Meet Carly Gorton: The 11-Year-Old Whose Afro Hair Was Used To Create The First Real Afro Wig For A Child In The UK

Last year (March 2020), Carly Gorton from Norfolk wanted to donate her Afro hair to Little Princess Trust – a charity that provides wigs for children who have had hair loss due to cancer treatment or other conditions. However, she was told that her hair would be too delicate for the traditional wig-making methods. Despite the charity creating 10,000 wigs from different textures, none were … Continue reading Meet Carly Gorton: The 11-Year-Old Whose Afro Hair Was Used To Create The First Real Afro Wig For A Child In The UK

Seema Kumari: A Girl From A Village In Jharkhand, India Gets A Full Scholarship To Harvard University

We are shining a light on excellence right now! Seema Kumari is a girl from a village in Jharkhand, India who successfully secured a full scholarship to attend Harvard University! Born to parents who didn’t have the privilege of getting an education, Seema was helped by YUWA India – an NGO that aims to empower girls in the state of Jharkhand. Joining the YUWA football … Continue reading Seema Kumari: A Girl From A Village In Jharkhand, India Gets A Full Scholarship To Harvard University

Thierry Henry And Alan Shearer Become The First Players To Be Inducted Into Premier League Hall Of Fame

Congratulations to Thierry Henry and Alan Shearer! The former players have become the first inductees into the Premier League Hall of Fame. Thierry Henry, 43, who won the golden boot on four occasions, is Arsenal’s record goalscorer, whilst Alan Shearer, 50, is the Premier League’s record scorer, with 260 goals for Blackburn Rovers. In a statement, Henry said, “To be inducted alongside Alan Shearer as … Continue reading Thierry Henry And Alan Shearer Become The First Players To Be Inducted Into Premier League Hall Of Fame

Mia Neal and Jamika Wilson Become First Black Women To Win The Oscar For Makeup And Hairstyling

It wasn’t just actors and directors making history at this year’s Oscars! Mia Neal and Jamika Wilson became the first Black women to ever win an Oscar for makeup and hairstyling! Alongside makeup artist Sergio Lopez-Rivera, they won Best Makeup and Hairstyling for Netflix’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, which starred Viola Davis and the late Chadwick Boseman. Jamika – Viola Davis’s personal hairstylist and Mia … Continue reading Mia Neal and Jamika Wilson Become First Black Women To Win The Oscar For Makeup And Hairstyling

Meet Karen Wazen: The Lebanese-British Fashion Entrepreneur And Influencer Who Launched Her Own Mobile Game App

Karen Wazen is a 34-year-old Lebanese-British fashion entrepreneur and digital influencer based in Dubai. A designer of her own fashion brand, ‘Karen Wazen Eyewear’, the entrepreneur has now launched something new – a mobile game app! Titled ‘Karen Wazen: My World’, the interactive game is based on Karen Wazen’s real life, similar to the game, ‘Kim Kardashian: Hollywood’. The free mobile game has many levels that … Continue reading Meet Karen Wazen: The Lebanese-British Fashion Entrepreneur And Influencer Who Launched Her Own Mobile Game App

Munya Chawawa Will Be On Celebrity MasterChef 2021

Munya Chawawa has been a constant source of joy and laughter with his hilarious parodies and commentaries on social media. Now however, the British-Zimbabwean comedian will be appearing on our TV screens! Munya will be joining this year’s season of Celebrity MasterChef showcasing his culinary skills! This year’s famous contestants include Katie Price, Rita Simons who played Roxie on Eastenders, Love Island’s Kim Cetinay, TV … Continue reading Munya Chawawa Will Be On Celebrity MasterChef 2021

Vanessa And Natalia Bryant Share A Sweet Mother-Daughter Moment In BVLGARI Campaign

Vanessa and Natalia Bryant recently appeared in a short campaign video for Bulgari and Vogue titled, A Mother’s Legacy. The campaign showcases the bond between mothers and daughters as mother duo Melanie Griffith and Stella Banderas are also shown in another short film. “People may not remember what you did or may not remember what you said, but they will remember how you made them feel. That’s the lesson that I’ve carried … Continue reading Vanessa And Natalia Bryant Share A Sweet Mother-Daughter Moment In BVLGARI Campaign

Sir Anthony Hopkins Becomes The Oldest Actor To Win An Oscar At The 2021 Awards Ceremony

Sir Anthony Hopkins has just become the oldest actor win an Oscar. At the age of 83, the legend won Best Actor for his role in The Father where he plays a man who is coming to terms with having dementia. This is Sir Anthony’s second Oscar – he got his first 29 years ago when he won best actor for his role in The … Continue reading Sir Anthony Hopkins Becomes The Oldest Actor To Win An Oscar At The 2021 Awards Ceremony

Chloé Zhao Becomes First Woman Of Colour To Win Best Director At The Oscars

This year Chloé Zhao has been making history after history with her movie Nomadland. The Chinese filmmaker has become the first woman of colour and the second woman in history to win the Best Director award at the Oscars. This comes after she became the first Chinese filmmaker and the second woman to win best director at the 2021 BAFTA awards! Furthermore, she also became … Continue reading Chloé Zhao Becomes First Woman Of Colour To Win Best Director At The Oscars

Daniel Kaluuya Becomes The First Black British Actor To Win An Oscar

A huge congratulations to Daniel Kaluuya who has become the first Black British actor to win an Oscar! The 32-year-old won best supporting actor for his performance in Judas and the Black Messiah where he played Black Panther leader, Fred Hampton. Judas And The Black Messiah also won best original song at the awards ceremony. The British Ugandan actor began his award speech by thanking … Continue reading Daniel Kaluuya Becomes The First Black British Actor To Win An Oscar