Spotify Wrapped ist ein Erfolg für Frauen – aber es gibt ein riesiges Problem

Bis zu diesem November war The Weeknd der meistgestreamte Artist weltweit, und der kanadische Sänger Drake landete auf Platz 3. The Weeknd, der mit bürgerlichem Namen Abel Tesfaye heißt, gilt schon seit einiger Zeit als umstritten (und das nicht nur wegen seiner Schauspielerei in der Serie The Idol, die durchwachsene Kritiken bekam), weil viele seiner Lyrics als frauenfeindlich empfunden werden. In seinem Song „The Hills“ von 2015 singt er beispielsweise: „I just fucked two bitches before I saw you“ (z. Dt.: „Ich habe zwei Bitches gefickt, bevor ich mich mit dir getroffen habe“). Esquire sprach ihn später darauf an, wie oft er in seinen Songs das Wort „bitch“ verwendet; daraufhin erklärte Tesfaye, The Weeknd sei „definitiv eine Rolle“, die er spiele – vermutlich, um sich vom Inhalt seiner Songs zu distanzieren. Sein Song „Lost In The Fire“ von 2019 wurde als potenziell homophob kritisiert, weil er darin singt: „You said you might be into girls, you said you’re going through a phase“ (z. Dt.: „Du meintest, du stehst vielleicht auf Frauen, du sagtest, das ist bloß eine Phase“). Klar, The Weeknd ist eine Rolle – aber ist es nicht trotzdem besorgniserregend, dass dieser Charakter, der mit seinen Lyrics potenziell schädliche Messages verbreitet, aktuell einer der meistgehörten Musiker:innen dieser Welt ist?  read more

This Is Not a Drill—Adidas Just Restocked Its Sellout Sambas

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past three years, you probably already know all about the phenomenon that is Adidas’s Samba sneakers and the hold the retro soccer style has on fashion people. Their allure is no big mystery or anything. With an affordable price tag, a minimal appearance, a handful of cool collaborations (from Gucci to Wales Bonner), and a long history of being worn by interesting people, there really was no other option but to be majorly successful. But no one could have predicted just how buzzy they’d become. read more

How R29 Editors Are Styling Anthropologie’s Bestselling Colette Style For The Holidays

“When I saw these sequin pants, I knew they were going to become my go-to holiday look. I ordered a 28, my typical pants size, and they fit like a dream. While many sequin fits can be either itchy or snag, these pants have an ultra-soft mesh lining, so they drape perfectly and don’t catch on anything all night. I paired them with my fav turtleneck bodysuit for a sleek, festive style. I loved how cropped they were on me (I’m 5’8” so on the taller side), but it did take me a minute to figure out what shoe to pair it with (I had originally planned on loafers, but the naked gap of skin was far too much for the winter cold). I ultimately paired them with tall boots, which made it look slightly fancier than the vibe I was originally going for, but hell, if you’re going to wear sequins, why not lean in, right? My favorite part about these pants, though, was the way they sparkled as they moved. I wish I could show you a video of them in motion because truly, they were a glittering dream, and would make an amazing statement for any holiday party, dinner, or gathering. I definitely wouldn’t recommend them to anyone who doesn’t enjoy having eyes on them, as they received multiple compliments and a few shouts from strangers on the streets. That said, they’re a 10/10 for anyone who loves to shine.” — Charlotte Lewis, Sexual Health & Wellness Writer read more

New Shades of This French Lipstick Only Launch Once a Year—Snag the Latest Drop

Quite literally the only bad thing about this lipstick is that I’m constantly wishing for more shades. Although I’m impatient, I have serious respect for the brand because it only launches new shades of this delicious, velvety goodness (yes, it’s so good I almost consider it a dessert) once a year. The newest hue to join the family is Cerise Désir, meaning “cherry desire” in French. It’s sophisticated, vibrant, and definitely makes a statement. read more