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In the 1990s, it was all about the "big six" models, an aesthetically-blessed group that consisted of top earners such as Claudia Schiffer, Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss, Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista, and Cindy Crawford. While a debate exists over who coined the term supermodel, Swedish model Lisa Fonssagrives, who was at the height of her career from the '30s through the '50s, is often Read more
"When the magazine came out I had no idea at all that I was the first black woman to be on the cover of Vogue. I was just overjoyed to be on the cover because that's what you strive for as a model. That's when you know you have arrived." — Beverly Johnson, on becoming the first black woman to be on the cover of Vogue in August 1974. She was only 21 when photographer Francesco Scavullo took Read more
If you need an example of an overachiever, look no further than Beverly Johnson. After a childhood of excelling at sports and in academics, she earned a full scholarship to study criminal justice at Northeastern University. But on the insistence of friends, she decided to try modeling. That decision certainly paid off, and at 22, she became the first African-American woman to grace the cover of Read more
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We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Adena Andrews April Holmes may have lost part of her leg, but the Paralympics star refuses to be seen as handicapped. She's on a quest to finish what she started in 2008 and come home with two medals in London. Follow more journeys to London on espnW.com. April Holmes was in first place during the 200-meter final at Read more
Jessica Simpson and her fiancé Eric Johnson kicked off their weekend with a date night at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills yesterday. It was a big week for Jessica following the premiere of her new reality competition, Fashion Star, on Tuesday. The show allows viewers to buy items from select designers in stores the day after the episode airs, and on Wednesday, six winning looks went on sale, with some Read more
Jessica Simpson threw on a bathing suit for a recent day at a pool with her family. She donned a cover-up over her suit to lounge in Beverly Hills with her mom Tina Simpson, sister Ashlee Simpson, nephew Bronx Wentz, and a few friends. Pregnant Jessica Simpson is passing the last few weeks of her pregnancy with loved ones, including her fiancé Eric Johnson, as they await the arrival of her Read more
Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson shared a date night over pizza in LA yesterday. Jessica showed off her maternity style in another maxi dress. The couple are expecting their first child together, but that's not the only project Jessica has on her plate. She and Nicole Richie have been promoting their new reality competition, Fashion Star, which will premiere on March 13. Jessica and Eric will be Read more
Jessica Simpson wore a printed maxi dress for a casual Saturday afternoon lunch with her fiancé Eric Johnson. The pair held hands and chatted while walking back to their car. Jess, who is expecting her first child, has been keeping up a busy schedule, but she's also made sure to spend lots of time with her loved ones recently. Eric and Jess joined her sister Ashlee at a birthday celebration for Read more
Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson stopped by the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills yesterday. The afternoon wasn't all fun, though, since Jessica was one of the many celebrities that reacted to Whitney Houston's death. She wrote on Twitter, "I found my voice singing Whitney Houston's music. Today I lost my idol." Jessica and Eric have been hanging in LA lately, but they took a trip to Indianapolis for Read more
