TLC released a trailer for a disgusting new docu-series which exploits fat women and their "hot" male partners, titled Hot & Heavy. The trailer has been creating quite a frenzy with outrage on all sides, but this is best explained in photographer Anastasia Garcia's piece for Glamour. Check it out here.

It's almost that time of year and StyleCaster was kind enough to compile the best Plus Size deals coming to Black Friday. From Torrid and Eloquii to Anthropologie and ModCloth, check out the complete list of sales here! 

-- Yael Tygiel

Body shaming hasn't gone anywhere and Instagram star Katie Sturino is no stranger to the haters. Known for her "Supersize My Look" campaign where she recreates celeb styles in her size, Sturino has recently been rocking some Princess styles. 
While she's not usually one to "feed the trolls", Sturino posted an important message on her instagram regarding these hateful comments. 
Read it for yourself then check out some more Meghan Markle looks from Katie Sturino below.

Katie Sturino is continuing her collaboration with Stitch Fix by releasing her Winter collection. Check out the new looks below and try them for yourself via Stitch Fix.

Part & Parcel, the network marketing plus size fashion retailer, has just announced the launch of their own inclusive Modeling Agency, Talent. According to Refinery29, "the agency launched with 15 women across the United States with an effort to shake things up in the fashion industry." The agency was “born from the company’s own challenges finding body-diverse plus-size models to showcase its apparel and footwear collections."
Check it out and submit to model here!

-- Yael Tygiel

Known as the creator of the Wrap Dress, Diane von Furstenburg, has finally heard our cries and decided to start producing her iconic look in plus sizes. 

The second season of Hulu's Shrill, starring SNL's Aidy Bryant, is coming back with 8 episodes on January 24th. Check out some stills from the upcoming season below! 

After previous statements about presenting a "fantasy", which was followed by massive store closures and huge drops in sales, Victoria's Secret has finally decided to use a plus model in their campaigns. 
Meet Ali Tate Cutler, Victoria's Secret's first size 14 model, who announced her gig with the launch of their collaboration with UK lingerie brand Bluebella. 

-- Yael Tygiel

Katie Sturino, best known for her "Supersize The Look" projects on social media, has collaborated with subscription-based online retailer Stitch Fix, for a Summer collection of styles in sizes xs-3x! Check out some of the styles below and try them for yourself via Stitch Fix! 

It's been years since Ashley Graham claimed the title of "first plus size model on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition". In 2019, which featured Tyra Banks on the cover, the magazine embraced the curves and featured a few Plus Size models in swimwear. Check 'em out below! 

Hulu has renewed their comedy series Shrill, starring Aidy Bryant, for a second season. The 8-episode season, up two episodes from season one, will hit the streamer in 2020. Lolly Adefope, Luka Jones, Ian Owens, John Cameron Mitchell, Patti Harrison, Julia Sweeney and Daniel Stern also star on the sitcom. 

News out of Hollywood claim that Oscar Winner Octavia Spencer, and Oscar Nominee Melissa McCarthy are in talks to star as superheroes in Thunder Force for Netflix.The plot and many other details are not yet being shared, but Deadline reports that Ben Falcone has written the script and will direct. 

Lizzo has dropped a new song, featuring the one and only Missy Elliot, this morning. Check out Tempo below! 
From the album 'Cuz I Love You' out April 19.

Aidy Bryant's new series, Shrill, is getting rave reviews! The six episode series, based on Lindy West's memoir of the same name, tells the story of Annie, an aspiring writer who is deals with fatphobia and fatshaming remarks on the daily. While many of us also deal with these micro-aggressions - and sometimes blatant abuses - Annie learns to love and value herself. 

This Is Us star Chrissy Metz will be guest starring on NBC's Superstore as an HR rep for the Cloud 9 store franchises.