Music ICON Cher is the new face of fashion brand Dsquared2!
In a meta expression of culture and portraiture, Cher is the star of the new Dsquared2 ICON Spring Summer 2020 campaign – shot by Mert & Marcus.
Embodying the meaning of a true Icon, Cher is stripped down to her true self. Depicting a real person with raw beauty.
Instead of a gown and glitter, the undisputed Goddess of Pop wears the ICON printed sweatshirt and the brand signature staple jeans.
A pure look featuring her infamous long hair and her ever so timeless attitude.
“Cher is beyond an icon, she is a cultural phenomenon. Everyone knows her for her over the top glamour. For the campaign we wanted her in just jeans and sweatshirt, giving space to her inner light that needs no sparkle.” – Dean and Dan Caten
Style Credits:
Directed by: Mert&Marcus
Creative Director: Giovanni Bianco
Hair Artist: Serena Radaelli
Make up Artist: Isamaya Ffrench
#RHOA: Andy Cohen Sets Record Straight on NeNe Leakes' Absence While Chatting with Kenya Moore!
Andy Cohen set the record straight about NeNe Leakes' relationship with Bravo during a conversation with Kenya Moore on Sunday night's "Watch What Happens Live."
As fans know, the "Real Housewives of Atlanta" co-stars have notoriously disliked each other for almost a decade. NeNe's been noticeably absent from many episodes this season -- the same season Kenya made her big return -- leading many to think something's going on, most of all Kenya.
"NeNe tweeted in a question for you," the Bravo boss told his guest, who shot back, "Oh, really? So she's a fan now?"
Summarizing her tweet (which you can read below), Andy said: "She wants to know why you are doing press saying Bravo is phasing her out? She says it's not true. She's great."
"Oh, well, then I guess she would need to ask Bravo why they're cutting her out of many episodes this season," Moore replied. "I'm not the one behind the editing. I'm not the one doing the editing and figuring out the show."
"Okay, but you're saying that she's being phased out?" Andy pressed, prompting Kenya to explain, "I think she is. That's not something that I can absolutely say. I mean, if you're being cut out of episodes, clearly the sign is you're not as important as you think you are."
As the audience oohed and aahed, Andy addressed the claim, defending both his team and Leakes' reputation.
"I don't think she's being cut out of episodes because I think everything that was shot with NeNe is in the show," he explained. "We're not cutting anything out. I'm saying everything that we shot with her... There's nothing that's been left out."
Shortly after, NeNe took to Twitter again to air out her frustrations with the rest of the cast, writing, "The malicious against me is so real (i better be careful tho) On the outside looking in, you would think i have really done something so serious to this group! I have worked on many sets and NOT ONE can give a bad report on me! NOT ONE! Only this group of haters."
She then changed her tone to thank Andy for having her back: "I HAVE NOT been cut out of any episodes! I negotiated my episodes just like everyone else did! I'm getting every dime i asked for! Thank you for asking and clearing that up @andy That means a lot to me."
A caller then said she saw Kenya with her estranged husband, Marc Daly, earlier in the day and wondered about the status of their relationship. "Are you trying to make it work? There were rumors that you're back together," Cohen pressed.
"We're trying to figure it out now," Moore replied cautiously. "We're in a good place right now. We're in a good place right now. Yeah. We had a beautiful brunch today, and it was great."
Wondering if there was still tension between Kenya and Marc after he stood up for NeNe a few episodes back, Andy asked his guest, "Are you upset at him for taking up for NeNe in front of you?"
Kenya's response: "I think anyone would be upset about that. I think that your partner should always have your back, and then whatever you say behind closed doors, that's personal, that's for you and your partner. But you should always cover your partner. You should always stick up for them no matter what. If someone wrongs you, they wrong your partner."
When asked if there was hope for any kind of reconciliation between Leakes and Moore, the latter said that her "honest answer is I don't believe so. I've known her for eight years, and most of that time, we've spent not being friends, and I just see who she really is. And I just don't think that there is a friendship there."
On Sunday's "RHOA," Bravo cameras captured an emotional reconciliation between NeNe and Cynthia Bailey, one of Kenya's close friends. So was Kenya happy to see it? "I think it fits what they wanted, sure. Absolutely," she explained.
Then a preview for next week's episode showed Porsha Williams going off on Kenya for calling Tanya Sam the C-word after Sam outed Moore for wearing a wig on vacation.
When asked where she and Porsha stood after that exchange, Kenya replied, "You know, that's a good question. We talk. We tweet all the time. I mean, we don't tweet all the time; we speak all the time. And then I see the show, and I see like a lot of shady things that she says, so I mean, I thought we were good?"
Kenya also told Andy she does regret calling Tanya the C-word but doesn't regret bringing "the cookie lady" to that uncomfortable lunch.
"She came for me first," Moore defended. "You can't come for me unless I send for you. Everyone knows that!"
"The Real Housewives of Atlanta" airs Sundays at 8 p.m. on Bravo.
#MusicNews: Sam Smith Brings his New Single and Video the song ‘To Die For’!
Four-time GRAMMY Award-winner and president of the Lonely Hearts Club, Sam Smith has just announced that his new album, To Die For, will drop on May 1st. Of course, Sam has been dropping heat in anticipation of the summer LP. Singles include “How Do You Sleep?,” “I Feel Love” for the Target Holiday Campaign, the smash “Dancing With A Stranger” featuring Normani and “Fire On Fire” from the Watership Down soundtrack. The singer is now sharing the title track from the album.“To Die For” is a ballad about yearning for a connection with someone.
Sam Smith explains, “I wrote the song with Jimmy Napes and Stargate in L.A. during a time of self-discovery and heartbreak. This is for all the lonely hearts out there on another Valentine’s Day xx.”The track opens with an audio sample from the film Donnie Darko about not wanting to die alone. Then, over a sound bed of piano and percussion, Sam lets us know that he’s searching in the daytime with a flashlight for the love of his life. “I long for you, just a touch of your hand / You don’t leave my mind,” he croons. The longing and wanting of the singer is highlighted by the use of digitization of his soft, yet melodic vocals.
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His loneliness is brought to life in a creative visual courtesy of Grant Singer. In the clip, Sam plays the role of a mannequin's head in a wig shop window. The singer's bald mannequin looks out the window at other people living their lives while he’s wasting away, singing the sad song. While the clip could easily get monotonous, there are a few visual gags to keep things interesting, like putting a tiara on and a ski mask over Sam’s head, and numerous window shoppers who pass by. Finally, Sam is seen alone in the window display until fate intervenes and he's literally broken free. ‘To Die For’ will be Sam’s third album
#HipHopNews: Kodak Black Says He’ll Wait Until He’s Released From Prison To Drop Album!
Kodak Black has updated fans on his new album. On Sunday (Feb. 16), a post came out from the incarcerated rapper's Instagram account regarding his new single, "Because of You," and how its popularity could affect the release of his upcoming LP. In the post, he uploaded a clip from the video for the single.
"If This Go Platinum B4 My Birthday Ima Drop A Album," he revealed in the caption. "If Not Ya’ll Gotta Wait Till I Come Home #Truly 🎯 'Because Of You' ❤️💙 🎬."
Kodak's birthday is June 11.The video for "Because of You" was released on Valentine's Day (Feb. 14) and reveals a softer side to the South Florida rapper.
"All because of you, I'ma be a better man/Now I wanna do, things I ain't never did," Kodak raps over the Frank Dukes and TheLabCook-produced beat. "I'ma open up, and show another side/I ain't showed no one, I ain't showed no one, yeah/I ain't showed no one this side of me/I think I love someone, it mighta be/I wanna trust someone, and finally/I got a crush on one."
The former XXL Freshman was definitely in the V-Day spirit despite his current circumstances. Shortly after the song's release, Kodak shared a Valentine's Day poem to actress Zandaya on IG.
Kodak is reportedly working on new projects while in prison, according to his attorney, Bradford Cohen, who recently visited the rapper. "It was good to see him and he was in good spirits," Cohen revealed. "He is working on new projects and reading. He wants to thank all of you for the support. #kodakblack #wingofjustice."
Kodak is currently serving time in prison on federal gun charges. His release date is Aug. 14, 2022.
Hello, It’s Us! Adele’s Fourth Album Will Be Dropping In 2020!
It's been five years since Adele released her third studio album, 25. Five years since we first heard the haunting words, "Hello, it's me" for the first time, and five years since we felt the thrill of belting out fresh Adele music. We're definitely ready for our next Adele fix, and according to her manager and agent, the wait might soon be over.
According to Music Week, when Lucy Dickins and Jonathan Dickins (her agent and manager, respectively) spoke at Eurosonic Noorderslag in January, they hinted that we can expect to hear new music from Adele some time in 2020. And apparently Jonathan expressed that when it comes to her new recordings, "the sooner the better".
The first whisper of new music from Adele came in Oct. 2019, when One Republic teased a collaboration with Adele, Beyonce, and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin. Then, over the weekend, Adele reportedly attended a wedding and — while singing karaoke — told guests that her new album would be released in Sept. 2020, although this has certainly not yet been confirmed in any official capacity. Regardless, we'll be here, impatiently waiting for Adele to put us out of our misery.
Rosario Dawson 'Comes Out' as Bisexual!
Rosario Dawson is opening up about her sexuality in response to a question about a post she wrote during Pride Month in 2018.
The 40-year-old actress wrote on social media, “Happy pride month! Sending love to my fellow lgbtq+ homies.”
Lots of fans assumed that Rosario was coming out as bisexual with that post, but she says that wasn’t the case. But, now she’s coming out.
“People kept saying that I [came out]… I didn’t do that,” Rosario told Bustle. “I mean, it’s not inaccurate, but I never did come out come out. I mean, I guess I am now.”
“I’ve never had a relationship in that space, so it’s never felt like an authentic calling to me,” she added.
Wendy Williams Under Fire for Appearing to Make Light of Amie Harwick’s Death!
Just days after issuing an apology for comments about the gay community, afternoon television host Wendy Williams came under fire again Monday for seeming to make light of the death of a well-known Hollywood sex therapist.
Amie Harwick, who was once engaged to “The Price Is Right” host Drew Carey, died Saturday after falling from the balcony of her Hollywood Hills home. On Sunday, an FBI-LAPD Task Force arrested her ex-boyfriend, Gareth Pursehouse — against whom she once had a restraining order — and charged him with her murder.
On Monday’s “Wendy Williams Show,” the seasoned daytime host used Carey’s gameshow catchphrase, “Come on down,” and looked to the floor as if watching someone fall, according to outraged reactions online. The clip in question does not yet appear to be uploaded to the show’s website or Twitter account.
YouTuber Sanders Kennedy flagged the moment on Twitter, where reactions were fast to come in.
“I’m so sick of @WendyWilliams and her inconsiderate comments. She’s not funny,” said one viewer, who questioned the kind of person who “laughs at someone’s death or jokes about it.”
“And this is why I stopped watching her a long time ago. Tacky, classless and just plain mean. How is she going to say that did not come from a place of malice?” asked another.
One viewer tweeted at Williams, “The comment you made regarding Dr. Amie Harwick’s death was vulgar, tasteless and heartless. she was a good person, who was a victim of a senseless crime.”
Representatives for Williams and her show did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the moment or its perception.
Draya Michele Gets Close With Rapper Nas Following Split From Fiancé Orlando Scandrick!
“Basketball Wives” star Draya Michele was spotted hanging out with rapper Nas months after her split from NFL star Orlando Scandrick.
The model shared a photo of her inside the club with Nas captioned, “Jones”, which is the rapper’s last name. Draya has been living her best life while in the Bahamas. The two look to be having a good time together.
She chronicled her day with friends which included a boat ride, tequila shots and Draya showing off her bikini line in sultry snaps. The group even took the time to create a Tik Tok.
At one point she reflected on her new life writing, “Being single is kinda weird … it’s like at night, you just … go to bed.” Draya seems to be living her best single life after splitting from Orlando Scandrick. She recently moved out of the home she shared with Orlando and into her own. At the end of the moving day, Draya posed for a mirror selfie in the new bedroom reflecting on the day. She captioned the photo, “Today was real.”
The model has been staying positive following the split.
The PLOT Thickens! Singer Mya Married Herself For New Music Video "The Truth"!
Friends and fans were in a rush to congratulate Mya on Friday, when the singer shared a photo of herself on the beach in a wedding dress with the caption, “Officially, Mrs. Lansky.” But the wedding wasn’t exactly what we all thought.
Turns out the singer married herself for her new music video “The Truth.” Mya dropped the video just hours after sharing her beach wedding pic.
“The Truth,” directed by Joshua Sikkema, sees the singer celebrating self-love as she ties the knot with herself next to the ocean.
TMZ initially broke the news of Mya’s wedding but the outlet was unable to find details about the singer’s new hubby. Well…now we know why.
Kudos to Mya for the brilliant, shocking promo.
Black Model Refuses To Wear “Racist” Monkey Costume in FIT Fashion Show, Designer’s Concept Was To “Highlight Ugly Features Of The Body”!
A Black model is shunning the Fashion Institute of Technology’s #NYFW runway show after refusing to wear a “racist” “monkey” costume.
The only trend that seems to be fashionable for some these days is gaslighting Black people through fashion. On Feb. 7, Amy Lefevre was geared up to walk the runway when she was pressured by FIT designers to wear “racist” accessories like “monkey ears” and oversized lips as a look for one fashion company.
“I stood there almost ready to break down, telling the staff that I felt incredibly uncomfortable with having to wear these pieces and that they were clearly racist,” Lefevre told the New York Post. “I was told that it was fine to feel uncomfortable for only 45 seconds.”
Lefevre has been modeling for four years and said that while she has experienced racism in her career, this moment was a breaking a point. “I was literally shaking. I could not control my emotions. My whole body was shaking. I have never felt like that in my life,” she said. “People of color are struggling too much in 2020 for the promoters not to have vetted and cleared accessories for the shows.”
Lefevre decided to walk the runway, but without the costume’s lips and ears. As soon as the show ended, Lefevre left. According to a press release, the event took place at Manhattan’s Pier59 Studios, and the look was created to portray the work of 10 alumni from FIT’s inaugural Master of Fine Arts class in fashion design. FIT professor and chair of the new MFA Fashion Design, #JonathanKyleFarmer, directed the show, and it was produced by #RichardThornn, creative director of British fashion production company NAMES LDN.
According to the New York Post, the designs were created by recent FIT grad #JunkaiHuang. Observers claimed that Huang was racially tone deaf when making the styles, as his original concept was to “highlight ugly features of the body,” according to a witness. When Lefevre told her agency, Q Model Management, about the incident, they were “furious.” But, a rep for the company reportedly told The Post they had received “conflicting reports” about the show that reportedly tried to make Lefevre’s story seem unreliable.
However, there were many students at the show that were defending Lefevre and warning Thornn not to showcase the racist designs. “They just don’t want their name to be anywhere near this,” Lefevre said. “We brought it up to [Thornn] multiple times,” the witness said. “We said, ‘She cannot wear this. This is wrong.’ He screamed in my face, ‘You need to back down and get away.’ It was such a grave lack of judgment.” Many students said they brought the issue up days prior to the show, yet they were ignored. Thornn, Huang, and Farmer have yet to respond to request for comment.
In a statement to the New York Post, FIT President Dr. Joyce F. Brown told The Post, “This program protects a student’s freedom to craft their own personal and unique artistic perspectives as designers, to be even what some would consider to be provocative so that they find that voice. However, provocative design and fashion might be, though, my commitment to ensure that people are not made to feel uncomfortable, offended, or intimidated is also of the utmost importance not only to me personally but to the college community as well. We take this obligation very, very seriously, and will investigate and take appropriate action regarding any complaint or concern that is made in this situation.”
James Bond ‘No Time To Die’ Cancels China Premiere And Promotional Tour Amid Coronavirus Outbreak!
The latest James Bond Film “No Time to Die” will no longer have its upcoming Beijing premiere or promotional tour in April because of the Coronavirus epidemic.
According to Variety, more than 71,000 people have been infected by the Coronavirus globally, and the flu-like disease has killed 1,775, including five people outside of mainland China. Because of this, much of the Chinese economy has been shut down, including Chinese movie theaters.
The closings started last month, and while theaters could reopen in April in time for the film to screen, Chinese fans may not be able to see the movie because they have been advised to leave the country, according to a Chinese report.
This will be actor Daniel Craig’s last portrayal of James Bond. The film is set to premiere in North America on April 10. China is reportedly one of the most pivotal markets for the Bond franchise, and according to Variety, it was the highest-grossing territory for its last installment “Spectre.” The film pulled in $881 million worldwide, and $84 million came from China.
So far, 14 Americans who were among hundreds evacuated from a quarantined cruise ship off Yokohama, Japan, on Sunday tested positive for the Coronavirus. More than 780 million in China are living under strict travel guidelines in order to contain the virus.
Katy Perry Shares Photos From Romantic Engagement Anniversary Party!
The happy couple, who became engaged last Valentine’s Day, took to social media to exchange sweet messages in the name of love. Celebrating on Instagram, the “Harleys in Hawaii” vocalist posted a series of photos from the pair’s Valentine’s-themed anniversary shindig, along with a loving message.
“One year ago I said yes to a life of love and evolution… and definitely never a dull moment 😜” Perry wrote of her sweetheart in the heartfelt post, to which her hubby-to-be replied, “We don’t do dull doe ❤️"
In the picture gallery, below, Perry and Bloom can be seen embracing each other in front of a heart-shaped rose arrangement. The superstar dressed for the occasion in a Prada dress, heart-shaped earrings and matching heart-shaped belt, whereas the English hunk opted for an old-fashioned, all-black outfit. Making the event even more special, the lovebirds were joined by family and friends, who are all wearing custom hoodies inscribed with the couple’s initials “OK.”
As fans know, Bloom popped the question with an extravagant helicopter ride last February, presenting the musician with a flower-shaped diamond with a pink gem at its core.
A week ahead of their anniversary celebration, Us Weekly reported the stars have locked down a wedding date set in April. After delaying their initial ceremony in December, a source revealed the couple had “changed the timing due to the location they want,” adding that there will be two ceremonies. “They’re going to have one local wedding party,” the source revealed, “and the other will be a destination wedding party."
Tiffany Boone Speaks Out On Leaving ‘The Chi’ After Making Harassment Allegations!
Tiffany Boone, the actress who left Showtime’s The Chi in November 2018 after alleging that she was harassed by co-star Jason Mitchell, is speaking out about her reasons for leaving, saying in an Instagram post that “not everyone was interested in creating a work environment that was conducive to each person feeling safe, seen and heard.”
“I felt that if I didn’t speak up,” Boone writes, “other voices that were trying to be heard would be silenced.”
Mitchell, who was dismissed from the Lena Waithe-created show last May following Boone’s and showrunner Ayanna Floyd Davis’ allegations of intimidation and abuse, is not mentioned by name in Boone’s statement today.
Read the entire statement below.
“You don’t carelessly leave a ‘hit show’ that is praised by your community,” Boone says. “I deeply love Chicago and the people of that city who have embraced me. I felt honored and privileged to be part of telling their story. The weight of what I was leaving behind felt like a ton, but the weight of my responsibility to speak up was even heavier. There were people who questioned my decision. How could I be sure I would work again, especially on a project of that magnitude? I wasn’t sure, but I had faith that once I took that leap I could be guided wherever I was supposed to go.”
After Mitchell’s dismissal from the Showtime/Fox 21 TV Studios series, he subsequently was fired from Netflix movie Desperados following similar accusations from actresses on that show. He also was fired by his agency, UTA.
After leaving The Chi in its second season, Boone was cast in Jordan Peele’s Amazon series Hunters and Little Fires Everywhere on Hulu.
Cardi B matches her hair to her $20K purple Hermès handbag!
Leave it to Cardi B to coordinate her dramatic wigs with her designer bags.
The “I Like It” rapper, 27, joined husband Offset for the NBA All-Star Game in Chicago on Sunday, rocking a super-long sleek purple ponytail that perfectly matched her Hermès Birkin.
Cardi’s “Anemone” carryall with gold hardware will set you back around $20,000.
The star also sported a sparkly pointy manicure in the same violet shade, along with a nearly floor-length faux fur coat by Lavish Furs, white Fashion Nova skinny jeans ($39.99) and giant Jennifer Fisher hoop earrings ($650).
“From the block,” Cardi captioned an Instagram photo of her seemingly J.Lo-inspired outfit, which even included the Manolo Blahnik “Oklamod” boots Jennifer Lopez wore in her “Jenny From the Block” music video back in 2002.
It’s far from the first time Cardi has picked a colorful wig to match her mood; back in 2018, the Grammy winner debuted a bright blue style that mirrored the hue of her beloved Lamborghini Aventador, and last year, she performed at Paris Fashion Week in head-to-toe lavender.
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