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Tag: Bridgette Bartlett

Weddings

Bridal Bliss Exclusive: Chris Paul and Jada Crawley's Wedding

New Orleans Hornet Chris Paul married his college sweetheart, Jada Crawley, in a star-studded dream wedding. See their lovely photo album now!

By Bridgette Bartlett · Oct 12, 2011
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Pretty Babies: Black Girls and Child Beauty Pageants

For most five-year olds, dressing up in Mommy's stilettos and lipstick is a rare treat. But for pint-sized beauty queens, this is far from child's play. And if child pageant-themed reality shows like "Little Miss Perfect" and "Toddlers and Tiaras" are to be believed, the number of little Black girls competing for the crown is on the rise. So, is putting false lashes on a preschooler harmless or just plain sick? Here, we take a look at the growing phenomenon. Click here to check out our roundup of history-making (grownup!) Black pageant queens. Read More: International Brown Beauties: Miss Universe 2009The New Miss America 2010 is Black
By Bridgette Bartlett · Apr 8, 2010
Weddings

Natasha and Kevin's Dream Wedding on a Dime

Welcome back to our weekly wedding feature, Bridal Bliss. Meet Natasha and Kevin, two thirty-somethings who met each other on the freeway of love (literally)! View photos from their wedding album and learn how they cut costs for their big day.
By Bridgette Bartlett · Nov 3, 2009
Michelle Obama's It List: 21 Things on Her Radar
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Michelle Obama's It List: 21 Things on Her Radar

J. Crew, inner city youth and gardening: we've rounded up the top 21 people, places and things on Mrs. Obama's radar. Keep clicking to see what made the cut on this fun list!
By Bridgette Bartlett · Nov 2, 2009
Veronica Webb Dishes on Road Running Secrets
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Veronica Webb Dishes on Road Running Secrets

Model Veronica Webb is making moves off the catwalk. The style icon is preparing to race in the New York City ING-sponsored 26.2 mile marathon this Sunday and is spilling the beans on how she prepared for the long run. Read how Jay-Z and Kanye West are helping this diva get right for the race.
By Bridgette Bartlett · Oct 30, 2009
Stylist June Ambrose Honored in Antigua
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Stylist June Ambrose Honored in Antigua

Fashion stylist June Ambrose is spreading her wings to the world of travel. The style veteran who helped transform the looks of stars like Mary J. Blige, Busta Rhymes, Jay-Z and Mariah Carey has just been announced as the island of Antigua's latest Tourism Ambassador. Find out all about her exciting new role.
By Bridgette Bartlett · Oct 30, 2009
Harvest Time at The White House
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Harvest Time at The White House

The First Lady had quite a bit of help with her White House garden today. Find out what lucky kids picked sweet potatoes with Mrs. Obama on the South Lawn.
By Bridgette Bartlett · Oct 29, 2009
The Obamas Talk About Their Marriage
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The Obamas Talk About Their Marriage

Although the President has officially only been in office since January 2009, the Obama marriage has forced even the most cynical men and women to have a new outlook on the state of our unions. The history-making couple are featured in today's New York Times Magazine discussing their relationship, being a couple in the public eye and the importance of dating after saying "I do."
By Bridgette Bartlett · Oct 29, 2009
Our Kind of People: The Controversy Over the Obamas and Martha's Vineyard
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Our Kind of People: The Controversy Over the Obamas and Martha's Vineyard

I am notorious for having delayed reactions. So when the whole New York magazine/Michelle Obama/Martha's Vineyard debacle came up in our morning meeting today I was admittedly embarrassed that it hadn't been covered in the Michelle Obama Daily Diary (the First Lady photo blog I pen for ESSENCE.com). But now that some things have settled in, lil' mama has something to say.
By Bridgette Bartlett · Oct 28, 2009
Weddings

Michae Holloman and Koran Godwin's Tropical Wedding

They say rain on a wedding day is good luck. This couple refused to let downpours ruin their island nuptials. Read all about their enchanted moment and view images from their beautiful wedding album. View wedding photos »
By Bridgette Bartlett · Oct 28, 2009
Weddings

Bridal Bliss: Joy Bryant Celebrates Her First Wedding Anniversary

 Actress Joy Bryant and stuntman Dave Pop celebrate their first wedding anniversary. See photos from Joy and Dave's Wedding »
By Bridgette Bartlett · Oct 22, 2009
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