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FKA Twigs ‘Calvins or Nothing’ Calvin Klein Ad Ban Partially Reversed

A British advertising standards authority has partially reversed a controversial decision banning a Calvin Klein advertisement featuring singer/dancer FKA Twigs. According to the BBC, after the performer criticized the Advertising Standards Authority for “double standards” in claiming the image of the partially nude artist presented her as a “stereotypical sexual object,” the agency announced that […]

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Jisoo Is the First Musician to Be the Face of This London Fashion House: See the Photos

Adding to an arsenal of fashion partnerships such as Dior and Cartier, Jisoo is the new face of Self-Portrait, marking several firsts for the BLACKPINK superstar and the London-based fashion house. Following previous Self-Portrait muses such as Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss, Gigi Hadid, Emily Ratajkowski, Irina Shayk, Bella Hadid, Kate Moss and Phoebe Dynevor, the news not only marks […]

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Here Are All the Musicians at 2024 Paris Fashion Week

Paris Fashion Week is underway, with designers showing off their womenswear looks ahead of the fall/winter season in the City of Light. With this year’s festivities running from Feb. 26 to March 5, more than 100 shows and presentations will take place over the week in the romantic French capital including top designers lik Saint […]

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Billie Eilish’s Style Evolution, From 2016 to Now

From her neon-green roots to the her blond Barbie-inspired updo, take a trip down memory lane and relive the pop star’s style evolution. Billie Eilish attends the 29th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on Jan. 14, 2024 in Santa Monica, California. Lionel Hahn/Getty Images Like any great artist, Billie Eilish signals a new […]

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Glam For Female Artists Is Crucial — And Incredibly Complicated

No manager wants to say no to their artist. But this time, the situation demanded it. “You’re blowing your f–king money,” the manager told her client. “This is money you’re not going to have to promote your music.” The expense under discussion wasn’t a private jet, a non-fungible token or some new cryptocurrency, but glam […]

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What’s It Like To Be An NBA DJ?

02/16/2024 DJs for 16 NBA teams talk about the pressures and glories of selecting the soundtracks for each season.   02/16/2024 DJ D Sharp Courtesy of Golden State Warriors The job of an NBA DJ isn’t just about blasting bangers through arena-sized speakers. It’s a feat of athleticism in and of itself: a precisely coordinated, rapidly […]

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CELSIUS Set to Bring the ‘Vibes’ for 2024 Breakaway Music Festival

Energy drink company CELSIUS is stepping into the music space with a new partnership with Breakaway Music Festival. The largest multi-city festival in the U.S., Breakaway will welcome CELSIUS as the presenting sponsor for all ten stops of their festival circuit this year. As part of the partnership, CELSIUS will launch the “Road to Breakaway” […]

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The Conga Room Shutting Down After 25 Years in Los Angeles

The Conga Room — the nightclub that for years defined Latin entertainment in Los Angeles and featured artists like Celia Cruz, Carlos Santana, Fito Páez and Alejandro Sanz — is closing its doors after 25 years. Its final concert will be a private show March 27 featuring Puerto Rican salsa star Gilberto Santa Rosa and […]

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Cardi B Releases Strawberry Whipshots for a Sweet Valentine’s Day Treat

Instead of taking another bite out of the Big Apple, Cardi B is replacing it with a strawberry. The Bronx bombshell and Starco Brands unleashed the limited-edition Strawberry Whipshots on Friday (Jan. 26) to spice up Valentine’s Day for the Cardi B fan in your life. After a tidal wave of requests from the Bardi […]