Source: Radio One Staff / Radio One Indiana Social Media has given many people the opportunity to create a new stream of income they never thought was possible. With influencers and brand advertising, social media platforms have paved a way for a new kind of career. Related: Master P: “If I Had Social Media At 20, I Would Have Sold A Billion Records” [EXCLUSIVE] Jesseca Dupart –also known by her Instagram name, @darealbbjudy– has been the perfect example of how to use your social media platform to make money. She created Kaleidoscope Miracle Drops to help those in need of help with hair loss. She posted viral videos on Instagram ambushing celebrities who she thought could benefit from her products and ultimately brought her company into the spotlight. Everyone wanted to know if these “miracle drops” really worked and who this woman was! View this post on Instagram y’all kept tagging me in that video soooooo it was only right for me to pay a visit to @porsha4real . . Miracle drops help with hair growth !!!! Whether bald spots , thin or thinning hair , beards and eyebrows even if you just want longer fuller hair ….link n @kaleidoscopehairproducts bio to purchase miracle drops . . #imbackonmybullshit A post shared by Jesseca Dupart (@darealbbjudy) on Jul 24, 2019 at 12:33pm PDT At The National Urban League Conference, our girl Ashmac sat down with the business owner to talk about the importance of social media in building a brand today. Related: Shady, Sad, But True: Here’s What Life Would Be Like Without Social Media Stay connected with the whole squad on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter @hot963 [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hot963.com” id=”2570078″ overlay=”true”]
Source: k. Marie / Radio One Digital We are definitely in a season where relaunching and reinventing has became a enterprise. Every time you look up it’s seems we are reliving our favorite childhood memories. I mean, Disney is re-releasing Lion King along with other classics, Baby Phat announced their relaunch through forever 21, Fubu recently made a comeback with Urban Outfitters and Millennium Tour had us reliving our scream tour days. Speaking of Scream Tour, do you remember the cute little kid, Dj Jus, Known as Bow Wow’s Dj who was also a Fubu kid for major ad campaigns? Well Dj Jus is all grown up and ready to reintroduce himself to world. What makes reintroductions and relaunching worth the anticipation, is perfect timing. Jus making his move official in the A, was great timing for me to catch up with the young vet, to speak on his career and entrepreneurship while adjusting to the changes as a child star to becoming an adult. Watch as Jus talk about growing up in hip hop maneuvering and elevating In this industry from Queens, New York to Atlanta. From the looks of it, Growing up Hip Hop Atlanta could be gaining a new cast member, but you didn’t hear that from me! Get reacquainted with the DJ that made you scream on the original Scream Tour .
Source: Gynai Seaborne / GYNAI KRISTOL SEABORNE Following an intimate influencer brunch during the 25th Anniversary Essence Festival this past weekend, Urban Skin Rx, The Lip Bar, Mielle Organics, EDEN BodyWorks, and Cee Cee’s Closet NYC held a special Sip And Shop Experience at Le Meridien’s LMNO Restaurant Friday, July 5, from 1:30 pm to 6 pm. Known as the Beauty Collective, the five women-founded brands joined together to combine their resources as small business owners to put the spotlight on multicultural brands during the biggest gathering of Black women in the country. What that resulted in was a Sip and Shop experience that more than 1,800 women RSVP’d for to get their hands on the products from these coveted brands. Source: Freddy o / Freddy O In addition to exclusive discounts each retailer offered guests, attendees were among the first to get their hands on three new products debuted during the Sip and Shop. The Lip Bar revealed its first non-lip product, Fresh Glow, a bronzer and blush duo that comes in five different shades to perfectly match skin tones. View this post on Instagram Who’s ready to GLOW? We’re beyond thrilled to introduce to you our first ever non-lip collection, Fresh Glow. Fresh Glow is a two layer luminous bronzer + blush compact that’s available in five ultra-convenient combinations. This compact is irresistible! It will be available in store starting at 11am. • • • Seven years later, our products remain vegan, cruelty-free, and non-toxic. Here’s the start to The Lip Bar expanding beyond lip • • • #thelipbar #thelipbardetroit #lipbar #lipbarbabe #lipbarbabes #makeup #makeupoftheday #highlighter #highlight #blush #bronzer #vegancosmetics #vegan #makeupaddict #makeuplover #makeupjunkie #makeuplife #makeupaddiction #bronzemakeup #bronzegoddess #bronzymakeup #bronzedmakeup #bronzers #highlighters #highlighteronfleek #highlighterpallette #veganmakeupshare A post shared by The Lip Bar Flagship Store (@thelipbardetroit) on Jul 8, 2019 at 6:09am PDT Urban Skin RX revealed its new Dermapeel Smooth & Glow Treament 2-Step system which consists of professional, at-home facial dermaplaning tools and complexion correction chemical peel pads that exfoliate and eliminate fine facial hair and dead skin cells to reveal softer, smoother, more even toned skin. View this post on Instagram Did you know we have our very own medspa in Charlotte NC @charlotteurbanskin that specializes in Corrective skin and laser treatments for diverse skin tones? For most of you, Charlotte is probably too far for an appointment, but no worries— we got you! Now you can get professional results in the comfort of your own home…. #smoothandglow #newproductlaunch #prostrengthbyurbanskinrx #dermaplane #newlaunch #websiteexclusive ##melaninexperts A post shared by Urban Skin Rx (@urbanskinrx) on Jul 1, 2019 at 5:00pm PDT Additionally, Eden BodyWorks gave guests a first look at their new Papaya Castor line consisting of a scalp cleanser, foam conditioner, conditioning hairdress, scalp massaging serum, and nourish curl jam, all infused with papaya fruit and castor oil to help users experience less breakage and strengthen strands. View this post on Instagram Who's diving into our #PapayaCastor this #FourthofJuly weekend? Stay tuned for our AMAZING deal coming your way tomorrow! #DiscoverEDEN #EDENBodyWorks #summerdeal #onlinesale #fourthofjulysale #summersale A post shared by EDEN BodyWorks (@edenbodyworks) on Jul 3, 2019 at 5:15am PDT Source: Freddy o / Freddy O While sipping and shopping, customers bopped along to beats played by a live DJ and also got the opportunity to interact with some of the brands’ founders like Melissa Butler of The Lip Bar. Source: Freddy o / Freddy OHer team was also on site to match guests with their perfect lipstick hue or bronzer+ blush duo shade to help everyone glow on the go. Source: Gynai Seaborne / GYNAI KRISTOL SEABORNE Source: Gynai Seaborne / GYNAI KRISTOL SEABORNE Urban Skin Rx Founder Rachel Roff even did mini-consultations when bum-rushed by fans of the brand who stopped by the table to see what was new and ask for suggestions on what products they should use. “Melissa and I, who have been friends for some years now have always been talking about how we need to come bigger and better for Essence because it’s exactly our consumer, multicultural women who care about the way they look, and beauty, and having fun, and spending money on their best life,” Roff said. “It’s really about just celebrating at Essence and making the most of the experience.” Source: Gynai Seaborne / GYNAI KRISTOL SEABORNE That the Beauty Collective did with the NOLA’s Darling “She’s Gotta Have It” theme that was perfectly executed through all of the details throughout the venue including a live painter, tarot card reader, and the New Orleans-style street signs bearing each of the brand’s names. “I’m very picky when it comes to visual details,” Roff admitted, sharing she still approves every visual for her brand. “I feel very proud of the way the event looks. I think it’s beautiful.” Source: Gynai Seaborne / GYNAI KRISTOL SEABORNE
Source: Jason Kempin / Getty Will Smith And Queen Latifah To Release A Hip-Hop Musical Hip-hop legends Will Smith and Queen Latifah are slated to produce a contemporary musical version of Romeo & Juliet for Netflix, according to The Hollywood Reporte r . Solvan “Slick” Naim–who has directed episodes for a number of TV popular shows, including Animal Kingdom , Power , The Blacklist , The Get Down , and Blindspot –has been tapped to direct the project. This upcoming movie is supposed to be a contemporary musical take on William Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. The film is expected to be set against “the urban rhythms of New York,” and will tell the story of a young waitress from of Brooklyn opposite an aspiring musician from a wealthy family, whose unconventional romance will “force them to confront their life choices.” This project is going to reunite Queen Latifah and Will Smith, who worked together on The Fresh Price of Bel-Air so many years back–which also happened to be Queen’s very first acting gig. Latifah and Shakim Compere will produce via their Flavor Unit Entertainment banner, along with Broome and Yong Yam for 25/7 Productions. Smith will act as an executive producer under his Overbrook Entertainment, with James Lassiter and Caleeb Pinkett. Are you here for a hip-hop adaptation of Romeo & Juliet ?
It’s been a long for Cedric Renard “K-Ci” Hailey which has led him to restart a solo career that began as a kid in 1983 and continued with the 2006 CD “My Book.” Before he heads home to finish his upcoming album, K-Ci talks about the making of two of the most important R&B albums in the ’90s, Jodeci’ s “Forever My Lady” and “The Show, The After Party, The Hotel” Hailey goes into detail on how fellow Jodeci member Devante and singer/songwriter Al B. Sure! crafted what would become the group’s debut single “Forever My Lady.” He also talks about how the group went a different route to create an album that changed the face of R&B. You will also find out who K-Ci would love to sing their classics if they’re ever giving a lifetime achievement award in the latest episode of “Voices” See More Episodes of “Voices.” Voices: Robin Thicke “That’s What Love Can Do” Voices: Here’s To Life With Ms. Anita Wilson Voices At Urban One Honors: K-Ci Readies For His First Solo Album
Source: Brian Stukes / Getty Jermaine Dupri Opens Up On TV One’s Uncensored Jermaine Dupri’s career started when he was only 12-years-old, landing a gig dancing as the opening act for the Fresh Fest Tour during hip-hop’s Golden Era. From there, he went on to become a successful record producer by the ripe age of 16. Dupri is responsible for the success of legendary artists like Kris Kross, TLC, Xscape, Da Brat, Usher, Jagged Edge and Lil Bow Wow. His Atlanta based empire, So So Def, just reached its 25 year anniversary milestone and he was recently inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Jermaine Dupri has undoubtedly cemented his status as one of the greatest songwriters of all time, and on TV One’s Uncensored , he opens up about all those successes (and the more difficult times) throughout his long and storied career.
Source: Courtesy of Psyche Terry/Urban Hydration / Courtesy of Psyche Terry and Urban Hydration Psyche Terry, CEO Of Urban Hydration Is Giving Back In A Big Way A burgeoning black beauty brand is putting its money where its mouth is – using some of its revenue to help provide access to clean drinking water in Africa. Psyche Terry founded Urban Hydration with her husband, Vontoba, after suffering from skin ailments for years. The result is a line of plant-based skin and hair care products, like an aloe vera gel mask and coconut oil shampoo and conditioner – that is in some 9,000 stores nationwide. “We’ve been very intentional with our ingredients,” Terry said. “if you’re struggling with any disease, you can feel safe using it or with your children or on a pet.” Source: Courtesy of Psyche Terry/Urban Hydration / Courtesy of Psyche Terry and Urban Hydration But Terry said Urban Hydration’s goal is not just to create beautiful hair and skin, but to also give back to people in need. Last year, the company donated 16 percent of its revenues to charity, Terry said. In 2017, the company partnered with nonprofit WATERisLIFE, and a portion of the proceeds from every product sold provides a gallon of water to families in need. The company has financed two wells in Kenya and is now helping to build a third in the Congo. Urban Hydration also awards a college scholarship annually and supports a school for the blind. “We have a heart for serving, and we’ll see where that takes us,” Terry said. “We just want to work as hard as we can so that more people can see that it doesn’t really matter where you come from or how much you have, you can give back. it’s our hope to grow that message.”
Source: Prince Williams / Getty She Got It: Kiyomi Leslie Looks AMAZING Post Break Up Sometimes folks retreat off social media after a dreadful break up, become bitter or worse, traumatized from the public drama . But Kiyomi Leslie has been keeping her head up high and she looks quite yummy on top of that. The North Carolina born stunner just took her talents (bawwdy) to Miami and WHEW!!! Look at God. View this post on Instagram “&& the smile is still the best curve…” fit: @mattecollection #styledbymotif A post shared by Urban Legend (@kiyomileslie) on Mar 19, 2019 at 10:30am PDT Ms. Yummy Yomi is keeping her foot on necks out here despite the drama. Give this woman her flowers. Hit the flip for more!
Source: WENN.com / WENN Hip-Hop’s favorite feline is coming back. Kimora Lee Simmons has confirmed we can expect to see Baby Phat in stores this year. Page Six is reporting that the model turned mogul is relaunching her beloved street wear brand. She detailed purchasing the line back in an interview with fashion trade publication WWD . While she did not reveal what she paid to get it back or who it was bought from, she did make it clear the process was not a simple one saying “we had to hunt around to find it”. She took to her Instagram account to make the announcement on International Women’s Day. View this post on Instagram Guess who’s bizaack… #DontMakeMeHaveToRelapseOnThese…. #HappyInternationationalWomensDay A post shared by Kimora Lee Simmons L. (@kimoraleesimmons) on Mar 8, 2019 at 7:31pm PST Originally launched in 1998 as an extension to her then husband’s Phat Farm brand, Baby Phat was the first line to cater to women exclusive in the urban fashion space. The wears were often promoted via over the top tactics specifically her fashion shows. In 2006 Kimora was the first designer to host a fashion show at Radio City Music Hall. The brand would go on to gross over $30 million a year and eventually extending their product portfolio to the lingerie, perfume and children’s categories. In 2004 Baby Phat was sold to the Kellwood Company for a rumored $140 million dollars. Fast forward to 2008 Kellwood Company sold a majority stake to Sun Capital Partners. Two years after the deal Simmons was abruptly removed from her seat as creative director. When asked what consumers can expect from the relaunch Kimora stated “we’re working fast and furiously and have a lot up our sleeves.” Photo: WENN.com
Source: Hannah Turner-Harts / Getty On February 26th 2019, Solange Knowles , one of the most prolific artists of our generation, leveraged her platform to breathe life back into one of the first homes for Black people on the web, BlackPlanet. By visiting blackplanet.com/solange , fans can explore the latest artistic venture from the Grammy award winning star from the comfort of a platform we all feel nostalgic for. Source: Max Hirschberger / Solange Over a year ago, I penned a piece on HelloBeautiful, How Black Hollywood Is Failing The Black Press , exploring how the difficulties of working as a Black journalist becomes exasperated by the prejudice we face on red carpets and the propensity for Black talent to trust white outlets with their stories and breaking news over us. The article went viral, sparking industry wide conversations about the importance of Black press in preserving our narratives. The moment made its way to the eyes and ears of some of Hollywood’s A-Listers, with BlackTreeTV journalist Jaleesa Lashay asking actor Sterling K Brown about the invisibility of Black journalists in the press room for the Sag Awards. Actor and comedian Lil Rel also tackled the issue head on, telling audiences at the MTV Movie Awards that he would always look to speak to Black journalists first on the red carpets he attends to bridge the discrimination gap. With numerous examples of Black stars coming forward to express their support and dedication for the Black Press over the past couple of months, Solange’s partnership with BlackPlanet is a build up of a year’s worth of momentum. BlackPlanet was launched in 2001 when the Internet was still infantile and computers weren’t pocket sized or convenient. Within the realm of endless possibilities for content, creator Omar Wasow sought to carve out a unique space for Black voices and Black connections online. Keep in mind, Wasow’s stroke of genius precludes the mammoth social media era kicked off by MySpace (2003) and Facebook (2004.). As always, Black people were ahead of the trend, forecasting that one day we would all look to create little webpage extensions of our personalities and lives on the web. In the height of BlackPlanet’s reign, we all immediately became web designers before we even knew the career existed—creatively using copy and paste HTML code to customize our pages with our favorite songs, patterns and designs. Beyond our personalized content, BlackPlanet formed its own online community, chock-full of opportunities to share news and gossip, build friendships, and most importantly, make love connections with a stranger. As social networking exploded into an Internet phenomenon, fickle audiences migrated to mainstream platforms, forgetting the sacred temple we had built for our memories and conversations in our own online tribe. This is why Solange’s desire to collaborate with BlackPlanet, the Black owned digital arm of the Urban One family, is such a pivotal industry shift. For once, mainstream outlets had to flock to a Black owned URL to find the latest project from a Black star. In a normal news cycle we are chasing the latest Twitter Trend, today, Black folks owned the conversation first. If this triumphant moment is a any indication to how Black celebs X Black press can work in tandem to drive the culture forward, the future looks bright and gorgeous AF. Keyaira Kelly is a writer, producer and professional talker for iOne Digital. You can find her work at @keyairakelly on Instagram & Twitter and at KeyairaKelly.com RELATED STORIES: Solange Just Brought Back BlackPlanet & Black Twitter Is Scrambling To Find Their Logins [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3023863″ overlay=”true”]
