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Style Files offers an in-depth exploration of some of the most influential Black women in fashion that deserve more praise. Here, we highlight and celebrate their journeys and the legacies that have helped secure their place in the history of fashion.
Ann Lowe was the first African American to become widely recognized as a fashion designer. Best known for designing the ivory silk taffeta dress worn by Jacqueline Kennedy when she married her husband, President John F.… Read more
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Don Toliver is coming off another successful album, which raises the question of where he really lands within the rap game.
The Houston artist dropped his fifth studio album, OCTANE, on January 30, starting 2026 off with new music for his fans. The project has been highly regarded by critics and listeners alike, with many calling it his best body of work to date.
That’s a heavy claim considering the run he’s been on. His debut studio album, Heaven or Hell, marked his first full-length release under Cactus Jack Records, Travis Scott’s label.… Read more
Over the past month, I’ve been in and out of a facial plastic surgeon’s office in midtown Manhattan. Not because I was in for a preventative facelift, but because it’s almost spring and I wanted the results of a vigorous workout without working out at all (sue me!). And, in the words of Doja Cat in her single “Gorgeous,” “she thank God for that EmSculpt.” So, I found out why.
The EmSculpt Neo, a body sculpting treatment equal to doing 20,000 crunches in just 30 minutes, has been all the rage among celebrities.… Read more
Betsy, Lucy, and Anarcha, the Mothers of Gynecology, were three enslaved girls who sacrificed for the advancement of maternal health.
Nearly two centuries ago in Alabama, three enslaved girls, Betsy, Lucy, and Anarcha, were tortured in the name of advancing women’s health. Last week, dozens gathered on those same grounds to reclaim their legacy as the true Mothers of Gynecology and demand better care for Black women.… Read more
Howard also claimed he’s been blacklisted from the industry after he attempted to sue 20th Century Fox Film and Disney.
Terrence Howard said that in a meeting that took place over 20 years ago, Denzel Washington called him out about his aggression problems.
“He told me, ‘Look at your hands, you’re always like this. Your fists are all balled up,’” Howard said on the PBD podcast hosted by businessman and conservative media personality Patrick Bet-David.
“[Denzel] said, ‘And all these producers wanna do is try to open your hand so they can put money in it.… Read more
The multi-time Grammy Award winner would want to see the gospel Avengers accompany him as he showed humility about the moment.
Kirk Franklin is arguably the most lauded gospel artist of all time.… Read more
The veteran wide receiver’s short stint in New England ends amid a turbulent offseason that included a high-profile breakup.
Stefon Diggs is heading into NFL free agency after a turbulent year both on and off the field.
According to reports, the New England Patriots have informed the four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver that he will be released after just one season with the team.
… Read moreThe Patriots informed four-time Pro Bowl WR Stefon Diggs they’re releasing him after the start of the league year next week, per sources.
David Marvin Blake Jr., the son of legendary West Coast producer and rapper DJ Quik, has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for his role in a 2022 fatal shooting in Downey, California.
According to Complex, a Los Angeles County judge handed down the sentence, Friday, after Blake Jr. was convicted of second-degree murder and shooting from a vehicle in the death of 20-year-old Julio Moises Cardoza Jr. The court granted a defense motion to dismiss firearm enhancements that could have added an additional 25 years to life to his term.… Read more
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