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Oh sure, you can build a Lego set. But can you build a Lego expert set? These aren’t the sets you give to children—they’re for grown adults, and adults with a lot of time to spare at that. They feature beautiful buildings from around the world and a few stunning pop culture icons.

You’re not really supposed to play with these sets. You’re meant to construct them and then admire their beauty from a distance. But you can play with them if you like, because hey, I’m not the Lego police. And doesn’t building something also qualify as a form of play?

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By Larry Stansbury ·Updated September 6, 2024

How to Get Away With Murder’s Aja Naomi King loves being a brand ambassador for L’Oréal Paris. And not just because of their stellar products—like L’Oréal Paris True Match Lumi Glotion Natural Glow Enhancer and L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara— but also because of their Women of Worth foundation. 

Founded in 2006 with the mission statement, “Because You’re Worth It,” the brand searches nationwide to select 10 non-profit leaders to be named Women of Worth honorees. King has been a brand ambassador since 2017, and she empowers and advocates for Black women who are making a positive change in the world. This year, the brand is selecting non-profit leaders to receive $25,000 to support their charitable cause, mentorship from other leaders, and the ability to use the L’Oréal Paris network to share their stories.

“I had no idea that L’Oréal did so much on just the philanthropic side,” King tells ESSENCE. “They pick ten women each year to honor and highlight the incredible work women do in their communities.” Although, as King says about Black women,  “resilience is in our blood,” having support from major brands like this is essential. 

Because of this partnership, King is excited to continue diversifying L’Oréal Paris’ portfolio and reminding other Black women they’re worthy and beautiful, too. “L’Oréal Paris is about owning the fact that you are worth it simply because you are here, alive, and deserving,” says King. “I love that I get to be one of the many beautiful, diverse faces of L’Oreal Paris, saying that message and knowing the impact globally that we are having all over the world for everyone.”

When it comes to her favorite products, she reaches for L’Oréal Paris Hyaluronic Acid Serum, L’Oréal Paris Telescopic Intense Lash Length Original Mascara, and L’Oréal Paris Makeup Infallible Never Fail Eyeliner. Afterall, “Knowing you look good makes you feel good,” she says. “When you find your favorites, they become irreplaceable.”

As for her beauty inspirations, she often turns to her mother.  “I remember my mom would take lipstick and use that on her cheeks to create her blush,” says King. “She loves to play and experiment with makeup,” King adds. “She reminds me that feeling beautiful is all about keeping it fun and fresh for yourself.”

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The last season of The Rookie was not one of the show’s finest hours. The whole of season 6 faced issues, with a shortened episode length and an overarching villain story that didn’t work well, but season 7 aims to fix all that.

The Rookie has been one of ABC’s procedural drama fixtures for six years. Other than following the character of John Nolan (Nathan Fillion), who decides to make a huge career change in his mid-40s and become the oldest rookie in the LAPD, the show follows many of the standard tropes of the genre. Over the years, Nolan has made his fair share of enemies, including corrupt lawyer Monica Stevens (Bridget Regan). She was the overarching villain of the sixth season, which chronicled her rise and demise in just ten episodes.

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Have you been missing Bluey? Do you want some new minisodes as a Halloween treat? Well, you’re in luck, because a new batch of Bluey Minisodes is heading to Disney+ in October. Honestly, they sound pretty amazing!

Releasing on October 7, fans of Bluey and her sister, Bingo, can expect seven new minisodes to explore! The first batch of mini-episodes dropped in July, and this is the second batch of four coming our way. We don’t yet know when the final two batches will be released, but we have received some information about the seven episodes arriving on Disney+ next month.

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