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‘Tommy x Zendaya’ Brings Melanin Magic To Paris Fashion Week With Grace Jones & Other Beautiful Black Models

Posted on March 3, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Source: SplashNews.com / Splash News Now, this is some #BlackGirlMagic… Zendaya Debuts Her “Tommy x Zendaya” Collection At Paris Fashion Week That Zendaya reign just won’t let up. Inspiring millennial/Lancome model/actress/all-around boss Zendaya is making headlines for bringing some melanin magic to Fashion Week. The 22-year-old debuted her Tommy x Zendaya collection at Paris Fashion Week and flooded the runway with beautiful black models of years past and the present in stylish 70s gear. Included in the runway show were the likes of supermodels Beverly Johnson, Pat Cleveland, Veronica Webb, Beverly Peele and Debra Shaw… Source: Ian Gavan/Getty Images for Tommy Hilfiger / Getty Source: SplashNews.com / Splash News   and attendees included Janelle Monae and Yara Shahidi. Source: MCvitanovic/ SplashNews.com / Splash News Source: MCFR / SplashNews.com / Splash News Arguably the scene stealer of the night, however, was the show’s closer; 70-year-old Grace Jones who danced down the runway to “Pull Up to the Bumper” in a bodysuit. Source: Ian Gavan/Getty Images for Tommy Hilfiger / Getty Source: SplashNews.com / Splash News According to Zendaya her the fashion show was inspired by the iconic Battle of Versailles fashion show of the 70s, and it was especially important to include iconic black models. “We’re paying homage to these women who changed our legacy…and allowed for me and so many others to be here. I remember when my Vogue cover came out, Beverly Johnson [the first African American model to land the cover of American Vogue] tweeted me congratulations, and I said this wouldn’t be possible without you,” said Zendaya to WWD. “This is about saying we appreciate and love you.” See more of Zendaya’s Tommy x Zendaya Paris Fashion Week show on the flip.

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SMH: ASAP Bari Charged With Two Felony Drug Charges Following November Arrest

Posted on March 2, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Source: Edward Berthelot / Getty Asap Bari Hit With Two Felonies For Pennsylvania Arrest A$AP Bari is going to have to face multiple charges, which includes two felonies in relation to his arrest last November in Palmer Township, Pennsylvania. In total, the designer has been charged with seven crimes, according to reports from TMZ on March 2. The most serious of these charges are possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver weed and criminal conspiracy to commit to possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. The various misdemeanors include possession of drug paraphernalia. Bari was first arrested on November 29 of last year when he got pulled over after police observed him driving his Mercedes the wrong way down a street. The police noticed a strong odor of marijuana when they approached his vehicle and during a search, authorities discovered over two dozen tins filled with weed and arrested Bari. The New York native insisted that his stash was only for personal use and was initially charged with misdemeanor counts of possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance, being released after posting a $25,000 bond. This latest news comes on the heels of him putting yet another another legal situation in his rear view. Back in January, ASAP Bari pleaded guilty to a charge he was facing in the United Kingdom. He was accused of sexual assault in July 2017 after a video surfaced that appears to show him demanding sex from a woman before slapping her on the butt and pleaded guilty to one count of sexual assault. He ended up avoiding any jail time and was ordered to pay a fine and be subject to a restraining order.

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Divine Fem-list: 13 Powerful Songs To Have You Basking In Your Black Woman-ness

Posted on March 2, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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Groundbreaking Female Football Star Toni Harris Talks Landing Legendary College Scholarship

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

“I did want to give up. I thought things were over.” Toni Harris, first female football player to get a scholarship to play defense at four-year university, talks about receiving an ovarian cancer diagnosis four years ago pic.twitter.com/YO4tP3lE2N — TODAY (@TODAYshow) February 27, 2019 College Football Star Toni Harris Talks Making History The Knowles women aren’t the only ones doing what they can to save Black History Month . Meet Toni Harris, the first female football player to get a scholarship to play defense at a four-year university. Ever. The 22-year-old living legend sat down on TODAY this morning and opened up about making history and more. It turns out, she’s not only badass because of her abilities on a football field—she was also diagnosed with ovarian cancer at just 18 years old, yet here she stands. Harris tells TODAY: “I did want to give up. I thought things were over.” But the young warrior is strong—and certainly it was her mindset about the word “can’t” that helped to keep her going in dark times. “I think my biggest pet peeve is people telling me that I can’t, and so I have to prove them wrong,” she said. She also had her family, friends, and pastors by her side. Peep the clip up top to get familiar with the young football star if you don’t already know her name, plus the full interview here . Salute, Queen!

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If You Don’t Get Cho: Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett’s Disgusted Reaction To Jim Jordan’s Sassy Pants Gave The Internet Life

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Source: Tasos Katopodis / Getty Stacey Plaskett’s Reaction To Jim Jordan Is The Toast Of Twitter Michael Cohen is currently testifying against Donald Trump in front of Congress and despite the bevy of charges and accusations that he’s made, the reaction of Black congresswoman Stacey Plaskett to abrasive a$$hole Jim Jordan is one of the most talked about moments trending on social media. Stacey Plaskett is all of us looking at Jim Jordan, the last person who should address anyone’s character pic.twitter.com/z2fKUVHwYa — Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) February 27, 2019 Caption that, then flip the page a few times to see the rest of the reactions to Congresswoman Plaskett’s palpable disdain.

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#BlackGirlMagic NASA Renames Facility After ‘Hidden Figure’ Katherine Johnson

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Source: FayesVision/WENN.com / WENN Positivity… NASA Renames Facility After Katherine Johnson Finally, some good news for Black History Month. NASA took a big step this weekend and honored a STEM pioneer that was previously “hidden.” Katherine Johnson , the NASA mathematician who was played by Taraji P. Henson in “Hidden Figures” will be honored in a distinct way. NASA’s announced that they now have the Katherine Johnson Independent Verification and Facility in Fairmont, West Virginia. NASA reports that the building will be used to contribute to “to the safety and success of NASA’s highest-profile missions by assuring the software on those missions performs correctly.” “With slide rules and pencils, Katherine, a legendary NASA mathematician – and the other human computers who worked at the agency – helped our nation’s space program get off the ground, but it was their confidence, bravery and commitment to excellence that broke down racial and social barriers that continue to inspire to this day,’” said NASA about Johnson. Johnson, 100, worked for NASA for 35 years and verified the numbers to calculate the orbit for John Glenn’s Friendship 7 mission. Congrats Katherine!

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From Costumes To Production Design, Twitter Is LIVING For ‘Black Panther’s Early Oscars Sweep

Posted on February 24, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Source: Jeff Kravitz / Getty Black Panther Wins The Oscars For Both Costume Design & Production Design The Oscars have been under way for less that an hour, and Black Panther has already taken home two awards. Ruth E. Carter scored her first costume design Oscar nomination in 1993 for Spike Lee’s  Malcolm X, and tonight, she made history as the first Black woman to win Best Costume Design.  Carter was a crucial part in dressing the entire nation of Wakanda in Black Panther,  creating everything from Chadwick Boseman’s suit to the Dora Milaje’s armor. Her award also marks the first Oscar won by Marvel Studios–but only a few minutes later, Marvel and Black Panther racked up another one. Hannah Beachler is not only the first African American ever nominated for the award in production design–but now, she’s the first to win, too. She traveled around Africa researching cultures, locations, and ideas that helped to create the cinematic world of Wakanda and clearly, it paid off. regina king — ruth e. carter — hannah beachler — these three black women have #oscars !!!!!!! — Vulture (@vulture) February 25, 2019 Both the clothing and the atmosphere imagined in Black Panther were honored at The Oscars tonight, and as the show goes on, we can only hope the film takes home the other two awards they’re nominated for, Best Picture and Best Original Score. Here’s how Twitter was celebrating the two early wins for Black Panther and the powerful women who created the world we all love watching. Ruth E. Carter and Hannah Beachler are the first Black women to win in the Best Costume Design and Best Production Design categories. Okay #Oscars , I see you. pic.twitter.com/phAn2oo8Rh — Evette Dionne (@freeblackgirl) February 25, 2019 All hail Queen Ruth E Carter. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/TVnv448QQi — Franklin Leonard (@franklinleonard) February 25, 2019 CHRIS’ LITTLE CHEER WHEN BLACK PANTHER WON THE OSCAR IS EVERYTHING AND MORE #OSCARS pic.twitter.com/OW6MhndT6O — Harshal (@iHarshalWatts) February 25, 2019

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Grab A Tissue: Slick Woods Reunites With Her Mom After 17 Year Prison Bid…They Are Twins!

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Source: Slick Woods / Splash News Slick Woods Reunites with Her Mother After 17 Years Gapped-toothed beauty Slick Woods was only four when her mother Leah was sent to prison for manslaughter. 21 years later, they’re finally reunited. Slick shared a snap from the tear-worthy moment with Instagram fans. In her caption, Slick wrote, “I cried a lot”. We bet she did! While Leah was away, her daughter Slick has developed a haute career in the modeling industry, had a beautiful baby of her own and even developed a friendship with Rihanna. Here they are together just yesterday. Spitting images! View this post on Instagram Cried a lot Me n mom, fresh out after 17 years of prison A post shared by @ slickwoods on Feb 18, 2019 at 6:45pm PST Aren’t they twins??? In The Evening Standard, Slick described her mother, whom she said was a young teenager when she gave birth, as “a street hustler” and “the most respected woman I’ve ever been around. I’ve never met someone as selfless as my mother. My mother gave her life for me.” Slick didn’t release any more details from their reunion, but these two look happy to have each other again. Hit the flip to see some flicks of Slick and her own baby boy, Saphir.

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Skai Jackson, Marsai Martin And More Slay The Teen Vogue Young Hollywood Party

Posted on February 17, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Source: Xavier Collin/Image Press / Splash News Teen Vogue Hosts Their Young Hollywood Party Teen Vogue had their Young Hollywood Party Presented By Snap at the Los Angeles Theatre in L.A. on Saturday night and some of our favorite stars were there. We love this cool blue look that Marsai Martin wore. Source: Jen Lowery / Splash News Skai Jackson was also there serving face. Source: Jen Lowery / Splash News Props to Teen Vogue’s EIC Lindsay Peoples Wagner on a great event. Check out photos of Trevor Jackson, Eris Baker, Lyric Ross and more below:

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Little Mogul In The Making: 14-Year-Old Marsai Martin Signs First-Look Deal With Universal

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Source: Earl Gibson III / Getty Marsai Martin Signs A First Look Deal With Universal At only 14-years-old,  Marsai Martin is breaking all kinds of boundaries. The Black-ish actress just became the youngest person to ever sign a first look deal with Universal Studios. This news comes only a few months after it was announced that with her upcoming venture Little , Martin would become the youngest executive producer in Hollywood. According to reports from  Deadline , Marsai will develop original content that speaks through her distinct point of view and provides opportunities for other young actors as a part of this brand new partnership. Martin herself expressed her intentions to create lasting change with the work she is doing behind the camera in a statement about the deal. “I am so excited for the magic I’ll be able to create and produce with Universal,” she gushed. “My goal is to show young women and girls that our voices and ideas matter and you are never too young to dream BIG!” She also expressed her enthusiasm on Instagram, posting a screenshot of the news and writing, “Very excited to see what the future holds.” Martin’s first film as part of this deal is StepMonster , a comedy about a teenage girl played by Marsai herself, who is “adjusting to life with a new stepmother.” The film will be produced by her production company, Genius Productions. Congrats to Marsai Martin on these major money moves at such a young age!

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