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  • Young Fashionista Launches Her Own Starr Studded Brand
    Young Fashionista Launches Her Own Starr Studded Brand

    After winning best dressed in High School, Mickey Ellis of Chicago knew that she wanted a career in fashion. Midway into her college education she decided to change her focus and switched her major from Engineering to Fashion.

  • SIYA -”I’m Gucci” (New Video)
    SIYA -”I’m Gucci” (New Video)

    New music from Hip-Hop artist Siya, “I’m Gucci”.

  • New Music From KIN4LIFE
    New Music From KIN4LIFE

    “It’s Over Now” Dig…..KIN4LIFE was our first cover ever!!! History, huh? Yeah, well we would like to think so. It was a good time for IKONS Magazine. Since then, KIN4LIFE has went on to rock crowds all around the world and after over 10 years in this rap industry, these ladies are far from calling [...]

Entertainment & Arts

New Yorkers Get Ready To Get Dirty With Out-Fit Challenge

New Yorkers Get Ready To Get Dirty With Out-Fit Challenge

 Exclusive interview with Torino Fitzgerald, CEO of Out-Fit Challenge   IKONS: Because this is our first time meeting, please tell us about yourself and how “Out-Fit Challenge” got started. Tori: I would be delighted to do so. I am currently a MBA student at the Kellogg School of Management [which is] part of Northwestern University.  Part [...]

SWERV MAGAZINE Pays Tribute To The Ballroom Community

SWERV MAGAZINE Pays Tribute To The Ballroom Community

      SWERV Magazine celebrates its historical issue that captures the legends of the Ballroom Community.  Tonight (April 18th) was a launch of their new magazine and recognition to those who have built, influenced and lead the Gay and Lesbian Ballroom Community for years. Here is a recap of tonight’s event.    

Inspired In New York Honors Cyndi Lauper

Inspired In New York Honors Cyndi Lauper

Grammy and Emmy award winning artist, CYNDI LAUPER (Composer and Lyricist) is being honored by INSPIRED IN NEW YORK on April 15, 2013 at Tian At The Riverbank in historic Harlem, NY. Attendance is by INVITE ONLY.

Baka Boyz Bringing The Heat For The Summer

Baka Boyz Bringing The Heat For The Summer

  Formerly of Power 106 Los Angeles, The Baka Boyz shows “Friday Night Flava’s”, “The World Famous Roll Call” and the “Cali Caliente Power Mix Weekend” revolutionized hip-hop on the west coast.  Under the reign of the Baka Boyz, Power 106 in Los Angeles became the mecca for upcoming artists and where international acts such [...]

News

Founder of IKONS Magazine Honored For Outstanding Work

Founder of IKONS Magazine Honored For Outstanding Work

This year’s “Warriors in Spirit” tributes were awarded to Alexis Mc Sween, Calvin Clark and our very own Ardranae Byer of IKONS Magazine.

Honoring Our Heritage and The Future

Honoring Our Heritage and The Future

The tribute recognizes the contributions proud LGBT Women of African Descent & their Allies who lived and celebrated their sexuality from the 70′s and beyond.

New Yorkers March For Marriage Equality

New Yorkers March For Marriage Equality

Today hundreds of New Yorkers stood together to fight for Marriage Equality and to voice their opinion about DOMA.

Child Support To Sue Lesbian Sperm Donor

Child Support To Sue Lesbian Sperm Donor

A Kansas man who donated sperm to a lesbian couple so they could have a child said on Wednesday he is shocked the state is now trying to make him pay child support.

Fashion

Young Fashionista Launches Her Own Starr Studded Brand

Young Fashionista Launches Her Own Starr Studded Brand

After winning best dressed in High School, Mickey Ellis of Chicago knew that she wanted a career in fashion. Midway into her college education she decided to change her focus and switched her major from Engineering to Fashion.

Fun Affordable Fashion for the New Year

Fun Affordable Fashion for the New Year

For fashionistas on a budget, 2013 is full of options for getting great looks at affordable prices.

New Fall Fashions For The Boy In Her

New Fall Fashions For The Boy In Her

Dope new clothing line that we just love.

New HUF Fall 2012 Collection

New HUF Fall 2012 Collection

I am always exceptionally happy when we get new releases for music and fashion.  HUF is another dope line that I love.  Their clothing line comes from professional skateboarder Keith Hufnangel which combines the skateboarder look with a city attitude.  What I simply love about fashion is that you can snatch a shirt from this [...]

Health & Beauty

IKONIC Beauty Tips

IKONIC Beauty Tips

By Delvon Johnson Let’s Play Make-Up! To darken your eyebrows, if you don’t have a liner, you can use a volume brush with mascara, preferably MAC Haute & Naughty Lash. Also, if you need colored brows, you can use eye shadow for color! When you applying a foundation, you can also use it as a lip color. [...]

Love Your Nipples? Stop Smoking!!

Love Your Nipples? Stop Smoking!!

The nicotine in cigarettes and the carbon monoxide contained in cigarette smoke can diminish blood flow to various parts of the body. These toxins act as a virtual tourniquet. If the blood flow to a particular body part becomes greatly reduced or halted, that body part dies.

Nicki Minaj and Ricky Martin new faces of M.A.C. Viva Glam

Nicki Minaj and Ricky Martin new faces of M.A.C. Viva Glam

Shortly after Nicki Minaj debuted her first album she partnered with M.A.C. Cosmetics for the limited release of her “Pink Friday” lipstick. She’s now the spokesperson for  M.A.C. Viva Glam 2012 campaign along with Latin pop singer Ricky Martin. M.A.C. Cosmetics recently unveiled the first photo from the campaign, shot by David LaChapelle. Nicki is [...]

Now Accepting Gay Blood

Now Accepting Gay Blood

Great Britian has finally lifted the lifelong ban that prohibits gay men from donating blood as reported by many news sites. The ban lifts one stipulate, but adds another in it’s place.

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