Nylon Blogs

 The important history behind the word “ratchet.” (TheCut)

Rick Ross is no longer the boss when it comes to Reebok–we think he should seek solace from model boss Kate Moss who you might recall was once dropped from multiple campaigns for reported drug use. (Fashionista)

We can’t wait to see Chadwick Boseman play Jackie Robinson in 42 this weekend. But bring some tissues—it’s supposed to be a tear jerker. (MTV)

Apparently, fashion is in A$ap Rocky’s “subconscious” and the man is a walking fashion encyclopedia. (The Coveteur)—RAY SIEGEL

DUH: This is why Hayley Williams is on our cover this month. (Buzzfeed)

The diary of the class hamster. (NewYorker)

Jay-Z did what any rapper would do when they’re having a wild week–he sold the Brooklyn Nets and his romantic vacay to Cuba was investigated by Congress–he wrote a rap song about it. (Pitchfork)

Hailee Steinfeld has made it to the big leagues: she’s cast in Tommy Lee Jones’ directorial debut The Homesman alongside Meryl Streep, Hilary Swank, and John Lithgow. (Deadline)

Sarah Jessica Parker’s Sex & The City heels are up for auction and as we recall–there’s more than a few pairs worth bidding on. (HuffPo)—RAY SIEGEL

False reporting? Kate Upton and Diddy publicly deny all rumors of them “sucking face” at Liv in Miamia. Scroll to the bottom of this story… (The Cut)

The “never nude” is back! If you don’t know what that means you need to watch Arrested Development on Netflix immediately or we can’t be friends. Second, the advertisements for the show’s grand return are hysterical. (Vulture)

Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, A$ap Rocky, Macklemore, Solange, and more are slated to play at the Made in America festival in Philly this summer. Peep the full lineup! (PAP)

Bloomingdales has implemented a crazy high-tech way to help you shop for the perfect fitting jeans. (Mashable)

Training day: Karlie Kloss and Josh Horowitz  brush up on their hosting skills for the MTV Movie Awards. (MTVStyle)—RAY SIEGEL

We have never needed Ace Ventura’s Pet Dectective expertise more: Argentinian pet dealers are passing off ferrets on steroids as toy poodles. (HuffPo)

Diane Kruger has a new gig and let’s just say it involves a major discount at Chanel (if she didn’t already have one.) (Lucky)

We love it when music meets fashion in unexpected ways; Nordstrom tapped Macklemore and Ryan Lewis to star in their bridal campaign vid–reinforcing what we already know: every girl wants to marry Macklemore or Ryan Lewis. (MTVStyle)

Aside from playing Bella, KStew is most known for her stoic and always unenthusiastic red carpet appearances. Refinery29′s reputation-saving 23rd birthday gift to the star is a roundup of the few times she was caught her guard down. And smiling, even. (Refinery29)

Today is Marc Jacobs’ birthday too! Celebrate by taking a look at his most epic ad campaigns of all time. (Gratzia)—RAY SIEGEL

“Ridiculous person calls other person ridiculous.” (The Cut)

You’re standing on my neck: What Daria Morgendorffer looked like before her show aired in 1997. (Gothamist)

Between the punk-themed Met Ball and the museum’s summer exhibition, a question is raised: how should we define “punk?” (WWD)

Meet Joe Fresh: the story behind the ever-expanding fast fashion retailer. (Fashionista)

Money ain’t a thing: Jay-Z and Roc Nation have signed a deal to become part of Universal Music Group. (Complex)—RAY SIEGEL

The “one room shack” that Biggie raps about growing up in is for sale for $725,000, which would then leave very little cash leftover for putting five carats in your baby girl’s ear. Hope your cool with sardines for dinner… (NYMag)

Hey smarty pants: Don’t get it twisted—recent studies prove that brain training games cannot make you more intelligent. (TheNewYorker)

Thinking of breaking up with your bestie? Head to Refinery29 for guidance during this difficult time. (Refinery29)

Spring 2013 has become one incredibly long spring break—luckily, that involves a whole lot of Opening Ceremony. (MTVStyle)

Glee‘s co-creator Ryan Murphy may be starting a new project and rumor has it that it’ll be a racy one. (Vulture)—RAY SIEGEL

We think that rappers should avoid misogynistic lyrics altogether and so does the new women’s rights group called Ultra Violet. (Fashionista)

Christopher Abbott aka Charlie is no longer one of the Girls; he quit the show citing creative differences with Lena Dunham. (Rolling Stone)

Georgia May Jagger isn’t being shy about the fact that she wants to become a Victoria’s Secret model. (Vogue UK)

Beyoncé covers Amy Winehouse’s “Back to Black” in The Great Gatsby Trailer. (Hollywire)

Rachel Comey aka the leather bootie queen is a real comedian. Who knew? (The Cut)—RAY SIEGEL

Meet Jeralean Talley—the oldest women in America. (USAToday)

And Nicki Minaj quotes, “I am better than most male rappers.” (MTV)

Danny Brown’s name is practically synonymous with brands like Adidas and Mark McNairy, but his latest campaign is a bit more unexpected. (MTV Style)

You Oughta Know: Alanis Morissette is writing a book. (NPR)

The Saint Laurent house is getting back to its roots with new campaign stars like Marilyn Manson, Courtney Love, and Ariel Pink in self-styled looks. (WWD)—RAY SIEGEL

Dude, this is rad: The New York Times software editor developed an algorithm that extracts haiku poems from within the newspapers stories.
(Laughing Squid)

When the New York Yankees and the Mets opened on the same day true fans knew exactly where their loyalties lied, but the rest of the city (even Bloomberg) was left feeling flummoxed. (NYT)

Jourdan Dunn is using her high ranking role within the fashion industry for good—the model calls discusses racism and other struggles she’s faced, again. (Fashionista)

Heidi Klum is a hero; she was able to save her son Henry and two nannies from a riptide in Hawaii. (Us Weekly)

This is not an April Fool’s joke: Ellen Degeneres announced the that the sequel to Finding Nemo will be titled Finding Dory. And that she’s not upset it took this long because she knows that Pixar has been busy making Toy Story 16. (HollywoodLife)—RAY SIEGEL

Like everyone in New York without rent control, Eloise is moving to Brooklyn. (The Cut) 

Game of Thrones characters remained as cast members Mad Men, Seinfeld, and Arrested Development. (Vulture)

We love this story about celebrity pranksters, but there’s a major one missing: Bill Murray. (Hollywire)

Pineapple Express 2 will be in theaters in April! FOOLS!  (Rolling Stone)

Orlando Bloom is to star in Romeo and Juliet on Broadway. (NYT)—RAY SIEGEL