Bella Hadid is bringing out her inner vampiress. Just in time for spooky season, the Victoria’s Secret supermodel dropped a slew of selfies showcasing an especially vampy ensemble—a black long-sleeve gown with a waist-low neckline, studded belt, black nails, cat eyes, and a dark, middle-part hairdo that evoked Mortica Adams from The Adams Family.
Her hallowed intentions were revealed with the caption, “Slayeth sister, slayeth!” The expected “heart” and “fire” emoji replies came from fellow model Hannah Ferguson and her mother Yolanda, while a fan boldly declared Hadid “the most beautiful woman in the world.”
According to Yahoo, Hadid donned the look after walking in Versace’s spring/summer 2023 fashion during Milan Fashion Week, where she attended Donatella Versace’s afterparty along with Emily Ratajkowski, Normani, Irina Shayk, Precious Lee and older sister Gigi Hadid, who has been rumored to be Leo DiCaprio’s latest model squeeze.
But amid the fashionable festivities, Hadid took a spot on her IG grid to express outrage over the death of Mahsa Amini.
The 22-year-old Iranian woman was killed by the country’s morality police for improperly wearing her hijab, violating Iran’s strict dress code for women in public.
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According to a United Nations report, Amini collapsed at a detention center after spending three days in custody of Iran’s morality police, and then died after being transferred to a hospital. The report said Amini was “severely beaten” by Iranian authorities during her detention.
Bella Hadid, Justin Bieber, Jessica Chastain, and many more celebs, public figures and politicians have taken to social media in the last week to share Amini’s story, and share support for the women of Iran amid her tragic death, and the protests that have followed.
“#mahsaamini Just wow … 💔Rest in peace #mahsaamini You did not deserve this . Sending blessings to her family and loved ones,” the supermodel wrote, alongside a photo of Amini and a slideshow from Middle East Matters.
Hadid’s latest Instagram post, a repost from Céline Semaan, is also dedicated to raising awareness for Amini’s tragic story through a carousel centered around solidarity.
“It’s not about the right of not wearing a hijab; it’s about sovereignty. It’s about freedom of being + the right to choose over our own bodies,” part of Semaan’s caption reads. “The fight in Iran is the same in India & in the USA. We are all fighting for sovereignty & the freedom of our own bodies. #MahsaAmini”
Hadid’s father Mohamed replied, “For the voiceless. The oppressed the dominated and Apartheid she speaks tall may God bless her protect her from this all this evils.”
The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) is celebrating 10 years of goals, saves and everything in between.Since the league’s inaugural year, the US Women’s National Team have won two World Cups and held the No. 1 spot in the FIFA rankings for the better part of 7 years. So, it’s no surprise that the NWSL has grown in size and popularity in recent years.
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Now let’s celebrate a decade of soccer by taking a look at some of our favorite NWSL moments!
It was the final of the NWSL’s inaugural year, and Tobin Heath’s Portland Thorns were up against the Western New York Flash. A free kick from 25 yards is no simple feat but Heath made it look easy and Flash goalie Adrianna Franch was no match. Thorns captain Christine Sinclair also managed to sneak in a second goal at the 91st minute during stoppage, killing any dreams New York may have had of an equalizer.
The Australian forward is a three-time winner of the NWSL’s Golden Boot, making her the only player to take the award more than once in the 10 years since the league began.
It started with the first ever goal for the Western New York Flash in 2013. In what would become a signature move for Kerr, she surprised everyone by scoring off her head in the 85th minute of the game.
And it ended with her 77th goal in 2019 during her last NWSL season playing for the Chicago Red Stars. Taking on two defenders and Washington’s goalie, Kerr went it alone to score for the second time in that game.
While Sam Kerr is kicking goals, Adrianna Franch is saving them, and what a job she did in 2017.In her first year as the starting keeper for the Portland Thorns, Franch broke the record for most shutouts in an NWSL season earning her the title Goalkeeper of the Year.
That year the Thorns took out the Championship in a 1-0 shutout final against the North Carolina Courage. This month Franch was unsurprisingly named on the US National squad lineup for the 2023 Women’s World Cup to be held in Australia and New Zealand.
Over the past 10 years the league has expanded by 50% and seen a lot of changes to the teams in competition, but the addition of LA’s Angel City FC this season was a little different.
Founded in 2020 by Natalie Portman, Kara Nortman and Julie Uhrman, AFCF boasts that it’s “not just another football club”. The club’s mission is to make a difference in the LA community and they’re doing this alongside their brand partners by providing essentials to those that need it, equity to marginalized communities and education to kids and adults Check out what that means to those involved in the club.
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The men’s skincare industry has experienced a remarkable whirl of activity in the past year. A report by Global Industry Analysts states that the men’s skincare market is expected to reach $16.3 billion by 2026. And this comes as no surprise.
A simple Google search quickly reveals the impressive number of startups targeting creating a name for themselves in personal care & grooming for men. It seems that young, up-and-coming startups can innovate, move fast, and take risks in ways that legacy personal care brands can’t match. One of the skincare brands is Blu Atlas.
Founded in 2022, Blu Atlas has quickly made a name for itself among personal care enthusiasts seeking effective products formulated with integrity, high-quality ingredients, and appeal to all genders.
Needless to say, Blu Atlas’s products are phenomenal. For example, its fragrance Atlantis was named in a list by Men’s Journal of 25 of the best colognes for men in 2022. Its face wash was ranked in a Forbes article as one of the seven best face washes for men to stay fresh. If you head over to Blu Atlas’s website, you’ll see raving, five-star reviews for their products that are accessibly priced but still luxurious and sophisticated.
All of its products are 100% vegan, and each formula is tested by dermatologists and carefully crafted without artificial fragrances, parabens, sulfates, and phthalates. Given that this brand’s growth, it only made sense to break down the brand product-by-product. Spoiler alert: you can’t go wrong with any Blu Atlas product.
If you don’t have an aftershave product in your skincare routine, it’s time to reconsider that. We can’t recommend using Blu Atlas’s aftershave enough. Multiple people have reported that this aftershave is a miracle product that truly soothes and hydrates their skin.
The hydrating and nourishing properties of the aftershave are due to a high-quality mix of ingredients like shea butter, aloe, and rose water. These ingredients are harmoniously blended to leave your skin feeling soft and rejuvenated. Never taut.
We like our body wash to be sudsy and soapy, but we also don’t want to get out of the shower and feel like our skin is dry. Blu Atlas’s body wash is the perfect amount of suds and moisture.
Its fresh and 99% naturally sourced ingredients like green tea extract, aloe, and coco-caprylate work together to clean the skin, reduce inflammation, and eradicate puffiness, so you’ll step out of the shower feeling completely clean, fresh, and ready to take on the day.
For those who have dry, frizzy hair, the Blu Atlas conditioner is a game-changer. Formulated with ingredients that nourish and revitalize hair, this conditioner will take away years of hair dullness and bring that shine back to your hair while making it feel silky smooth. Don’t blame us when you can’t stop running your hands through your locks.
Vitamin C is one the perfect pick-me-up ingredient to revitalize the skin, reduce redness, and even skin tone. This serum is carefully formulated with ingredients that target skin discoloration like mulberry root extract.
Mulberry root is consistently used in skincare products due to its soothing, calming properties that are known to even skin tone. Blu Atlas’s Vitamin C-Serum can be used to correct dark spots.
Deodorant has come under much scrutiny in recent years, especially as consumers become savvier and more aware of ingredients that should and should not be in deodorant (ahem, aluminum).
Blu Atlas’s deodorant is made from 99% naturally sourced ingredients, contains zero aluminum, and neutralizes odors. You can be confident you’re starting your day on the right foot and smelling fresh when you use their deodorant.
All great hair is linked to great hair products, starting with a top-notch shampoo. Blu Atlas’s shampoo contains jojoba oil, which has a mix of Vitamins A, E, and D, reducing inflammation and keeping the scalp moisturized to promote healthy hair growth. With this shampoo, a little goes a long way. All you need is a quarter-sized amount to get your hair on the path to looking incredible.
Experts recommend exfoliating your face approximately two to three times per week. Still, you need to be careful about which exfoliant you use, as many can irritate the skin, especially if your skin is sensitive.
Blu Atlas makes an incredible exfoliating scrub that cleans the skin, removes dead skins to promote skin cell growth, and unclogs pores. It also contains hibiscus and bamboo stem extract, known to protect the skin from potentially harmful substances and particles.
After a long day, taking 10-20 minutes to unwind and reset your skin with a Blu Atlas face mask is never a bad idea. This clay-based face mask removes impurities and dirt from your skin while giving it the boost of vitamins and minerals that it needs. This mask contains 99% naturally sourced ingredients like goji berry extract to promote a healthy and robust skin microbiome.
Let’s face it; it’s hard to prevent dark circles and bags under your eyes on your own. That’s why brands like Blu Atlas create eye sticks to help you out.
Their anti-aging, rejuvenating eye stick is the perfect solution to fix discoloration and inflammation under the eyes. It contains caffeine and antioxidants like Vitamin C and Algae Dunaliella Salina, which protect the delicate area under the eyes and prevent skin damage.
A face cleanser is a perfect way to start and finish your day, especially when it’s from Blu Atlas. This face cleaner contains highly absorbent ingredients like volcanic ash to remove excess oil from the skin and lactobacillus ferment filtrate to strengthen the skin’s natural defense barrier and reduce the risk of absorbing harmful agents infiltrating the skin.
Blu Atlas’s face cleanser was designed with the idea that no two days are the same. Whether you’re at the office, spending time with friends and/or family, or on an adventure, this face cleanser will clean your skin and remove harmful bacteria and dirt.
Face moisturizer is an overlooked and underappreciated part of many men’s skincare routines. But a great moisturizer is an insurance policy against dried skin and wrinkles. Blu Atlas’s moisturizer contains seaweed extract, vitamin C, and mango seed butter. These ingredients are known for being great for all skin types, especially sensitive skin.
The face moisturizer can be used day or night. However, it’s typically suggested that you apply face moisturizer before going to bed to wake up looking refreshed, even if you don’t feel it. And if you have bags under your eyes, don’t forget to apply their rejuvenating eye stick for an added boost.
There’s nothing worse than accidentally cutting yourself while shaving. Thankfully, Blu Atlas has created a full suite of grooming products to solve this. Blu Atlas’s Shaving Cream is formulated with 99% naturally sourced, soothing ingredients that take away the dread that many men experience before shaving. This shaving cream was carefully crafted to work on the most sensitive skin types and also ensure the utmost protection while shaving.
Blu Atlas’ first cologne is fittingly named Atlantis after the ancient Greek city, and it lived up to all of our standards of what a perfect fragrance should be. The cologne comes in an iconic square, matte black bottle and is a key pillar of Blu Atlas’s brand.
With a medley of citrus, floral and musky notes, this is an all-around cologne that seamlessly transitions from day to night. Atlantis is a sophisticated scent crafted for the person who does things in their unique way. He wears the cologne during negotiations, not confrontations. He wears it when he’s moving ahead, not looking back.
Nicki Minaj’s glittery pink star just keeps burning brighter. In fact, the hip-hop icon has gone absolutely supernova. Her Instagram account recently surpassed the 200 million follower mark, making her the first rapper to hit this milestone. Then Nicki’s latest single “Super Freaky Girl” broke Spotify’s record for biggest debut for a solo female rap song AND debuted at No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100–marking only the second time a solo female hip-hop artist debuted at the top spot. And just when we thought that was enough, she dropped her latest smash single, “Love In The Way.”
Another exciting addition to the chart-topping “Super Freaky Girl” was the introduction of a new alter ego–Nick James. The Queen of Rap is known for the many personas she uses to embody different aspects of her artistic expression. Those different layers are what’s kept her ahead of the game and on top.
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If you’re one of the legions of Barbz out there, then you know Nicki’s been creating alter egos throughout her life and career. She may have started out as Onika Tanya Maraj, but it wasn’t long before she began creating and assuming a plethora of different identities to suit her artistic needs. Here are MaximBet’s picks for the best Nicki Minaj alter egos.
Arguably Nicki’s most famous and enduring alter ego is the Harajuku Barbie. She’s the pink-wearing, coquettish girly-girl who’s into fashion and having fun. Inspired by Nicki’s fascination with Asian culture, Harajuku Barbie is where her fans – the Barbz – derive their name. Nicki has said in interviews she began using the moniker because at the time girls were referring to themselves as “something Barbie” online and she wanted to be unique. Little did she know then her alter ego would spawn a movement of millions – and a real Barbie doll made by Mattel and auctioned for charity! Harajuku Barbie is featured on tracks such as “BedRock” and “Roger That”.
Roman Zolanski is the opposite of Nicki’s Barbie persona. She’s described this alter ego as a gay man from London, England. He’s much more outspoken than the softer-toned Harajuku Barbie and decidedly darker. The character was first revealed on Twitter, where Nicki said she would only respond to that name. Later Roman was described as Nicki’s “twin sister,” before she finally evolved the character to a bad boy who lived inside her, uninhibited, arrogant and who says and does the things she wouldn’t. He made his explicit debut on her tracks “Bottoms Up” and “Monster”.
Before releasing her 2020 NM5 album, Nicki teased a new alter ego she would introduce to fans named Queen Sleeze. Nicki’s described her as calm and deadly serious. Queen Sleeze is known to be featured on tracks like “SUGE (Remix),” “Fendi” and “Yikes”.
Like her Roman Zolanski character, the Nicki Lewinsky persona is characterized by overt sexuality and provocative lyrics. The alter ego also goes by “the Mistress,” or sometimes “Mixtapenika,” and was actively used during her years as an underground artist. Lewinsky is less aggressive and violent than Roman, but certainly raunchier. Nicki retired the persona as she gained mainstream popularity, and in the lyrics to “Dear Old Nicki,” she raps about changing from the Nicki Lewinski alter ego to the superstar Nicki we know.
“I’m NICK James Bitch!”
The latest alter ego might have been 12 years in the making if Nicki’s 2010 tweet is anything to go by! Nick James was debuted in the Super Freaky Girl clip but we still have a lot more to learn about this new alter.
The history-making single samples heavily from the 1981 hit “Super Freak,” by Rick James. Obviously, she took inspiration from the flamboyant, strong-willed and out-there Rick James and maybe just a bit extra from comedian Dave Chappelle’s satirical take on him. Hopefully we’ll see more of Nick James… bitch.
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