Beyoncé is bringing back the '80s in her latest collaboration with Levi’s, reimagining an iconic denim ad with her own twist. In the ad, Queen Bey strolls into a laundromat, carrying a bucket filled with diamonds and sporting Levi’s Premium 501 Women’s Jeans. After finding an open washer, she casually strips down to white boy-shorts and a white tee, then takes a seat to wait for her laundry to finish. It's effortlessly cool—and we’re here for it!
In other entertainment news, Naomi Campbell has shut down rumors of any tension with Rihanna. According to The Source, social media buzzed with speculation after Rihanna seemingly passed by Naomi and celebrity stylist Law Roach without acknowledgment at the Alaïa fashion show in New York. But Naomi put the rumors to rest in an interview with The New York Times, stating, “I’m not about to let the world pitch two Black women against each other. We are two women, mothers, and we’ve got children.”
Finally, the sports world is mourning the loss of NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo, who passed away at 58 after a battle with brain cancer. The Hall of Famer and humanitarian left an indelible mark both on and off the court, especially in his home country, the Democratic Republic of the Congo. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver honored his legacy, saying, “Dikembe was simply larger than life and used the game of basketball to make a positive impact on communities around the world.” Our thoughts are with the Mutombo family.
Also, Major League Baseball icon Pete Rose has passed away at 83 at his home in Las Vegas. His family is requesting privacy during this difficult time.