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Lizzo’s British Vogue Cover Proves, Once Again, She’s 100 Percent That B***h

Lizzo continues her domination of the year 2019. Case in point: The “Good As Hell” rapper just scored her very first British Vogue cover! For the December issue of the UK’s Fashion Bible, the 31-year-old slayed in a black fitted Versace gown, an Adrienne Landau feather boa and a perfect beehive on top with tresses flowing down the sides hairstyle. Literally flawless! View this post on Instagram Making her regal debut as the star of the second of #BritishVogue’s two December covers is @LizzoBeeating. More than a musician, Lizzo is a movement. Her messages of power, positivity and self-love have earned her a cult following of millions around the world. In the December issue, the star spends time with @Miss_Zing discussing coming full circle as one of the world’s biggest solo rap artists, female empowerment and being crowned this generation’s queen of body-positive pop. Read the full interview in the new issue, on newsstands Friday 8 November. #Lizzo wears a @Versace dress, @AdrienneLandau feather boa, @Chopard earrings, @Wempe and @VerduraJewelry rings and @TiffanyAndCo bracelet. Photographed by @Kloss_Films, styled by @DenaGia and DoP @GaryBardizbanian, with hair by @YusefHairNYC, make-up by @ReneeGarnes and nails by @NailsByMarySoul. A post shared by British Vogue (@britishvogue) on Nov 7, 2019 at 8:56am PST   The “Cuz I Love You” singer opened up in the interview, speaking candidly about a range of topics including how anxiety fuels her as a performer. “When I get really, really anxious before a show, I just go harder and harder and harder when I’m performing and I just go crazy,” she says. “I don’t know why, but my anxiety sometimes fuels who I am as a performer and who I am as an artist – and I know that is not the case for everyone. I don’t know if my body just, like, out of a desperate need to find a place for my anxiety or find a use for it, takes it and puts it there,” the Houston-raised rapper admitted.   View this post on Instagram “I want you to know that if you can love me, you can love your goddamn self.” Born in Detroit to a religious family and raised in Texas, Melissa Jefferson, a.k.a. Lizzo’s special brand of influence act like an antidote and in today’s image-obsessed age. In her first cover interview for #BritishVogue, the star opens up to @Miss_Zing about all things fame and fortune, learning to nurture her own needs and navigating global fame. Read the full interview in the new issue, on newsstands Friday 8 November. #Lizzo photographed by @Kloss_Films, styled by @DenaGia and DoP @GaryBardizbanian, with hair by @YusefHairNYC, make-up by @ReneeGarnes, nails by @NailsByMarySoul. A post shared by British Vogue (@britishvogue) on Nov 7, 2019 at 9:16am PST   On the lack of plus-sized representation in pop culture growing up: “I would watch things on television and I would look at magazines and I would not see myself. When you don’t see yourself, you start to think something’s wrong with you. Then you want to look like those things and when you realize it’s a physical impossibility, you start to think, ‘What the f**k is wrong with me?’ I think that took a greater toll on me, psychologically, growing up than what anyone could have said to me.”   View this post on Instagram “I’m not trying to sell you me, I’m trying to sell you, you.” In today’s image-obsessed age, @LizzoBeeating is a megawatt beacon of self-assurance – so utterly herself that it is impossible for it not to rub off on you. Read the full interview with @Miss_Zing and see the full story in the December 2019 issue of #BritishVogue, on newsstands Friday 8 November. #Lizzo photographed by @Kloss_Films, styled by @DenaGia and DoP @GaryBardizbanian, with hair by @YusefHairNYC, make-up by @ReneeGarnesa and nails by @NailsByMarySoul. A post shared by British Vogue (@britishvogue) on Nov 7, 2019 at 10:02am PST   On people ( perhaps Azaelia Banks ) who believe Lizzo is using body positivity to gain popularity, Lizzo had this to say: “Anybody that uses body positivity to sell something is using it for their personal gain. That’s just it. We weren’t selling anything in the beginning. We were just selling ourselves and selling ourselves on the idea – selling ourselves on ourselves, you know? I’m not trying to sell you me. I’m trying to sell you, you.” LOVE IT! You better tell ’em! In an accompanying video, Lizzo keeps it 100 about her “first acts,” which she shared that she was hungover shooting her Vogue cover, that her first memories of music were gospel music and the first album she ever bought was Destiny Child’s “Survivor.” Take a look: Congrats Lizzo! Read the full feature in the December issue of British Vogue available online and on newsstands on Friday, Nov. 8. RELATED NEWS: Lizzo Is 100 Percent That B***h On The October Cover Of Elle Hatin’ Much? Azealia Banks Is Dead Wrong For Calling Lizzo A ‘Fat Millennial Mammy’ GET THE LOOK: Megan Thee Stallion’s Bone Straight Inches & Lizzo’s Retro Beehive [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3022261″ overlay=”true”]

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Leave Her Alone! Duchess Of Sussex Meghan Markle Nearly Weeps While Addressing Hate From English Media, Twitter Tries To Square Up!

Source: Pool/Samir Hussein / Getty Twitter Jumps To Meghan Markle’s Defense Wait a minute! Why was Meghan Markle about to burst into tears after being asked about the slack she gets from British media? Social media is sharing a clip of the Duchess of Sussex answering the question of whether or not she’s ‘ok’ with English press slander after marrying Harry and having a baby. As we know, British media likes to be outright RACIST to Markle and you can see, it gets to her in this interview clip: PLEASE LEAVE #meghanmarkle ALONE! pic.twitter.com/fFJFt8yyN3 — PAPER Magazine (@papermagazine) October 18, 2019 When she said “yes” she nearly cried. Poor thing! Twitter is upset that she’s upset and showing her support by telling the British press to BTFU!   True story….. #MeghanMarkle #WeLoveYouMeghan #SussexSquad pic.twitter.com/vGl3vBo05v — Anne Boleyn (@TudorChick1501) October 18, 2019 Some Twitter users are even begging Harry to let Meghan take a leave and come to America for her sanity before something tragic occurs. Hit the flip to see what folks are saying.

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HAUGHT OR NAUGHT: Naomi Campbell Shows Us How To Go Nude During London Fashion Week [POLL]

Source: Edward Berthelot / Getty Naomi Campbell stepped out at London Fashion Week to attend the Burberry show looking like a latté. The 49-year-old supermodel turned the sidewalk into a catwalk as she entered the building. Fresh off the runway from her Fashion For Relief Charity Show , the model and activist served a sultry smile for the camera. Source: Ricky Vigil M / Getty Rocking her signature straight hair – her outfit is showing us how to get our nudes together for Fall! The British beauty looked elegant in a Burberry outfit. She wore a coffee colored, see through, pussy bow top that she left effortlessly untied. She paired it with a mixed textile Burberry skirt. I love this skirt because it’s quilted in the front and looks as if is mixed with a patterned silk overlay. I love the side ruffle as well to add dimension. Source: Neil Mockford / Getty She accessorized with tortoiseshell oversized sunglasses and looked to be carrying her wallet as if she was in a slight hurry to leave the house. She seems to be wearing a jade necklace of some sorts. Source: David M. Benett / Getty A whole nude look is timeless and right up there with black and white chic. A nude look makes one come across as sexy and put together when worn right. The knee length skirt paired with the pussy bow top makes this a high class work inspo outfit for me! Beauties, what do you think of this look? Is it haute or naught? Take our poll and sound off in the comment section. Take Our Poll DON’T MISS: Beyoncé Name-Dropped Lupita, Naomi Campbrll And Kelly Rowland On ‘Brown Skin Girl’ And We’re Hype AF GET THE LOOK: Naomi Campbell, Winnie Harlow, Willow Smith And More Were Spotted At The Christian Dior Paris Haute Couture Show Naomi Campbell Was Queen Of The Night At The amFAR The Naked Heart Foundation Fabulous Fund Fair Gala [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3000108″ overlay=”true”]    

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Wiley Calls Drake a “Culture Vulture” Over OVO Record Deals

Source: Joseph Okpako / Getty Grime pioneer MC Wiley has taken to Twitter to call out Drake for “sh*t deals” when it comes to artists signed to OVO, again. On Wednesday (Sept 11), the British rapper, whose rivalry with Drake has been ongoing ever since he called the OVO cappo a “culture vulture” and branded them “pagans.” While it’s relatively unclear as to what triggered the one-sided bombardment, it seems Wiley has been increasingly irritated with OVO’s “sh*t record deals,” specifically in relation to the clearance of vocals on a song he did alongside dancehall artist and OVO-signed artist  Popcaan  as well as  Nicki Minaj . “I’m being held back cos @Drake obviously ain’t clearing @PopcaanMusic and @NICKIMINAJ is going to start her family… it’s a dead-end,” Wiley wrote [then deleted] on Twitter. Wiley also criticized Drake for showing up at the concerts of numerous UK rappers, including J Hus and Dave, as well as inviting them to join him on his own tour. “@Drake suck ya mum don’t come back to England,” Wiley wrote, before claiming that OVO will “give you sh*t record deals and you’re only there to help Drake with songs to keep him up and you down.” Drake, who has previously called Wiley “goofy”, responded to his criticism earlier this year, saying: “I see a lot and I’ll never understand how supporting somebody’s song or even going a step further and giving somebody a song or linking up… how that’s not viewed as something admirable?” He continued, “But I guess people have their own outlook on [that].” Despite the criticism from Wiley, Drake and his OVO camp are slated to release an album inspired by the Netflix reboot of Top Boy , a British based crime drama that hones in on East London’s tumultuous relationship with drugs and street gangs. Some fans speculate that Drake’s announcement of his inspiration from the U.K. based drama is what fueled Wiley’s tangent. Since his Twitter rant, Wiley has revealed his reason for taking shots at Drake. During an interview with   1Xtra Breakfast Show With Dotty  on Thursday, Wiley states that it’s Drake’s selfishness in business that has led to his disdain with Toronto rapper. “I didn’t need Drake to let me know that  Top Boy is sick,” Wiley said. “They didn’t come to us” when asked why he and other grime pioneers didn’t step in to revive the series themselves. Can’t you see what people do out here? The truth is he’s just a pagan. He knows it. And if I say it, he can’t say nothing to me because it’s the truth . . . He’s not embracing the scene, he’s doing it for himself.” Listen to the interview in full here .

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For Your Viewing Pleasure: These Sunday Sunrise Skies Are EVERYTHING

Source: John Finney/WENN / Splash News Beautiful Sunrise Over Heather Fields In Derbyshire We spotted these beautiful photos and thought we’d do something a little different today — especially since it’s Sunday and we can all appreciate nature and having some down time just relaxing . These pictures taken of a sunrise near a field of heather in Derbyshire, UK by photographer John Finney really highlight how spectacular views can put us in a soothing mood. Source: John Finney/WENN / Splash News Gorgeous right? Source: John Finney/WENN / Splash News We really can’t stop staring. Source: John Finney/WENN / Splash News You understand why we had to share, right? Are you more of a sunrise or a sunset person?

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It Took Naomi Campbell 33 Years To Get A Calvin Klein Ad Campaign And It’s Goals

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Source: Vittorio Zunino Celotto / Getty Even Naomi Campbell knows something about patience and perseverance. The dark skin beauties ‘ modeling career has spanned over the course of three decades; however, the 49-year-old is still reaching new milestones within her career. Her list of clients are long, ranging from Theirry Mugler to NARS and even Louis Vuitton; however, she’s never shot for household name Calvin Klein. Well, now she can add this American brand to her list. The British model shot for the brand celebrating their latest #MyCalvin ad campaign. View this post on Instagram Who would have thought I’d be saying this after 33 years.. Proud to be in #MYCALVINS #YESIAM | More tomorrow. @calvinklein #IRL Thank you to amazing team @cedricmurac @studio_jackson @bardiazeinali @alastairmckimm @ashleybrokaw A post shared by Naomi Campbell (@naomi) on Aug 11, 2019 at 3:03pm PDT The supermodel turned YouTube blogger was photographed by Daniel Jackson who shot two photos of the model. The first photo is in #MyCalvins, featuring an editorial like black and white photo. Naomi looks so stunning! The second photo is #MyCalvins IRL (in real life). The campaign is illustrating both the sexy and stripped down (literally!) sides of the model. She’s not alone in her latest campaign. The campaign also features Odell Beckham Jr. , Bella Hadid, Diplo and more. In the video, you see Campbell looking into what seems to be a webcam, sitting on her couch. Sexy! View this post on Instagram Perfectly filtered or #IRL? I feel sexy in #mycalvins | @calvinklein A post shared by Naomi Campbell (@naomi) on Aug 12, 2019 at 6:42am PDT Both her “filtered” photo and her IRL (in real life) are absolutely stunning! There’s a reason why she’s still one of the best in the game. What do you think about the ad campaign? Tell us in the comment section! DON’T MISS: Watch This Little Black Queen Give Us A ‘Naomi Campbell’ Walk On The Runway Beyoncé Name-Dropped Lupita, Naomi & Kelly Rowland On ‘Brown Skin Girl’ And We’re Hype AF 20 Pics That Prove That At 49, Naomi Campbell Is Aging Like A Fine Wine [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”2949694″ overlay=”true”]  

It Took Naomi Campbell 33 Years To Get A Calvin Klein Ad Campaign And It’s Goals

Idris Elba Talks ‘American Gangster,’ Meeting Diddy For The First Time, And More On ‘Hot Ones’ [Video]

Source: First We Feast / First We Feast Idris Elba Stops By Hot Ones To Take On The Wings Of Death Actor, director, writer, producer, and DJ Idris Elba is the latest celeb to stop by for an episode of Hot Ones. The star discusses everything like recording the intro for Jay-Z’s American Gangster , meeting Diddy for the first time at 18 years old, why he didn’t reveal he was British when auditioning for his iconic role in The Wire , and how hosting the Met Gala was his peak level of fame. Peep the episode down below to see how the self-proclaimed “Hottest Hot One” handles his spice:

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Idris Elba Talks ‘American Gangster,’ Meeting Diddy For The First Time, And More On ‘Hot Ones’ [Video]

Source: First We Feast / First We Feast Idris Elba Stops By Hot Ones To Take On The Wings Of Death Actor, director, writer, producer, and DJ Idris Elba is the latest celeb to stop by for an episode of Hot Ones. The star discusses everything like recording the intro for Jay-Z’s American Gangster , meeting Diddy for the first time at 18 years old, why he didn’t reveal he was British when auditioning for his iconic role in The Wire , and how hosting the Met Gala was his peak level of fame. Peep the episode down below to see how the self-proclaimed “Hottest Hot One” handles his spice:

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Duchess of Sussex Excellence: Meghan Markle Guest Edits British VOGUE

Source: Dutch Press Photo/WENN.com / WENN Meghan Markle Guest Edits British VOGUE The Duchess of Sussex is making her editorial debut. Meghan Markle has been revealed as British VOGUE’s September guest editor, marking the first time the September issue has been co-edited. Meghan worked alongside British VOGUE with editor-in-chief Edward Enninful for the “Forces for Change” issue highlighting a cast of brilliant female changemakers who are “set to re-shape society in radical and positive ways.” 15 inspiring women from the worlds of politics, sport, and the arts are highlighted and the cover was photographed by Peter Lindbergh. “These last seven months have been a rewarding process, curating and collaborating with Edward Enninful, British Vogue’s editor-in-chief, to take the year’s most-read fashion issue and steer its focus to the values, causes and people making impact in the world today,” the Duchess said in a statement. “Through this lens I hope you’ll feel the strength of the collective in the diverse selection of women chosen for the cover as well as the team of support I called upon within the issue to help bring this to light. I hope readers feel as inspired as I do, by the ‘Forces for Change’ they’ll find within these pages.” Jane Fonda, Salma Hayek, Christy Turlington, author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and  Laverne Cox are profiled. Introducing the September 2019 issue of British Vogue, guest-edited by HRH The Duchess of Sussex: https://t.co/b3xZpXBiyQ #ForcesForChange pic.twitter.com/YcW4ydOWXN — British Vogue (@BritishVogue) July 28, 2019 What do YOU think about Meghan Markle guest-editing British VOGUE???

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British Actress Cynthia Erivo Faces Backlash For Role As Harriet Tubman Since She Is Not An American Descendant Of Slavery

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Source: Sheri Determan/WENN.com / WENN Fans raved about  Cynthia Erivo’s  portrayal of Harriet Tubman when the trailer for the upcoming film hit the web a few days ago, but some critics are bashing the casting decision, since Erivo is of British descent. Tubman was born into slavery in America and an abolitionist, so detractors feel her deeply entrenched African-American heritage should be helmed by an African American woman. One Twitter user wrote, “ #CynthiaErivo  should have never been given the role of  #HarrietTubman .She disrespected  #ADOS  Lineage/Culture/History- #AmericanHistory .Disgusting,someone who hates us get play us” #CynthiaErivo should have never been given the role of #HarrietTubman .She disrespected #ADOS Lineage/Culture/History- #AmericanHistory .Disgusting,someone who hates us get play us. #Harriet #LineageMatters – #HarrietDeservesBetter #BoycottHarriet https://t.co/7OmLc98sYN #HarrietFilm — Glen Lucien (@glenthecreator) July 23, 2019 Yea not going to see this she’s not African American she doesn’t understand black & she makes fun American Black women…. my is black & American this movie means something to us … she’s trash #BoycottHarriet pic.twitter.com/BZUH7fAIzc — Trig Lyon (@Treslyon) July 24, 2019 One social media user went as far as screenshotting some of Cynthia’s tweets from 2013, where she referred to African-American vernacular as a “ghetto American accent.” While the backlash has resurfaced after the release of the trailer, Erivo expressed in 2017 that she anticipated the rage when it was announced that she had snagged the role. She wrote on Instagram at the time: “I struggled a little with whether or not to post anything about this role, because even though there is so much celebration and encouragement coming through, there’s also anger and offense spurred on by my being from the UK…..I guess there is a bigger conversation to be had about heritage and experience, also about who Harriet really was. That can not be had in an Instagram post, what I will say is that my journey to this woman has been long and detailed and one I have not taken lightly. ” Continuing, “Nothing has been given to me without me first putting the work in, people speak of foreign privilege and truthfully life would be unbelievably easy if that were applied to me but that is not my portion. I fought for the role of Celie, and spilled blood sweat and tears playing her, the same applies for every role I’ve earned, this will be no different.” Even though #BoycottHarriett is spreading, the real feedback will come when the box office numbers roll in when the film hits theaters. This story was originally posted on madamenoire.com .  [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”2048671″ overlay=”true”] ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Mo’Nique Says Until Oprah Publicly Apologizes, She Will Have A Problem With Her “‘Til The Day That I Leave This Earth” “You Can’t Take Away 20…” Wendy Williams Gets Emotional Talking About Changing Her Last Name Nicole Murphy Apologizes For Kissing A Very Married Antoine Fuqua Follow @TheRSMS

British Actress Cynthia Erivo Faces Backlash For Role As Harriet Tubman Since She Is Not An American Descendant Of Slavery