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Celebrities Archive

Archives for February 2019

How face tattoos turn unknown teens into internet stars
Money

They used to denote prison time and gang membership — now they’re for pop singers and suburban kids.

By Kaitlyn Tiffany
Money
Kim Kardashian’s love-hate relationship with fast fashion, explainedKim Kardashian’s love-hate relationship with fast fashion, explained
Money

The Kardashians have long had a symbiotic relationship with companies like Fashion Nova, but lately there’s been some friction.

By Chavie Lieber
Money
The red carpet is just one big makeup adThe red carpet is just one big makeup ad
Money

Stars, makeup artists, and brands want to maintain the perception that red carpet makeup looks happen organically. They don’t.

By Cheryl Wischhover
Culture
R. Kelly has been charged with 10 counts of aggravated sexual abuseR. Kelly has been charged with 10 counts of aggravated sexual abuse
Culture

The charges may involve a tape that appears to show Kelly engaging in sexual acts with a 14-year-old girl.

By Constance Grady
Culture
Empire will cut Jussie Smollett’s scenes from the rest of the seasonEmpire will cut Jussie Smollett’s scenes from the rest of the season
Culture

Empire producers on Jussie Smollett: His scenes will be cut to “avoid disruption on set.”

By Aja Romano
Science
Karl Lagerfeld lost 92 pounds using a diet he called a “sort of punishment”Karl Lagerfeld lost 92 pounds using a diet he called a “sort of punishment”
Science

Karl Lagerfeld’s unusual dieting psychology, explained.

By Julia Belluz
Money
Karl Lagerfeld transformed what we think wealth looks likeKarl Lagerfeld transformed what we think wealth looks like
Money

The Chanel designer was one of fashion’s most influential talents.

By Eliza Brooke
Money
Karl Lagerfeld, the iconic Chanel designer, is dead at 85Karl Lagerfeld, the iconic Chanel designer, is dead at 85
Money

He’d worked at the legendary fashion house for more than 30 years.

By Chavie Lieber
Culture
Multiple women, including Mandy Moore, have accused musician Ryan Adams of emotional abuseMultiple women, including Mandy Moore, have accused musician Ryan Adams of emotional abuse
Culture

The Ryan Adams accusations are a reminder of how predators deny us their victims’ art.

By Constance Grady
Culture
The charismatic hustle of Cardi BThe charismatic hustle of Cardi B
Culture

Cardi B is working hard and telling everyone. It’s a sneakily radical move.

By Constance Grady
Culture
Watch: Michelle Obama makes a surprise appearance at the opening of the GrammysWatch: Michelle Obama makes a surprise appearance at the opening of the Grammys
Play
Culture

It’s a moment that echoed the opening of Obama’s book tour.

By Constance Grady
Culture
Netflix gives Gwyneth Paltrow’s health hogwash a bigger platform with new seriesNetflix gives Gwyneth Paltrow’s health hogwash a bigger platform with new series
Culture

The streaming network is enabling a known woo peddler.

By Julia Belluz
Culture
Watch Ellen Page’s impassioned speech on climate change, racism, and the Trump administrationWatch Ellen Page’s impassioned speech on climate change, racism, and the Trump administration
Culture

The actress says she’s “really fired up.”

By Constance Grady