Jennifer Aniston covers the October issue of InStyle. Considering the actress is 50 years old and still looks the way she does, editors refer to Aniston as the “Babe Eternal” on this cover, a label over which no one has any beef. Take one glance at another aspect of the cover image, however, and you’ll likely join the many readers who did the same, shook their heads and asked… … what the actual f-ck?!? In short, Aniston’s skin has very clearly been darkened for this cover shoot. She’s nearly unrecognizable. As you can see below, Aniston is wearing a black DKNY bra in this photo, along with a Lalaounis necklace and Elizabeth Locke, John Hardy and Reinstein Ross bracelets. But it’s the airbrushing that has received a majority of the attention because, we mean… just look at this: Wrote InStyle on Instagram, as a caption to this snapshot: “Jennifer Aniston has been a beacon of American glamour for the past 25 years, and now she’s stretching her boundaries. “In a series of five newsstand covers (just try to choose a favorite), she channels iconic beauty looks from the ‘60s and ‘70s.” That may all be true, but it hasn’t stopped many folks from around the Internet from wondering: Why does Aniston look African-American?!? “Beautiful cover, but why is she ten shades darker than she really is,” one person questioned, while another stated simply: “I don’t remember her being this dark.” Neither do we. To be clear, most complaints were directed not at Aniston, who didn’t go blackface or anything here. But instead at the people behind the scenes at InStyle. “I get that these covers are supposed to be channeling the glamour of yesteryear but that ‘glamour’ routinely marginalized women of color for white women (whether made tan or otherwise),” wrote Instagram user Patricia Birch astutely, adding: “Seeing Jennifer Aniston several shades darker than normal reminds me of that legacy. “In 2019, if you want a brown skinned woman on your cover, put a brown-skinned woman on your cover.” For comparison’s sake, here is another recent snapshot of Aniston on this same magazine’s cover: Aware of the backlash, a publicist for InStyle told NBC News: “This one shot in particular was inspired by Veruschka,” a German model who was popular during the 1960s. The publication then sent NBC News three images of Veruschka appearing heavily tanned, which they said inspired the photo of Aniston in question. Again, this also may be true. But we’re pretty sure you can’t blame the average reader for not being aware that Veruschka was the inspiration for a photo of Jennifer Aniston on the cover of InStyle. Do better, editors. View Slideshow: Jennifer Aniston Finally Fights Back Against All the BS
As you’ve no doubt heard by now, Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth have broken up after less than a year of marriage. Shortly after news of the split went public, fans were surprised to see photos of Miley making out with Kaitlynn Carter , the former “wife” of professional famous guy Brody Jenner. (Though they claimed to have gotten hitched, Brody and Kaitlynn later admitted that their marriage was never legal.) At the time, it was thought to be a tabloid-baiting fling — the kind of shock value publicity stunt that used to be Miley’s stock-and-trade. But now, it looks as though Miley and Kaitlynn are actually dating . Kaitlynn has met Miley’s mom ; the two of them have been spotted on what appear to be romantic date nights … it’s a whole thing. The situation has raised questions about the timeline of Miley and Kaitlynn’s romance. They both claim they held off on hooking up until their respective marriages were over. But Brody’s bestie Spencer Pratt says that’s not the case. In a new interview with Cosmo , Spencer calls Kaitlynn out for comments she made on recent episodes of The Hills , insisting that her description of her “open relationship” with Brody is total BS: “It’s tough for me to listen to Kaitlynn complain about people talking about her allegedly open relationship with Brody when we know she had a thing going with Miley,” he told the magazine. “She already had something going on with her when these scenes were filming—maybe not physically, but definitely emotionally.” Pratt says he has no issue with Carter’s (alleged) infidelity, he just wishes that as a new cast member, she would be a bit more upfront with the show’s audience: “No one’s judging you for whatever it is you and Brody do when he’s not sleeping in his car,” he continued. “We just don’t want people to lie about their lives. Maybe you shouldn’t have gone on television,” Pratt added. “It’s called a reality show, hon. And the reality is that Brody’s been talking about your sex life on his podcast for years.” Kaitlynn said her castmates lacked “common decency” in a recent episode, a statement that Pratt find laughable. “I would love to know Liam Hemsworth’s thought on Kaitlynn’s recent display of ‘common decency,'” Spencer prattled on. “You know what I call ‘common decency?’ Getting it on at your Italian villa and not in front of the paparazzi.” Of course, Kaitlynn split from Brody well before Miley and Liam ended their relationship. So if she was cheating on her “husband,” it stands to reason that Miley was, too. For his part, Brody has defended both Kaitlynn and her relationship with Miley: “There is far too much negativity being directed at someone who I love and care about very much,” he wrote on Instagram. “I feel the need to set the story straight. Kaitlynn and I have been best friends for 6 years, and we continue to be,” Jenner continued. “We, like many others before us and many after us, grew in different directions over those same 6 years.” Seems to us that if Brody has no problem with Kaitlynn’s actions, Spencer shouldn’t either. Of course, dude is a reality TV vet, and he has a keen sense of the type of drama that keeps an audience engaged. View Slideshow: Miley Cyrus Risks Catastrophic Nip-Slip on Saturday Night Live
Though beloved Dog’s Most Wanted star Beth Chapman passed away this summer, she still appears on TV alongside her husband. As viewers saw in the season premiere, Beth’s strong personality had not waned in the slightest even in her final weeks and months. Even when she and Duane came into conflict, they quickly and affectionately found a resolution. In that way, Beth lives on. On the season premiere of Dog’s Most Wanted , the group had a run of bad luck while tracking down a fugitive in Hawaii. “Let’s call it off,” Duane told the crew. “It’s getting dark so here’s the deal” “The son comes once in a while, well, once in a while was today,” he acknowledged. “So, if we catch the dad,” he reasoned. “We may trade the dad for the son.” Beth made it clear that she did not think much of that plan, uttering a very disapproving “Wow!” Duane did not initially seem to register how strongly Beth felt about this. “Yeah,” he told his wife. “I’ll let you go. You find your kid.” Beth did not agree to that plan. “What do you mean? He’s got five warrants,” she exclaimed. “I don’t think you can do that.” Trade-offs are rarely a good idea, even if they look dramatic in movies. “OK, well I’ll lie to him all right?” Duane said, then jokingly adding: “Like you do to me.” You may have guessed this already, but that did not sooth Beth’s mood. Kind of the opposite. Duane realized what he had said and went about apologizing to his beloved wife. He gave her a tender kiss and opted for the entire group to call it a night. As always, Beth was his first priority. Viewers are going to see a lot of that this season — Beth’s final season. Back in July, just weeks after Beth’s tragic passing, Duane spoke about how vital her role was on the show. “My wife is, was, and always will be the heart and soul of Dog’s Most Wanted ,” he affirmed in a statement. This was when the new season’s premiere date was first announced. “Beth wanted nothing more than for the show to go on,” he stated. “And I am so proud of the legacy that she left behind.” “She lived and died for this show,” Duane noted. “And she would be so proud of how hard we worked bringing these criminals to justice.” The premiere featured a heated moment at a gas station as multiple members of Duane’s crew jumped on a car Beth described the move as a rookie mistake, because jumping on a car will get you injured while doing little but panicking the driver. She was grateful that there were no apparent serious injuries. Beth explained that, had they not jumped on the car in a vain effort to restrain it, Beth herself could have rammed the vehicle with her own. That, she explained, would have had much more impact upon the fugitive’s ability to flee. The argument that ensued among the crew was a natural result of high tensions, adrenaline, and a lot of strong personalities in one place. Beth’s personality continues to shine through in these episodes, and one imagines that she will do so all season. And while the show sometimes appears to be a PSA about how 1800s bounty hunting laws should be repealed or at least updated, it’s fun to keep up with the chapmans. Viewers hope that they will receive closure from seeing more of Beth. Others simply cannot handle watching the woman whose death they have been grieving for months. View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Died in 2019: In Memoriam
Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty Thankfully in 2019, more and more Black celebs are taking haircare into their own hands. Think about it: Who better than to create products for our hair than us?Especially when we hear story after story of them not having products that need while sitting in the stylist chair on set. These discussions often encourage people with power and influence to create change to do just that. Reality star Kenya Moore made a haircare line that would help women grow strong, healthy hair, while Gabrielle Union created a collection that addressed kinky, curly, coily hair types like her own. More recently, Taraji P Henson announced her own line, along with her pal Tracee Ellis Ross who sent the internet in a frenzy when she announced her new collection Pattern. So, if you’re on the market to sample products specifically designed for you, check out the four amazing Black celebrities that are changing the hair game. Pattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Tracee Ellis Ross’ big, beautiful hair matches her personality. The actress, comedian, and fashion icon always lets her fans in on what it takes to style, and maintain her luscious mane. This week, she took to her Instagram page to announce the launch of her haircare line, Pattern. On the brand’s profile they wrote, “ PATTERN by @TraceeEllisRoss is here to fulfill the unmet beauty needs of the curly, coily & tight-textured hair community. Available 9.9.19.” This project has been in the works for quite a while and it is clear that she has put a lot of thought into it testing all of her products, which include Pattern will be available for purchase on September 9th on PatternBeauty.com . View this post on Instagram Thrilled to introduce PATTERN // my new hair care brand specifically for curly, coily, and tight textured hair.⠀ ⠀ @patternbeauty is the result of 20 years of dreaming, 10 years in the making (I wrote my first brand pitch in 2008, right when girlfriends finished ) and 2 years of working with chemists. I’m so excited to share this with y’all. ⠀ ⠀ @patternbeauty is here to empower and nourish curly, coily and tight-textured hair. 3b to 4c. The formulas are unique and packed with luscious & safe ingredients-trust me I know, because my panel and I tried 74 different samples to get these 7 formulas for phase one.⠀ ⠀ @patternbeauty is for those of us who need more than a quarter size of product. large conditioner sizes that actually fulfill the unmet needs of our community. accessible pricing because everyone should have access to their most beautiful hair in their own shower, and gorgeous packaging that conjures the legacy of our history and makes us all feel like the royalty that we are. ⠀ ⠀ I’m excited for PATTERN to join the natural hair movement, and to celebrate our hair for what it is: beautiful! The line will be available on patternbeauty.com this Monday, September 9 at 9am ET!!!! #RockYourPattern A post shared by Tracee Ellis Ross (@traceeellisross) on Sep 3, 2019 at 6:02am PDT Just look at this line! View this post on Instagram PATTERN is for those of us who need more than a quarter size of product. Large conditioner sizes that actually fulfill the unmet needs of our community. Unique formulas packed with luscious & safe ingredients. Accessible pricing, because everyone should have access to their most beautiful hair in their own shower. And gorgeous packaging that conjures the legacy of our history & makes us all feel like the royalty that we are. #RockYourPattern A post shared by PATTERN (@patternbeauty) on Sep 3, 2019 at 6:13am PDT TPH By Taraji P Henson A few years ago, Taraji debuted a short, chic haircut on social media. Fast forward a few years and a bunch of wigs later, the award-winning actress revealed a head full of long, healthy hair. While there aren’t too many details out about Taraji’s collection , it is clear that it is for natural hair textures. Judging by Taraji’s twist out, her products work wonders on black hair. Be sure to check out her Instagram page for launch details. View this post on Instagram #TwistOUTs #NaturalHairDontCare #HealthyHair #TPHbyTaraji @TpHbyTaraji A post shared by taraji p henson (@tarajiphenson) on Sep 3, 2019 at 3:24pm PDT Kenya Moore Hair By Kenya Moore If there’s one thing Kenya Moore is known for, it’s that long, luxurious hair . Because it was something that people constantly asked her about, she decided to create products that will help women of color grow luscious locks like her own. Kenya’s line is about preserving and strengthening your hair while encouraging growth. The 6-product collection includes a shampoo, conditioner, edge control, growth supplements, a serum, and a hair mask. To sample Kenya Moore Hair by Kenya Moore, visit KenyaMooreHair.com . View this post on Instagram Thank you @kenyamoorehair #allmine #noweave #moorehaircare A post shared by Kenya Moore Hair Care (@kenyamoorehair) on Aug 6, 2019 at 11:16am PDT Flawless by Gabrielle Union Back in 2017, Gabrielle Union launched a haircare line because she noticed a lack of knowledge about textured hair from Hollywood stylists. It became frustrating because they’d use products that weren’t compatible with her hair. In an interview with Allure she said, “Through my time in Hollywood, I have been in a thousand different situations where the people who work in glam just had no idea how to deal with textured hair. I would get on set and they’d be like, ‘Why doesn’t your hair look like it did in the picture?’ Meanwhile, I just showed up like I was told to, with clean hair fresh from the shower.” This experience birthed Flawless by Gabrielle Union . The affordable collection includes a hair repair masque, moisturizing conditioner, blow-dry hair cream, moisturizing shampoo, heat protecting hair spray, treatment oil, and much more. You can shop all 12 products ay JCPenny.com . View this post on Instagram We couldn’t be more excited to introduce our Flawless Styling Curl Cream! This rich, multitasking cream is specially formulated to deliver lasting moisture while defining your Flawless curls and coils. Use it for more defined wash and go’s, twist outs that last, soft finger coils and smooth rod sets. Available now online and in store at @ultabeauty. A post shared by Flawless by Gabrielle Union (@flawlesshairday) on Apr 17, 2018 at 3:58pm PDT BEAUTIES: Which line are you the most excited to try? 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Source: Adam Bielawski/WENN.com / WENN DMX has mellowed out quite a bit since going free from prison at the top of the year, and recent appearances of the veteran rapper showcase him enjoying the life of a beloved star. Realizing his good fortune after selling millions of albums since the late 1990s, Darkman X blessed a Maine family with shoes to prep them for the upcoming school season. WMTV.com reports : Nikki Cutchens and her daughter Grace were shopping at the Maine Mall on Saturday when they stopped into the store Journey’s. The family was in line ready to check out when the man at the next register offered to buy their shoes for them. The man happened to rapper DMX. DMX was in Maine for a concert at Rock Row in Westbrook on Saturday. He told them he was blessed to have 15 children and wanted the family to be blessed as well. “I was actually having a really hard time picking out shoes. I could not figure out which ones I wanted and then we went in that store and I found the shoes that I wanted and we just happened to go pay for them and it happened.” Grace Firley said. “They’re technically his shoes. That’s what I’m going to say. I have DMX’s shoes.” The outlet adds that X copped sneakers for Grace and her sister, who attends college in Portland. Way to go, DMX. — Photo: WENN
Source: Prince Williams / Getty A History Of Future’s Love Interests Future has been in the game for a while now and he has been out here procreating and staying booed up the entire time. He’s gone from superstar singers to famous basketball wives and everything in between, with the babies to prove it. However, you may not know the extent of his history with women. That’s why we’re here, to shed some light on it. So let’s look at some of the highlights. Hit the flip to see the baddies Future has been with over his entire career.
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