Launched in the fall of 2022, The Impact Atlanta follows the lives of Atlanta’s influential figures, musicians and entrepreneurs Ari Fletcher, Dess Dior, Dionte ‘Arrogant Tae’ Gray, Jayda Cheaves, and Lakeyah. In the 8-episode series, we saw these ATL stars build their brands while navigating the complexities of their personal lives.
It’s been 2 months since the season finale, but the gang is back for the reunion, and we’ve got the exclusive first look at their style for the event. See what each they wore below.
Ari Fletcher
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Ari went through her own highs and lows this season, but that didn’t stop her from popping up pretty for the reunion. She wore a crystal-covered Area crop top with white high-waist white pants and Versace heels.
She finished the look with a sleek high pony to show off her beautiful beat.
Photo: Sydney Foster/BET+
Dess Dior
Photo: Sydney Foster/BET+
Season 1 saw Dess Dior in grind mode, but at the reunion she was in grungy glam mode. The independent artist pulled up in a leather-on-leather look wearing a $4,530 Dolce & Gabbana lace-up skirt, a Monse bra top, a Wolf & Badger trench coat, heeled Gianvito Rossi sandals, and a dazzling Chanel necklace.
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Arrogant Tae
Photo: Sydney Foster/BET+
Celebrity hairstylist Arrogant Tae was a man with a plan for his first season on The Impact Atlanta. From viewing potential spaces for his salon to shifting focus to his product line, it was clear he was all about his business. At the reunion, Tae was all about denim. He wore a $750 Denim Tears All Over Cotton Wreath jacket with coordinating $400 white jeans, a ribbed black turtleneck, and Rick Owens shoes.
Photo: Sydney Foster/BET+
Lakeyah
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Like Dess Dior, Lakeyah focused on building her music career this season. From studio sessions to preparing for Rolling Loud, the Milwaukee femcee did not come to play with anyone questioning if she’s the female goat. For the reunion, she leaned into the Barbiecore trend and rocked a $695 hot pink LaQuan Smith paillette-embellished turtleneck and $775 matching leggings with metallic pink René Caovilla Kristabrita strass sandals.
Photo: Sydney Foster/BET+
Jayda Cheaves was noticeably absent, but I’ll guess we’ll find out why soon enough!
Catch all episodes of The Impact Atlanta on BET+ and stay tuned for word on the reunion episode release date.
Cannabis is a type of herb popularly known as marijuana to some people. It is also known as pot or weed to some, and it is usually used for medical or for relaxation purposes. Many states in the United States of America have legalized marijuana for both recreational and medical use. States that have legalized it have put regulations in place to ensure that the drug is not abused.
Is Cannabis Legal In Pennsylvania
The use of cannabis seeds in Pennsylvania for recreational purposes is illegal as of now. In 2016, a bill was passed by the state’s legislative arm legalizing the drug for medicinal reasons.
Though illegal for recreational purposes and use, possessing small amounts of the drug in some cities in the state has been decriminalized.
Laws on Cannabis Usage in Pennsylvania
It is currently illegal to grow, possess, dispense, produce, or sell cannabis in Pennsylvania unless the state you are licensed to use or get it for medical reasons.
According to the state’s legal system, registered patients are allowed to use marijuana following an approved and qualifying physician prescription for the treatment of a medical condition that it is qualified to treat.
Children or minors under the legal medical age are also allowed to use marijuana for medicinal purposes. However, they must be given by their caregivers, who must be registered with the state medical marijuana program.
Even for medical use, marijuana cannot be smoked. Patients who are registered for the possession and consumption of the drug can keep a supply that can last up to 90 days and can consume through vaporization.
Laws On Buying and Selling Of Cannabis In Pennsylvania
The only legal parties recognized by the state to sell marijuana are state-licensed dispensaries. These hospitals or pharmacies have to pay for a $5000 license to be able to sell marijuana.
Patients who are older than the age of 21 are allowed to buy their supply after presenting their state medical marijuana identification cards and their state-issued identification card depending on the nature of their illness.
A dispensary that runs home delivery for medical cannabis is required to pay for a yearly $50 permit.
In Pennsylvania, cannabis is allowed to be sold in the form of pills, extracts, liquids, gels, ointments, creams, and flowers. Oils containing cannabis have to have at most 0.3% THC, those that have more or harsher concentrates are not legal.
Cultivating cannabis in Pennsylvania
You cannot legally cultivate cannabis seeds in Pennsylvania. The state does not allow for recreational or commercial use of the plant. Medically also, patients are not allowed to grow the plants but have to pick up their prescriptions from places that have been accredited to grow and sell.
Penalties For Using Marijuana Illegally In Pennsylvania
Violating a marijuana law in the state makes one liable to a criminal penalty such as jail time, the payment of a fine, and the seizing of one’s properties for a period of time. That’s why the Herbies head shop advises that you consider applicable laws in your area before setting out on a cannabis field.
Marijuana Related Crimes In Pennsylvania
Putting in mind that the possession of marijuana for recreational use is illegal and will attract a charge,
Having in possession a quantity less than 30 grams of the plant’s bud is punishable by jail time for 30 days and or paying a fine of $500.
The carrying of more than 30 grams of the drug will lead to one being charged and sentenced to jail for between 6-12 months with a fine of $5000 as a first-time offender, but subsequently, they can be sentenced to jail for between 18 and 36 months not more than and required to pay a fine of no more than $25000.
Distributing Marijuana is illegal and one can be sentenced to jail for between 30 days and 4 years with a fine of between $500 and $15000 depending on the amount and location of the proposed distribution.
Growing Marijuana personally attracts a jail term punishment of between 2.5 and 5 years with a fine of $15000.
Conclusion
In Pennsylvania, it is illegal to use, grow, sell and buy marijuana for purposes that are not medical. Patients who have been diagnosed with medical conditions that need treatment through the use of the drug can use cannabis only if they are registered with the state, Minors are also allowed to use cannabis through the help of their caregiver.
The use of cannabis for any other reason is illegal and is punishable by the state. Cannabis can also not be consumed by smoking even for medical reasons as it is illegal and can attract criminal charges.
A new year means new Bomb Accessories! Here are our top 5 must-haves for 2023 so far:
Saint Laurent Take Away Bag
Lunch but in the most chicest way possible! The Saint Laurent embossed lunch box bag is fashioned after the classic take away box. Made with leather, engraved with the YSL diamond motif and complete with metal hardware these bags are a splurge at $1,890 and available in black or tan.
At a steal of $69, Fashion Nova’s Chloe Over-the-knee boot is a 2 in one shoe. A cute pink toned classic sandal, decorated with embellished chain, these boots also come with a color matching thigh-high sock to instantly turn them into a boot look!
The 70’s era platform heel made a hot comeback in 2022 with every designer from Versace to Valentino creating their own signature style. Now Gucci have dropped their version that features their iconic GG motif. Priced at $1,290 and available in 4 styles including black, white,pink and a brown/snake print version.
This up and coming Brooklyn based brand started in 2020. All the handbag’s in Sukari Lyema’s collection in handmade in NYC using the finest of materials spruced from Europe. We are particularly in love with their Ostrich Feather Bucket bag ($450-$500 depending on size) that adds a glam flair to any outfit!
Who doesn’t love a bit of Bomb Accessories DIY? Ticktoker @courtnee_luxx showed us an easy way to make some cozy chic slip ons, perfect for the cooler months! She appears to have been inspired by designer @meontethegoat who uses wool in his collection that include shoes, clothes and bags.
For 2023, the 28th annual Critics Choice Awards returned to their regularly scheduled programming and were held in Los Angeles! On the red carpet, the gowns were sweeping and twinkling with every camera’s flash this Sunday, January 15th. While some looks stood out more than others, these are the top charters for best dressed of the evening.
Both on the red carpet and as she delivered a moving acceptance speech for her Critics Choice Award win last night, Sheryl Lee Ralph looked like a living, breathing award herself in custom Jovana Louis – a look styled by her daughter Ivy Coco Maurice. Her makeup was done by Mila Thomas.
Anya Taylor-Joy looked dashing in a sheer, stoned Christian Dior dress that featured a full, structured skirt. With the scalloped, fish scale embroidered motif and stone embellishments, we know that dress must have been all the more beautiful in person. With every detail, from hair to makeup, the perfectly matched nude dress color and the simple styling between the necklace and shoe choice, it’s 10s across the board!
In a strapless Christian Siriano gown, Messika Jewelry and a Judith Leiber clutch, Angela Bassett as styled by Jennifer Austin for the night. Randy Stodghill styled her hair in a pulled back ponytail with a side part, and MUA D’Andre Michael took care of her beat.
It’s not every day you get to celebrate the birth of a queen, so when you do, you gotta do it big. This past weekend, the queen of R&B, Mary J. Blige, celebrated yet another trip around the sun with an extravagant party at NYC’s Cipriani hotel.
Upon entering her lush party, gilded balloon structures framed posters of the birthday girl, while a gold round bar sat in the center of the room serving Blige’s Sun Goddess wine, among other well-crafted cocktails.
A party like this deserves only the best looks, and her guests did not disappoint. With an outfit change from the guest of honor and a star-studded guest list, we had to give you a rundown of the night’s style. See below
Mary J. Blige in Matthew Reisman, Konstantine Furs and René Caovilla
Photo: Will Sterling
Usher in Tom Ford
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Toya Johnson in LaQuan Smith, Saint Laurent, Judith Leiber and Queen Latifah in Gucci and Burberry
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LaLa in The Attico
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Papoose in Versace and Remy Ma in custom Kiki Boutique, Daniels Leather, and Jimmy Choo x Timberland
Photo: Johnny Nunez
Fat Joe in Louis Vuitton
Photo: Johnny Nunez (photographed with Mary J. Blige and Lola Milan)
Woody McClain in Helen Yarmark, Bronx and Banco, Casablanca and Kurt Geiger
Photo: Calvin G
Mary J. Blige in Area, Versace and Guiseppe Zanotti
Lori Harvey celebrated her 26th birthday over the weekend at The Fleur Room in Los Angeles and was joined by celebrity friends like Offset, Hailey and Justin Bieber, Justine Skye and a whole lot more! Before making her way to the private cocktail lounge, the lady of the hour Lori hosted a birthday dinner at LAVO Ristorante in a $1,000 The Attico Sam dress, a $22,000 Cartier panthere ring, and $1,095 YSL Gloria sandals.
Hailey showed love to Lori while wearing a Fall-Winter 2022 Alexandre Vauthier Couture strapless mini dress with lace detailing and sheer black tights.
The sharp young couple looked picture perfect side by side, with Shedeur in a dark grey Gucci monogram suit. Paired with a black turtleneck, he wore a chain with a 2 pendant to representing his jersey number. His look was full of personality and he truly emulated his iconic father in this moment.
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Next to his classic black and grey suit with a youthful twist, Storm was the true star of the night! Her feathery Balmain gown, styled by Jason Bolden, was composed of orange, pink, mauve and nude shades that was tastefully complimented by Pauly Blanch‘s neutral makeup application and slick hair by Shawnna 818.
The Super Bowl is almost upon us, the most electrifying annual event on American soil. It is the US’ number one unofficial holiday. This football game unites the nation in front of TV screens, feeding them a multi-hour diet consisting of sporting competition, dynamic and creative musical performances, and humorous advertisements. Since 2018, Americans in distinct regions can wager on the NFL finals at US-based sportsbooks. Yet, before 2018, that was only possible at offshore sites that accepted American gamblers. However, an aspect that many casual football fans and Super Bowl viewers don’t know is that these hubs also allow their users to wager on more things than the actual on-the-field goings on. For example, betting on fashion in the Super Bowl is called a preposition bet, which happens yearly.
Technically, a proposition wager, or a prop bet, is staking anything on an outcome not tied to the final score of a sporting event. It ranges from betting on how many yards a specific player will run or what color the winning Super Bowl Gatorade shower will be. Luckily, modern sportsbooks are aware that not only sport-savvy viewers pay attention to the NFL championship game and that these individuals too may want to try their luck on some sports betting fun. That is why they diversify their prop markets and allow options that let everyone wager on fashion and other halftime show-related aspects.
In 2023, Rihanna, the nine-time Grammy award-winner from Saint Michael, Barbados, will headline the mid-game entertainment at Super Bowl 57 in Glendale, Arizona. And here are some bets anyone can put down on her show come February 13th, aired on FOX.
Rihanna’s Hair Color
In her most recent social media posts, Rihanna’s hair color is black and maybe some shades of brown. It is a bit hard to tell. That is because the artist’s Instagram images don’t feature high-quality resolution. Most sportsbooks are not in an adventurous mood, so they have set their lines predicting that Rihanna is not likely to do anything drastic regarding her hair for the Bowl’s halftime show. Thus, the odds of her keeping her hair black for her performance are at -500 at most sites. Rihanna going blonde and taking everyone by surprise is available at +400, and her opting for a bold purple look can get at +1,000.
What Will Rihanna’s Primary Outfit Color Be?
Again, black is the color most bookies are going for, with odds of -150. She already released clips of rehearsals with her wearing a predominantly black jersey getup. But, as everyone knows, artists change multiple outfits during their performances, as these can include up to ten songs or more. A combo of yellow and gold gets given the second-best odds at +500, and a gray and silver mélange gets listed at +575 at multiple high-end bookmakers.
Will There Be a Wardrobe Malfunction in 2023?
Super Bowl XXXVIII was marred by one of the most notable moments in US TV history – Nipplegate. Janet Jackson’s breasts shown on national television sparked widespread outrage and controversy. It led to the NFL excluding MTV from future halftime Super Bowl shows and the Federal Communications Commission dishing out hefty fines for the incident. Various precautions are now taken for such an occurrence never to get repeated, so sportsbooks have set the odds of a wardrobe malfunction not happening in 2023 at -1,100. Those who think it may occur can test their luck by going against +550 to +600 lines.
Will a Necklace Be a Part of Rihanna’s Ensemble
Going by Rihanna’s red-carpet walks, depending on her dress, she has put on necklaces to compliment her look, but it’s around 50/50 on the aggregate. Given that she will likely endure several costume changes during the 2023 Super Bowl, the safe bet is that one of them will feature a necklace. That is why bookies have put the odds of this transpiring at -500 and the chances of it not occurring at +300.
What Will Rihanna’s Eye Shadow Color Be?
The smart money is on apparent/none at -250. That is despite this famous singer building a cosmetic empire in recent years. Her two beauty companies, Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty, are worth billions, with Rihanna co-owning Fenty Beauty with LVMH, the famous French luxury retailer. Her putting on white eye shadow is the next safest wager from this category at +350.
Will Rihanna Expose a Nipple or Her Buttocks on Stage?
Most sportsbooks think that nothing racy will go down during the championship game’s halftime performances, and their odds reflect this. Most have set those chances of Rihanna exposing a nipple on stage at -2,000, but they have adjusted the odds of her showing a part of her butt cheeks at -155, believing that that is likely to happen.
Irfan, otherwise known as Berlin Jesus, is a men’s fashion content creator with a love for tailoring and monochromatic maximalism.
His wardrobe’s packed with punchy colors, which he often styles with even bolder hues or shades within the same family. He creates depth and a beautiful mix of textures by pairing his leather suits with lush furs and doesn’t shy away from eccentric accessories like straw cowboy hats in coruscating blues. Follow his Instagram to be blessed with his daily looks.
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