The Hot Stories You May Have Missed

This week has been so busy, we need to catch up on what #TeamBeautiful’s been up to just like you (should)! Check out some of our hottest stories from this week. We don’t mind if you spend the entire day on HelloBeautiful.com, just catching up. It’s the weekend, you deserve to treat yourself! We’ll see you again bright and early on Monday morning, but until then…

WHAT WE’RE LISTENING TO:

PRESS PLAY: Kendrick Lamar & Drake Use Real Girls In “Poetic Justice” Video

Their latest video “Poetic Justice” plays on the drive-by scene in “Boys N’ The Hood” and highlights the beautiful, more realistic type of girl. Drizzy can be seen rapping his verse to an unconventionally gorgeous gal.  It’s nice to see that they can appreciate a woman for more than just a big booty! Good job guys and even better song! Watch it here.

Meshell Ndegeocello Releases Nina Simone Cover To Celebrate Her Birthday [VIDEO]

Jazz legend Nina Simone would have turned 80-years-old this week. Singer/songwriter and impressive bassist Meshell Ndegeocello covered a tune Nina Simone made popular, “Black Is the Color (Of My True Love’s Hair)”. Watch the video here.

WHAT WE’RE CRAVING:

FAB FINDS: Yes, Leather Jogging Pants Are The New Must-Haves!

Thanks to celebrities like Beyonce, Alicia Keys, and Kim Kardashian, leather jogging pants are the newest item to add to your must-have trend list. Find where you can snatch yours here.

REAL GIRLS, REAL CURLS: Marsha Ambrosius, ‘Don’t Be Afraid Of Your Own Hair’

Who doesn’t want Marsha Ambrosius gorgeous mane?! We do. She recently co-hosted Dark and Lovely’s Au Naturale special launch and CURL POWER CELEBRATION, and of course #TeamBeautiful was on hand to chat about her fabulous natural curls. Read our interview here.

WHAT WE’RE DISCUSSING:

5 Reasons Black People Use Instagram & Twitter More Than Anyone Else

Thanks to a survey in 2012 by the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project,it’s been proven that Black people use social media like Twitter and Instagram more than Whites and Latinos. This is such an interesting statistic and it led me to thinking–why are Black people all over Twitter and Instagram? We’ve got a few theories, read them here.

Dear, Lisa Lampanelli: You Will Never Be A N*gga, So Stop Saying It

Self-proclaimed comedian, Lisa Lampanelli, has once again proven her fondness for back-door racism by referring to Girls creator, Lena Dunham, as her “nigga” on Twitter. Find out what the fuss is about and why you should care here.

We had a blast covering entertainment, style and beauty this week! See you beauties next week.

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