Thursday 30 June 2016

Report: Apple in Talks to Acquire TIDAL

Kanye West, Jay Z, and J. Cole
Is Jay Z joining forces with Apple?
The tech giant is reportedly in talks to acquire TIDAL, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Sources close to the situation claim that negotiations are ongoing, however no official deal has been reached yet. Similar whispers appeared back in February, when it was reported that Samsung was looking to purchase TIDAL. Eventually, the company denied the rumors.

Balmain Resort 2017

Show Review: Balmain Resort 2017
Shortly after the French fashion house’s Spring 2017 Menswear show, Balmain’s Resort 2017 Womenswear collection has been released. Featuring many of the ensembles recently-debuted on the runway, the lookbook is brimming with high-octane glamour, animal print, metallics, and thigh-high slits.

How Celebrities Really Make Money on Instagram: Behind the Secret World of Social Media Sponsorship

How Celebs Make Money on Instagram Graphic, Ashley Benson
You see it all the time. A celebrity's Instagram post that looks ever-so-slightly different than the rest.
Maybe it's the way they're posing just so (or rather, it's a posed shot that looks posed) or the fact that the caption reads just a little too much like an informercial. Most of us pay them no mind, simply scrolling past to yet another engagement announcement ("Can't wait to spend forever with my best friend!") or vacation humble brag ("Just my view for the next week. NBD."), but little do we know, those Instagram posts are subtly making their way into our subconscious, influencing us to choose differently the next time we're on the market for teeth whitener or detox tea.

Kanye West and adidas Announce Long-Term Partnership

Kanye West
Kanye West and adidas are making history.
The hip-hop mogul and sportswear brand are extending their relationship with the launch of adidas + Kanye West, a Yeezy-branded entity comprised of footwear, apparel, and accessories for all genders.
According to a press release, the alliance “makes history as the most significant partnership ever created between a non-athlete and an athletic brand. It will redefine the future, uniting adidas’ technical, innovative expertise and capabilities with the visionary imagination of West.”
Along with Kanye, a dedicated adidas team will focus on the development of all Yeezy products out of adidas’ Portland headquarters. The expansion plan also includes retail stores for adidas and Yeezy product. Additionally, adidas + Kanye West will expand the brand into sports with performance-intended designs.

Future for Rolling Stone Magazine

future for rolling stone
Future for Rolling Stone Magazine.
Image: Rolling Stone

Celeb Beauty: The Price Behind Lupita Nyong'o's Radiant Summer Look

ESC: Lupita Nyong'o, Brie Larson, Amy Poehler
Summer beauty tends to lean luminous…and, more importantly, minimal.
So, this less-is-more trend means a budget-friendly trip to Sephora, right? Well, not exactly. You may not have to spend your paycheck on a dramatic cat-eye and red bold lip this season, but attaining that subtle-yet-striking summer glow can actually cost a pretty penny too…for the celebs at least.

You’re Doing It Wrong: Covering Under-Eye Bags

ESC: Doing It Wrong
I am going to be straight with you: Looking well-rested, particularly when you're tired, is not going happen without doing something about it.
If you've had a particularly rough night (we've all been there), chances are it's going to show on your face. Read: harsh, puffy eyes and dense, dark circles.
Under-eye bags are notoriously difficult to mask...but they don't have to be. If you ask celeb makeup artist Suzie Kim, who happens to use the same tip as supermodel Miranda Kerr, there are a few simple things you can do to expertly conceal your circles.