Posts Tagged ‘models’
Tory Lanez accused of staging incident to address colorism
Tory Lanez recently shared a post where he blasted a video director for colorism. The incident allegedly took place during Lanez’s video shoot. In the video clip, Lanez’s is seen rapping alongside a dark skin model until the video director seemingly told the dark skin model to leave. She was eventually replaced with another woman…
Read MoreModel Shettima Webb tells us how to grow from failure
Growing up, curvy model Shettima Webb was often bullied and teased for her looks. She developed extremely low self-esteem and carried that pain into her adult years. Turning a negative into a positive, she used criticism as motivation by opening Model Esteem, an agency designed to educate models and creatives about the industry but more importantly…
Read MoreLe Don brings inspiring fashion show to Detroit
Young entrepreneurs Chi Uwazurike and Rene Marie Marod partnered to bring the fashion show of the year to the Garden Theater located in Midtown Detroit. Their brand is called Le Don and their goal for the show is to inspire the community with fashion and artistry and encourage the people to come together and team…
Read MorePhotographer Marvin Bienaime’s work leads to booking campaigns, TV appearances
In the next five years, Marvin Bienaime envisions the Bienaime Agency will be one of the top international creative companies providing photography and video services for major high-fashion and lifestyle magazines, music artists, professional athletes, talk show hosts and more. He says, “I’m all about growth and expansion,” he says. Having started his business at age 22,…
Read Morev: Pretty funny: Thursday’s joke of the day with model Taylor Aziz
Today’s “Pretty Funny” moment comes courtesy of Houston based model Taylor Aziz. Be sure to give her a follow on IG (@azizamour_).
Read Morev: Jasmin Cadavid fights for her dreams as a model, singer and weed-preneur
It would be easy to just write Jasmin Cadavid off as just another pretty face. It’s a narrative that she’s been fighting against her entire life. In this RO exclusive, Cadavid was intent on showing the world that through both her mind and music, her voice will be heard.
Read MoreThis modeling agency highlights the beauty of models with disabilities
Let me share something with you: There’s nothing on Earth more powerful than a person’s ability to overcome insurmountable odds to live out their dreams. For the models at Zebedee Management, that means overcoming their disabilities to make waves as working models. The agency, which specializes in models with special needs, prides itself on finding…
Read MoreDesigners Cynthia LaMaide and Beely Huang take over The Social Runway in Detroit
This past weekend, Iantha Lane, president of the e.Lane Group, hosted The Social Runway Fashion Show at the Madison Building Rooftop Terrace and Loft in Downtown Detroit. This international fashion show was live-streamed and gave Detroit socialites a grand experience with live music, VIP seating, a cash bar and more. The models sashayed around the…
Read MoreBig talk with Brandon Best of Elite Visions Photography
Brandon Best shares his path to success as a photographer and owner of Elite Visions Photography. When did you know you wanted to be a creative industry business executive? I have always been fond of photography. Growing up as a child, my dad owned 35mm and Polaroid film cameras. I think he just had the cameras for…
Read MoreTracia Jones, a Southern girl taking Hollywood by storm
Tracia Jones is on her way to becoming entertainment’s new “it” girl. The 22-year-old Alabama native stumbled into the industry by mistake two years ago, but now that she’s in, she’s taking her profession seriously. Jones has already modeled for Mercedes-Benz and fashion week runway shows in New York, Atlanta, and Los Angeles. She’s recently…
Read MoreBlush Fashion Masquerade
The Blush Fashion Masquerade was held at the Yacht Club Social Network inside the Russel Industrial Center in Detroit. Michelle Bundy, with the support from Brian Walker created this event so that people would see a different side of fashion from those individuals who may not be in the in-crowd but should definitely be known.…
Read MorePhotographer Eric Ganison gives advice to new models
Although photographer Eric Ganison is quite busy with his modeling agency, magazine and fashion line, he still finds time to encourage models who are getting into the business. How do you select your models? When selecting models for the Apeel Collection underwear line and Ultimate Apeel magazine, I look for a number of different factors, such as: study…
Read MorePhotographer Beverli Alford captures the beauty in everyone
Beverli Alford finds beauty in everyone. She focuses on models who are looking to document their various looks to enhance their career. What inspired you to become a photographer? My daughter inspired me… She became a worldclass model and I became a photographer to help her almost 20 years ago. For that, I remain grateful. When…
Read More5 most interesting Black adult film actresses on Instagram
Adult film stars rarely get a chance to show their true personality in their line of work. But through social media, they are able to better express themselves on a more subtle platform. Here are the five most interesting Black adult film actresses on Instagram. @AbellaAnderson Abella Anderson shares her moments on vacation, playing…
Read MoreNaomi Campbell covers ‘Interview’ magazine’s September issue
The timeless beauty, Naomi Campbell graces one of the September 2014 covers of Interview magazine. Interview‘s fall fashion issue features six individual covers, highlighting six different photographers who selected subjects they felt represented beauty. Women’s Wear Daily: The magazine tapped six well-known photographers, who chose women whom they felt represented beauty. Steven Klein selected Nicole…
Read MoreBlue-eyed criminal Jeremy Meek shot dead?
When pictures first appeared of Stockton, California, career criminal Jeremy Meek, there was huge buzz on social media. Many called the young black man dreamy, sexy and model perfect. In fact, it was reported by rolling out that he was offered a modeling contract by Blaze Models in Los Angeles. It was reported by satire site…
Read MoreJeremy Meeks inks lucrative modeling contract
Jeremy Meeks signs modeling contract Although Jeremy Meeks, the blue-eyed criminal whose good looks sent social media into a tizzy just weeks ago, still remains at San Joaquin County jail, he has inked a lucrative modeling contract. According to TMZ the 30-year-old has been offered a modeling contract with Blaze Models in Los Angeles, California.…
Read MoreKenyan women inject themselves with harmful skin-bleaching creams to look white
Wealthy women in Nairobi, Kenya, are injecting themselves with skin-bleaching creams to appear white. According to a report by Vice, a multitude of women have a desire to be lighter and will pay $70 or more for the chance to transform their appearance. The women believe that injecting the skin-bleaching cream will cause their skin…
Read MoreTyra Banks’ sexiest photos on Instagram
Supermodel-turned-reality show host Tyra Banks has graced numerous magazine covers and walked the runway in many Victoria Secret’s fashion shows. Lately she had been working behind the scenes posting, “Yup, you read that right! TyTy + @Disney / @ABCnetwork teaming up to shake up the talk show world in 2015! You ready?” Check out more…
Read MoreTyra Banks partners with Disney-ABC for new talk show
Tyra Banks is making her way back to talk show TV by partnering with an executive producer with Disney-ABC to bring a new lifestyle talk show to television screens in 2015. Tyra’s previous talk show, “The Tyra Banks Show,” ended in 2010 after five seasons. This time, Banks will also be joined by a panel…
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