Just because you’re trying to eat sugar-free, does not mean you can’t have dessert. And I’m not talking about fresh fruit or frozen fruit ice cream — this is real decadent, moist, and sweet chocolate cake! You will be so impressed with the tender texture of the cake and the absolutely sweet, smooth, and thick
Month: February 2021
The Weeknd (real name Abel Tesfaye) has made a career out of albums that are simultaneously seductive and sad. But his music isn’t the only thing that can be described that way: his on-and-off relationship with supermodel Bella Hadid can be, too. After initially connecting in 2015, the couple has had multiple breakups and reconciliations.
Grace, strength, flexibility, power — all words that can be used to describe these stunning videos from Jenyne Butterfly, a pole dancer and aerialist recently featured in the Netflix documentary Strip Down, Rise Up. Jenyne is a legend in the pole community. She was the first US Pole Dance champion, performed with Cirque du Soleil
It’s no secret that the Kardashian-Jenner family has had a real zest for travel lately—despite the fact that the pandemic is still very much present in the U.S. and in other parts of the world. In August, she and her sister Kendall traveled to Turks and Caicos for Kylie’s 23rd birthday. Kylie’s daughter, Stormi, turned
Photography courtesy of Uniqlo.From Marine Serre’s new face masks to a new partnership between Uniqlo and the Louvre, here’s this week’s fashion news to know. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date February 6, 2021 Facebook Twitter There’s plenty to talk about in the wide world of fashion this week, both on a local and global scale.
We’re one month into 2021 and pumped to keep up the motivation we started at the beginning of the year to reach our wellness goals of staying healthy and active. To inspire our healthy habits, here are the health and fitness products our fitness editors are loving this month that are helping guide us along
On a call with Place2Be for Children’s Mental Health Week, Kate Middleton appeared to reveal a new (adorable) photo of Prince George and Princess Charlotte. On the call, Kate had her usual collection of family photos serving as the background on her video call, but Hello! magazine pointed out one new photo in particular. This
By Souzan Michael Galway Date February 6, 2021 Facebook Twitter Skincare Brand JB Skin Guru Relaunched with a New Name, JB Skin Sävvi Montreal-based skincare brand JB Skin Guru, founded by Jennifer Brodeur — facialist to Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey — recently announced the brand’s new name, JB Skin Sävvi. The relaunch represents the
The most significant thing happening on the field Sunday during Super Bowl LV will not be Tom Brady gunning for the championship with a team other than the New England Patriots, or Patrick Mahomes having a shot at winning his second consecutive title. No, the big news will be happening on the sidelines, where Sarah
“This is not a love story. This is the story of love.” The bare-bones black-and-white trailer for Malcolm & Marie prepares its audience for a dish-smashing, insult-hurling, love-making saga familiar to any couple with unresolved issues stuck together in quarantine. And the movie certainly delivers on that front. But it’s the specificities of this couple—a
Photography Alex Wong/Getty ImagesOne of the Greta Constantine designers filled us in on how it happened. By Jennifer Berry Date February 5, 2021 Facebook Twitter It’s safe to say that Amanda Gorman is having a moment. The 22-year-old National Youth Poet Laureate captivated people worldwide with an inspiring appearance at U.S. President Joe Biden’s January
Strip Down, Rise Up, the Netflix documentary from Oscar-nominated director Michèle Ohayon, introduces viewers to the healing world of pole dance through the eyes of several amateur and professional pole dancers, including Amy Bond, founder of Pole & Dance Studios in California. Bond is a lawyer who spent years trying to escape both the societal
With just one hashtag—#PullUporShut Up—Sharon Chuter disrupted the beauty industry. At the height of racial tension that erupted in the summer of 2020, the Uoma Beauty founder launched the hashtag to call out brands for a lack of diversity within the companies and on social media, and ask brands to publicly disclose their number of
Following French-Tunisian designer Azzedine Alaïa’s death in 2017, the Alaïa ship has sailed on as best as it could to keep the legendary name alive. Now, Pieter Mulier is signing on as captain. Announced today, February 5, Alaïa has officially named Mulier as its newest designer. Mulier cut his teeth as an intern for Raf
The boys of CNCO, fresh off the release of their new album Déjà Vu, are back for round two of Song Association—and this time, they’re determined to beat their previous score. Watch as Joel Pimentel, Richard Camacho, Erick Brian Colón, Christopher Vélez, and Zabdiel De Jesús get competitive and sing One Direction, CHIKA, Enrique Iglesias’
Photography courtesy of the Art Gallery of Ontario.New styles of trousers made for wheelchair users, an upcoming talk between two fashion icons from the Art Gallery of Ontario + more. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date February 5, 2021 Facebook Twitter The upcoming AGO Talks event features André Leon Talley and Diane von Furstenberg Photography courtesy
If you’ve ever wondered how Jessica Alba gets her dewy glow, the actress and Honest Company founder is down to spill some Hollywood beauty secrets. The answer? Honest Beauty’s new Calm and Healing Melting Balm, a hydrating moisturizer directly inspired by a celeb-favorite face cream. “There’s this face cream, the fanciest I’ve ever used, that’s
The Tokyo Olympics will take place this summer after a year-long postponement, and as vaccinations roll out worldwide, there are many questions. As of now, and according to a plan mapped out by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), and the committee in charge of organizing Tokyo 2020, athletes and officials
Courtesy of Tiffany & Co. The first weekend in February holds importance in the sports world at large for one reason— the Super Bowl. Even if you’re not a super sports fan, you’ve probably found yourself at a tailgate party tuning in (or just watching the ads and halftime show). For those who had to
What did former President Barack Obama think of his wife Michelle Obama’s big fashion moment at Joe Biden’s inauguration? A Washington, D.C. book club asked him, and boy, did he have some thoughts and high praise for the former First Lady. Barack made a surprise virtual appearance at MahoganyBooks and Very Smart Brothas Bookclub’s recent
Photo via instagram.com/nanorcollectionWhether you’ve got an ultra-romantic night in planned or you’re going the Netflix and pizza route, these scents will get you into the Valentine’s Day spirit. By Souzan Michael Galway Date February 3, 2021 Facebook Twitter No matter what your Valentine’s Day plans consist of — whether it’s a romantic home-cooked meal with
In the eight years since our first date, I’ve always bought my husband flowers and chocolate for Valentine’s Day. (Matt displays the flowers and I eat the chocolate.) But if the seditious attack on the nation’s Capitol taught me anything, it’s that I need to up my game in the Valentine gift-giving department. This year,
Update, Oct. 26: Johnson & Johnson is planning on resuming its large-scale Phase 3 “Ensemble” human trial that began in September and was paused in mid-October. According to The Washington Post, a man who received a vaccination during the trial suffered a stroke that could have been triggered by an infection, but after an investigation,
Content warning: Police brutality; suicide. Well into their sixth straight month of striking and protesting, farmers in India continue to demand the repeal of three recently passed agricultural bills that they believe prioritize corporate interests over their own. The protests began in August when the three bills were first unveiled and have continued to grow