New Make Up Drops For April
April 17, 2024
The upcoming makeup drops for April are certainly embracing a vibrant and bold aesthetic, with a focus on colorful hues, voluminous lashes, and statement lips.
Breaking News
- LACMA Showcases ‘Imagining Black Diasporas: 21st-Century Art and Poetics’ Exhibit
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- Los Angeles Rams and LAPD Spread Holiday Cheer with Annual Sleigh Ride
- Heather Hutt Sworn-in as Councilwoman for L.A.’s 10th District
- Visit Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza for Holiday Photos with Santa
- Homeless and Their Advocates Speak Out in New Film, ‘WE, the Vulnerable of LA’
- The Congressman Wore Sneakers: An Evening With Hakeem Jeffries
- Brotherhood Crusade Honors SEIU President April Verrett at 2024 Pioneer of African American Achievement Award Dinner
- Community in Shock and Disbelief Over Allegations Regarding Deputy Mayor Brian K. Williams
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Family
Brandon Rainey’s ‘Love Game’ Explores Love and Its Complexities
April 17, 2024
Presented by CBG Arts & White Hall Arts Academy, on Saturday, April 13th, guests filled the Hudson Theatre Coffee Shop in Hollywood to enjoy writer and director Brandon Rainey’s (B Rainey Productions) latest production, Love Game. This urban stage play was written by Rainey, production managed by Howard University Alumni Jonathan Lucas, and featured a very talented cast.
AI-generated models could bring more diversity to the fashion industry — or leave it with less
April 16, 2024
Proponents say the growing use of AI in fashion modeling showcases diversity in all shapes and sizes, allowing consumers to make more tailored purchase decisions that in turn reduces fashion waste from product returns. And digital modeling saves money for companies and creates opportunities for people who want to work with the technology.
Kaiser Physicians Donate $10,000 to Domestic Violence Prevention and Intervention
April 10, 2024
Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center physicians recently celebrated National Doctors’ Day by donating $10,000 to the Jenesse Center, a prominent non-profit organization dedicated to domestic violence prevention and intervention.
Shop Fully Loaded Los Angeles
April 10, 2024
Best friends and business partners, Channon Anderson and Kelly Chapman, are sharing their experiences through fashion with Fully Loaded Los Angeles.
Lara Adekoya is Bringing Paris to West Adams
April 10, 2024
Lara Adekoya is bringing her love for Parisian-themed baked goods to West Adams. Fleurs et Sel has been widely recognized for turning a pandemic hobby into a national phenomenon.
Sephora Sale: Black And Brown Brands Worth Your Coin
April 4, 2024
The annual Sephora sale starts April 5 and runs through April 15. Like millions of make, skin care and fragrance afectionods, I look forward to supporting Black and Brown beauty plans whenever I can.
Izaiah Montague Harris is Eddie Ryan in ‘Funny Girl!’
April 3, 2024
“Quirky” and “energized” is how Harris describes his portrayal of the role. “He just basically wants everybody to succeed, and he wants people to be happy and do the best that they can in everything,” he said.
Isn’t She Lovely—She is, She’s Chef Lovely
April 3, 2024
Chef Lovely talks about her inspirations, food and more.
Meet Chef Tiffany Swinson, Owner of SomethingGood2Eat and 3Spice Bistro & Kitchen
April 3, 2024
April is Black Business Month, and this annual observance is dedicated to highlighting Black owned businesses that move the needle and advance the culture. Inglewood native Chef Tiffany Swinson comes from a family of entrepreneurs and go getters.
LaLette Littlejohn – the Face Behind Film and TV Makeup
March 27, 2024
LaLette Littlejohn is a well-respected film and television makeup professional who has created cosmetic artistry for films like “A Wrinkle in Time,” “Marshall,” “Annie,” “Django Unchained,” “Dreamgirls,” “BAPS,” and “The Five Heartbeats.”
Mothers In Action Community Recycling Event Attracts 1,000+ Residents
March 27, 2024
The rain came down in buckets, but that didn’t stop more than 1,000 residents from bringing items to the Community Recycling Event sponsored by Mothers In Action on March 23.
Compton Art & History Museum Shines Light on Self Discovery
March 27, 2024
According to the values of the Compton Art & History Museum; reclaiming one’s identity is an act of social justice in its own right. Spearheaded by Abigail Lopez-Byrd and her husband Mark Byrd, the museum holds a new light that cultivates community growth and reflects the history found in surrounding neighborhoods. The museum looks to blend the multicultural experience of living in South L.A. by shaping the narrative found in art.
Relatives of Tyre Nichols, George Floyd and Eric Garner say lack of police reform is frustrating
March 25, 2024
Relatives of Tyre Nichols, George Floyd and Eric Garner — three Black men killed in violent confrontations with police officers — expressed frustration Friday with politicians who have failed to pass police reform legislation or have worked to invalidate laws intended to reduce chances that citizens’ encounters with police end in death.
New Makeup Drops: March 2024
March 20, 2024
Spring is right around the corner, with the weather preparing to move into the lush warmth of springtime. Most of the key beauty brands have launched and will launch a slew of products—some new and others returning with the label “improved.”