What’s Trending: Monday, May 3rd, 2021
#BillieEilish
o The singer is showing her new look in a photo series for the June issue of British Vogue.
o It documents a new era for the singer, as she posed in a series of lingerie-type corsets and heels and rocking a look reminiscent of a pin-up girl.
o She admits that she’s never done anything quite like this before.
o In her interview with the publication, Eilish addressed the fact that she knew there would be some backlash to the photos, saying, "If you're about body positivity, why would you wear a corset? Why wouldn't you show your actual body?"
o She retorted, "My thing is that I can do whatever I want. It's all about what makes you feel good. If you want to get surgery, go get surgery. If you want to wear a dress that somebody thinks that you look too big wearing, f*** it - if you feel like you look good, you look good."
o The Vogue cover shoot arrives just on the heels of her new single called "Your Power" off of her upcoming album "Happier Than Ever."
#SchittsCreek
o Is a movie about the Rose family in the works?
o Not yet, but Annie Murphy, who plays Alexis in the award-winning sitcom, says she’s all about it.
o She says, “I mean, I’ve been sending Dan (Levy) $5 a day in the mail as a bribe. So far, I have not heard back about a movie officially, But, oh my God, I would be just over the moon if that ever came to pass because I miss everyone so much every day.”
o The Rose family said their final farewell in its series finale in April of 2020.
o The cast also made an historic sweep at the 72nd annual Emmy Awards in September of 2020, with Annie Murphy taking home her first-ever Emmy for her role.
#Mambacita
o Vanessa Bryant celebrated her daughter Gigi’s 15th birthday by announcing a new clothing line named after her.
o She says she wanted to find a way to celebrate her daughter by capturing her spirit and she felt like putting out an entire line in her memory was the perfect way to do that.
o She wrote, “Gianna was kind, energetic, a leader and had so much MAMBACITA swag.”
o 100% of the proceeds are going to the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation, which serves underprivileged athletes, especially females in sports.
o Celebrities showed their support by posting pictures of themselves in the gear including Kim Kardashian, Reese Witherspoon, Jimmy Kimmel, Ciara, Jennifer Garner, Steph Curry and Kyrie Irving.
#Cheugy
o It’s the Gen Z word that is becoming more mainstream and you definitely don’t want to be called cheugy.
o It’s defined as “the opposite of trendy. Stylish in middle school and high school but no longer in style.
o It’s used when someone follows out of date trends which may include but are not limited to fashion, habits on social media, slang, etc.
o Basically it means that you may be trying too hard for your age.
o For instance, according to cheuglife on Instagram, phrases like “thank u, next,” “I did a thing,” and “views” as Instagram captions are cheugy.
o Ugg slippers? Cheugy. The phrase “girl boss?” Cheugy. Oversized sun hats with phrases on them? Cheugy. Bringing your lunch to work in a Lululemon bag? Cheugy.