This week, Diana Ross reminded the world of the true meaning of timeless beauty — and that Black don’t crack. Just months ahead of her 80th birthday, news broke of the queen of Motown’s collaboration with Saint Laurent. This week, the fashion house announced Ross as the face of its upcoming Spring 2024 campaign via Instagram.
A series of posts captures the original diva in black and white wearing a simple, form-fitting black dress. With her signature curls serving as the main accessory, the photo mirrors the glamour and elegance of the singer and the luxury label. Earning praise from fans and stars like Naomi Campbell, Ross joins a long list of Black celebrities to face Saint Laurent campaigns, including Zoë and Lenny Kravitz, Steve Lacy and more.
Tracee Ellis Ross was especially proud of her mother’s Saint Laurent debut. The actress sang her mother’s praises on Instagram, where she wrote, “My mama is fire! Hoping to mature in this direction.”
Tiger Woods and Nike call it quits
After 27 years of working together, Tiger Woods and Nike have gone their separate ways. On Monday, the gold legend announced the end of his partnership with the brand on Instagram and X, formerly known as Twitter.
“Over 27 years ago, I was fortunate enough to start a partnership with one of the most iconic brands in the world,” he wrote in the statement. “The days since have been filled with so many amazing moments and memories; if I started naming them, I could go on forever.”
Similarly, Nike bid farewell to the long-time partnership with an Instagram post that reads, “It was a hell of a round Tiger.” Following the news, fans began to speculate what brand or brands the golf star might work with next. Though rumors of Woods joining brands like Skechers, Greyson Clothiers and Malbon Golf have emerged, Marc Maurer, CEO of the sneaker brand On Running, shut…
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