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Perth Now
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
SZA named artistic director of Vans
SZA has been appointed artistic director of Vans. The 35-year-old singer has signed a multi-year creative partnership agreement with the footwear company, and her role will involve her reimagining and overseeing their upcoming campaigns, as well as designing and co-creating new production collections including shoe styles and new pieces that fit with her own style. She said in a statement: 'In Vans, I feel free. 'I've been wearing Knu Skools and other styles for years, they've always had an ethos I connect with. As artistic director, my mission is to show that joy, community, creativity and fashion are all still intersectional. "That humanity, culture and connection are still the access points. 'I've learned that bravery and curiosity are the cures for uncertainty; it's a lifestyle, and Vans champions that spirit. 'They stand where I stand, and I'm honored to invite a whole bunch of people to stand Off the Wall with us.' The partnership between SZA and Vans has been marked with a new campaign that pays tribute to one of the Crybaby singer's favourite designs, the black and white Knu Skool, which was originally designed in 1997 as a reimagined take on the classic Old Skool. The venture comes just a few months after SZA launched her own Not Beauty brand, beginning with a lip gloss. She said in a statement in April: "Not Beauty wasn't about me trying to enter the beauty market, it's about me filling a need, it's about me needing something that lasted as long as my show, as long as my conversation, as long as my date. "There was nothing that existed that did that for me and also made me feel moisturised. I don't know much about much, but I know a lot about lips, and I feel like Not Beauty is not beauty. It is just something that I wanted to share that worked for me and I hope works for you. It's really well made. It's awesome." She also shared on Instagram: "YALL ASKED FOR THE LIP COMBO AND ITS FINALLY HERE !!! I REPEAT THE LIP PRODUCTS IVE BEEN WEARING AND WORKING ON FOR YEARS ARE FINALLY HERE FOR EVERYONE TO TRY."
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pssst. SZA is having a free pop-up in Phoenix. Everything fans should know
Solana "SZA" Rowe will bring her new Not Beauty brand to life for fans at Westgate Entertainment District on Tuesday, May 27, before she takes the stage at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, as part of the co-headlining Grand National Tour with Pulitzer Prize-winning hip-hop star Kendrick Lamar. Not Beauty is a nature-inspired, vegan and cruelty-free collection of lip glosses exclusively sold at pop-ups at tour stops. The three lip gloss shades — In the Flesh, Strawberry Jelly and Quartz — are $23 each. SZA will appear at the pop-up experience, but the exact time has not been disclosed. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m., so she'll be there sometime before that. The pop-up is open 1-8 p.m. Tuesday. It's free to attend; event parking rates apply. Details: WaterDance Plaza at Westgate Entertainment District, 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Glendale. Traffic tips: How to get to Kendrick Lamar's State Farm Stadium concert with less hassle (This story has been updated to add a gallery.) Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more. He did the same in Pittsburgh for more than a decade. Follow him on X and Instagram @edmasley and on Facebook as Ed Masley. Email him at This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: See SZA for free before Kendrick Lamar concert in Phoenix
Express Tribune
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
SZA brings free Not Beauty pop-up to Phoenix before Grand National Tour show
SZA is bringing her exclusive Not Beauty pop-up to Phoenix on Tuesday, May 27, ahead of her Grand National Tour stop with Kendrick Lamar. The event will be held at WaterDance Plaza in the Westgate Entertainment District from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., just before her concert at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The pop-up experience is free to attend, though standard event parking rates apply. While SZA is expected to appear at the event, the exact time of her visit has not been announced. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m., suggesting her appearance will occur prior to showtime. Not Beauty is SZA's new vegan, cruelty-free lip gloss line inspired by nature. The brand features three shades: In the Flesh, Strawberry Jelly, and Quartz, each priced at $23. These products are available exclusively at tour stop pop-ups, adding an element of exclusivity for fans. The pop-up not only offers fans a chance to purchase limited-edition beauty products but also provides an opportunity to potentially meet SZA in person. With Kendrick Lamar co-headlining the tour, the Grand National Tour has generated major buzz, making this pop-up an added highlight for Arizona fans. For attendees, arriving early is recommended due to expected crowds and traffic around the venue. The event merges music, culture, and beauty, creating a unique fan experience tied to one of 2025's most anticipated tours.
New York Times
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
What to Do When You Have a Pimple Emergency
The artist SZA, who's currently on a national concert tour with the rapper Kendrick Lamar, knows what it's like to panic at the sight of an untimely pimple. 'I used to attack my breakouts with [too many treatments], and it pissed my skin off,' she says. Now the singer — who recently launched the makeup brand Not Beauty — takes a gentler approach with what she calls her 'holy grail products.' Here, SZA, the dermatologist David Kim and the aesthetician Tiara Willis share their go-to tools and techniques for safely dealing with a blemish in a pinch. David Kim, 41, dermatologist SZA, 35, singer and songwriter Tiara Willis, 23, facialist T Recommends These interviews have been edited and condensed.
Express Tribune
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Kendrick Lamar makes surprise appearance at SZA's Not Beauty pop-up event
SZA recently hosted a pop-up event for her brand, Not Beauty, at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The event took place on Thursday and Friday, coinciding with her "Grand National" tour stop in her hometown. Ahead of the event, SZA shared her excitement on Instagram, urging fans in the area to visit the pop-up for the launch of her first product, a lip gloss trio. The pop-up event attracted a large crowd eager to get their hands on SZA's debut beauty product. However, the biggest surprise came when Kendrick Lamar, SZA's collaborator on the track 'Luther,' made a surprise appearance. SZA's Not Beauty products were made available exclusively to attendees of the "Grand National" tour, creating an added incentive for concert-goers. The special moment occurred just before SZA and Kendrick's performance at MetLife Stadium later that evening. In addition to Kendrick Lamar's appearance at the pop-up, fans at the concert were treated to another surprise when Baby Keem joined Kendrick on stage for a performance of "Family Ties." The collaboration, which debuted with a new verse at their Minneapolis show, thrilled the crowd. Kendrick's set also included hits like "King Kunta" and "ELEMENT," while SZA performed fan favorites like "Kill Bill" and "Diamond Boy (DTM)." The duo also performed their popular collaborations, including "All The Stars." Following their May 8 performance, Charlamagne Tha God praised the show on The Breakfast Club, emphasizing that Kendrick's cultural influence is unmatched.
