Tag: Beauty Standards
HEALTH & FITNESS
Lizzo Reveals She Gained 20 Pounds After Weight Loss Amid Body Criticism From The Public
Lizzo is speaking out about gaining 20 pounds after a significant weight loss, sparking criticism from those who feel she should maintain her previous physique.
HAIR
Gabby Sidibe Defends Toddlers’ Hair Choices
Actress Gabby Sidibe defends Black children's hair choices, calling out unrealistic beauty standards and hair policing faced by Black mothers.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Sidibe Cries, Slams Beauty Standards
In a raw and incredibly moving moment, Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe broke down in tears while revisiting the moment that started it all. Appearing on the One54 Africa podcast, the star was shown her original audition tape for the 2009 film Precious.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Jakee: Forget Snatched, I’m YANKED
Jakee just redefined body work vocabulary. "Not snatched. YANKED." Her plastic surgery transparency hits different—sisters owning their glow-ups, no filter. From BBL consultations to post-op realness, Black women rewriting beauty standards one yank at a time.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Kanye West at Lil Durk’s Murder-for-Hire Trial
Kanye West is showing up for Lil Durk making a surprise appearance Thursday at the rapper's federal trial. Ye is currently inside the downtown Los Angeles courthouse where Durk's murder for hire case is playing out. He is seated in the second row in an all black look including leather pants. Kanye's appearance comes just days after Machine Gun Kelly showed up at the trial Monday sitting in an overflow room to follow the proceedings.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Porsha Williams’ Frightening Fan Encounter at Home
Some Bravo fans need to learn about boundaries. Real Housewives cast members are an open book, letting audience witness some of their messiest moments. That can lead some viewers to feel deeply connected to their favorite stars.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Black Deaths Investigation: Congressional Call to Action
The Legal Defense Fund is asking Congress to investigate a troubling pattern of deaths of Black people whose families and communities say deserve more scrutiny. In an August 24 letter to congressional leaders, the LDF called for creation of a congressional commission to investigate suspicious deaths across the country, improve federal data collection and make findings available to the public. The request comes as several recent cases have raised questions about whether local authorities are adequately investigating deaths quickly classified as suicides, accidents or undetermined causes.
BOOKS
Myala on The Perfect Magazine August 2026
Hair: Dre On Hair
Make-up: Shyanna Lundi
Manicure: She Nails It Credits for this stunning look by Mmyhala for The Perfect Magazine. The hair styling brought volume and dimension, while the makeup application enhanced natural features beautifully. The manicure added the perfect finishing touch to complete this polished aesthetic.
BOOKS
Alton Mason on Elle Brasil August 2026
Fashion Edit: Suyane Ynaya
Fashion production: Gus Vsk
Fashion Assistant: Gabriela Abomfim
Executive Production Assistant: Nikki Onome