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"When I walked out there and disrobed, I felt like a queen. I felt like the world was mine. Like there was this power just emanating from my person. Like there was nothing I couldn't do." — Jada Pinkett Smith on posing nude for Essence magazine's July cover. The actress said that choosing to bare it all was not about vanity but was her way of teaching younger women (especially her daughter) Read more
Beyonce Knowles put out two singles yesterday gearing up for her Nov. 18 album release — but even more exciting is that she's finally talking about her not-so-secret wedding to Jay-Z. The couple has always kept extremely private, but in the November issue of Essence, Beyonce opens up just a little. Here are highlights: On getting married: "We've been together a long time. We always knew it Read more
Jennifer Hudson graces the cover of not one, but two editions of the April issue of Essence. One is being sold on newsstands, and the other will be sent to Essence subscribers. In the interview, Jennifer talks about being a working mom, her upcoming wedding, and of course, her 80-pound weight loss: "I didn't realize that so many people were watching me or that so many people were interested. Now Read more
A look back at Sarah Jessica Parker's many Vogue spreads — Vogue Daily The most shocking bikinis of 2011 — The Daily Beast Can you guess which excerpt Lady Gaga wrote for V magazine? — The Cut The Olsens inspire two designer dresses — Nylon Blog Anna Wintour is not releasing a memoir — Vogue UK Congress to hear a new anti-knockoff bill — College Fashion Nicole Miller collaborates Read more
In April's issue of Shape magazine, actress Vanessa Hudgens talks about her healthy new lifestyle, which includes regular workout sessions and making delicious, wholesome meals. Her new favorite meal: spinach salad with grilled chicken or salmon, almonds, feta, truffle oil, and Himalayan sea salt. Interesting that Vanessa is dashing her dishes with Himalayan salt, but it leaves one curious if Read more
The US Embassy hosted a cocktail reception in honor of designer Michael Kors last night in Paris, with invitees including Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, Zoe Saldana, Amber Heard, and Anna Wintour. The soiree marked his line's 30th anniversary, and Mary J. wowed the crowd when she performed "Family Affair" to celebrate the occasion. The get-together was one of many taking place during Paris Read more
Jennifer Hudson brought along her son, David Otunga Jr., as her date to Essence magazine's annual Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon yesterday in LA. Little David dressed up for the event in his adorable vest and tie, while Jennifer continued showing off the hard-earned results of her new workout regimen in a tight purple dress. David and Jennifer are in California again after a quick trip away Read more
Let the showdown begin! Sean Combs and Jennifer Lopez have each released fragrances in the past year: Jennifer's Deseo ($46–$56) and Diddy's Unforgivable Woman ($55–$75). It's not the first foray into the fragrance world for either, but with Deseo expected to make millions in its first year alone, and P. Diddy's nomination for a CEW award, these ex-lovahs both have a lot at stake. But whose Read more
