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Myha’la Herrold Is As Conscious About Her Dental Health As Parenting Her Cats
“…your individuality, the thing that makes you different, is going to be the thing that people love about you the most.”
Ever-smiling Myha’la Herrold, who finds joy in the littlest of things, such as parenting her two cats, is the kind of inspiration the world needs right now.
The actress has starred as Harper Stern in the British television drama Industry – and her performance has touched the hearts of many. Through her role, she has represented the unheard voices and overlooked faces of our regular workspaces.
She has also been seen in the recent Netflix drama Leave The World Behind alongside Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali.
If her onscreen performances were not inspiring enough, she has also been part of some meaningful campaigns that aim to spread positivity amongst the people. Mainly targeting Gen Z, Myha’la has now collaborated with Colgate for its My Smile is My Superpower campaign.
The campaign “aims to show everyone once and for all that, all smiles are beautiful smiles, no matter their size, shape, or shade.”
To pick Myha’la’s brain on what she thinks about the Colgate campaign, dental health, cats, and keeping positivity in life, we had a brief conversation.
Can you elaborate on how you manage the balance between your personal and professional commitments amidst your demanding work schedules, particularly with the recent release of “Leave the World Behind” in 2023 and the upcoming season of HBO’s “Industry” this year?
Myha’la: Well, yes! I have found it essential to prioritize certain aspects of my life to manage the balance between my personal and professional commitments. Whether it’s blocking out specific time for family and friends, scheduling regular breaks for relaxation, or delegating tasks where possible, I strive to maintain a sense of equilibrium.
Additionally, staying organized and focused during work hours allows me to make the most of my time and avoid unnecessary stress.
However, the biggest thing I do for myself is my self-care routine. My skin care, my dental hygiene, and my sleep routine, all of those things, are super important for me.
Beyond your involvement in film and television, you have been engaged in various meaningful endeavors, including the Colgate campaign, “The Beauty of Gaps.” Could you share your perspective on this initiative and its significance?
Myha’la: Yeah! I was so excited to be included in this campaign because I am super passionate about my dental health. Particularly, in this campaign, they are focusing on celebrating and maintaining the health of your unique smile. And I have two abnormal teeth – they are called peg lateral incisors.
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So many times throughout my life, dentists and random people have approached me, given me their cards, and said, “When you are ready to fix your teeth, use my card.”
And I was like, “What the heck! I did not ask for this. I love my smile.”
Partially because I felt violated by those people and also because I really do love my smile, I have really focused on the health of my teeth. I am really, I am a prolific flosser, and I brush my teeth twice a day, if not more. I also have really sensitive teeth; I am really prone to getting cavities regardless of how often I brush. I guess I just have naturally weakened enamel.
So, I use Colgate Total Plaque Pro Release, which is really good for sensitive teeth and helps to keep that plaque away, which is how I get so many cavities. I use that so that I do not have to have someone else’s teeth or some other kind of fake teeth in my mouth.
Therefore, I was really excited about this campaign because this one spoke to me personally which you don’t really get from a campaign for toothpaste. I don’t ever feel like they are speaking to me [referring to other campaigns], so that is a really special thing about this campaign.
It is encouraging people to maintain the health of their own smile, their unique smile, and I wanted to do that. So, I was really excited to being included in this campaign.
Reflecting on your career, could you recall a particular moment when you realized the impact your work had in bringing joy to people’s lives?
Myha’la: I think one of the most significant moments that moved me was when the first season of Industry premiered. I had a huge number of Black people, especially Black women, reach out to me, saying, “I work in finance, I am young, a person of color, and I haven’t ever felt represented on screen particularly in movies or media about the finance world.”
So, they just were like, “Thank you for doing this. I am so happy that this exists, and I feel really seen.”
And I was even surprised by the number of people of color or other people in the finance industry – because what did I know about that. All I saw was headlines, which was mostly CEOs and COOs, and all of them are old white guys. So, I was like, “There is none of us there.”
But when the show aired, there were so many people who reached out and said thank you for doing this. And that is the greatest gift I think I have received: someone saying, “I saw myself in your work or I felt seen by your work, and it brought me joy.”
That is what really does it for me.
What typically brings a smile to your face?
Myha’la: Cats (laughs)!
I have two cats at home and I really love cat videos. My mom and I are like cat people and we would send cat videos to each other, and that really makes me smile.
Cats and dogs!?
Myha’la: Oh yeah, animals. All animals. I love animals. They are the purest, most special things on this earth.
Expanding on the “The Beauty of Gaps” campaign, which aims to raise awareness among Gen-Z about the uniqueness of their smiles, could you share a personal lesson you’ve embraced that you wish to pass on to your younger self?
Myha’la: I would want my younger self to know that your individuality, the thing that makes you different, is going to be the thing that people love about you the most. Because I think when you are young, or at any age, there is a real need to fit in and be accepted – and of course, who would not want to be accepted and to fit in? But the thing that I have discovered is the thing that makes me different or special has ended up being the most relatable.
Human beings are genetically different. Twins are special case but there is still something that makes them different. So, really, your uniqueness is the thing that makes you a part of a whole, which is kind of a weird thing to think about.
But I would want my younger self to know that the thing that makes you different, your little teeth in the front, that is the thing that is gonna make people love you.
Finally, do you have any messages you’d like to convey to your fans and viewers regarding the importance of maintaining a positive outlook and embracing the power of smiling in life?
Myha’la: I would say, smiles are infectious, and the unique ones are the most exciting. So I would say, however you can, whenever you can, find a way to smile or share a smile, and don’t be afraid to share your own. Because someone else might feel inspired by it.
A smile is very powerful, so use yours.
Robert De Niro and Tiffany Chen made a captivating appearance at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival, capturing the spotlight as they walked the red carpet at the Chanel Tribeca Festival’s Artist Dinner. Held at The Odeon in New York City on Monday, June 10, the event saw the couple in high spirits, holding hands and smiling for the cameras.
The Chanel Tribeca Festival’s Artist Dinner attracted a host of other A-list guests, including Blake Lively, Jessica Capshaw, Chloe Fineman, Mark Ronson, Grace Gummer, David Harbour, and Lily Allen.
As co-founder of the Tribeca Festival, De Niro’s presence was a highlight, especially as the festival gears up for a special convention celebrating his illustrious career.
De Niro Con: Celebrating an Icon’s Career
The 2024 Tribeca Film Festival is not only about showcasing new cinematic talents but also honoring its co-founder, Robert De Niro. The festival, which runs through June 16, will host a special convention titled De Niro Con during its final three days.
This unique event will feature screenings of some of De Niro’s most acclaimed films, including A Bronx Tale, Jackie Brown, The Godfather: Part II, Silver Linings Playbook, Mean Streets, and Analyze This. Additionally, fans can look forward to De Niro-themed activations, celebrating the actor’s extensive and varied career.
Robert De Niro and Tiffany Chen’s Relationship Timeline
Robert De Niro and Tiffany Chen’s love story began in 2015 when they first met. However, it wasn’t until August 2021 that they were publicly recognized as a couple, following a romantic getaway in the south of France. The pair’s relationship has since blossomed, and they welcomed their daughter, Gia Virginia Chen De Niro, on April 6, 2023. Gia, now 14 months old, is De Niro’s seventh child.
Their relationship has seen them through both private moments and public appearances, with De Niro often expressing his joy about being a father again at his age.
In a recent interview on the Today show, De Niro shared his feelings about parenting a young child once more. “I always say it’s pure joy. That’s it,” he stated, reflecting on the experience of raising Gia. Despite acknowledging that his older children might be more critical, De Niro emphasized the unfiltered joy that comes with parenting a baby.
De Niro’s Expanding Family
Robert De Niro’s family has always been a significant part of his life. Alongside Gia, he has six older children from previous relationships. With his first wife, Diahnne Abbott, he has daughter Drena, 52, and son Raphael, 47.
In 1995, he welcomed twin sons Julian and Aaron, 28, with former girlfriend Toukie Smith. De Niro also shares son Elliot, 26, and daughter Helen Grace, 12, with ex-wife Grace Hightower.
The 80-year-old actor has candidly spoken about the differences in parenting across generations. While he treasures the pure joy of raising his youngest daughter, he acknowledges that his older children may offer more critical perspectives on his parenting style. Nonetheless, De Niro continues to embrace fatherhood with enthusiasm and love.
As the Tribeca Film Festival continues, Robert De Niro’s legacy both as a film industry titan and a dedicated father remains firmly in the spotlight, celebrated by fans and peers alike.
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Emmy-Nominated Hair Department Head Rukey Styles’ Work Is Often Influenced By Her Own Experiences
“I started doing my own hair and realized I may have a desire to make people beautiful,” Rukey Styles says.
In the realm of television and film, where visual storytelling is paramount, the art of hairstyling plays a crucial role in bringing characters to life. Among the celebrated artists in this field is Rukey Styles, an Emmy-nominated Hair Department Head renowned for her innovative and culturally rich contributions.
Rukey’s illustrious career spans an impressive array of projects, from the high-stakes world of Divergent to the gritty realism of Chicago Med, each showcasing her exceptional talent and unique perspective on beauty.
Her most recent work on Disney‘s Saturdays – aired from March 24 to May 12, 2023 – has garnered significant attention, not just for its vibrant portrayal of Afro-American culture but also for its heartfelt depiction of a youth-driven, diverse narrative.
As Rukey continues to shape the landscape of hairstyling in film and television, we had the opportunity to delve into her journey and creative process in an exclusive interview. She shared insights into her early life, revealing how her upbringing influenced her perspective on beauty and hairstyling.
She recounted pivotal moments and influences that led her to the entertainment industry, and detailed her approach to incorporating Afro-American culture into the vibrant, youth-driven world of Disney’s Saturdays. Additionally, she discussed the significance of her Emmy nomination for Outstanding Makeup and Hairstyling and her aspirations for the future.
1. Can you share a bit about your early life and how your upbringing or experiences shaped your perspective on beauty and hairstyling?
Rukey: I grew up in a single-family middle-class home. Because my mother knew that her strength was in teaching children to read and not doing children’s hair, she sent me to the salon regularly. I didn’t appreciate beauty and the efforts that went into it until I saw myself and how I wanted to be seen. After somewhat growing up in my hairstylist’s chair, I started doing my own hair and realized I may have a desire to make people beautiful. Me being around my sister’s boyfriend, who was a hairstylist, created more interest in hair artistry for me.
2. Many individuals find unique paths into the entertainment industry. What were some pivotal moments or influences that led you to pursue a career in hairstyling for film and television?
Rukey: Before starting in the film and TV industry, I had a business where I performed non-surgical hair restoration services. Doing this allowed me to really focus on the little details that people who are not feeling like themself because of their hair loss would pay attention to. This detailing is what influenced them looking natural or like their pre hairloss self. It is because of my wig experience knowledge that led to the opportunity to work in theater, then TV, then FILM.
Work on Disney’s Saturdays:
3. “Saturdays” is garnering attention for its unique portrayal of a diverse cast and its celebration of Afro-American style. How did you approach incorporating Afro-American culture into the hair designs for the characters in the show?
Rukey: Well, this wasn’t hard to do. I was once these characters – young African American adolescent from the southside of Chicago. I saw my childhood in them, I used to go to the skating rink on Saturdays. My mother was a real skater. Like Paris, this was also my experience. It was just a matter of breaking down the characters to see who wears what style. I wanted each girl to have her own look that was unique to her character’s personality, including certain embellishments.
4. The series follows a trio of friends creating an all-girls skate crew. How did you collaborate with the creative team to ensure that the characters’ hairstyles reflected both their individuality and the vibrant, youth-driven theme of the show?
Rukey: Everything starts with the words on the script. After taking notes from the script, I consult with the creators to make sure I see the characters as they wrote them. Then I talk to the actors to collaborate based on the character’s core styling, what my bosses want and learn the actor’s comfort level with the direction, throwing suggestions back and forth sometimes making changes and also creating alongside makeup and wardrobe.
Inspirations Behind Hair Looks:
5. In “Saturdays,” the characters’ hairstyles seem to carry a sense of nostalgia. Can you share some specific inspirations or references that influenced the hair designs, and how you balanced nostalgia with a modern, youth-oriented approach?
Rukey: You learn that there isn’t much new under the sun. Innovation in hairstyling can be combining existing, familiar, elements in new ways to create a new look.
There may be slight iterations that can make it an ode to the former style. Being innovative may mean combing 2 or more familiar components to create a new look overall.
We took the opportunity to style the 3 besties, incorporating throwback elements, such as the 1990s music video style, into the performance scenes, like the cypher scene that was reminiscent of a 1990’s music video in style of filming cinematically, wardrobe, makeup and hair. There was also an opportunity to do “Paris,” played by Danielle Jalade, in a TBoz inspired natural short style with braided sideburns and, “Ari,” played by Peyton Z Basnight, having 2 large ponytails and these and others were opportunities to pay homage to iconic styles of the past.
Emmy Nomination and Award Submissions:
6. Congratulations on your Emmy nomination for Outstanding Makeup and Hairstyling! What does this recognition mean to you, especially considering the impact of your work on “Saturdays” and other projects?
Rukey: Thank you, Arun. We learned about our nomination for the Children and Family Emmys, shortly after I wrapped “Saturdays”. It was great to feel seen as an artist. I remember explaining why I chose certain hair directions such as the father Trey, played by Bryan Clark. His hair changed over the years from a texturizer to natural locs because of the influence of his naturalista wife. I mean how many couples have we seen who were together for years start looking alike?
7. You’ve recently submitted your work on “Saturdays” for the MUAH awards. What aspects of the show’s makeup and hairstyling do you believe stand out and contribute to its potential success in this category?
Rukey: Our hair department did some crazy, fun stuff on “Saturdays”. I hope that our work and approach is noticed as being creative, informative, realistic and appropriately over the top when needed.
8. Looking ahead, what are your aspirations and goals in the realm of hairstyling for film and television? Are there specific projects or themes you hope to explore in the future?
Rukey: I have been blessed to work on projects that encompass a wide range of hairstyling needs, including period, glam, fantasy, character, contemporary, aging, special effects, and ethnic hairstyling. Any story can require a combination of these styles. I want to work on a project that will give space for styling that is authentic to the storyline and character growth, allowing my team. to bring out the essence of the narrative through hairstyling.
When all things are in alignment, including a great story and a dedicated team of cohesive collaborators, with me as the department head of hair, we can collectively bring out the best in my work and creativity. This effort will ultimately lead to the recognition of our hairstyling skills.
9. Finally, for emerging hairstylists inspired by your journey, do you have any advice or insights you’d like to share about breaking into the industry and thriving in a competitive field?
Rukey: Be well rounded because there’s no productions where all the actors wear the same hairstyle (If so, it’s a comedy) lol. Learn as much as you can about all hair types and textures.
Work in a salon, mess up some stuff so you can learn how to fix it. It’s about knowing what you do so well that you can do it promptly with ease but also can get the same result multiple ways if needed.
The interview was originally held in December 2023.
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Ariana Grande and Social House’s ‘Boyfriend’ Reaches Streaming Milestone on Spotify
It is Grande’s 21st song to reach such a staggering number.
Pop sensation Ariana Grande and rising duo Social House have hit a major milestone with their hit single ‘Boyfriend,’ which has surpassed 800 million streams on Spotify. This achievement marks a significant moment in the careers of both artists.
For Grande, it’s her 21st song to reach such a staggering number, while for Social House, it’s their first time breaking into this exclusive club.
Released in 2019, ‘Boyfriend’ quickly became a fan favorite, blending Grande’s signature powerhouse vocals with Social House’s smooth, laid-back style. The track’s catchy chorus and relatable lyrics about the complexities of modern relationships resonated with listeners worldwide, securing its place on countless playlists.
Grande, known for her impressive vocal range and a string of chart-topping hits, continues to dominate the music scene. With ‘Boyfriend’ joining her list of songs with over 800 million streams, she reaffirms her status as one of the most streamed artists on the platform. Hits like ‘Thank U, Next,’ ‘7 Rings,’ and ‘Side to Side’ already boast massive streaming numbers, and ‘Boyfriend’ solidifies her consistent popularity.
For Social House, comprised of Michael “Mikey” Foster and Charles “Scootie” Anderson, this milestone is a significant breakthrough. The duo, who have collaborated with Grande on several occasions, are quickly becoming names to watch in the music industry.
Their chemistry with Grande has not only brought them into the spotlight but has also showcased their talent to a broader audience.
The success of ‘Boyfriend’ highlights the power of collaboration and the universal appeal of pop music. As it continues to rack up streams, fans can look forward to more exciting projects from both Ariana Grande and Social House.
With this achievement, ‘Boyfriend’ cements its place in pop history, marking another high note in Grande’s illustrious career and a promising milestone for Social House.
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