Gabrielle Union Launches A Holiday Collection With New York & Company

Gabrielle’s Got Talent! According to Essence, Gabrielle Union has launched a holiday collection with New York & Company.

Union debuted new silhouettes for her 51-piece holiday collection, which features an assortment of shiny metallics, sequins, luxe fabrics, and dramatic flair. The holiday collection is available online with prices ranging from $55 to $200.

The promo for the collection showcases Raven Goodwin, Ajiona Alexus, Essence Atkins, Valarie Pettiford, Candace Parker, Nia Sioux, Dania Ramirez and also features two black trans women, Ashlee Marie Preston and Isis King.

 

 

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“While I’m crazy about fashion, I’m also all about balance and want to make sure I create looks that not only I would wear, but that my mom, aunts, cousins, friends, and sisters would want to rock,” Union told ESSENCE back in August when speaking about the Fall collection she and NY&Company collaborated on.

Related: Ultimate 2019 Gift Guide From Black-Owned Businesses: Clothing, Jewelry, and Accessories

This latest collection arrives months after Union’s launch of Kaavi James by Gabrielle Union, the actress’s baby collection in collaboration with New York & Company, which includes girls and unisex pieces.  

This comes on the heels of the actress becoming embroiled in a controversy that saw her lose her job on America’s Got Talent. After making several complaints to executives at NBC regarding some racial issues, Union won’t be returning to the popular variety show in January. 

 

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Jada and Will Smith had marital challenges similar to T.I. and Tiny Harris

During a Red Table Talk discussion with T.I. and his wife, Tameka “Tiny” Harris, Jada Pinkett Smith spoke on her own marriage challenges with Will Smith.

On the Red Table Talk, Tiny, 44, told Jada that she lost herself in her marriage to T.I, 39.

“When a man completely takes control, takes care of you, you don’t have a lot of say because you are dependent on this man,” Tiny said on the show. “So for a long time, because you didn’t want me to work, I pretty much gave up.”

READ MORE: Jada Pinkett Smith says Willow has had to check Will Smith for misinformed comments

It was then that Jada, 48, divulged that she and Will had faced “the exact same thing” and “had to work through” it.

“She felt like she lost herself in supporting Will and his dreams and his career, and the idea that he had of what their relationship was gonna be,” Adrienne Banfield-Jones, Jada’s mother and co-host of the show, explained.

Jada said about women: “We do relinquish a lot of our power to our men that we’ve given our lives to. And at first, I gave it all over. And then I realized, ‘Oh this is not working.’ And you get just a little disappointed because you feel like, ‘I gave it all to you and you took it and you misused it — you stopped listening to me.’”

But it’s our power to reclaim, she added.

“Then as you start coming into the understanding of yourself and your own power, you go ‘Oh man, Jada, that was your choice, though,'” Jada said on the show.

READ MORE: How Jada Pinkett Smith schooled an ‘incredibly apologetic’ T.I. during a candid ‘Red Table Talk’

As it relates to T.I., whose birth name is Clifford Harris, Jada told Tiny: “He did the best he could. Honor the fact that he wanted to, honor the fact that he tried. It takes a minute to get there, though.”

Wise words for the ladies and gents.

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Lionel Richie Releases Hello Fragrance Collection

According to the New York Daily News, crooner Lionel Richie announced the launch of his first his-and-her fragrance collection called Hello by Lionel Richie.

As Richie points out on his website, “There are many similarities between songwriting and fragrance creation—the notes have to work together to tell a story. The creation of my fragrance collection is inspired by my love songs and the stories they tell and I’m excited to share this passion project with everyone around the world! “HELLO by Lionel Richie,” is now available on Amazon.com.”

Hello by Lionel Richie Eau de Parfum is described as a sensual and elegant fruity-chypre scent with floral and oriental nuances. Hello by Lionel Richie Eau de Toilette is a sexy and sparkling fougère fragrance with warm amber tones. Both fragrances are available in these sizes: a 30, 50, and 100 ml and prices range from $36 to $59.

Hello by Lionel Richie (Image: Amazon)

“I’ve always looked at fragrance as a way to express yourself, so I wanted to take my creative expression one step further and decided to craft my very own fragrances,” Richie said.

“I merged my own style and the embodiment of my love songs to create a fragrance collection I’m proud to share with fans and people around the world.”

Related: Ultimate 2019 Gift Guide From Black-Owned Businesses: Clothing, Jewelry, and Accessories

The fragrance is named after one of his most famous love ballads, “Hello,” which was the third single from his second solo album Can’t Slow Down (1983). After being released in 1984, the song reached No. 1 on three different Billboard music charts: the pop chart, where it stayed for two weeks, the R&B chart resting on top for three weeks, and the adult contemporary chart for six weeks.

Richie, who started as a lead singer of the Commodores, left the group to pursue a solo career and went on to sell over 90 million records worldwide. He won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year for Can’t Slow Down, and his other Grammy Awards include Producer of the Year (Non-Classical) in 1985 and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for “Truly” in 1983.

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Lionel Richie Releases Hello Fragrance Collection

According to the New York Daily News, crooner Lionel Richie announced the launch of his first his-and-her fragrance collection called Hello by Lionel Richie.

As Richie points out on his website, “There are many similarities between songwriting and fragrance creation—the notes have to work together to tell a story. The creation of my fragrance collection is inspired by my love songs and the stories they tell and I’m excited to share this passion project with everyone around the world! “HELLO by Lionel Richie,” is now available on Amazon.com.”

Hello by Lionel Richie Eau de Parfum is described as a sensual and elegant fruity-chypre scent with floral and oriental nuances. Hello by Lionel Richie Eau de Toilette is a sexy and sparkling fougère fragrance with warm amber tones. Both fragrances are available in these sizes: a 30, 50, and 100 ml and prices range from $36 to $59.

Hello by Lionel Richie (Image: Amazon)

“I’ve always looked at fragrance as a way to express yourself, so I wanted to take my creative expression one step further and decided to craft my very own fragrances,” Richie said.

“I merged my own style and the embodiment of my love songs to create a fragrance collection I’m proud to share with fans and people around the world.”

Related: Ultimate 2019 Gift Guide From Black-Owned Businesses: Clothing, Jewelry, and Accessories

The fragrance is named after one of his most famous love ballads, “Hello,” which was the third single from his second solo album Can’t Slow Down (1983). After being released in 1984, the song reached No. 1 on three different Billboard music charts: the pop chart, where it stayed for two weeks, the R&B chart resting on top for three weeks, and the adult contemporary chart for six weeks.

Richie, who started as a lead singer of the Commodores, left the group to pursue a solo career and went on to sell over 90 million records worldwide. He won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year for Can’t Slow Down, and his other Grammy Awards include Producer of the Year (Non-Classical) in 1985 and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for “Truly” in 1983.

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Sen. Kamala Harris is not here for Trump’s Twitter pettiness

California Sen. Kamala Harris may be out of the presidential running, but she let President Donald Trump know her clap back game is still as strong as ever.

After Harris announced yesterday she was ending her presidential run, former Trump campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski, tweeted “Another one bites the dust. Guess it’s not as easy as everyone thought. @realDonaldTrump connected with people that’s why he won 38 Primaries and Caucuses.”

‘One of the hardest decisions of my life’: Kamala Harris ends once-promising campaign. Another one bites the dust. Guess it’s not as easy as everyone thought. ⁦@realDonaldTrump⁩ connected with people that’s why he won 38 Primaries and Caucuses. https://t.co/CT5gADH8Rd

— Corey R. Lewandowski (@CLewandowski_) December 3, 2019

READ MORE: Sen. Kamala Harris ends Democratic presidential campaign

Trump retweeted Lewandowski’s post and added, sarcastically: “Too bad. We will miss you Kamala!”

Six minutes later, Harris flexed her comeback jab one more again for Trump.

“Don’t worry, Mr. President. I’ll see you at your trial,” Harris tweeted back.

Don’t worry, Mr. President. I’ll see you at your trial. https://t.co/iiS17NY4Ry

— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) December 3, 2019

BOOM!

Harris left the field of Democratic challengers citing her campaign’s financial challenges. In a letter to her supporters, Harris wrote: “In good faith, I can’t tell you, my supporters and volunteers, that I have a path forward if I don’t believe I do.”

The House is expected to vote to impeach Trump by Christmas, according to The Washington Post. After weeks of public hearings on whether Trump pushed Ukraine officials to investigate presidential hopeful, Joe Biden, and his son, on a promise of aid money, legislators are determining whether to proceed with impeachment. If the House garners enough votes to impeach Trump, the next phase would be a trial in the Senate, where Harris would vote on whether to remove Trump from office, reported The USA Today.

Harris has already let it be known that she believes Trump committed impeachable offenses.

“We have a criminal in the White House,” Harris said at November’s primary debate, according to The USA Today.

Yesterday’s announcement by Harris prompted Trump, and his cronies, to fire back with his legendary pettiness.

Trump’s 2020 campaign twitter account also weighed in on Harris’ campaign suspension announcement by tweeting: “BREAKING NEWS: @KamalaHarris has ended her campaign for president. Congratulations @TulsiGabbard!”

BREAKING NEWS: @KamalaHarris has ended her campaign for president.

Congratulations @TulsiGabbard!🏄‍♀️ pic.twitter.com/WnS247P6d9

— Trump War Room (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TrumpWarRoom) December 3, 2019

READ MORE: Democratic Debate: 5 most important moments for Black voters to consider

Harris and Gabbard have previously traded barbs during debates and on social media and the Trump campaign tweet played to that. But after Harris’ announcement, Gabbard joined other Democratic presidential candidates in wishing her well.

“Sending my best wishes to @KamalaHarris, her family & supporters who have campaigned so hard. While we disagree on some issues, we agree on others & I respect her sincere desire to serve the American people. I look forward to working together on the challenges we face as a nation,” Gabbard said.

Sending my best wishes to @KamalaHarris, her family & supporters who have campaigned so hard. While we disagree on some issues, we agree on others & I respect her sincere desire to serve the American people. I look forward to working together on the challenges we face as a nation

— Tulsi Gabbard (@TulsiGabbard) December 3, 2019

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