Source: George Rose / Getty Ladies and gentlemen, it’s officially the end of an era! While many fashionistas loved browsing the racks at Forever 21 , we’re afraid that the retail giant may have to take a loss and file for bankruptcy. What does this mean for fans of the brand you may ask? Many locations may have to close their doors! According to Bloomberg , the company has been working tirelessly to avoid bankruptcy. “The company has been in talks for additional financing and working with a team of advisers to help it restructure its debt, but negotiations with possible lenders have so far stalled,” Bloomberg reports. “Focus has thus shifted toward securing a potential debtor-in-possession loan to take the company into Chapter 11, they said, even as some window remains to strike a last-minute deal that keeps it out of court.” Naturally, a bankruptcy filing would give the retailer a little bit of room to close down underperforming stores and help rebuild the business. However, this move may affect some of the biggest mall management companies. Bloomberg reports that if Forever 21 closes a significant number of stores, landlords such as Simon Property Group and Brookfield Property Partners (two of the largest mall owners in the country) may have trouble filling the vacancies. Most people blame fast fashion brands such as Fashion Nova and Pretty Little Thing for the decline of many stores. Some people also blame the fact that the brand has stolen images of hip hop stars and have even been accused of sending of diet bars with plus size orders as the culprit for its demise. While this all may be true, we can’t deny that consumer shopping habits change like the wind. In order for retail locations to stay ahead of the game, they must provide shoppers with what they need. While there is no word on the retailer closing any of its 800+ locations in Asia, Europe, Latin America and the U.S. at the moment, it hasn’t stopped shoppers from anticipating the inevitable. This move is definitely troubling for business, but Forever 21 shoppers are green with delight! The possibility of stores closing means one thing- closeout sales! In the meantime, Black Twitter has been on one since the news broke. Here are some of the funniest and real reactions: 1. Been walking around in forever 21 leggings with my ass showing through. No wonder why they’re going bankrupt. I’m out here giving out a free show WTF — J (@jaylaacortez) August 31, 2019 2. i said i was saving money this week but bitch this forever 21 bankruptcy sale??? — (@natsvibes) September 2, 2019 3. I just heard the best news Forever 21 may file for bankruptcy? Hello??? All of you that have refused to shop at Forever 21 to help out environment and our workers please give yourself a huge round of applause!!!! We did it folks. If this is bad news for you, I’m not sorry pic.twitter.com/BL3gLNYdj3 — Julie Ramirez (@atornkneejulie) August 30, 2019 4. FOREVER 21 IS DECLARING BANKRUPTCY AND CLOSING ALL STOR- pic.twitter.com/XW6OF1OhWi — Professional Binch (@FatTiddyJones) August 30, 2019 5. This is why forever 21 is going out of business. They sell bs like this pic.twitter.com/IsA0dF62Y5 — Freddie Mercurina (@mzhotniz86) September 1, 2019 6. @Forever21 when’s the bankruptcy sale? I got moves I’m tryna make — Reem (@smoothieflavors) September 2, 2019 7. Why does Forever 21 keep sending me all these emails knowing they about to file for bankruptcy — Tamaria Meshele (@tamariatweets) September 1, 2019 8. I can confirm that Forever 21 has the mean bankruptcy sale going on. I got a romper, some pants and two pairs of earring for $30. — Echo (@EchoDoesRadio) September 1, 2019 9. Forever 21 is about to file for bankruptcy, it’s what they deserve for having us thinking we were walking into a room filled with a drunk unicorns vomit and clothes that only fit the mannequins #forever21isoverparty — aleck CURLiE (@itsaleckxander) September 1, 2019 10. I’m lowkey mad at Forever 21 for them filing for bankruptcy. Where the hell am I supposed to get clothes now?! — isty L. ’Neal, Esq. (@themistyohno) September 1, 2019 BEAUTIES: What do you think? DON’T MISS: Forever 21 Under Fire For Reportedly Using U.S. Sweatshops To Manufacture Clothing #BlackLivesMatter Takes Over Forever 21, Bruce Jenner’s Nail Movement & More Fashion News You Won’t Believe Forever 21’s N.W.A Apparel + 5 Other Fashion Faux Pas [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3056201″ overlay=”true”]
Source: Project Beauty Expo / Courtesy of Brittany Brown Beauties, are you ready to take your beauty routine up a notch? Well, get excited because Project Beauty Expo is coming! Founded by esthetician, creator and owner of Moneé Cosmetics and fellow Brown beauty, Brittany Brown , Project Beauty Expo (PBE) is a one of a kind experience that every Black woman can enjoy. The annual “part conference, part experiential inspirational wonderland” is an opportunity for women of color to celebrate and connect with indie brand founders, network with content creators, hear from beauty enthusiasts and learn about everything there is to know about natural beauty, wellness and healthy living. “In the billion-dollar beauty industry, there is no platform that provides women with the tools to prepare themselves to enter this market while also giving them an opportunity to be discovered,” Brown explained. “With the platform provided by Project Beauty Expo, emerging or existing beauty brand owners have the opportunity to learn how to better operate their business as well as showcase their brand to the mass market.” As Brown stated, PBE was ultimately created in an effort to increase the number of multicultural women in the beauty industry by providing a support group for those interested in growing in this space. Source: Project Beauty Expo / Courtesy of Brittany Brown Not only is PBE a place where women of color can connect and build, it also aims to provide education from industry experts and buyers such as Sephora, Target, Ulta, Shopify and more that are dedicated to sharing insights on how to ultimately grow your indie beauty brand. What started as small event in Washington, D.C in 2016 has grown to over 40 participating brands and 300+ attendees, and only aims to get bigger. This year, the expo is taking over the West Coast (LA to be exact) starting on September 14 th and is set to be unlike any other beauty conference you’ve ever seen before. “[This] is a very exciting year for PBE,” Brown told us. “Not only have we migrated our community across the country but we’ve also expanded our event to 2 days. We added a full of workshops and to equip our exhibitors and other interested beauty professionals with the resources and information needed to grow their beauty business.” What sets PBE apart from your traditional beauty conference is that it’s a space specifically designed for Black and Brown beauty curators looking to take their careers to the next level. While larger beauty conferences might overlook this talented group of women, PBE was created for and by Black women and is designed to make sure people of color aren’t forgotten in the beauty world. Source: Project Beauty Expo / Courtesy of Brittany Brown In the short amount of time that PBE has been in existence, it’s grown to not only showcase indie beauty brands but also offer opportunities for Black and Brown women, beauty bloggers, natural beauty fanatics and enthusiasts to connect, collaborate, and share. The goal of #PBE2019, according to Brown is to “equip founders with knowledge through carefully curated workshops and create an experience for consumers and beauty entrepreneurs to come together to support the next generation of beauty disruptors that lack visibility within the industry.” Take it from the experts, this is one beauty event you don’t want to miss! For more on Project Beauty Expo and to purchase tickets to the event, click here: http://www.projectbeautyexpo.com/ DON’T MISS: EXCLUSIVE: We Got All The Details On The Beauty Beats In Missy Elliott’s Throw It Back Music Video Kahlana Barfield Brown Lands Eyelash Collaboration With Huda Beauty Zoe Kravitz And YSL Beauty Launch Lipstick Collection [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3025693″ overlay=”true”]
A middle schooler from Louisiana is paying it forward by ensuring that his classmates have basic necessities to start the school year. To help students in need, 13-year-old Chase Neyland-Square created a closet at his school to provide them with free clothes and school supplies, CBS News reported. 13-year-old creates school closet to give clothes and supplies to classmates in need https://t.co/UCP3CBbjmD pic.twitter.com/pAre3ssKCa — CBS News (@CBSNews) August 30, 2019 Neyland-Square—an eighth-grader at Port Allen Middle School—came up with the concept for the project while participating in the school’s SPARK (Student Program for Arts, Recreation, and Knowledge) program. He and other students were tasked with developing ideas for social good initiatives that would benefit the school and the local community. Aware of the struggles faced by some of his peers, Neyland-Square decided to transform one of the closets at his school into PAM’s Pantry; a space that houses donated clothes, shoes, personal care and hygiene products and school supplies for students and their families. “I know that everybody doesn’t have things and I’m fortunate to have things that other people don’t have, and I look at it as sometimes, how would I feel in that situation?” he said in a statement, according to the news outlet. “I’m going to come back and continue working on PAM’s Pantry. I’m hoping one day I can turn it into a non-profit organization.” Initiatives like the one being led by Neyland-Square are needed. According to the National Center for Children in Poverty , 15 million children throughout the country live in extreme poverty and are unable to afford school supplies. Several youngsters are leading their own philanthropic efforts to help people in need. In celebration of their birthday, Alabama-based 12-year-olds Breanna and Brooke Bennett launched an initiative designed to provide care packages that include hygiene products for girls their age. In North Carolina, a 3-year-old entrepreneur donated the sales from her lemonade stand to help homeless mothers and children. SEE ALSO: 12-Year-Old Twins Create Care Packages For Girls In Need North Carolina Toddler Helps The Homeless With Sales From Her Lemonade Stand [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3039818″ overlay=”true”]
Source: FayesVision/WENN.com / WENN News of Jay Z’s partnership with the NFL caused quite a few heads to turn when it was announced yesterday. In case you missed it, the NFL dropped a press release yesterday stating that the Roc Nation founder would be “entering into a multiyear partnership with the NFL to enhance the NFL’s live game experiences and to amplify the league’s social justice efforts.” “With its global reach, the National Football League has the platform and opportunity to inspire change across the country,” Carter said in a press release. “Roc Nation has shown that entertainment and enacting change are not mutually exclusive ideas — instead, we unify them. This partnership is an opportunity to strengthen the fabric of communities across America.” Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. ( Terms and conditions ). He continued: “I’m really into action — I’m into real work. I’m not into how it looks. How it looks only lasts for a couple months until we start doing the work. I’ve been in this position many times. Take Tidal as a great example from five years ago. Now, people look at it today, people have a different outlook on it. But at the time, people didn’t see what was going on. So I’ve been in this position many times. I just show up and do the work, I’m not interested in how things look on the outside. If protesting on the field is the most effective way, then protest on the field. But, if you have a vehicle that you can inspire change and you can speak to the masses and educate at the same time.” Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Close Thank you for subscribing! Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. Email Submit It all sounds good; however, it seems that the mission of this partnership stands in direct conflict with the NFL’s actions and their efforts to blackball Colin Kaepernick from the league for taking a stand against police brutality. Activist and writer Shaun King, who has been deemed rather problematic himself over the years, took to social media to call Jay out over the questionable business deal. SEE ALSO: Shaun King’s Family Targeted By Anonymous Person Filing Bogus Child Abuse Claims “If you are baffled by the move that Jay Z just made with the NFL then you don’t actually listen to his music. He’s a proud capitalist. It’s the primary theme of his career. Last year he dissed people who performed at the Super Bowl. Wore a Kaep jersey. They made him an offer,” King tweeted. “Jay Z is what I would call a woke capitalist. Woke describes his capitalism, but let’s be clear, he’s a capitalist, and if a good deal comes along, even if it means working with the NFL at the expense of Colin Kaepernick, he’ll make the deal. That’s what he just did,” he went on. “I don’t think Jay Z violated a single one of his core principles by making a deal with the NFL while they actively ban Colin Kaepernick from ever playing another game for the rest of his life. That’s all I’m saying. I wouldn’t do it, but I’m not Jay Z.” He closed by saying that Jay Z did not consult Kaepernick before signing this deal. “To be very clear… Jay Z DID NOT speak to or consult with Colin Kaepernick before he made this deal with the NFL. He openly said that to the NY Times. Sometimes people avoid advice and counsel that they know good and well will conflict with their money. ” If you are baffled by the move that Jay Z just made with the NFL then you don't actually listen to his music. He's a proud capitalist. It's the primary theme of his career. Last year he dissed people who performed at the Super Bowl. Wore a Kaep jersey. They made him an offer. — Shaun King (@shaunking) August 14, 2019 Though Jay previously claimed that he spoke to Kap before securing the deal, TMZ ‘s reports echo King’s statement: Kap never spoke to Jay. This story was originally posted on madamenoire.com . [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1959365″ overlay=”true”] ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM: NBA Player Sentenced To 3.5 Years in Prison Mystikal Falls Off Stage 30 Seconds Into His Performance [VIDEO] Double Take: Tamika Scott’s Daughter Young Niyah Gives Xscape Vibes [PHOTOS] Follow @TheRSMS
The 2019 Teen Choice Awards gave us a look at two things on Sunday night: 1. What young men and women around the country think about the world of entertainment these days. 2. What an awards ceremony held outside would look like. The answer to the second question, considering this Lucy Hale and David Dobrik-hosted event took place on a stage in Hermosa Beach, California? Weird. The answer to the first question? Well, there are numerous answers, but you can scroll down to take a look at them all and check out the winning shows, stars and movies from this year’s Teen Choice Awards. Who do you think got screwed the hardest? Choice Drama Movie WINNER: After Bohemian Rhapsody Breakthrough Five Feet Apart The Hate U Give To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before Choice Drama Movie Actor Bradley Cooper – A Star Is Born Cole Sprouse – Five Feet Apart WINNER: Hero Fiennes Tiffin – After Noah Centineo – To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before Rami Malek – Bohemian Rhapsody Taron Egerton – Rocketman Choice Drama Movie Actress Amandla Stenberg – The Hate U Give Chrissy Metz – Breakthrough Haley Lu Richardson – Five Feet Apart WINNER: Josephine Langford – After Lady Gaga – A Star Is Born Lana Condor – To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before Choice Comedy Movie WINNER: Crazy Rich Asians Instant Family Isn’t It Romantic Little Pokémon Detective Pikachu The Perfect Date Choice Comedy Movie Actor Henry Golding – Crazy Rich Asians Kevin Hart – Night School Liam Hemsworth – Isn’t It Romantic Mark Wahlberg – Instant Family WINNER: Noah Centineo – The Perfect Date Ryan Reynolds – Pokémon Detective Pikachu Choice Comedy Movie Actress Awkwafina – Crazy Rich Asians Constance Wu – Crazy Rich Asians WINNER: Laura Marano – The Perfect Date Marsai Martin – Little Rebel Wilson – Isn’t It Romantic Tiffany Haddish – Night School Choice Summer Movie Late Night Murder Mystery WINNER: Spider-Man: Far From Home The Last Summer Toy Story 4 Yesterday Choice Summer Movie Actor Adam Sandler – Murder Mystery Charles Melton- The Sun Is Also a Star Corey Fogelmanis- Ma Himesh Patel -Yesterday K.J. Apa -The Last Summer WINNER: Tom Holland – Spider-Man: Far From Home Choice Summer Movie Actress Jennifer Aniston – Murder Mystery Maia Mitchell – The Last Summer Mindy Kaling – Late Night Selena Gomez -The Dead Don’t Die Yara Shahidi – The Sun Is Also a Star WINNER: Zendaya – Spider-Man: Far From Home Choice Movie Villain Johnny Depp – Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald WINNER: Josh Brolin – Avengers: Endgame Jude Law – Captain Marvel Mark Strong – Shazam! Marwan Kenzari – Aladdin Patrick Wilson – Aquaman Choice Action Movie Ant-Man and the Wasp WINNER: Avengers: Endgame Bumblebee Captain Marvel Men in Black: International Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Choice Action Movie Actor Chris Evans – Avengers: Endgame Chris Hemsworth – Avengers: Endgame, Men in Black: International John Cena – Bumblebee Paul Rudd – Ant-Man and the Wasp, Avengers: Endgame WINNER: Robert Downey Jr. – Avengers: Endgame Samuel L. Jackson – Captain Marvel Choice Action Movie Actress Brie Larson – Captain Marvel, Avengers: Endgame Evangeline Lilly – Ant-Man and the Wasp Hailee Steinfeld – Bumblebee WINNER: Scarlett Johansson – Avengers: Endgame Tessa Thompson – Men in Black: International Zoe Saldana – Avengers: Endgame Choice Sci-Fi/Fantasy Movie WINNER: Aladdin Aquaman Dark Phoenix Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Mary Poppins Returns Shazam! Choice Sci-Fi/Fantasy Movie Actor James McAvoy – Dark Phoenix Jason Momoa – Aquaman Lin-Manuel Miranda – Mary Poppins Returns Mena Massoud – Aladdin WINNER: Will Smith – Aladdin Zachary Levi – Shazam! Choice Sci-Fi/Fantasy Movie Actress Amber Heard – Aquaman Emily Blunt – Mary Poppins Returns Katherine Waterston – Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Keira Knightley – The Nutcracker and the Four Realms WINNER: Naomi Scott – Aladdin Sophie Turner – Dark Phoenix Choice Drama TV Show Good Trouble Marvel’s Runaways Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists WINNER: Riverdale Star The Resident Choice Drama TV Actor Adam Huber – Dynasty WINNER: Cole Sprouse – Riverdale Justin Hartley – This Is Us K.J. Apa – Riverdale Oliver Stark – 9-1-1 Sterling K. Brown – This Is Us Choice Drama TV Actress Camila Mendes – Riverdale Cierra Ramirez – Good Trouble WINNER: Lili Reinhart – Riverdale Maia Mitchell – Good Trouble Ryan Destiny – Star Sofia Carson – Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists Choice Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Show Charmed Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Legacies WINNER: Shadowhunters Supernatural The 100 Choice Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actor Aubrey Joseph – Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger Bob Morley – The 100 Dominic Sherwood – Shadowhunters Harry Shum Jr. – Shadowhunters WINNER: Jared Padalecki – Supernatural Ross Lynch – Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Choice Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actress Danielle Rose Russell – Legacies Ellen Page – The Umbrella Academy WINNER: Katherine McNamara – Shadowhunters Kiernan Shipka – Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Melonie Diaz – Charmed Olivia Holt – Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger Choice Action TV Show Arrow DC’s Legends of Tomorrow Gotham WINNER: MacGyver Supergirl The Flas Choice Action TV Actor Ben McKenzie – Gotham Brandon Routh – DC’s Legends of Tomorrow Brenton Thwaites – Titans Grant Gustin – The Flash Lucas Till – MacGyver WINNER: Stephen Amell – Arrow Choice Action TV Actress Candice Patton – The Flash Danielle Panabaker – The Flash Emily Bett Rickards – Arrow WINNER: Gabrielle Union – L.A.’s Finest Jessica Alba – L.A.’s Finest Melissa Benoist – Supergirl Choice Comedy TV Show black-ish Brooklyn Nine-Nine Fuller House Jane the Virgin One Day at a Time WINNER: The Big Bang Theory Choice Comedy TV Actor Andy Samberg – Brooklyn Nine-Nine Anthony Anderson – black-ish Daniel Radcliffe – Miracle Workers WINNER: Jaime Camil – Jane the Virgin Jim Parsons – The Big Bang Theory Marcel Ruiz – One Day at a Time Choice Comedy TV Actress Candace Cameron Bure – Fuller House Gina Rodriguez – Jane the Virgin Kaley Cuoco – The Big Bang Theory WINNER: Nina Dobrev – Fam Sarah Hyland – Modern Family Yara Shahidi – black-ish Choice TV Villain Adam Scott – The Good Place WINNER: Cameron Monaghan – Gotham Jon Cryer – Supergirl Luke Baines – Shadowhunters Sarah Carter – The Flash Sea Shimooka – Arrow Choice Ship Katherine McNamara & Dominic Sherwood – Shadowhunters Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper – A Star Is Born Lana Condor & Noah Centineo – To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before Laura Marano & Noah Centineo – The Perfect Date WINNER: Lili Reinhart & Cole Sprouse – Riverdale Madelaine Petsch & Vanessa Morgan – Riverdale Choice Summer TV Show Cobra Kai Nailed It! So You Think You Can Dance WINNER: Stranger Things The Bold Type Younger Choice Summer TV Actor Gaten Matarazzo — Stranger Things Caleb McLaughlin — Stranger Things Luka Sabbat — Grown-ish WINNER: Noah Schnapp — Stranger Things Diego Tinoco — On My Block Finn Wolfhard — Stranger Things Choice Summer TV Actress Chloe Bennet — Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. WINNER: Millie Bobby Brown — Stranger Things Hilary Duff — Younger Jessica Marie Garcia — On My Block Rose McIver — iZombie Yara Shahidi — Grown-ish Choice Reality TV Show WINNER: America’s Got Talent Keeping Up with the Kardashians Lip Sync Battle Queer Eye The Masked Singer The Voice Choice Throwback TV Show All That Beverly Hills, 90210 WINNER: Friends Moesha The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air The Office Choice Comedian Ellen DeGeneres WINNER: Ethan & Grayson Dolan James Corden Kevin Hart Lilly Singh Tiffany Haddish Choice Male Athlete AJ Styles James Harden Lionel Messi Patrick Mahomes WINNER: Stephen Curry Tiger Woods Choice Female Athlete Katelyn Ohashi WINNER: Serena Williams Simone Biles Sky Brown The Bella Twins Tobin Heath Choice Male Artist Ed Sheeran Khalid Lil Nas X Post Malone WINNER: Shawn Mendes Choice Female Artist Ariana Grande WINNER: Billie Eilish Cardi B Halsey Lauren Jauregui Taylor Swift Choice Music Group 5 Seconds of Summer Jonas Brothers Panic! At The Disco PRETTYMUCH The Chainsmokers WINNER: Why Don’t We Choice Country Artist Brett Young WINNER: Dan + Shay Kacey Musgraves Kane Brown Kelsea Ballerini Thomas Rhett Choice Latin Artist Bad Bunny Becky G. WINNER: CNCO Daddy Yankee J Balvin Maluma Choice R&B/Hip-Hop Artist WINNER: Cardi B Drake Nicki Minaj Normani Post Malone Travis Scott Choice Rock Artist AJR Cage the Elephant Imagine Dragons lovelytheband WINNER: Panic! At The Disco twenty one pilots Choice Song: Female Artist Ariana Grande – “7 rings” Billie Eilish – “bad guy” WINNER: Lauren Jauregui – “Expectations” Taylor Swift feat. Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco – “ME!” Katy Perry – “Never Really Over” Halsey – “Nightmare” Choice Song: Male Artist Khalid – “Better” Shawn Mendes – “If I Can’t Have You” Lil Nas X – “Old Town Road” Travis Scott – “SICKO MODE” WINNER: Louis Tomlinson – “Two of Us” Post Malone – “Wow” Choice Song: Group Imagine Dragons – “Bad Liar” WINNER: Blackpink – “DDU-DU DDU-DU” 5 Seconds of Summer – “Easier” Panic! At The Disco – “Hey Look Ma, I Made It” Jonas Brothers – “Sucker” Why Don’t We – “8 Letters” Choice Pop Song Sam Smith & Normani – “Dancing With A Stranger” Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber – “I Don’t Care” Taylor Swift feat. Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco – “ME!” Jonas Brothers – “Sucker” Ava Max – “Sweet but Psycho” WINNER: Ariana Grande – “Thank u, next” Choice Country Song Maren Morris – “Girl” Kane Brown – “Good as You” Thomas Rhett – “Look What God Gave Her” Kelsea Ballerini – “Miss Me More” Kacey Musgraves – “Rainbow” WINNER: Dan + Shay – “Speechless” Choice Song From a Movie WINNER: Zayn & Zhavia Ward, Aladdin – “A Whole New World (End Title)” Kelly Clarkson, UglyDolls – “Broken & Beautiful” Kygo & Rita Ora, Pokémon Detective Pikachu – “Carry On” Andy Grammer, Five Feet Apart – “Don’t Give Up on Me” Bradley Cooper & Lady Gaga, A Star Is Born – “Shallow” Post Malone & Swae Lee, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse -“Sunflower” Choice Electronic/Dance Song Zedd & Katy Perry – “365” The Chainsmokers & Bebe Rexha – “Call You Mine” WINNER: Ellie Goulding, Diplo, & Red Velvet – “Close to Me (Red Velvet Remix)” Mark Ronson (feat. Camila Cabello) – “Find U Again” Marshmello & Bastille – “Happier” The Chainsmokers & 5 Seconds of Summer, – “Who Do You Love” Choice Latin Song Ozuna, Daddy Yankee & J Balvin (feat. Farruko, Anuel AA) [Remix] – “Baila Baila Baila” ROSALÍA, J Balvin & El Guincho – “Con Altura” Daddy Yankee & Katy Perry feat. Snow – “Con Calma” Bad Bunny feat. Drake – “MIA” WINNER: CNCO – “Pretend” Nicky Jam & Ozuna – “Te Robaré” Choice R&B/Hip-Hop Song Meek Mill (feat. Drake) – “Going Bad” WINNER: Lil Nas X (feat. Billy Ray Cyrus) – “Old Town Road [Remix]” Mustard & Migos – “Pure Water” Post Malone & Swae Lee – “Sunflower” Khalid – “Talk” Post Malone – “Wow” Choice Rock Song AJR – “100 Bad Days” WINNER: Panic! At The Disco – “Hey Look Ma, I Made It” Bastille – “Joy” Imagine Dragons – “Natural” Cage The Elephan – “Ready To Let Go” lovelytheband – “These Are My Friends” Choice Summer Female Artist Ava Max WINNER: Halsey Julia Michaels Katy Perry Lizzo Taylor Swift Choice Summer Male Artist Daddy Yankee WINNER: Shawn Mendes Lil Nas X Drake DJ Khaled Khalid Choice Summer Group 5 Seconds of Summer WINNER: Jonas Brothers Little Mix Panic! at the Disco The Chainsmokers Why Don’t We Choice Summer Tour Ariana Grande – Sweetener World Tour Billie Eilish – When We All Fall Asleep World Tour BLACKPINK – BLACKPINK 2019 World Tour (In Your Area) WINNER: BTS – BTS World Tour Love Yourself: Speak Yourself Tour Jennifer Lopez – It’s My Party Tour Shawn Mendes – Shawn Mendes: The Tour Choice YouTuber David Dobrik Erika Costell Kian and Jc The Merrell Twins Niki and Gabi WINNER: Sam and Colby Choice Social Star Chrissy Teigen Dwayne The Rock Johnson Kylie Jenner WINNER: Noah Centineo Taylor Swift Will Smith Choice Female Web Star WINNER: Emma Chamberlain Eva Gutowski Lilly Singh Liza Koshy Maddie Ziegler Madison Beer Choice Male Web Star Brent Rivera WINNER: David Dobrik The Dolan Twins Guava Juice MrBeast Ryan Higa Choice Comedy Web Star CalebCity Colleen Ballinger WINNER: The Dolan Twins Gabbie Hanna Lele Pons Liza Koshy Choice Music Web Star WINNER: Annie LeBlanc Asher Angel Chloe x Halle Hayden Summerall Johnny Orlando Loren Gray Choice Fashion/Beauty Web Star Bethany Mota WINNER: Hannah Meloche James Charles Mackenzie Ziegler Nikkie de Jager NikkieTutorials Summer Mckeen Choice Gamer DanTDM jacksepticeye Ninja WINNER: PewDiePie Ryan Ohmwrecker SSSniperWolf Choice Fandom #Arianators #Blinks WINNER: #BTSARMY #CNCOwners #Selenators #Swifties
A VENTURA, Florida –There were some early morning jitters at the annual gathering for Black journalists in suburban Miami on Wednesday morning after a fire alarm briefly disrupted the event’s first day of panels and workshops. But the nerves of those attending the National Association of Black Journalists ( NABJ ) Convention here were quickly quelled when an evacuation was halted after it was announced that the alarm sounded because of some burnt toast. Amid heightened worries surrounding gun violence from suspected white supremacists targeting minorities, the nation’s largest organization for journalists of color kicked off this year’s gathering as the nation was mourning the nearly two dozen deaths from this past weekend’s pair of apparently racially motivated mass shootings . It was because of that, NABJ Executive Director Drew Berry said — and probably because of the racist rhetoric and attacks on the media by Donald Trump — that there were extra security measures put in place for the organization’s signature event. On Sunday, Berry sent a blast email to its members expressing his condolences to the victims of the shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, which took place this past Saturday and Sunday, respectively. Berry emphasized that convention security would be ramped up, a message that had not been sent to attendees in past years. “We met with local police departments and hotel security staff two days ago regarding our convention security needs including concerns fueled by the racial climate and recent mass shootings,” Berry wrote in part. “The security team is putting together substantial plans that include both visible and covert security details.” Multiple requests for comment from Berry, NABJ President Sarah Glover and other officials within the nonprofit organization were not returned. The convention began on the same day USA Today’s headquarters in Virginia was evacuated because of a report about an armed person that ultimately didn’t yield “evidence of any acts of violence.” It was just another example of journalists being on alert in a culture of mass shootings. Among a host of planned events over the span of five days, NABJ was planning a presidential candidates forum that was set to include New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker , South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg , Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld . The preemptive move by NABJ seemed to make complete sense after at least 20 people were killed Saturday in El Paso by Patrick Crusius , who said in a racist manifesto that he was against “race mixing.” Less than 24 hours later, Connor Betts opened fired in the Oregon District in Dayton early Sunday morning, killing nine people, six of whom were Black. Though authorities did not immediately confirm a motive, social media users theorized that Betts was upset with his sister, whom he also killed, for dating a Black man. Those shootings came about a week after Santino William Legan killed multiple people attending the Garlic Festival in Gilroy, California. Legan left behind social media posts that showed he may have been a white supremacist or at least sympathized with the racist movement. The president’s open disdain for many Black people, especially journalists, was also another likely reason for NABJ’s precautions. Trump has used dangerously racist rhetoric that’s helped to embolden white supremacist extremists to target prominent Black people and especially journalists. The president during last week’s Democratic debates turned his attention to Don Lemon , who the president has repeatedly called “the dumbest man on television.” Those insults toward Lemon may seem harmless, but another journalist proved Trump’s attacks on the media can create danger. Just last year, legendary journalist April Ryan , the 2017 NABJ Journalist of the Year, revealed that she was receiving death threats because of her coverage of the White House. Despite the current events and racial climate in the country, one attendee said he wasn’t worried and that he believed NABJ officials would do their best to keep safe a segment of the community that perhaps would not have otherwise felt protected. “With three mass shootings taking place over the span of a week, I’m a little on edge,” Victor Williams, a Cleveland television reporter, told NewsOne on Monday. “I don’t realistically see this problem going away anytime soon [and] unless something is done, it’s possible this could be a concern at all future conventions, [but] I’m confident in the planners of NABJ are taking extra measures to keep us safe.” SEE ALSO: Father Of Black Woman Who Survived El Paso Shooting Slams Trump: ‘Do Not Come To This City’ Ben Carson Suddenly Decides Not To Go To Ohio To Lie About Housing After Dayton Shooting [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3883613″ overlay=”true”]
Julia Banas is a model…living in New York stealing the American Jobs with her work VISA…. Doing the legal route of stealing the jobs…which is hilarious because as a blogger with the best blog on the internet that no one reads can’t get into the country to live in LA amongst all my friends in Hollywood…having luxurious parties sipping cocktails while talking about the pedestrians and peasants slaving away as we get to sit and stare at sugar baby tits…. So basically these models photoshop themselves into ads in their home country and their agencies vouch for them and the USA is like “bring them in” …where they sit and suck old rich guy cock…while actual workers willing to work can’t get it. Super fucking weird. Never met her – never heard of her – but I’ve seen her tits in high concept photoshoots. The post Julia Banas Titties of the Day appeared first on DrunkenStepFather.com .
Source: Leon Bennett / Getty We’re used to seeing Angela Bassett in more dramatic roles, but she’s flexing her funny bone in Netflix’s new comedy Otherhood . Bassett turns on the charm as Carol, one third of a trio of “empty nesters,” who find themselves on a mission to reconnect with their sons after they forget to call them on Mother’s Day. The journey, in turn, becomes a mission to self-discovery. MUST SEE: Angela Bassett, Patricia Arquette & Felicity Huffman Star In Netflix’s ‘Otherhood’ All of which drew Bassett to the production. “It starts with the script,” she said in a candid chat. “That was one of the things that attracted me to this movie. The chance to go a different way. My friends tell me I’m funny.” Basset chose to work Netflix, not because she needed an opportunity of course, but because they tell everyday stories when Hollywood can be so limited. “Our director and producer, they’ve been trying to get this done for 10 years. What stories are being told on the big screen goes through cycles. ‘We’re not doing biographies right now, or made for television movies right now. It’s great to have a place like Netflix where there’s such an array and something for everyone. We shot in New York City. It’s a love letter to the city. It was a wonderful experience.” Basset revealed she ultimately could relate to her character, which also influenced her decision to join the cast. “It had a comedic tone but was based in reality and I could relate being a mother. I relate being a girlfriend. I relate being a wife. I could relate on so many levels,” she said. “I thought this is something we don’t generally see but this is so real — the whole empty nest thing and who are you after the husband is gone and the children are gone. Depression is real after that for a lot of women. In families, sometimes the children are holding it together and everyone is focused on them. They’re fighting for their autonomy, and go off to college, who are you?” Bassett’s character and her Black son add some much-needed melanin to the Otherhood screen, which is important to Bassett who constantly reaffirms her children that they’re skin is beautiful. “It’s very important because the power of imagery and the history of this country and we know the scales have not been evenly placed and it’s very important, having a son and a daughter, that they understand who they are. That they are comfortable in their in skin that they’re skin is beautiful. For any woman, whatever skin you live in is beautiful but especially because it’s a life they have to live where they may not get a lot of affirmation in different rooms that they enter. They have to go in with confidence and come out with confidence. I just gave my daughter, I was leaving early this morning, a paper. I said ‘This is a little present for you because this is who you are little queen.’ It was an image of Nefertiti. So she should could always be proud of who she is and know that she is beautiful.” As for keeping herself grounded and motivated, Bassett offered the advice she gives her son, “When he goes off to the summer camp where he is a counselor at an autistic camp there are some days it’s a challenge. But that’s what it’s about, rising to the challenge and I tell him, ‘Yeah it’s tough, but find the good and praise it. It’s about your attitude and how you look t the situation. You won’t like it all but there’s a lesson in it.” Otherhood is streaming NOW on Netflix. RELATED STORIES: Angela Bassett, Patricia Arquette & Felicity Huffman Star In Netflix’s ‘Otherhood ‘ Angela Bassett Agrees That She Was Robbed Of An Oscar For Playing Tina Turner [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”2854525″ overlay=”true”]
Source: Leon Bennett / Getty Love and Hip-Hop Hollywood brings season six back by leading with the Apryl and Fizz drama. As we know, they’ve announced that they’re an official couple since #TheBlogs outed them because it was obvious that something was going on. Obviously, the road to their relationship wasn’t without mess. Moniece hates it and Apryl, and we don’t quite know where Omarion stands. So, we begin the episode four months before all that drama started, and before Fizz and Apryl stopped fronting about their feelings. J-Boog, and Fizz come together at the gym to prepare for the millennium tour. They also meet up with Spectacular from Pretty Ricky, who also was also on the tour. The thing is, Fizz and Omarian had a falling out probably about five or six years ago and haven’t really spoken since. Omarion has been quiet about Apryl and Fizz but he’s supposed to be on the millennium tour (and we know by now that he was), so the behind the scenes of this is going to be interesting, especially because Fizz said the only person he’s ever been friends with, in B2K is J-Boog. The rest is just business. Speaking of Apryl, she’s back too, obvi. She says Omarian left her two months after she had their second baby and she doesn’t know why, and they’re currently in the middle of custody drama. But she’s glad to be back. She’s also filming around the time she was filling in for Melyssa Ford on Hollywood Unlocked so we’ll probably get to see some of her interactions with Jason Lee, who is also back as the mess bearer. Princess and Ray J are back with their daughter Melody in tow. They’re still struggling to juggle couple time with parent time. Speaking of parent time, A1 and Ray J are friends again. A1 forgave Ray for spreading rumors that Lyrica slept with Safaree. Plus, they have new fatherhood in common and lean on each other for support. They meet up with their babies, and this is where A1 tells Ray J that he and Lyrica are not on good terms. Actually, Lyrica picked up and left him a couple of weeks ago and he doesn’t know if or when she’s coming back. She has been gone for 10 days thus far. Hold that thought because we’ll get her side of the story soon. K. Michelle is back. She’s looking for a new house and working on her music. She has plans to make it big in the country music world. She also hired a surrogate because she wants to have twin girls. Then we meet Brittany B a Grammy-nominated producer/songwriter with a long list of impressive credits on her resume. She’s also one of the youngest African-American women at Warner Music Group. Black Chyna stops by her office to let her know that she wants her music career to jump off and Brittany plans to help. Back to A1. A1 and Jason Lee of Hollywood Unlocked are allegedly friends. So, Jason hits up A1 because someone sent him a video of A1 video chatting and flirting with Summer Bunni, an IG baddie. This video is supposed to be proof of A1 cheating on Lyrica with this woman, who was one of the women in question when Lyrica was pregnant. A1 says Lyrica knows about this (but she probably really doesn’t). However, he would rather this not be posted given how he and Lyrica aren’t cool right since this could make things worse. Jason Lee is in an interesting situation. If they’re truly friends then he wouldn’t release it, right? At the same time, there are no friends in Hollywood. Jason chases exclusives so of course, he’s going to post it. He tells A1 that he’ll give him some time to warn Lyrica first. None of this is going to go well. When Lyrica gets back to LA she explains her side of things to her mom, who has been helping with watching her baby. Basically, she left because she felt like she was dealing with a lot. She was tired of the rumors about her and Safaree and over A1 cheating on her. Apparently, A1 has been flewing (yes, flewing) chicks out, paying for boob jobs and all kinds of stuff. When they see each other face to face, this just turns into another argument that goes so left that A1 decides not to tell her about the video because she’s already super pissed. So, because we know what show this is, then you can already assume that Jason Lee ends up releasing the video. Let’s fast forward a bit to yet another conversation gone wrong with Lyrica and A1. This one happens over the phone because A1 decides to go on tour with T-Pain without telling Lyrica. That pisses her off. So, she questions why he didn’t tell her he left. He just turns things around on her and asks why she left him for two weeks and didn’t say anything. Then she asks why he didn’t say anything about the video. And he tries to turn things around on her again, asking her why she has been reading #TheBlogs. Finally, the episode winds down with Apryl and Moniece coming face to face, again, to chat about whatever it is they’re not feeling about each other. Basically,. This is fall out from their social media war. Apryl feels like Moniece lashed out at her first. Moniece feels differently and says she’s not the aggressor, and she’s tired of people looking at her as this bitter baby mama. Then she declares, “NO ONE’S GOING TO SIT IN MY FACE EVER AGAIN AND TELL ME ABOUT THE FATHER OF MY CHILD!” Annnnnnd scene. You know they had to leave us hanging for drama’s sake. There will be more where that came from next week because Apryl and Moniece have to finish this discussion. RELATED POSTS ‘LHHHS5’ Reunion Recap: Moniece And Princess Love Do The Unthinkable ‘LHHHS5’ Recap: A1 x Lyrica Look Forward To Starting Over
Source: Don Nixon / Don Nixon Name: Gabby Fé IG: @gabtheguru Agency: State Model Management Claim To Fame: A TJ Maxx commercial kick started her career. Standing 5 feet 8 inches Gabby Fé was used to hearing a common theme in comments about her appearance from her friends and family in Orlando, Florida . “When I was growing up people used to tell me like ‘Gabby you’re so pretty! You’re pretty and you’re tall. If you [would] only lose weight you can model but like you can’t, you know you can’t model the way you are.” In an exclusive interview with Hello Beautiful the sought-after model revealed how a surprise birthday present not only proved critics wrong but placed her on the cover of Plus Model Magazine . View this post on Instagram I am OVERWHELMED with emotions right now!! This is my First Ever Magazine Cover!! I’m SO Thankful that it was with Plus Model Magazine. I’ve had people tell me NO many times. I’ve had doors shut because people didn’t believe that I could do this!! But I Never Gave Up and I’m Still Going!!Im So Grateful to Be Living My Dreams and My Calling!! Thank You SO Much Maddy and Team it is truly an honor Thank you to my wonderful agents @bicoastalmgmt . @lucaspicturesnyc . . #plusmodelmag #plusmodel #covergirl #curvygirl #blackgirlmagic #darkskingirls #queen #curlyhair #hillsongnyc #bodypositivity #plussizemodel #Melanin #skorchmagazine #plussize #LaneBryant #boldandcurvy #ftfselfie #visiblyplussize #fashion #melanin #bbwgirls #fashion #plussizemeplz #celebratemysize #xoq #gotobermuda #positivevibes #influencer #thick #braids #brooklyn @simplybeusa @charlotterusseplus @rebelwilsonxangels @bicoastalmgmt @statemgmt A post shared by Gabby Fé – Plus Size Model (@gabtheguru) on Aug 1, 2018 at 10:38am PDT “It’s kind of a crazy story,” replied Fé’ when asked how she ended up signing to State Model Management and representing brands like Amazon, TJ Maxx, and Dia & Co . “My older sibling, my older brother who never gives me a Christmas present or birthday present, he goes like ‘Your birthday’s coming up. What you do what for your birthday?’ I was like ‘Really? I just want a round trip ticket to New York City. I’ve never been to New York City. He’s like ‘Great I will pay for your plane ticket and that will be your birthday gift. I was like ‘Wow! I’m so shocked,’ and my mom decided to pay for my AirBnB so that was my birthday present came to New York.” View this post on Instagram On Set with Dia and Co. Discussing August Fashions and How to Accessorize a Dress for three different occasions. Had so much fun with the team!! Can’t wait till you all see the finished product!! @diaandco . . #diaandco #newwork #plusmodel #plussizefashion #F21xMe #bodypositivity #plussizemodel #Melanin #skorchmagazine #plussize #LaneBryant #ftfselfie #visiblyplussize #fashion #melanin #bbwgirls #fashion #plussizemeplz #celebratemysize #xoq #gotobermuda #positivevibes #influencer #thick @rebelwilsonxangels @rebdolls @forever21plus @plusmodelmag @plussize_meplz @fullfigured_fashion A post shared by Gabby Fé – Plus Size Model (@gabtheguru) on Aug 6, 2018 at 8:52am PDT She appreciated her family’s generosity, but she never thought their gifts would lead to an address change . “I never thought anything of it I’m just like I’m just gonna go.” View this post on Instagram Happy 2 Year Anniversary Living in New York!! #Blessed . . #afropunk #hillsongnyc #bodypositivity #plussizemodel #sayhi #Melanin #skorchmagazine #plussize #LaneBryant #thesecurves #boldandcurvy #ftfselfie #visiblyplussize #curlfest2018 #fashion #siswimsearch #simplybeautiful #sephora #melanin #bbwgirls #fashion #celebratemysize #Ruebabe #xoq #goldenconfidence #positivevibes #influencer #thick #braids #brooklyn @simplybeusa @modcloth @maurices @rue21official @premme.us A post shared by Gabby Fé – Plus Size Model (@gabtheguru) on Sep 6, 2018 at 12:57pm PDT She was partially inspired by Ashley Graham , who she recalls being the first plus size model she saw celebrated in the mainstream media. “When I was growing up, I never heard of plus-size modeling, so I came specifically to New York to see what it was about to see if I had a shot at it.” Even her mother was taken aback by all the attention Graham was getting. “My mom was like ‘Hey Gabby, this girl she’s curvy like you. You should check it out. So I started doing my research I discovered Plus Model Magazine and I started seeing curvy models.” View this post on Instagram Best Compliment A Model Can Get “You Really Do Look Like Your Comp Card” . Shoutout to the Best Agent Ever – Love you Marcy!! @marcellamsa10 . . . @Tommychungphotography @samanthastudio @statemgmt @statemgmt.scout @universalstandard @curvycoutureintimates @models1curve @thecurvyfashionista @curvysupermodelrtl @plussize_meplz @lanebryant @plusmodelmag #effyourbeautystandards #honormycurves #F21xMe #BeBold #BeYou #BeSimplyBe #bodypositivity #statemgmtnyc #statemgmtcurve #plussizemodel #Melanin #forever21plus #bbw #blackhistory #plussizeblogger #plussize @LaneBryant #thesecurves #ftfselfie #visiblyplussize #fashion #ftfselfie #visiblyplussize #fashion #plussizemeplz #skortchstyle #celebratemysize #Ruebabe #xoq #blackish #grownish @enews #getyourrebelon #aeriereal A post shared by Gabby Fé – Plus Size Model (@gabtheguru) on May 31, 2018 at 12:17pm PDT While on her birthday trip Fé, who had been singing since she was a child but was discouraged from trying modeling, decided to cold call modeling agencies in an effort to find her way to the spotlight. She described her shock at how quickly she succeeded. View this post on Instagram Believe me, you're capable of a lot of things. Keep reaching for the stars. Sky's the limit Los Angeles 4/5-4/10 . @forever21 @plusbklyn @forever21plus @naturalmodelsla @fashionnovacurve @loveumag @fabuplus @universalstandard @skorchmagazine @musemodelsnyc @statemgmt @rebelwilsonxangels @xeharcurvy #effyourbeautystandards #honormycurves #F21xMe #BeBold #BeSimplyBe #bodypositivity #statemgmtnyc #statemgmtcurve #plussizemodel #Melanin #forever21plus #bbw #blackhistory #plussizeblogger #plussize @LaneBryant #thesecurves #type3 #visiblyplussize #fashion #crave #vogue #fur #loyalty @papermagazine #curlyhair #curlyhairstyles #coilyhair @devacurl #curly #curls #curlyhairdontcare A post shared by Gabby Fé – Plus Size Model (@gabtheguru) on Mar 22, 2018 at 12:18pm PDT “As I was here literally everything started falling into place everything started happening at once. I literally went on line submitted to the agencies.” Her submissions resulted in several interest meetings being scheduled but before she could attend any of them fate intervened. View this post on Instagram Happy Birthday Gabby What an Amazing year I have lived. . I was born on a Tuesday and my birthday this year is on a Tuesday. As I reflect on my journey from this past year, I look back to see how many blessings came my way . . I booked my first cover on a magazine! Shoutout to @plusmodelmag . . . I got to visit my mom In Trinidad when I haven’t been back to her home country in 5 years. I completed my first year of Full-Time Modeling!! Whoo hoo Dream Come True. . . I released my first single to the world on my new album and i’m now officially Spotify verified. . . I had my first swimsuit photo shoot in one of the most beautiful places, Malibu. Thanks @i.mays . . So many more things I can mention but overall I want to say I am so blessed to live on this Earth another year!! I know God has a plan and a purpose for my life and yours and I’m so grateful. . . Time to party and celebrate and live it up!! Cheers to the Good Life A post shared by Gabby Fé – Plus Size Model (@gabtheguru) on Nov 6, 2018 at 9:12am PST “I got an email from like a random email saying there was a casting call for a TJ Maxx commercial,” she explained. Some might have written the message off as a scam but the then 22-year-old let optimism guide her. Shortly afterwards she was making the most of her impromptu vacation by meeting with the casting directors. View this post on Instagram My First National Campaign Check me out at TJ MAXX and the commercial airs on Prime Time TV During Dancing With The Stars #nycmodel #beautybeyondsize #psblogger #curvilyyours @plusmodelmag @msacurve @fffweek @forever21 #effyourbeautystandards #theashleygraham #curvemodel #Melanin #WildChild #photography #vlog #plusisequal #iamsizesexy #iamperfect #Brooklyn #loveandlegend #beyourownicon #DWTS #thickchic #ibbiwoman #Model #WILLYSCOUTS #NYC #Darkskingirl #psmodel #plussize #plussizemodel #getscouted #plussizefashion #thisbody @gabifresh A post shared by Gabby Fé – Plus Size Model (@gabtheguru) on Mar 28, 2016 at 6:24pm PDT “They called me like 15 minutes later and they were like ‘You’re in New York City, we’re in New York City… do you want to come in for an in-person audition?” View this post on Instagram Always take the time to actively appreciate those who actively appreciate you. . . #Melanin #honormycurves #plusmodelmag #celebratemysize @tjmaxx #Plussize #sayhi #NovaBabe #curvygirl #gabifresh #xoq #LaneBryant #ftfselfie @plusmodelmag #bodypositivity #IAmDiverseBeauty #Maxxlife #thickchick #TheseCurves #Model #NYC #RealBeauty #slinksquad #photography #feelinggoody #nycmodel #Forever21Plus #plussizefashion #iwontcompromise #curvemodel #rebdolls #bbw A post shared by Gabby Fé – Plus Size Model (@gabtheguru) on Jun 14, 2017 at 11:16am PDT The audition was a pretty routine process. She answered generic questions about herself and was dismissed with well wishes. Afterwards she returned home with her ambition in tow. “I just went back to my regular old life,” she explained. She was surprised to receive a call back from the company who insisted that she fly out immediately to appear in the ad. “I booked it. They flew me out to LA, in this beautiful penthouse suite. They had a driver and everything I felt like a celebrity or something. They gave me my own trailer. We were filming on Venice beach. It was so cool as my first experience.” View this post on Instagram Yellow is my favorite color. Ever since I wore a big yellow dress in my TJ Maxx Commercial I’ve been in love with this color. It enhances my dark skin, it reminds me of all things happy. The sun is yellow, light is yellow, pineapple juice is yellow and my fav. I’m blessed to rock yellow. . . Who is ready for warm weather and a big yellow sun? A post shared by Gabby Fé – Plus Size Model (@gabtheguru) on Mar 29, 2019 at 1:35pm PDT The luxury didn’t last long and when Fé wrapped the shoot she knew she wanted more. “After I got that opportunity I was like ‘This is a sign I need to move to New York City’. So I took my earnings from the commercial and moved to New York city and from that point I signed with two different agencies and the rest is history.” That history includes walking in shows at New York Fashion Week and leaving behind a part-time job at Forever 21 to spend days smizing on set. “I’ve working with a lot of different brands. It’s my full-time gig now.” She still has side hustle. A lifelong lover of music she recently began releasing music often working with producers to perfect her sound in between modeling gigs. View this post on Instagram Yup!! This is the Real Me and I’m the happiest I’ve ever been. . . I’m now modeling out of state and soon out the country. My music is getting out there and I’m officially blue check verified on Spotify so check me out (search Gabby Fé) I’m living my best life. . . . I have days where I go to the gym and eat super healthy then I have days where I just want a slice of pizza and to watch Netflix to avoid Adulting. I have back rolls and lovely lady lumps and I’m fully happy. Not needing anyone’s approval to be myself. Here is me, the real me, in my element, by the ocean, in my happy place. So here is a Body Positive Post for your Timeline . . . P.S. how many of you caught my IG live performance on Sunday? Sunday with Gabby Fé is happening again so let me know if you’re ready for another round. A post shared by Gabby Fé – Plus Size Model (@gabtheguru) on Jun 18, 2019 at 10:39am PDT “I’ve been singing my whole life since I was like 4 but I started getting into the recording studios maybe two years ago. I have some stuff up on Spotify and some music videos coming out this year.” She says that her upcoming music reflects how her journey of self-acceptance has impacted her romantic life. View this post on Instagram 20k Followers!! Thank You These past few weeks have been insane! I’m Consistently Working, Booking New Clients and my E.P. Drops soon. Can’t wait for you all to hear what I’ve been working on. Sometimes I feel discouraged when things aren’t happening in my timing but the world doesn’t revolve around our timing only Gods timing. I’m grateful for everything I have today! Family, friends, My Wonderful Agents, and all of YOU!! Thank you for being on my Team! #TeamGabby #Gabbonaters . . #statemgmt #bicoastalmgmt #skorchmagazine #plussize #LaneBryant #thesecurves #boldandcurvy #ftfselfie #visiblyplussize #fashion #siswimsearch #simplybeautiful #sephora #melanin #bbwgirls #fashion #plussizemeplz #skortchstyle #celebratemysize #Ruebabe #xoq #goldenconfidence #positivevibes #influencer #thick #braids #brooklyn @simplybeusa @bustle @heyrevelist @dorothycombsmodels @immcurve @bridgemodels @rue21official @tresemme A post shared by Gabby Fé – Plus Size Model (@gabtheguru) on Jul 20, 2018 at 12:47pm PDT “I feel like it really comes down to me. I’ve always had guys who have been attracted to me, but I haven’t always been attracted to myself. I was always uncomfortable in my skin because there weren’t a lot of plus-size girls around me. I was always the biggest girl in my friend group and I was always the biggest girl in class so I felt uncomfortable. But now that I’ve kind of grown into my own I feel more comfortable with my body and the way I look. I can tell that the guys that I date enjoy my beauty and who I am as a person, so it’s helped me to just accept who I am, come out of my shell and enjoy being looked at and complimented. I can take compliments now you want to tell me a compliment I can appreciate that now back then I couldn’t.” Her non-romantic relationships have evolved as well. Today her former critics are in awe of how she has expanded their view of what a ‘model’ looks like. “I think it’s like a new world to them and they never saw anything like it before. They’re very supportive now they see the vision coming to life and they’re very supportive of it.” DON’T MISS: MODEL MONDAY: HBCU Dancer DaQuendra Elston Never Let Her Size Hold Her Back MODEL MONDAY: Ashley Chew Started #BlackModelsMatter After Seeing Fashion Week From Both Sides MODEL MONDAY: Ariel Pierre-Louis Talks Colorism And Classism In The Modeling Industry [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3054173″ overlay=”true”]
