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Dove Missed the Mark with Recent Facebook Ad

A recent Facebook ad ran by the Unilever brand, Dove, completely missed the mark. The ad displays a black woman transforming into a white woman after using their product. Dove issued an apology after makeup artist Naomi Blake reached out to the company to voice her concerns. The question is, would Dove have issued an apology or even pulled the ad if Blake didn't question their messaging? Well this isn't the first time the brand has been accused of releasing racist ads. Back in 2011, Dove ran an ad that displayed 3 women from lightest to darkest with the words "before" and "after." Indicating that the black woman had dry, undesirable skin and once you used the lotion, then your skin would be like the white woman. Again I ask, what is their message? Are they still using the same advertising agency? I guess they will be amongst the other companies hiring a new VP of Multicultural Marketing!
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Kevin Hart: The PR Perspective

If you haven't seen his apology,  check it out on his Instagram here ! By now, everyone has heard or seen the Kevin Hart scandal unravel over the past few days. The question is how do you handle it? As a PR professional, we do our best to maintain the best light for our clients, but every now and then, we have to jump in to crisis mode. Here are a few suggestions from our CEO, Tiffany Cadogan. In situations like this, the client must be completely open and honest with their publicist . There is no way for us to get ahead of a situation if we aren't even aware. According to People.com , the alleged extortionist has hired a high powered attorney and will come forward with her side of the story. Let's hope he told the truth! The client should seek counsel to advise them of legal actions and to handle negotiations . The extortionist in Hart's case is apparently willing to take a lie detector test for the right price. Any money issue or settlement relating to crisis

Baby On the Way...Congratulations Swiss Beats & Alicia Keys

Photo Courtesy of Alicia's IG A big congrats is in order for Swiss Beats and Alicia Keys! According to Alicia Keys IG , the couple is expecting their 2nd child. I love the fact that they are keeping their personal life as private as possible, but how do you hide a pregnancy this long? Hopefully Egypt gets a little sister!

Wedding Bells Again: The Best Man Wedding Announces 2016 Release

Photo Courtesy of The Best Man Holiday Can you hear the wedding bells ringing? Malcolm D. Lee is at it again with the third installment of the The Best Man films. According to Universal Pictures , "The Best Man Wedding" will hit theaters on April 15, 2016. All of the cast members are expected to return, expect Monica Calhoun 's character Mia, whose character died in " The Best Man Holiday ." Is it me or does this sound like the original "Best Man"? I'm interested in seeing how this film differs...hopefully, this it doesn't end up being a remake of "The Wood!"

Fashion REIGNS at the CFDA Awards

The Council of the Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Awards always brings out the Who's Who in fashion. Hosted by film director/screenwriter John Water, CFDA pulled out all the stops to honor extraordinary design talent, in the following categories: womenswear, menswear, accessories, journalism, creatives, and also lifetime achievement.  Although Rihanna was presented with the Style Icon of the Year award, she had to go the extra mile to make sure she was the talk to the Lincoln Center Monday night. She made a very revealing entrance in this Adam Selman number. Other Memorable Red Carpet looks Not sure if I'm a fan on how this gown fits Jennifer Hudson Lupita pushes the fashion button every time, but this out fit look like a dutch boy would wear Betsy Johnson is a fashion icon and has a mind of her own, but I'm not too sure about this look Iman is simply gorgeous, but what was the temperature last night...she's fully clothed for a wi

Tribute to Maya Angelou, The Phenomenal Woman

Today we said goodbye to one of the greatest orators of all time! Dr. Maya Angelou has served as an inspiration to millions through her words, actions, and commitment to civil rights. She was a living legend and her influence on our culture is priceless. Most noted for her poems, "Phenomenal Woman" and "Still I Rise," she instilled a sense of pride in women everywhere. In addition to these noted works, Maya Angelou has set the standard by being: - San Francisco's 1st African American female cable car conductor - 1st African American Woman to have her screenplay turned to film, Georgia I remember the first time I was introduced to Dr. Angelou's story in 4th grade. I'm not sure if I was suppose to be reading it, but my older sister had "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings" laying around. All I could say was WOW! How could a girl just a few years older than me go through so much. From that point, I began to appreciate life and all that God ha

Met Gala Moments...The Glamour, the Gawdy, and the Grotesque

Photo Courtesy of Buzzle  While most of the country was enjoying a tasty margarita or two for Cinco de Mayo, the who's who in entertainment and fashion graced the red carpet at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York last night for the "Oscars of Fashion." The Met Gala marks the opening of the Costume Institute's fashion exhibition...this year's theme was a tribute to designer Charles James. The color(s) of the evening seemed to be my favorite...Black and White, but th ere were definitely some AWE and AWFUL moments! Check out some of the fabulous photos and my thoughts below: Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images Larry Busacca / Getty Images Photo Courtesy of Fashion Bomb Photo Courtesy of Fashion Bomb THE GLAMOUR  - Of course Beyonce looked fabulous in this Givenchy gown...serving a little goth couture! - Rihanna looked gorgeous in this white Stella McCartney look. She's the only one that can make a crop top = couture. -