacefully, surrounded by family in South London at age 81. Spiritually, she considered herself a Taoist, famously penning, “There was never more need for the Tao today. Tao gives you a sense that you simply belong to the cosmos and provides purpose to your life; it gives you a way of identity and strength to know you’re living the life you may live and subsequently must be living: make full use of your character and full use of your life on earth.” Almost every big name in fashion, including Nick...

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20 Dec

H&M Responds to Complaints Over Justin Beiber Merchandise

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Fashion, Featured

Swedish fast-fashion retailer H&M has responded to accusations leveled by singer Justin Beiber that he had not approved merchandise featuring his likeness and lyrics. The singer posted to Instagram Stories Monday afternoon to precise his disapproval. “I didn’t approve any of the merch collection that they put up at H&M,” Beiber wrote. “All without my permission and approval. [SMH] I wouldn’t buy it if I were you.” Beiber’s likeness appears on items including a sweatshirt, a dress, t-shirt and a tote bag. The lyrics “I miss you greater than life” from his song “Ghost” appear on a hoodie that retails for $39.99, in addition to a phone case. In a second Instagram Stories post, Beiber further encouraged fans to steer clear of the items....

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28 Nov

The CEO Of Urban Skin Rx Responds To Brand

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Makeup, Featured

There was loads of speculation on social media across the skincare brand, Urban Skin Rx — known to acknowledge, represent and advocate for accessible clinical skincare for diverse skin tones. Questions surrounding the ownership of the brand have been circulating on the web with some questioning whether or not the brand is Black-owned and if it was actually stolen from a Black woman. There have also been rumors that a black female chemist was forced out of her position inside the company. Adding to the drama, in January 2022, Urban Skin Rx was called out by social media influencer @longlegzk for leaving a comment which undermined cultural appropriation, based on Blavity. The brand immediately denied having anything to do with the...

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