• Constance C.R. White, Editor-in-Chief of Essence Magazine, has fired the title’s managing editor Michael Bullerick. Apparently, Bullerick, who is white, had some unsavory things to say about black folks on his private Facebook page, made public by Journal-isms after a tipster sent it to them. The screenshot of his page shows an unflattering caricature Continue Reading
• King Bey is giving her “Beyhive” an exclusive glimpse at her private life with hubby Jay-Z. The singer is set to launch a tumblr today, which will feature over 150 never before-seen photos from the couple’s private collection. Today also marks Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s four year wedding anniversary, which I will celebrate privately with Continue Reading
Pick up Essence Magazine’s April 2012 issue to see my very first Covergirl ad: Squeal!!!!! I snuck a peek at the ad in the airport as I was coming home from France, and couldn’t help but yelp (I’m sure everyone around thought I was a nut). I mean, who doesn’t want to be a Covergirl? Continue Reading
•Kerry Washington covers Essence Magazine’s March 2012 issue in a white hot dress. What do you think of the shot? (Essence) • First she features it-girls Solange Knowles, Julia Sarr-Jamois, and Oroma Elewa in her demi couture runway show, and now, she’s teaming up with Macy’s. Alberta Ferretti is the latest designer to lend her Continue Reading
Happy Monday, Bombshells! Last week I was juiced to participate in a fun ‘alter ego’ shoot photographed by Derek Blanks for a Covergirl ad slated to appear in Essence Magazine: Essence and Covergirl handpicked two bloggers, myself and Karen Blanchard of Where did U Get That, to pose as two versions of ourselves, all the Continue Reading
Tasha Smith for Essence December 2011. Read the cover story at www.essence.com. Snapshot is a section showcasing ad campaigns, pictures, and editorials featuring men and women of color. No words, just an image. Enjoy..and discuss! Spied @TheYBF
• The ever-inspiring First Lady covers ESSENCE once again, this time for the October issue highlighting 28 of the most influential black women. As the eighth most powerful woman in the world, I would say Ms. Obama was the perfect choice for a cover story! (Essence) • Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony team up with Continue Reading
Dearest King B, Is your fourth solo studio album 4 dropping June 28? Because I couldn’t tell. Beyonce for Time Magazine How many times and in how many different countries do we need to be reminded of your utter fabulousness? You’ve been in this month’s Essence, W, Dazed & Confused, Time, Cleo Magazine in Continue Reading
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