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Tell Your Man Skip The Flowers And Buy You These Tech Gifts For Valentine’s Day

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<p style="text-align: left;">Roses and chocolate and cards and balloons are sweet for Valentine's Day, but all of those things will be forgotten a week later. You know what you won't forget, though? If your boyfriend/fiancé/husband/best friend/boo thang gets you a <a href="http://amzn.to/2ipK9LF">gift</a> that makes your life easier. And though tech can sometimes be complicated at first, the end result is usually a simpler life. And we all know when life is easier we're happier, and when we're happier our relationships are usually healthier. So, you see, if your partner gets you one of the things on this list, he's actually making his life easier too. Feel free to tell your man skip the flowers this year, you want <em>at least</em> one of the <a href="http://amzn.to/2ipK9LF">tech items on this list</a>.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://amzn.to/2ipK9LF"><img src="http://madamenoire.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/valentines-day-tech.jpg" width="1068" height="600" class="aligncenter wp-image-782362 size-full" /></a></p>

10 Sweater Dresses To Keep You Both Fly And Water This Winter

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In the winter time, when your primary objective is to stay warm and not catch a cold out here in these streets, sometimes you have to sacrifice your fashion. Especially if you live in a city like New York, where you find yourself walking a bit. But just because the temperatures have dropped (and in this year’s case rose and then dropped again), it doesn’t mean that you have to walk around looking frumpy and disgruntled. These sweater dresses will make sure you strut out of the house every morning… even if it’s just a second before the winter wind smacks you in the face. <h2><img src="http://madamenoire.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Screen-Shot-2017-01-12-at-4.41.10-PM.png" alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-782364" width="416" height="620" /> <a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?br=F21&category=branded-shop&productid=2000075620">Ladder-Cutout Sweater Dress, Forever 21, $48.00</a></h2> If you're like me and hate to be cold, this ladder dress just might be the perfect solution for you. It covers almost your entire body while still being sexy. You might have to be put a shirt underneath it as the back is exposed but then again, a flash of skin might be something to consider.

Sale Alert: 5 Victoria Sport Outfits For 5 Totally Different Workouts

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Staying in shape may not necessarily be fun, but that doesn't mean you can't have fun with your workout clothing. There's nothing wrong with sweatpants and a simple T-shirt, but if you like to look as chic in the gym as you do at all other times, there's nothing wrong with putting your money towards some lasting pieces. Luckily for you, plenty of retailers are having sales on their activewear, including Victoria Secret's Victoria Sport collection. They're doing 50 percent off on their bras and apparel, and we put together a few of the sale pieces to show you how to mix things up as you style wise as you work it out. Check out five fits (for five different types of workouts) that you can get on sale right now from VS, or at least be inspired to put together with your own pieces. Note: The accessories (water bottles, headphones, etc.) and sneakers are <em>not </em>from Victoria Sport, but they're also available for a low price! <img src="http://madamenoire.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Boxing.jpg" alt="" width="508" height="587" class="aligncenter wp-image-782352" /> <h2>Boxing</h2> <a href="https://www.victoriassecret.com/vs-sport/sale-and-clearance" target="_blank">The Ultimate by Victoria Sport Bra - $18.25</a> <a href="http://www.zappos.com/p/nike-tanjun-cargo-khaki-white/product/8618804/color/337069" target="_blank">Nike Tanjun - $53</a> <a href="https://www.victoriassecret.com/vs-sport/sale-and-clearance/classic-zip-hoodie-victoria-sport?ProductID=311776&CatalogueType=OLS" target="_blank">Victoria Sport Classic Zip Hoodie - $25</a> <a href="https://www.victoriassecret.com/vs-sport/apparel-all-bottoms" target="_blank">Victoria Sport Fleece Drawstring Jogger - $15</a> <img src="http://madamenoire.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Yoga.png" alt="" width="562" height="616" class="aligncenter wp-image-782360" /> <h2>Yoga</h2> <a href="https://www.victoriassecret.com/vs-sport/apparel-all-tops/seamless-muscle-tank-victoria-sport?ProductID=319718&CatalogueType=OLS" target="_blank">Victoria Sport Seamless Muscle Tank - $15</a> <a href="https://www.victoriassecret.com/vs-sport/apparel-all-bottoms/the-most-loved-yoga-legging?ProductID=304142&CatalogueType=OLS" target="_blank">Victoria Sport Most-Loved Yoga Legging - $15</a> <a href="https://www.victoriassecret.com/vs-sport/sale-and-clearance/strappy-seamless-sport-bra-victoria-sport?ProductID=308460&CatalogueType=OLS" target="_blank">Victoria Sport Strappy Seamless Sport Bra - $12.25</a> <a href="http://www.target.com/p/gaiam-toeless-yoga-socks/-/A-14272108?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&CPNG=PLA_Sports+Shopping&adgroup=Yoga%20Socks_SC&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9060351&gclid=CPLB59XGvdECFd1WDQodYRAEkg&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">Gaiam Toeless Yoga Socks - $10</a> <img src="http://madamenoire.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Running.png" alt="" width="554" height="572" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-782367" /> <h2>Running</h2> <a href="https://www.victoriassecret.com/vs-sport/sale-and-clearance/the-ultimate-by-victoria-sport-bra-victoria-sport?ProductID=293761&CatalogueType=OLS" target="_blank">The Ultimate by Victoria Sport Bra - $18.25</a> <a href="https://www.victoriassecret.com/vs-sport/apparel-hoodies-and-sweatshirts/crewneck-sweatshirt-victoria-sport?ProductID=318715&CatalogueType=OLS" target="_blank">Crewneck Sweatshirt - $40</a> <a href="http://www.target.com/p/contigo-autospout-addison-water-bottle-32-oz/-/A-15126553?lnk=rec|pdpipadh1|related_prods_vv|pdpipadh1|15126553|3" target="_blank">Contigo Autospout Addison Water Bottle - $14</a> <a href="http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-2051678/asics-gel-venture-5-womens-trail-running-shoes.jsp?color=Gray%20Pistachio%20Pink" target="_blank">Asics Gel-Venture 5 Women's Trail Running Shoes - $55</a> <a href="https://www.victoriassecret.com/vs-sport/sale-and-clearance/jogger-victoria-sport?ProductID=322076&CatalogueType=OLS" target="_blank">Victoria Sport Jogger - $20</a>   <img src="http://madamenoire.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Zumba-V.png" alt="" width="554" height="599" class="aligncenter wp-image-782368" /> <h2>Dance</h2> <a href="https://www.victoriassecret.com/vs-sport/sale-and-clearance/the-show-off-by-victoria-sport-strappy-back-sport-bra-victoria-sport?ProductID=287108&CatalogueType=OLS" target="_blank">The Show-Off by Victoria Sport Strappy-Back Sport Bra - $20</a> <a href="https://www.victoriassecret.com/vs-sport/sale-and-clearance/the-player-by-victoria-sport-run-short-victoria-sport?ProductID=319726&CatalogueType=OLS" target="_blank">The Player by Victoria Sport Run Short - $10</a> <a href="http://us.puma.com/en_US/pd/pulse-xt-v2-gold-womens-training-shoes/pna188971.html?dwvar_pna188971_color=02#start=1" target="_blank">Pulse XT V2 Gold Women's Training Shoes - $45</a> <a href="https://www.victoriassecret.com/vs-sport/apparel-sale-and-clearance" target="_blank">Victoria Sport Classic Zip Hoodie - $25</a>   <img src="http://madamenoire.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Cardio-Queen.png" alt="" width="572" height="538" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-782373" /> <h2>Cardio</h2> <a href="https://www.victoriassecret.com/vs-sport/sale-and-clearance/the-everywhere-crossover-slim-boot-pant-victoria-sport?ProductID=322026&CatalogueType=OLS" target="_blank">The Everywhere Crossover Slim Boot Pant - $15</a> <a href="https://www.victoriassecret.com/vs-sport/sale-and-clearance/the-ultimate-by-victoria-sport-bra-victoria-sport?ProductID=293761&CatalogueType=OLS" target="_blank">The Ultimate by Victoria Sport Bra - $18.25</a> <a href="http://www.finishline.com/store/product/womens-reebok-zprint-her-running-shoes/prod1110755?styleId=BD3384&colorId=GRY" target="_blank">Reebok Women's ZPrint HER Running Shoes - $50</a> <a href="https://www.victoriassecret.com/vs-sport/apparel-all-tops/cutout-back-hoodie-victoria-sport?ProductID=317692&CatalogueType=OLS" target="_blank">Victoria Sport Cutout Back Hoodie - $26.50</a> <a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/insignia-wireless-in-ear-headphones-black/5507503.p?skuId=5507503" target="_blank">Insignia Wireless In-Ear Headphones - $30</a>  

“We’re Working On It” Queen Latifah Says Of Living Single Reboot; Do You Want It?

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<a href="http://madamenoire.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Living-Single.jpg"><img src="http://madamenoire.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Living-Single.jpg" alt="" width="1068" height="600" class="size-full wp-image-782462 aligncenter" /></a> When we think of the best Black girl squads on TV there's "Living Single" and "Girlfriends;" that's it. Of course, Issa Rae is doing wonders to revive Black girl friendship on cable TV but that doesn't mean we wouldn't appreciate a blast from the past, a la a "Living Single" reboot, and, luckily, Queen Latifah says it might be a possibility. During an appearance on "Watch What Happens Live," a caller asked the Queen if she could ever see bringing "Living Single" back to life since reboots are all the rage right now and she answered: <blockquote>“Funny you should ask. We’re actually working on it...It’s not there yet, but hopefully we can get it happening.”</blockquote>   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_wb-kqmfTw Hopefully indeed. Queen obviously has been working nonstop since her "Living Single" days and Kim Fields recently revived her spot in the limelight with her appearance on the "Real Housewives of Atlanta." Kim Coles has done hosting and TV gigs here and there, and John Henton has been focusing on stand-up since surviving a <a href="http://amarillo.com/stories/060201/ent_accident.shtml">near-fatal car crash</a> in 2000. We personally caught up with T.C. Carson and Erica Alexander to ask them "Where You Been?" since the popular Fox sitcom went off the air in 1998, and it looks like should this opportunity come to fruition (make it happen Netflix) the entire cast should be free to make it happen. Check out our interviews with T.C. and Erica below. Are you excited about this "Living Single" reboot news? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kV_xnQFY2w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLsoHMvRpSU

“Urban Myths” Cancels Broadcast Feat. White Actor As King Of Pop Following Anger From Jackson Family

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[dotstudio id="587909f39fcf70170eafa7d4"] The initial confusion over the decision to cast British actor Joseph Fiennes, who is White, as Michael Jackson in an episode of the upcoming satirical series <em>Urban Myths </em>should have been a sign that this was all a bad idea. But after releasing the trailer for the show and even receiving an eloquent tongue-lashing from the King of Pop's family, particularly daughter Paris Jackson, the episode in question has been trashed. [caption id="attachment_782472" align="aligncenter" width="1068"]<img src="http://madamenoire.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Joseph-Fiennes-PF.jpg" alt="Joseph Fiennes" width="1068" height="600" class="size-full wp-image-782472" /> Actor Joseph Fiennes[/caption] Sky Television, which is the broadcast company that will show the <em>Urban Myths </em>series, decided to pull the episode that features Fiennes as Michael Jackson. The entire series is meant to take a comical look at rumored stories about Hollywood stars. As we told you earlier this week when the trailer was released, the episode "<a href="http://madamenoire.com/781864/joseph-fiennes-as-michael-jackson/" target="_blank">Elizabeth, Michael & Marlon</a>" was to be about Elizabeth Taylor (played by Stockard Channing), Marlon Brando (played by Brian Cox) and Michael Jackson (played by Fiennes) taking a road trip out of New York after the terrorist attacks of 9/11.  <em>Urban Myths </em>director Ben Palmer told <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2017/jan/10/urban-myths-director-defends-casting-of-white-actor-as-michael-jackson" target="_blank"><em>The Guardian</em></a> that Fiennes's performance is "sweet," "nuanced" and "characterful," not malicious. But following the response from those in Jackson's family, Sky felt it necessary to cut the episode altogether. In case you missed it, Paris Jackson was pretty disgusted by the portrayal of not only her father, but also Taylor, who was her godmother: <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/TheMJCast">@TheMJCast</a> i'm so incredibly offended by it, as i'm sure plenty of people are as well, and it honestly makes me want to vomit.</p> — Paris-Michael K. J. (@ParisJackson) <a href="https://twitter.com/ParisJackson/status/819310838708256769">January 11, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/TheMJCast">@TheMJCast</a> it angers me to see how obviously intentional it was for them to be this insulting, not just towards my father, but my godmother liz as well</p> — Paris-Michael K. J. (@ParisJackson) <a href="https://twitter.com/ParisJackson/status/819312995310260224">January 11, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/TheMJCast">@TheMJCast</a> where is the respect? they worked through blood sweat and tears for ages to create such profound and remarkable legacies. shameful portrayal</p> — Paris-Michael K. J. (@ParisJackson) <a href="https://twitter.com/ParisJackson/status/819313438358847489">January 11, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> In a <a href="https://corporate.sky.com/media-centre/news-page/2017/statement-on-sky-arts%E2%80%99-elizabeth,-michael-and-marlon" target="_blank">statement</a>, a representative for Sky said pulling the episode wasn't a decision they took lightly, but felt was a necessary one. Even Fiennes understands the choice. "We have taken the decision not to broadcast Elizabeth, Michael and Marlon, a half hour episode from the Sky Arts Urban Myths series, in light of the concerns expressed by Michael Jackson’s immediate family. We set out to take a light-hearted look at reportedly true events and never intended to cause any offence. Joseph Fiennes fully supports our decision." <img src="http://madamenoire.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Joseph-Fiennes-as-Michael-Jackson.jpeg" alt="Joseph Fiennes as Michael Jackson" width="1068" height="600" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-782144" /> The episode was scheduled to air in April, however, even the trailer has been pulled from YouTube in the hopes that people will forget about it but still give <em>Urban Myths </em>a chance. So if you missed out on it, you probably won't get the glimpse into the episode that the rest of us had. That's probably for the best. To be clear, Jackson had said in the past that he didn't want a White person to portray him in projects, and despite his changing appearance, <a href="https://books.google.com/books?id=LuEPnk7irOMC&pg=PA277&lpg=PA277&dq=I%C2%B4m+proud+of+my+heritage.+I%C2%B4m+proud+of+it.+I%C2%B4m+proud+to+be+black.+I%C2%B4m+honored+to+be+black,+michael+jackson&source=bl&ots=V9cHgfE9OO&sig=tH7SzQ_tW_kOK5yqj-eFYQK096c&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiy-bTtyr_RAhWk4IMKHaN_BnMQ6AEIHjAA#v=onepage&q=I%C2%B4m%20proud%20of%20my%20heritage.%20I%C2%B4m%20proud%20of%20it.%20I%C2%B4m%20proud%20to%20be%20black.%20I%C2%B4m%20honored%20to%20be%20black%2C%20michael%20jackson&f=false" target="_blank">he told Steve Harvey in 2002</a> he was proud to be Black. "I´m proud of my heritage. I´m proud of it. I´m proud to be black. I´m honored to be black, and I just hope one day they will be fair in portraying me the way I really, really am….just a loving, peaceful guy wanting to make wonderful, unprecedented entertainment and songs and music and film for the world. That´s all I want to do. I´m no threat. I just want to do that. That´s what I want to do. To bring joy to the world."   <em>Images via WENN, YouTube </em>

Buy Black Friday: Vanessa Rae Wells’“Forever I Love Obama” Sweatshirt

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As the final days of President Obama’s presidency come to an end, I find myself emotional whenever I see him, his wife, his children or his Vice President on the screen. The feelings were particularly strong this week as we watched President Obama deliver his Farewell Address from Chicago this past week. I know I wasn’t the only one who found myself teary-eyed and runny-nosed. There are no words to describe the pride, joy and hope we felt watching him lead this country with more grace, dignity, class and maturity than any other president I can remember. Especially as a Black person. The love is real, forever. It was a conversation similar to this one that sparked the idea in my sister, Vanessa Rae Wells’ head to design a sweatshirt reflecting our feelings for our outgoing president. Inspired by Lil Scrappy and Lil Jon’s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jc3WF0xYwoQ">“F.I.L.A (Forever I Love Atlanta),”</a> check out the <a href="https://teespring.com/foreveriloveobama#pid=345&cid=6357&sid=front"><strong>“Forever I Love Obama” sweatshirt.</strong></a> <img src="http://madamenoire.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/FILO-02.jpg" class="aligncenter wp-image-782473" title="https://teespring.com/foreveriloveobama" width="728" height="649" /> If red is not really your shade, you can check it out in other colors like the ones below as well as hunter green, gray, dark blue, and maroon. <img src="http://madamenoire.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Screen-Shot-2017-01-13-at-11.44.23-AM.png" class="aligncenter wp-image-782475 size-full" title="https://teespring.com/foreveriloveobama" width="495" height="433" /> <img src="http://madamenoire.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Screen-Shot-2017-01-13-at-11.44.44-AM.png" class="aligncenter wp-image-782476 size-full" title="https://teespring.com/foreveriloveobama" width="519" height="409" /> <img src="http://madamenoire.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Screen-Shot-2017-01-13-at-11.44.57-AM.png" class="aligncenter wp-image-782477 size-full" title="https://teespring.com/foreveriloveobama" width="531" height="422" /> If you're feeling the design and want to bring it to your closet, you can get your sweatshirt, <a href="https://teespring.com/foreveriloveobama#pid=345&cid=6357&sid=front"><strong>here</strong></a>. <div dir="ltr"> <div class="adL"><span class="im"><i>Veronica Wells is the culture editor at MadameNoire.com. She is also the author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bettah-Days-Veronica-R-Wells/dp/1535549866" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.amazon.com/Bettah-Days-Veronica-R-Wells/dp/1535549866&source=gmail&ust=1484412670907000&usg=AFQjCNHqSW_cli6pVlt80J915dc5QGVMAQ">“Bettah Days.”</a> You can follow her on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/veronicarwells" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/veronicarwells&source=gmail&ust=1484412670907000&usg=AFQjCNHpTYSLfiLMV8UZEzkDdsCmG-h4gQ">Facebook</a> and Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/VDubShrug" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://twitter.com/VDubShrug&source=gmail&ust=1484412670907000&usg=AFQjCNEiax-PtpKr5eunICHqeW4Id2ZxCA"> @VDubShrug.</a></i> <br clear="all" /></span></div> </div> <div class="HOEnZb adL"></div>  

Being A Hair Stylist Is One Of The Least Stressful Jobs Around

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[caption id="attachment_744133" align="aligncenter" width="1068"]<a href="http://madamenoire.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/shutterstock_220383298.jpg"><img src="http://madamenoire.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/shutterstock_220383298.jpg" alt="" width="1068" height="600" class="size-full wp-image-744133" /></a> shutterstock[/caption] Who wants a stressful job? You may have answered that question thinking, what other kind is there? But there are several according to <a href="http://www.careercast.com/"> CareerCast</a> which just released its ranking of the 10 least stressful jobs in America, and the results are surprising. CareerCast ranked 200 jobs by their level of stress, looking at criteria such as risk of injury, tight deadlines, physical demands, and working with people. “Each of the jobs were given a "stress rank" from 0 to 100, with 100 being the most stressful,” reported <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/m/2ccc2522-4997-33c6-8441-ba347aacb30d/the-10-least-stressful-jobs.html" target="_blank">Yahoo</a>. Here's what CareerCast found to be the 10 least stressful occupations. Do you agree? <ol> <li>Diagnostic medical sonographer (stress score: 4.00; median annual salary: $63,630; projected hiring growth by 2024: 24 percent)</li> <li>Compliance officer (stress score: 5.73; median annual salary: $65,640; projected hiring growth by 2024:3 percent)</li> <li>Hair stylist (stress score: 6.71; median annual salary: $23,710; projected hiring growth by 2024:10 percent)</li> <li>Audiologist (stress score: 7.31; median annual salary: $74,890; projected hiring growth by 2024: 29 percent)</li> <li>University professor, tenured (stress score: 8.17; median annual salary: $72,470; projected hiring growth by 2024:13 percent)</li> <li>Medical records technician (stress score: 8.57; median annual salary: $37,110; projected hiring growth by 2024:15 percent)</li> <li>Jeweler (stress score: 8.95; median annual salary: $37,060; projected hiring growth by 2024: -11 percent)</li> <li>Operations research analyst (stress score: 9.02; median annual salary: $78,630; projected hiring growth by 2024: 30 percent)</li> <li>Pharmacy technician (stress score: 9.10; median annual salary: $30,410; projected hiring growth by 2024: 9 percent)</li> <li>Medical laboratory technician (stress score: 10.31; median annual salary: $50,550; projected hiring growth by 2024:16 percent)</li> </ol>

Is This Petty? I Told Him He Couldn’t Text His Female Co-Worker After Hours

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I think we can all agree that having the phone numbers of some of your co-workers is a perfectly normal thing. I mean, who else can cover for you when you're late for the pettiest of reasons? Seriously, having a few numbers here and there stashed away for a "Hold up, do we have tomorrow off?" kind of day and other work quandaries doesn't sound problematic. But what happens when your significant other does quite a bit of chit-chatting with a co-worker of the opposite sex <em>after</em> work hours? <img src="http://madamenoire.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/man-on-phone-PF.png" alt="" width="1068" height="600" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-745091" /> I have a girlfriend dealing with such a dilemma currently. Her husband is a good guy, and while she doesn't think he's necessarily cheating with the co-worker (yes, she looked through his phone to confirm), she does feel as though his correspondence with said co-worker is reaching an inappropriate level. She initially questioned if they were doing too much when he started mentioning her in conversation more often at home. If he talked about a new movie, he would say he knew about it because "Taryn* told me about it." If they checked out a restaurant in the neighborhood they live in, which the co-worker sometimes hangs out it in, during dinner he would say "Taryn recommended this place!" and she would soon lose her appetite. Basically, there was just too much damn talkin' about Taryn. As it turns out, there was also too much damn talkin' to Taryn as well. According to my friend, they would send each other messages throughout the evenings. And while her husband never tried to hide such correspondences, the fact that he spent so much time talking to another woman whom he also gets to spend a large segment of the weekday with at work rubs my friend the wrong way. So she told him. She let him know that his messages with Taryn are strange, and if the shoe was on the other foot, he would be less than pleased as well. However, he brushed her concerns off as her overreacting and reassured her that it all was just being friendly -- nothing else. And so, the messages continued. Then one day while out walking around their neighborhood scoping the scene for somewhere to grab a bite to eat, my friend's husband said he would text Taryn briefly to see if they should try a new Caribbean joint the couple was pondering over. For some reason, that was the straw that broke the camel's back. When they returned home, my friend, highly irritated after saying little during dinner,<em> told him</em> not to talk to Taryn anymore outside of work. It caused quite the commotion in their home, but she reminded him that their marriage should be his main priority, not babbling on and on about minute things with a co-worker when he's not at work. He didn't agree to anything in the moment, though she hasn't seen him on his phone as much. However, they've been walking around on eggshells with each other for the past few days. So I guess the question is, even if you don't think your spouse is talking inappropriately with their co-worker, is it a problem if they talk to them a lot? I don't think it's weird for a married man to have friends who are women. Sometimes these women can even offer the right perspective when a couple is having a disagreement. And while that's nice and what not, there is also something odd about spending more time talking to that person than you seem to talk with your own spouse. Even if he's not doing anything wrong, and even if Taryn isn't seeking his attention for risqué reasons, as it was pointed out by my friend, if the shoe was on the other foot, all hell would likely break loose. At the same time, she can't tell a grown man what to do. If she trusts him, she should be able to trust that he's not stepping over the line. However, there is a difference between complaining because you don't trust your partner and complaining because your partner is doing the absolute most. She has good reason to let him know how all that chit-chatting is impacting her in the context of their relationship. It's about boundaries and respect, folks. So if he knows what's good for him, he should stick to water-cooler rundowns and lunchtime chats and save after-hour talk for the Mrs... <em>But as always, that's just my opinion. What say you? Is it petty to be bothered by your significant other texting with their co-worker excessively after hours? Is it also petty to tell them they can't talk to that co-worker outside of work anymore?</em>   <em>Image via Shutterstock </em>

“I’m Happy For Patti, But It Should’ve Been Me” Miss Robbie Says Her Pies Should Be In Walmart

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[dotstudio id="587903d397f8151b50cf6619"] Miss Robbie is showing no signs of slowing down as OWN prepares to bring back the fourth season of her reality show, "Welcome to Sweetie Pie's." In fact, the singer-turned-restaurateur says she'll never retire -- and she's open to new revenue streams, like having her pies in Walmart, perhaps? In our interview with Miss Robbie and her son Tim, they shared Walmart has actually reached out to them several times over the years to sell Sweetie Pie's goods in their stores. So why hasn't it happened? Find out who's fault that is and what's next for the restaurant in the video above.

9 Cute, Comfy Sweat Sets For Lounging Around

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It's no secret we love comfort food in the winter, but we also love comfort clothes when temperatures turn cold, snow hits the ground, and we order takeout more than we should so we don't have to face the brisk outdoors. Once upon a time, the phrase comfortable clothes was synonymous with sloppy, but thanks to the athleisurewear boom, designers are also launching loungewear collections left and right, and we couldn't be more grateful. Finally, fashion and comfort have joined together in stylish matrimony, and we've got just the sets to make your next snow day as cute as it is cozy. <a href="http://madamenoire.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/lounge-wear.jpg"><img src="http://madamenoire.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/lounge-wear.jpg" alt="loungewear" width="1068" height="600" class="aligncenter wp-image-782551 size-full" /></a>

Big Up Ya Icons: Celebrities Who’ve Paid Tribute To Legendary Black Women

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Despite the fact that Black women are rarely recognized for their numerous contributions to this country and the world, as Black women ourselves, we must ensure that the younger generation doesn't forget the glamorous, brilliant and accomplished Black women who came before them. Apparently, "black-ish" actress Yara Shahidi's parents are making sure she can point to women who look like her for inspiration. Recently, the soon-to-be sixteen year old posted an image of singer Sade on her Instagram page. And shortly afterward, an image of herself dressed like her. <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="7"> <div style="padding: 8px;"> <div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"></div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BPL7k7_D1ks/" target="_blank">👑The Queen 👑 #Sade</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A photo posted by Yara (يارا‎) Shahidi (@yarashahidi) on <time style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;" datetime="2017-01-13T01:39:24+00:00">Jan 12, 2017 at 5:39pm PST</time></p> </div></blockquote> <script async defer src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="7"> <div style="padding: 8px;"> <div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 60.138888888888886% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"></div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BPL76t4jXGr/" target="_blank">✨homage ✨</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A photo posted by Yara (يارا‎) Shahidi (@yarashahidi) on <time style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;" datetime="2017-01-13T01:42:22+00:00">Jan 12, 2017 at 5:42pm PST</time></p> </div></blockquote> <script async defer src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script> Pretty spot on. Check out the other celebrities who have paid tribute to the iconic, Black women who have come before them.

Save The Meat, Pass The Fish: 10 Stars Who Are Pescatarian

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Since January 2015, I've used the beginning of a new year as time to fast for both spiritual growth as well as discipline in terms of food (after the holidays, I tend to go berserk on sweets and salts). What better way to start the year? But I don't do just any fast. For 21 days every January, I do the Daniel Fast, which encourages you to eat mostly fruits, vegetables and nuts. No meat! The fast that I was introduced to in my old church allowed fish for the sake of having a consistent protein. I eat some every few days and focus on quinoa bases, soups, salads, baked and roasted plantains the other days. It's during the moments when I realize I've moved past the hump that is the first few days that I wonder if I could become a <a href="http://madamenoire.com/696075/vegetarian-just-extreme-food-tribes/">pescatarian</a> and really clean out my system. Probably not. If I'm being completely honest, I just can't do without chicken and turkey for more than 21 days. But I do think it's cool how many stars have tried a pescatarian diet or are currently pescatarian. It's more people than you think. But here are at least 10 you probably know: <img src="http://madamenoire.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Cam-Newton-PF.png" alt="Cam Newton " width="1068" height="600" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-782548" /> <h2>Cam Newton</h2> In March 2015, Cam Newton became a pescatarian . <a href="http://www.espn.com/blog/carolina-panthers/post/_/id/2449/newton-scales-back-for-thanksgiving-meal?ex_cid=espnapi_public" target="_blank">He told ESPN</a> that he hopped on the diet to test his discipline. "I try to challenge myself off the field or out of training to test my discipline -- each and every month, from not eating solid food throughout the week to not eating bread or only eating water," he told reporters that same year. "Ever since I gave up the meat ... I like it. I like the way I was feeling. I stuck with it ever since."

Ain’t No Stopping Her Now: Taraji To Play A Hit Woman In Next Film Role

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In case you haven’t noticed, Taraji’s star is burning white hot these days. In addition to starring in a hit show and a number one box office film, according to Deadline, the actress is set to star in a new film called <em>Proud Mary</em>. <img src="http://madamenoire.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/taraji-feat.jpg" alt="" class="aligncenter wp-image-782581" width="860" height="494" /> Henson will play a hit woman whose life is shaken up when she meets a young boy who she feels she needs to mother. Though she’s never been the maternal type. Screen Gems is looking for a director for the project now. Production on the film, written by John Stewart Newman and Christian Swegal, is set to begin in Boston this April. Paul Schiff and Tai Duncan are producing the project. Screen Gems was also behind Henson’s <em>No Good Deed</em> and <em>Think Like a Man</em>. <em>Image via WENN</em>  

Milk Makeup’s Blur Stick Is The Solution To Oily Skin We’ve Been Waiting For

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<blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="7"> <div style="padding: 8px;"> <div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"></div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BPGSUmFDI0n/" target="_blank">Unwanted shine is universal. So is the #BlurStick ✊🏻✊🏽✊🏾 Get urs on milkmakeup.com.</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A photo posted by Milk Makeup (@milkmakeup) on <time style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;" datetime="2017-01-10T21:02:42+00:00">Jan 10, 2017 at 1:02pm PST</time></p> </div></blockquote> <script async defer src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script> For gals out there like myself who have dealt with the love-hate relationship of oily skin, just know that the struggle is all too real, and I know firsthand! It's the frustration slaving away for a beat face in front of the bathroom mirror, only to walk out of the front door and be greeted with a remarkably shiny t-zone when putting your car in reverse at your job. But, it's also the hopeful ounce of glee when folks remind you that later on in life, oily skin actually keeps you looking young (less wrinkles, they say), But, what if you're in your earlier stages of life and are looking for a solution to save your self the embarrassment of shine? Well, that's where <a href="https://milkmakeup.com/products/blur-stick/" target="_blank">Milk Makeup’s Blur Stick</a> shows up right on time. Touted as a “universal face filter,” it's basically the matte product of your dreams. Featuring a silicone-free formula, it minimizes pore appearance and leaves your skin feeling super smooth, not sticky or heavy. And for those who swear by foundation, BB or CC creams, you name it, the stick also doubles a primer. <blockquote class="twitter-video" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BlurStick?src=hash">#BlurStick</a> is colorless, so anyone rock it⚡️Here, Milk Makeup co-founder <a href="https://twitter.com/zannarassi">@zannarassi</a> takes it for a spin: <a href="https://t.co/QufmSdZ1EU">pic.twitter.com/QufmSdZ1EU</a></p> — Milk Makeup (@milkmakeup) <a href="https://twitter.com/milkmakeup/status/820012679083528192">January 13, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> What we love the most about this product is the fact that it's colorless, so for those of us with darker complexions, looking ashy won't be an issue. Milk Makeup's Blur Stick on <a href="https://milkmakeup.com/products/blur-stick/" target="_blank">Milk’s website now</a> for $36.    

Shed Calories With Ease With This 10-Minute Tone-Up Workout

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[caption id="attachment_782609" align="aligncenter" width="1068"]<a href="http://madamenoire.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Workout-Exercise-Living-Room.jpg"><img src="http://madamenoire.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Workout-Exercise-Living-Room.jpg" width="1068" height="600" class="wp-image-782609 size-full" /></a> Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption] Whether you love her or hate her, you can't deny the fact that Khloe Kardashian is currently slaying the fitness game. Right before our eyes we've seen the 32-year-old reality TV star transform her entire life by adopting a healthy lifestyle and working out. But as easy as it seems, it takes serious commitment. However, her pledge hasn't been a lonesome journey. Beverly Hills-based trainer Gunnar Peterson has been by her side, helping her get in shape every inch of the way. While Peterson is one of the top trainers in the biz, he recently shared some tips that won't cost you the hefty price tag Khloe probably cashes out on for his services. In a brand new video, Peterson reveals a 10-minute tone-up workout that you can do basically anywhere at any time. A combination of strength training and cardio to elevate the heart rate and tone the body, incoprate these moves into your daily routine, and you too will be on your way to transforming your body like Khloe. <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DRegZ3JbouM" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> See the breakdown of the workout below. <strong>The LG Tone-Up Workout by Gunnar Peterson</strong> Repeat these 10 moves in the following order: 25 Jumping Jacks 8-12 Deadlifts *Use dumbbells or anything around the house that you can lift 26 Split Jacks 15-20 Bent-over Raises *Use dumbbells or anything around the house that you can lift Jog in place for 30-60 seconds to lateral walk with 8-12 steps in each direction 8-10 Close-grip Push-ups 8-10 Regular-grip Push-ups 8 Bulgarian Split-Squats (on each side) 10 Supermans

Jennifer Holliday Confirms Trump Inauguration Concert Performance

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[caption id="attachment_782630" align="aligncenter" width="1068"]<a href="http://madamenoire.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/jenniferholliday.jpg"><img src="http://madamenoire.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/jenniferholliday.jpg" width="1068" height="600" class="wp-image-782630 size-full" /></a> Photo Credit: Carrie Devorah / WENN[/caption] On Friday (Jan. 14)  afternoon, social media timelines were in shambles for one particular reason: Jennifer Holliday. News hit various outlets, including  <em><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/13/entertainment/inauguration-concert-lineup-toby-keith-3-doors-down-donald-trump/">CNN</a>, </em>that the Grammy-and Tony-winning singer was one of the acts slated to perform at resident-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony. Among Holliday, country singers Toby Keith and Lee Greenwood, rock act 3 Doors Down, The Piano Guys and The Frontmen of Country were announced as performers for The <i>Make America Great Again! Welcome Celebration, </i>in<i> </i>which Tom Barrack, the chairman of the Presidential Inaugural Committee released a statement declaring the event will celebrate the heritage of America. But, of course, folks weren't too happy about her alleged decision. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Jennifer Holliday was just set up with the best chance ever to reply, "And I'm telling you....I'm not going." And she didn't take it.</p> — itsonlyzach (@itsonlyzach) <a href="https://twitter.com/itsonlyzach/status/819958793563963393">January 13, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> But with the buzz quickly circulating, Holliday's publicist Bill Carpenter confirmed that the singer hasn’t committed to the event, offering, "Jennifer has been asked to perform at the welcome concert on the national mall, but she hasn’t committed to doing the show as of yet." “If Holliday does decide to perform, there will most likely be an official announcement coming from Carpenter," he concluded. Soon after, Holliday spoke to <a href="http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7655262/jennifer-holliday-donald-trump-inauguration-performance-interview"><em>Billboard</em></a> herself, addressing the hatred being spewed her  wayand whether or not she would actually be performing. "I was like, nobody knows that I'm alive and then I decide to sing a song and I wake up and they all hate me," she said. "I haven't even endorsed anything," she continue. "I'm not singing for Donald Trump; I'm singing to welcome the people of America. He cannot be the only face that's gonna represent us. And just to have all white people up there singing is not going to be a fair representation either. So you're just saying don't go? Really? I'm just very disheartened by it that it would be so much hate." Holliday went on to explain that she's decided to follow President Obama's call for unity and a peaceful transition, and that her decision to perform has nothing to do with politics. "I have been unable to see how my singing helps Donald Trump or how that does anything for America or what we're trying to do by my not singing," Holliday said. "If we're protesting and we're going to have a show with all white people on it and nobody black's gonna be on it, I don't understand that either." And for those that think her choice will end her career, she had plenty of words: "Hopefully, maybe, this will work out in the end. And, if not, I will not be killing myself. I will not be committing suicide over this. If everyone's trying to say that's the end of my career, then I guess that will have to be, but I'm going to believe that that won't be and that maybe other people will try to also see what we can do to unite the country on what little hope of togetherness we have left." <i>Make America Great Again! Welcome Celebration</i> will happen on Jan. 19, the day before Trump's official swear-in. Will you be tuned in?  

Kiss Your Wintertime Skincare Woes Away With Glossier’s New Moisturizer

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[caption id="attachment_782605" align="aligncenter" width="1068"]<a href="http://madamenoire.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/GLOSSIER-MOISTURIZER.jpg"><img src="http://madamenoire.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/GLOSSIER-MOISTURIZER.jpg" width="1068" height="600" class="wp-image-782605 size-full" /></a> Photo Credit: Instagram/@glossier[/caption] If you thought you couldn't be more in love with Glossier's amazing skincare products, think again. <em>Seriously</em>! Right in the thick of winter, the buzzing brand created a face cream that will have you singing their praises once again. Dubbed as Glossier's Priming Moisturizer Rich, it's all thing luxurious, boasting of a dense formula including ultra-hydrating ingredients like red algae complex, ceramides, and fatty acids that protect the skin barrier and lock in moisture. There's even an anti-redness complex and an oxygenating agent that cuts out redness, which many of us experience during the harsh elements. <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="7"> <div style="padding: 8px;"> <div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"></div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BPLcAkFlVZ4/" target="_blank">Choose original Priming Moisturizer when you want lightweight, buildable hydration—and PM Rich for an extra generous helping of nourishing, comforting hydration. 💧📸 @chyism</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A photo posted by Glossier. (@glossier) on <time style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;" datetime="2017-01-12T21:03:33+00:00">Jan 12, 2017 at 1:03pm PST</time></p> </div></blockquote> The moisturizer, which is totally lightweight, making for "buildable hydration," flaunt a crisp and refreshing scent that doubles as a mood-booster during those glum winter days. So, ladies, will you be nourishing your face comforting this season with the help of Glossier? <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="7"> <div style="padding: 8px;"> <div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 62.4537037037% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"></div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BPF3z1Rjrxp/" target="_blank">@nashengena wears Priming Moisturizer Rich ✨</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A photo posted by Glossier. (@glossier) on <time style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;" datetime="2017-01-10T17:11:02+00:00">Jan 10, 2017 at 9:11am PST</time></p> </div></blockquote> <script async defer src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script> Get more information on Glossier's new moisturizer <a href="https://www.glossier.com/products/priming-moisturizer-rich?utm_source=instagram.com&utm_medium=bio&utm_campaign=glossier">here</a>.

MAC Cosmetics Is Gearing Up To Launch Its Boldest Lipstick Collection Yet

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[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="640"]<img src="http://res.cloudinary.com/nylon/image/upload/w_640,f_auto,dpr_auto/article_images/images/000/002/947/MAC_ColourRocker_LINEUP_72dpi.jpg" width="640" height="320" /> Photo Credit: MAC[/caption] <p style="text-align: left;">Any MAC Cosmetics-obsessed gal knows one thing: there's plenty to choose from. Especially when it comes to lipsticks. Feeling bold? Rock Ruby Woo. Feeling flirty? Try Strip Me Down. To put it simply, there's a shade for everything imaginable.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Well, now MAC has revealed that they are getting ready to gift consumers with a new collection that is undeniably their boldest yet. Dubbed MAC ColourRocker lipstick collection, which launches next month, features 28 vibrant hues like Show And Teal (a bright green blue teal), Forbidden Sunrise (a creamy orange), and Yellow You Dare? (a warmed yellow). Of course, there's more subtle choices to cop like Mud Wrestler (a creamy neutral beige) and Gritty Girl (a light cool brown), but who wouldn't want to experiment with more shades?</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Not to forget, the collection has a matte finish, which is perfect for the current season. The MAC ColourRocker lipstick collection is launches on February 28 for $17. All 28 shades will be available whereever MAC. is sold, as well as <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/products/13854/Products/Makeup/Lips/Lipstick" rel="nofollow">maccosmetics.com</a>.</p>

Bush Daughters Pen Letter To Sasha & Malia Obama About The Next Chapter Of Their Lives & Offer Advice

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[caption id="attachment_782634" align="aligncenter" width="1068"]<a href="http://madamenoire.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/sasha-and-malia.jpg"><img src="http://madamenoire.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/sasha-and-malia.jpg" width="1068" height="600" class="wp-image-782634 size-full" /></a> Photo Credit: IPA/WENN.com[/caption] Letters aren't as archaic as you may think, and even more, they hold an emotional and tangible memory that can last a lifetime. Every sitting president since Ronald Reagan has left a confidential letter offering advice tucked in the top drawer of the <a href="http://www.whitehousemuseum.org/furnishings/resolute-desk.htm">Resolute Desk</a> in the Oval Office. Eight years ago,  President George W. Bush left one for incoming  President Barack Obama. And now that Obama's days in the White House are dwindling, he too, will be doing the same for Donald Trump. However, Obama's daughters, Sasha and Malia, received an unexpected letter from the twin daughters of George W. Bush, Jenna and Barbara. Just like their father passed the torch, so have the Bush girls, offering up advice to the teens. "We have watched you grow from girls to impressive young women with grace and ease," wrote Barbara Bush and Jenna Bush Hager in an open letter published by <em>Time</em> Magazine titled “<a href="http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB123239885943895155">Playing House in the White House</a>.” The Bush daughters realized that since 2008, when they showed barely-double-digit-aged Obama girls around, there was more advice they had to extend as they move into their next chapter of life. <div class="zn-body__paragraph">"Now you are about to join another rarified club, one of former First Children — a position you didn't seek and one with no guidelines," the Bushes wrote. "But you have so much to look forward to. You will be writing the story of your lives, beyond the shadow of your famous parents, yet you will always carry with you the experiences of the past eight years."</div> Knowing the pressures and constant criticism that comes with growing up in the White House, the Bushes also explained that nurturing relationships with the permanent staff in the residence helped them adjust, even maintaining contact with their Secret Service agents, who they said "put their lives on hold for us." <div class="zn-body__paragraph">"You have lived through the unbelievable pressure of the White House," the Bush daughters continued. "You have listened to harsh criticism of your parents by people who had never even met them. You stood by as your precious parents were reduced to headlines. Your parents, who put you first and who not only showed you but gave you the world. As always, they will be rooting for you as you begin your next chapter. And so will we."</div> Read the full letter <a href="http://time.com/4632036/bush-sisters-obama-sisters/">here</a>.

Lifetime’s Next Biopic Will Cover Michael Jackson’s Last Days

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[caption id="attachment_782639" align="aligncenter" width="1068"]<a href="http://madamenoire.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/MichaelJackson.jpg"><img src="http://madamenoire.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/MichaelJackson.jpg" width="1068" height="600" class="wp-image-782639 size-full" /></a> Photo Credit: WENN[/caption] Lifetime's made-for-TV biopics aren't slowing down anytime soon. In 2016 alone, they produced a bevy of films on some of music’s most acclaimed artists, including Whitney Houston, Britney Spears and Toni Braxton. However, for the new year, they have their goals set even higher: the King of Pop. This news came the same day that the Jackson family ordered for Sky Arts to cancel their <a href="http://www.rollingstone.com/music/artists/michael-jackson/news">Michael Jackson</a>-centric episode of <i>Urban Myths</i> due to its controversial casting. <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AfShBZB_hwc" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Tentatively titled <i>Searching for Neverland</i>, the Lifetime movie will capture Jackon's last days through the eyes of his personal bodyguards, Bill Whitfield and Javon Beard, <a href="http://www.thewrap.com/michael-jackson-searching-neverland-lifetime/" target="_blank">The Wrap</a> reports. The production also takes cues from the 2014 book, <a href="http://aax-us-east.amazon-adsystem.com/x/c/QtltKZ9x8IL1DVJplDCf8hMAAAFZonoIbwEAAAFKAVFwUcQ/https://www.amazon.com/Remember-Time-Protecting-Michael-Jackson/dp/1602862508/ref=as_at?creativeASIN=1602862508&linkCode=w50&tag=vibe-author-20&imprToken=gTpNKKamuCeEPwyFGy2iZQ&slotNum=0" data-amzn-asin="1602862508">“Remember the Time: Protecting Michael Jackson in His Final Days.”</a> Self-proclaimed "world's greatest Michael Jackson impersonator," Navi, is set to play Jackson, making his acting debut.  <a href="http://www.thewrap.com/michael-jackson-searching-neverland-lifetime/">The Wrap also reports</a> that <em>T</em><i>he Walking Dead</i> actor Chad L. Coleman will portray Whitfield. .<i>Searching for Neverland </i>starts production in February.
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