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Beauty Roots

How Grace & Company's Founder Kimanee Mason Went From Model To Mogul

The entrepreneur chats with Bustle.

By Erin Stovall
Celebrity Style

Beyoncé Wore A Barbiecore Ivy Park Dress On Stage At Renaissance Tour

“I’m proud to be among the very talented Black designers featured in last night’s show to celebrate Juneteenth.”

By Alyssa Lapid
'Fit Check

Theophilio’s Edvin Thompson On Ice Spice's Eras Tour Jumpsuit

He tells Bustle the inspiration behind one of 2023’s buzziest looks.

By Alyssa Lapid
Books

Sunny Hostin’s New Novel Is “A Love Letter” To Her Best Friend

The View co-host’s sequel to Summer on the Bluffs takes place in Sag Harbor’s historically Black beachfront community.

By Paulina Jayne Isaac
TV & Movies

Da’Vine Joy Randolph Reveals The Meaning Behind Destiny’s Outfits In 'The Idol'

The Tony-nominated actor got advice about her role from a real-life counterpart.

By Grace Wehniainen
Celebrity Beauty

TLC’s Most Iconic Beauty Looks, From T-Boz's Haircut To Left Eye's Makeup

’90s perfection.

By Olivia Rose Rushing
'Fit Check

June Ambrose Is Bringing Hip-Hop Style To Formula 1 Racing

“What we did in that one genre of music has become pop culture.”

By Copelyn Bengel
14

At 14, Halle Bailey Got This Advice From Beyoncé

The Little Mermaid star was opening for Beyoncé, but imagining her first kiss on the tour bus.

By Jake Viswanath
28

At 28, Tamron Hall Was Stalking Oprah At The Food Court

The talk show host also reveals why she calls her 28-year-old self “the knockoff Jennifer Aniston.”

By Brad Witter
Books

Samantha Irby Started Writing To Impress A Boy

The acclaimed essayist can trace her entire career — including her latest book, Quietly Hostile — back to some flirtatious messages on MySpace.

By Samantha Leach
Shopping

15 Black-Owned SKIMS Dupes Worthy Of Your Dollars

It’s all Black everything over here.

By Dominique Norman
Bustle Mixtape

The Kendrick Lamar Song Kris Bowers Would Play At His 'Bridgerton' Ball

The Queen Charlotte composer explains how he created a more intimate sound for the Netflix prequel series.

By Gabrielle Bondi
Bustle Exclusive

The Shoe That Kickstarted Brother Vellies, Instagram's Buzziest Brand

How creator Aurora James found inspiration in Morocco’s traditional babouche.

By Aurora James
Hoop City

Brittney Griner Is Back. Her Detainment Could Change The WNBA Forever.

The Phoenix Mercury returns for its first preseason game, forcing the issue of player salaries back into the spotlight.

By Macaela Mackenzie
Quick Question

Mielle Organics' Founder, Monique Rodriguez, Spoke The Brand Into Existence

The CEO shares her story.

By Olivia Rose Rushing
Streaming

'Queen Charlotte’ Star India Amarteifio Watched 'The Crown' For Royal Research

The star of Netflix’s Bridgerton prequel tells Bustle about taking on the iconic role.

By Grace Wehniainen