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Doodles, a next-generation art and entertainment company, together with Pharrell Williams, teased today the launch of Dullsville and The Doodleverse, a groundbreaking animation experience.
The special will be directed by Burnt Toast and produced by internal creative studio, Golden Wolf.
The experience, set to fully launch later this year, bridges Doodles’ iconic style with a revolutionary and cinematic format, and will be anchored by the release of three Doodles Records music videos featuring tracks from Lil Wayne and Coi Leray.
Doodles is a next-generation art and entertainment company focused on immersive storytelling, live and digital experiences, and lifestyle content. Created by world-renowned artist Scott Martin (AKA Burnt Toast) in 2021, Doodles has grown and evolved from a simple idea to an ever expanding world of stories, products, and experiences. From collaborations with global brands like Adidas and Crocs to developing the Doodles experience at CAMP Chicago, Doodles has a proven track record of executing top-of-the-line partnerships. An always on, internet first developer of IP, Doodle’s consistently builds new stories and characters within its beloved and expansive universe. Learn more at www.doodles.app.
More details, including other prominent collaborators and featured artists, will be revealed soon.
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Getty Images By Kerane Marcellus ·Updated April 3, 2024
Our favorite thing about the street >TikTok and SSENSE or Net-a-Porter for all your pieces isn’t necessary when shopping for good basics or even accessories. Mid-priced brands like Madewell or accessible sites like Amazon, or just plain thrifting are alternative options you can look to.
Keep scrolling to learn all our tips and tricks for mixing high and low pieces in your streetsrc="https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/GettyImages-1724005990-scaled.jpg" alt="How To Mix High and Low Pieces Into Your Wardrobe" width="400" height="600" />PARIS, FRANCE – OCTOBER 02: Tamu McPherson wears sunglasses, a bi-color dark blue and pale blue denim jacket, a white t-shirt, a blue slit denim skirt, a bag, black leather ankle boots, outside Stella McCartney, during the Womenswear Spring/Summer 2024 as part ofParis Fashion Week on October 02, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images)
While you may want to stand out with your looks, a basic piece is integral to a well->J. Crew are solid options for affordable and durable basics.
Find A Similar “Mid-Range” Priced Piece
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 11: Sai de Silva wears earrings, a black oversized blazer jacket, a black top, a belt, white flared pants , pointed shoes , a bag, outside Tibi, on February 11, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images) You may be searching for the right pair of boots, sneakers, or mules for your closet, but don’t feel like they have to be from Chanel or Bottega Veneta. Look to mid-range brands like Madewell and Reformation for those pieces that you’ll need year-round without overspending. For accessories, if you’re obsessed with a piece, try looking on Etsy or Amazon rather than looking up pricy selects from brands of the moment.
Splurge Only After Saving
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 11: A guest wears sunglasses, earrings, a black long coat, an orange low-neck dress with a leather corset, a white leather bag, high heels black boots, outside Altuzarra, during New York Fashion Week,on February 11, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images) Sometimes it’s okay to splurge. “Treat yourself” is a timeless mantra however, it’s best to use it in moderation. Solely splurging on the things that have stayed in your carts for months is an ideal way to not overdo treating yourself–or you can even save for a few months. Sometimes this works in your favor if there is a sale. One rule of thumb is to look on other sites like The RealReal, Depop, or Vestiaire Collective to see if the same item is being sold for much less. A few months ago we talked to a financial advisor about the best ways to splurge on those extra-expensive items.
Key In On Quality Accessories
PARIS, FRANCE – OCTOBER 09: Emilie Joseph wears black sunglasses, diamonds earrings, a white minimalistic belted trench coat from Isabel Marant, a brown matte leather puffy handbag from Bottega Veneta, beige and gray shiny leather snake print pattern pointed / heels knees boots from Paris Texas, during a street >Edas, Khiry, and Bernard James rather than current fashion houses like Chanel because those pieces tend to be costume jewelry. For bags, focus more on classic silhouettes that aren’t trend-focused, those will sell for a good price in the future also. Avoid “Special Occasion-Pieces” 
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 10: A guest wears sunglasses, a green asymmetric mini dress with one side off-shoulder, the other side with long sleeve, fluffy parts, thigh high shiny leather boots , a woven leather bag from Bottega Veneta, outside La Pointe , during New York Fashion Week, on February 10, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images) Sequin dresses, tops, or skirts aren’t necessary to purchase for an expensive price unless you know you’re going to wear them regularly. So, avoid the pieces that lean on the gaudy side in favor of elevated basics like a midi skirt with a simple sequin trim or a shirt with a strategic cutout.
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Wedding planning can be daunting, especially when you are unsure how many guests will attend. A couple decided to take matters into their own hands by disinviting people who did not RSVP in time.
“We are sorry you can’t make it to our wedding. Our RSVP deadline has passed and you unfortunately did not respond. We would have love to have you attend but final numbers have now been turned in and your presence will be missed,” reads the note that was posted by user ChiChi on X.
This is what they shared with guests. https://t.co/50z6RxA8o3 pic.twitter.com/5tPXVWOtLK
— Chi Chi (@BlackBarbie_Chi) March 13, 2024
The post, which has 11 million views, received many comments in support of the couple.
“Can’t lie, I’m very impressed they stood their ground. If you can’t take my wedding serious then you don’t deserve to be there.” one commenter said.
An X user who goes by the name of Trini87 said that he wished he had done the same thing.
I wish my wife and I had done this. It would have avoided so much stress as the venue needed to know our final numbers but people were taking too long to respond. Also, people RSVP’d as coming but never showed up. We paid $175 per plate for catering. Those spots could have gone…
— Darnell
(@trini87) March 14, 2024
“I wish my wife and I had done this. It would have avoided so much stress as the venue needed to know our final numbers but people were taking too long to respond. Also, people RSVP’d as coming but never showed up. We paid $175 per plate for catering. Those spots could have gone to others that we wanted to come but couldn’t invite because of our budget,” he said.
Some users thought the couple could have given their guests some grace.
“Such events should be attended by close family and friends…whom you can reach out to and remind them to RSVP – if you can create an ‘I’m sorry you missed’ you could’ve used that time to reach out to your people,” an X user wrote.
“Who puts the ACTUAL date on ANYTHING due??? I always lie by a week or two, work/personal, colleague/ friend or family. People have lives, factor that into dates & times. And, if it’s that important, call to follow upyou got 2 weeks.” X user Sophia wrote.
Were the soon-to-be newlyweds too harsh, or were they standing on business?
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Beyoncé released Cowboy Carter on March 29, her country-infused follow-up to 2022’s house-influenced Renaissance. Cowboy Carter is believed to be the second part of a trilogy of albums. On the album, she reinvents what is a country and western classic, Dolly Parton’s 1973 song “Jolene,” in which a woman pleads with her lover’s mistress to leave him alone. Beyoncé’s version, however, is less pleading, and more of a pointed reminder of the “Daddy Lessons” she issued on 2016’s Lemonade.
Parton herself is featured a few times on Beyoncé’s album, most prominently in a voicemail-style interlude that functions as the introduction to “Jolene.” Parton remarks: “You know that hussy with the good hair you sing about, reminded me of someone I knew back when, ‘cept she has flaming locks of auburn hair, bless her heart. Hair of a different color but it all hurts just the same.”
As The Hill reports, shortly after the release of the album, Parton signaled her support of Beyoncé‘s version of her song, posting a picture on Twitter/X which read: “Wow, I just heard Jolene. Beyoncé is giving that girl some trouble and she deserves it!!!” The post is captioned with a heart emoji and “signed” Dolly P, which is the title of Parton’s interlude.
— Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) March 29, 2024
Parkwood Entertainment, the production/entertainment company and record label founded by Beyoncé in 2010, said in a press release that the album is concerned with genre. Specifically, the album is concerned with the idea that genre doesn’t actually exist, something music historians have explicitly pointed out. Beyoncé herself expanded on this point in the release.
“The joy of creating music is that there are no rules,” Beyoncé said. “The more I see the world evolving the more I felt a deeper connection to purity. With artificial intelligence and digital filters and programming, I wanted to go back to real instruments, and I used very old ones.”
Beyoncé concluded by briefly describing her creative process during the making of the album. “My process is that I typically have to experiment,” she said. “I enjoy being open to have the freedom to get all aspects of things I love out and so I worked on many songs. I recorded probably 100 songs. Once that is done, I am able to put the puzzle together and realize the consistencies and the common themes, and then create a solid body of work.”
Beyoncé’s album was likely born in earnest after her 2016 performance of “Daddy Lessons” at the Country Music Awards, which Beyoncé alluded to in an Instagram post ahead of the album’s release.
“This album has been over five years in the making,” Beyoncé wrote . “It was born out of an experience that I had years ago where I did not feel welcomed…and it was very clear that I wasn’t.”
She continued, “The criticisms I faced when I first entered this genre forced me to propel past the limitations that were put on me. Act ii is a result of challenging myself, and taking my time to bend and blend genres together to create this body of work.”
Black country music fans, as The 19th News Org reports, also felt those same stings as they navigated the now- whitewashed country music genre.
Holly G., creator of the Black Opry, a community for Black country and Americana artists and fans and now a burgeoning record label, told the outlet that she believes fans of Beyoncé have an opportunity to both dive into the music and help Black country artists like the ones Beyoncé spotlighted on her album.
“I think that Beyoncé fans have such a huge opportunity here to really come in and help boost some of these artists,” Holly said. “I totally understand why Black people would not want to give country music a chance given the way that the industry has treated them, but I think they would really, really enjoy the music.”
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