Kaylin Young

Kiesha (Birgundi Baker) is a fictional representation of the harsh reality of an estimated 64,000-75,000 Black women and girls who are currently missing.

Conversations about dancehall cannot happen without mentioning Shenseea. The Jamaican singer and songwriter released “Blessed” featuring Tyga earlier this summer and set blogs, social media, and the radio on fire.

After years of watching her music go viral online and then disappear,Kash Doll is finally able to watch her album, Stacked, climb the charts.

There are certain family names that you just know. The Clark family is in that top tier of legendary pedigree that produced gospel titans like Mattie Moss Clark, The Clark Sisters, and the latest generation Kierra Sheard. Sheard’s impact is not only found in the power of her voice because her talent can be found …

Have you thought about what you're putting inside your vagina? Sustain has.

Most people don't reach over one million Instagram followers overnight, but singer Inayah Lamis did. The songstress has been perfecting her craft for years

Selekta SEXXX is a creative director, whose vision has touched every form of media from music to fashion to visuals. Her eponymous fashion label, Siobhan Hunter - no, her real name isn't SEXXX - has been worn by the likes of Black Ink Crew's Sky, Aleeyah Petty, DJ Siaani Love, among many others.

New York Fashion Week broke records this fall as 44.8 percent of its models were people of color and 2.2 percent were plus size. While the world applauded the inclusivity and the fact that beauty can be found outside the lines of a size 2 and peach skin tones, Halle Deneen is ready for even …

In between weaves, braids, and wigs, there are few brands natural-textured women like myself trust to protect our tresses - Miss Jessie's is definitely a frontrunner.

My friends think it’s strange, my mom thinks it’s heartbreaking, but I just think it is what it is. I do not have the desire to birth my own children.

If you’re a woman of color who’s walked through any beauty supply store – or the “Ethnic” corner of a department store hair aisle – you’ve seen the hot pink letters of Mielle Organics. Founded a little over 4 years ago, Mielle has gone from one product concocted in the garage of Monique Rodriguez to …

Ebony Obsidian… even if you don’t know her name, your faves do. Obsidian has shared screen time with the likes of Regina King, Angela Bassett, Lena Waithe, and Aunjanue Ellis.

If you aren’t already hip, Tanerélle is the singer you need to add to your “Winter Bae” playlist, the femme-fatale you should be following on Instagram, and the intergalactic queen sent to earth to unlock unconditional love. In other words, she’s an artist who uses music, sexuality, and words as her canvas. Her latest track, …

Everyone has an opinion, but Alana Gatling gets paid for hers. The breakout star of Bossip chatted with Bombshell about her journey from high school stages to the coveted couch on season two of WE tv’s hit show. She dished on everything from how immaturity kept her stagnant for years to her love of all things #BlackGirlMagic …

“I never wanted to marry a ballplayer or rapper to put me on. I wanted to put myself on,” says The Headline‘s founder, Amara Onwukaeme with a gaze that confirms her persistence. Onwukaeme is a 21-year-old Atlanta native who launched her luxury hair extension brand in the midst of her junior year at Howard University. But …

Nana Agyemang is that girl. The EveryStylishGirl founder is the chick whose closet you need to raid, effortlessly documents her “big chop” in a national publication, and meets you like y’all have known each other for ages! I experienced this tour de force in action on Sunday at EveryStylishGirl’s Sip N’ Slay DC brunch. Agyemang …

As more dating apps continue to popularize themselves among millennials, match.com and eharmony are being replaced by dating services that suggest more than dinner and a movie. Dating sites for sugar daddy/mama have become more appealing to millennials seeking nontraditional relationships – and a little extra cash. Sugar daddies are infamous for trading money for …

Chocolate City (a.k.a. Washington D.C.), a community which was once full of black-owned businesses, celebration and political progression is being sued for $1 billion on account of gentrification and alleged discrimination against long-term black residents. How did D.C. go from being the first majority-black city in America to one of the most-gentrified metropolitan destinations? Blame …

We know Elaine Welteroth from revolutionizing the pages of Teen Vogue. We know Oprah from… well, just from being Oprah. We know Karen Civil from working with Nipsey Hussle and practically every urban music brand. However, there are so many other women killing the media, fashion and tech world.

Whether you’re gearing up for Christmas, Kwanzaa, or ending your Hanukkah celebration, if your gift list looks anything like ours, it’s way too long and probably still blank for a few family and friends who are the hardest to shop for. Bombshell loves nothing more than gift-giving… especially when we get to #BuyBlack. From stocking …

You can go anywhere on Youtube to find a makeup tutorial to get ready, but if you need to get “unready”, do not look any further than to Tanny Mosley.

Historically, the church has been the hub of political reform, emotional relief and social ideals. Today, the church is a quieter entity in American culture, specifically for millennials described as 22 to 35-year olds. According to a study by the Pew Research Center, 19 percent of African-Americans under the age of 30 do not affiliate …

In the past few years, the work space has shifted from uptight environment to a relaxed setting. Formal suits, muted makeup, and brisk handshakes used to define professionalism. Today, in-office happy hours, tattoo-clad CEOs, and casual dress are the norm for many workplaces. As millennials start to dominate the job force, high profile headquarters, such …

Before you turn to E!, drop the remote. According to a new study by the London School of Economics and Political Science, watching “materialistic media”, such as Keeping Up with the Kardashians and Real Housewives of New York make us less sympathetic to the poor. And it only takes 60 seconds. Results found that watching …

In the last nine months, I’ve fallen in love, been on some of the best dates of my life and gained a solid 10 pounds. They say that love changes everything, but I didn’t expect it to change the way my clothes fit. You might think this is a personal problem, but weight gain is …

You stood in line for hours, Googled who was on your ballot, cast your vote, posted a selfie – or Boomerang if you were really excited – on social media, refreshed your timeline every half hour to check in on incoming results or watched live. But now what do you do? Yesterday’s midterm election produced …

While grants for women – specifically women of color – are hard to come by, they do exist.

I saw Crazy Rich Asians a few weeks ago and I am still astonished. Everything from the film to the dialogues to the fashions was diverse with color – and so was the audience. Crazy Rich Asians is the second film by a major Hollywood studio to feature an all-Asian cast… ever. Yet, not only Asians were anxious to …

In 2003, it was Kelis’ milkshake bringing the boys to the yard. These days, her culinary repertoire has far more to offer – and she’s teaming up with Airbnb to bring her flavors to Los Angeles on August 15th in a hands-on cooking experience. Twenty years of international traveling inspired the singer-turned-chef to collect recipes, …

When Beyoncé became the first black woman to headline Coachella in April, her choreography, apparel, and set themes were just the beginning of a massive plan to elevate and celebrate the black college experience – specifically HBCU’s. Her costumes were not only visually-pleasing as they shimmered with each move; the collaboration, designed by Olivier Rousteing, held …

From Sex and the City to political office, actress, Cynthia Nixon is hoping to add a new title in front of her name – governor of New York. Nixon, who is known for her role as Miranda Hobbes in SATC, announced her run for office yesterday with a video about her life spent in New York City and …

When it comes to relationships, each couple has a different set of rules. For Raashaun (aka DJ Envy) and Gia Casey, their rule book might be a little less strict than others’.

Last night was the 2018 CFDA Awards and red-carpet looks are just one reason the night was a must-see. From Issa Rae’s hosting skills and graphic wardrobe choices to Kim Kardashian’s comments on nudity – again, there was a lot going down inside the Brooklyn Museum. Issa Rae kicked off the night as the first …

Shondaland has created a fantasy world full of Gladiators, beloved doctors and justice crusaders with the series finale of Scandal.

Clothing and beauty brands often use their influence to promote their brand message, but in the past few years, they have taken a strong stance to advocate for equality for all people. As LGBTQ pride month approaches in June, brands like Sephora and ASOS are erasing gender lines to include all customers. This week, Sephora announced …

On Wednesday, Kim Kardashian went to the White House to meet with (y’alls) president to discuss prison reform and sentencing.

Charlize Theron recently sat down with the ladies of The View to discuss her new movie, Tully. But another hot topic took precedence at the morning roundtable when Sunny Hostin asked about transracial adoption. Hostin asked Theron how she’s raising two children of color in today’s political climate. While Theron addressed the “raising children” part …

By now, you’ve seen the gowns, accessories, and the Pope of Fashion (it’s Rihanna if you didn’t already know).

In 1954, Linda Brown was an 11-year-old girl whose parents just wanted her to have a quality education. In years to follow, Linda Brown would become the face of an educational movement that rallied for the desegregation of public schools and ushered millions of children of color into classrooms with their white peers. Over six …

Rihanna has already taken over our playlists, makeup bags and closets, but she’s not done yet. After a multi-million-dollar success with Fenty Beauty, the mogul is ready to take her crafts to the bedroom and design a lingerie line. While the intimate details – no pun intended – are still undisclosed, WWD broke the news …

Anok Yai recently became Prada’s biggest contribution to Black History Month during their Fall 2018 runway show. The Sudanese model became the second Black model (ever) to open Prada’s runway during Milan Fashion Week. Yai followed in the 1997 footsteps of fashion icon, Naomi Campbell. The 19-year-old model was discovered at Howard University’s homecoming after …

With a name that means “noble”, AdELA is not a singer to miss. The South African beauty is flipping the female hip-hop narrative by bringing an original sound and promoting womanism and strength along with her soulful vocals. For her latest project, Dreamers & Thinkers, AdELA was surrounded by hip-hop heavy hitters like Fat Joe, …

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Kanye and Kim Kardashian West welcomed their new baby girl on Monday, Jan. 15, at 12:47 a.m. The baby, weighing in at 7 lbs., 6 oz., arrived via surrogate. She joins older siblings, North, 4, and brother Saint, 2, and a slew of close cousins. Kardashian-West took to her personal app to make the announcement …

As if co-hosting The View and debuting a new single wasn’t a good enough start to 2018, Keke Palmer is dropping yet another single called Bossy. The edgy and self-affirming lyrics are nothing new for the outspoken starlet, but fans can expect much more of this as Palmer prepares to release her second studio album. It’s hard to …

It seems as if everyone and their mother is obsessed with Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty – and rightfully so!

Award season kicked off Sunday night with the 75th Golden Globes Awards. The night – which typically honors excellence in film and television – paid homage to the women who spoken up about the sexual harassment and abuse in Hollywood. From lengthy speeches to the guests’ black attire to the unexpected activists who appeared as …

California legalized the sale of recreational marijuana and lines have been out the door for weed retailers

For some, New Year’s resolutions are a new beginning and a starting line for when desired behaviors or practices can commence. For others, resolutions are a disease that reveal its symptoms in late November, peak in the first few weeks of January and subside by February. However you view resolutions, there’s a good chance that …

Solange has been mysteriously AWOL the past few months.

The holidays bring around thoughts of togetherness, which can often lead to rekindled old bonds and holding on to toxic relationships.

With just three more days until Christmas and holiday season in full bloom, some of us have left shopping until the very last minute. Bombshell’s got you covered with a few gift ideas for everyone on your list!

2017 was a year of many milestones for women, but maybe not in the management realm.

The holidays are a time for togetherness, love, and family. For me, the holidays have always been a special time to bond despite the differences in my family. For instance, my family gathers around the table to say three prayers before dinner… Latkes are stacked tall next to the Sternos full of fried chicken… the …

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Celebrities, models and fashion designers flocked to London for the 2017 Fashion Awards on Sunday. This year’s event featured 15 categories, including creative influencer, business leader, ready-to- wear designer of the year and more. In years previous, the Fashion Awards was known as the British Fashion Awards and produced annually by the British Fashion Council. In an effort to open the …

Since October, America has seen everyone from senators to comedians fall prey to the #MeToo movement as their sexual assault histories are exposed. Over 45 high-profile men have been accused of sexual misconduct, from Hollywood to the tech world to the Hill. One name that has been overlooked in the national conversation was Donald Trump. Over the span …

In the past two week, the case of a woman named Cyntoia Brown has been across all news cycles and went viral on social media. While the severity and injustice of her case merits this level of attention, Brown has already been in jail for over ten years. What caused the sudden out pour of …

Yesterday, Prince Harry announced his engagement to American actress, Meghan Markle.

Mattel released the first Hijab-wearing Barbie doll this week at Glamour’s Women of the Year Summit. The doll was inspired by Olympic fencer, Ibtihaj Muhammad, who was the first member of the U.S. Olympic team to wear a hijab during her sporting event. This is another major win for Hasbro (Mattel’s parent company) as they expand …

The bodies of 26 Nigerian girls were found in the Mediterranean Sea this week. Two men, suspected of human smuggling, were arrested in Italy after the girls were found. Females between the ages of 14 to 18 were recovered by an anti-trafficking rescue boat called the Cantabria on Sunday. It is still unclear how the …

Devin Kelley. Devin Kelley killed 26 people, and injured 20 more, in First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs yesterday. Devin Kelley enlisted in the Air Force and was sentenced to military prison in 2012 after abusing his wife and infant stepson. Devin Kelley was released from the military on a bad conduct discharge in 2014. …

Black love is beautiful; a subject of adoration, exploration and sexualization. But according to statistics it won’t last. When news broke that singer, Tamar Braxton and her hubby-manager, Vincent Herbert, had decided to divorce last week, the topic of the longevity of black love resurfaced. For years, black love has been a subject of research, …

Lupita Nyong’o is one of over 60 women who has come out stating she was a victim of Harvey Weinstein’s sexual harassment. Lupita Nyong’o is the only black woman to make these claims against Weinstein. Lupita Nyong’o is the one of three women who Weinstein has specifically denied any sexually abusive encounters. The “12 Years …

Tailgates, highways detours, celebrity appearances, and massive swag surfing. Welcome to Homecoming Season! …HBCU homecoming season, that is. From Howard to Spelman… Morgan State to North Carolina A&T, homecoming season is among us. For HBCUs, homecoming is like a family reunion, super bowl, a block party, fashion week and a million man march rolled into …

You better buy your kangaroo-fur loafers while you can! Gucci said in a statement yesterday that the luxury brand will no longer “use, promote, or publicize animal fur” in its collections. Since its Italian inception in 1921, Gucci has been known for its luxury wear, including archives fur products, but this will come to an …

Keri Hilson showed off her bare-faced, bare-hair, bare-body in a photoshoot posted on her social media yesterday. With one photo captioned, “No weave, no retouch, just me on 35mm film,” Hilson’s fans went crazy with heart-eyed emojis and “WCE” in her Instagram comments. Hilson can officially be lumped in with celebs like Alicia Keys and …

Getting a driver’s license is a rite of passage for most American teenagers; a new level of parental independence and an opportunity to post a cute picture on Instagram posing with a new ID. For women in Saudi Arabia, getting a driver’s license and having the chance to drive is more than a social media …

The unexpected death of Playboy creator, Hugh Hefner, has sparked a news frenzy of information surrounding Hefner and his publication. The world has been privy to many Playboy secrets; from celebrity centerfolds to “Hef’s” notorious home, there are few things the world doesn’t know about the magazine, including the fact that the designer of the famous bunny costume was …

Several Obamacare-repeal bills have been proposed  to the House of Representatives, but none have passed; the most recent bill up for grabs is Graham-Cassidy. This bill, which was named after sponsors Sens. Lindsey Graham and Bill Cassidy, would make it harder for low-income women to access Planned Parenthood and allow states to reduce medical coverage …

In the middle of New York Fashion Week, Magnolia Silks hosted a networking fashion presentation in downtown Manhattan full of good fashion, good drinks and good vibes. Jacci Jackson is the brains behind Magnolia Silks and the collection debut party, “Catwalk to Sidewalk.” The southern-raised style influencer had a full house at Water Street Studios. …

Sofia Richie : The 19 year old daughter of singer Lionel Richie and fashion designer Diane Alexander has been modeling professionally for five years and walked the runway for Jeremy Scott’s spring/summer 2018 fashion show.

Happy Sexual Health Week! Whether you visit your gynecologist yearly or monthly, there are a few things that might go unmentioned during your check-up.

Fans of Zara are used to scrolling past 20-something, size-2, indie-movie looking models when searching for that perfect blouse or statement skirt on the fast-fashion website. Today, consumers will see new faces to the Spain-based brand – all of which belong to models 40 years and older. The campaign, which debuted yesterday featured middle-aged international …

In May, L’Oréal announced an upcoming makeup collab with Balmain. This week, the French fashion house debuted their campaign photos on Instagram. The #BalmainArmy included creative director, Olivier Rousteing and 12 diverse models highlighting the 12-shade lipstick capsule collection. For just $14 a tube, anyone can be a part of the exclusive #BalmainArmy. This is …

The past few years, fashion has begun to widen its diversity lenses, stretching their model search from size 2 to 14 and accepting more models of color; one area that has not changed is the lack of black fashion designers represented on main stages. Only one percent of designers sold in department stores and major …

American Apparel is back! The U.S. retailer closed down all its storefronts earlier this year, but quietly reopened under new Canadian ownership on Monday, August 14. The brand was bought for $88 million by Canadian wholesale brand Gildan Activewear. The purchase adding to the ever-extending list of fashion mergers this year. This new deal means …

On Saturday, white nationalists/Nazis/terrorists gathered in Charlottesville, Va. for a “Unite the Right” march. They carried torches and slanderous signs. Social media was quick to respond with tweets of national disgust. Some of those to voice their disapproval were women in powerful positions; here’s our favorite responses. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. …

As fashion houses gear up for Fashion Week and pre-fall collections are debuted, designers are taking a political stance when it comes to new U.S. policies. Luxury labels like Each X Other, Prabal Gurung, and CFDA are rebuking sexism, immigration, and racism in the age of “Trump’s America.” Recently, the House of Representatives approved several …

Saturday evening, hundreds of women gathered in the New Jersey Performing Arts Center to celebrate their black girl magic at the Black Girls Rock! 2017 Awards. Business women, entertainers, politicians, and philanthropists walked the red carpet and sat in awe of their peers getting honored. There were several moments throughout the evening that inspired claps, …

Vince Camuto has been sold to Aldo. This sale is one of many recent fashion mergers where a luxury fashion brand has sold their business to a seemingly smaller corporation. This year, Jimmy Choo and Kate Spade have also sold their business to outside brands. Aldo will acquire all the footwear and accessories operations from …