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Awkwafina Wins Best Actress at the 2020 Golden Globes and Makes History


History shifted one joyful, mournful, comical bit tonight at the 2020 Golden Globes, as Awkwafina became the first woman of Asian descent to win the award for Best Lead Actress in a Musical or Comedy Movie.

Looking like a glowy, sexy, Elizabethan mime, the 31-year-old accepted the award for her role in The Farewell, directed by Lulu Wang. The win marks multiple firsts—a history-making first for Asian representation at the Golden Globes, as well as Awkwafina’s first Golden Globe nomination, and first-ever dramatic role. She beat out a stacked category that included Cate Blanchett and Emma Thompson, who both have approximately the number of acting award statuettes as I have empty La Croix cans under my bed (countless.)

In her 70-second speech, the star demonstrated exactly why the award belongs to her, making us both laugh and cry almost in the same instant. “This is great,” she deadpanned, clutching the Globe statue. “If I fall upon hard times I could sell this, so that’s good.” Graciously thanking the team behind the movie, she went on to dedicate the award to her dad, saying, “I told you I’d get a job, dad.”

She also dedicated the award “To my grandma, my best friend, the woman who raised me. And to my mother Tia, who I always hope is watching from somewhere above, and I hope that she’s watching now.”

Playing the part of a young woman, Billie, whose love for family and independent streak keep her trapped between two cultures, was “the chance of a lifetime,” Awkwafina said. She’ll dive back into those themes—this time with more elicit drugs—on her upcoming Comedy Central show Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens on January 22.

We look forward to Awkwafina breaking more boundaries and reaping the benefits. And of course, to her winning plenty of awards to hawk for cash and fancy ruffs if she falls on hard times.

Jenny Singer is a staff writer for Glamour.



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Megan Rapinoe Won’t Visit the White House if the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Wins the World Cup


UPDATE:

On Friday evening (June 29), following the U.S. Women’s soccer team’s victory over France in the FIFA Women’s World Cup quarterfinals, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez invited U.S. co-captain Megan Rapinoe and her fellow teammates to the House of Representatives for a tour. “It may not be the White House, but we’d be happy to welcome @mPinoe & the entire #USWMNT for a tour of the House of Representatives anytime they’d like. ??,” Ocasio-Cortez tweeted.

And it looks like the team is down: “Consider it done @AOC,” Rapinoe responded, adding a celebratory emoji.

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The U.S. Women’s soccer team is currently battling it out in the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The team just made it to the quarterfinals, but their success in the tournament wasn’t what made headlines on Wednesday (June 26); instead a social media frenzy exploded around co-captain Megan Rapinoe’s recent comments.

When asked whether she was excited to go to the White House (if the team does indeed take the tournament) by a reporter from the outlet Eight by Eight, she responded, “I’m not going to the fucking White House.” She then added, “We’re not gonna be invited…. I doubt it.”

For context, Rapinoe’s reaction is in keeping with her past political statements. She’s been an outspoken critic of President Trump and was one of the first white players to join Colin Kaepernick and other footballers in taking a knee during the national anthem back in 2016. Rapinoe is also part of her team’s discrimination lawsuit against U.S. Soccer.

Later on Wednesday morning, Trump responded to Rapinoe’s comments in a series of three tweets. “Women’s soccer player, @mPinoe, just stated that she is ‘not going to the F…ing White House if we win.’ Other than the NBA, which now refuses to call owners, owners (please explain that I just got Criminal Justice Reform passed, Black unemployment is at the lowest level…in our Country’s history, and the poverty index is also best number EVER), leagues and teams love coming to the White House. I am a big fan of the American Team, and Women’s Soccer, but Megan should WIN first before she TALKS! Finish the job! We haven’t yet….invited Megan or the team, but I am now inviting the TEAM, win or lose. Megan should never disrespect our Country, the White House, or our Flag, especially since so much has been done for her & the team. Be proud of the Flag that you wear. The USA is doing GREAT!”

While Rapinoe has yet to speak out about Trump’s tweets, many others have taken to social media about his remarks. Adam Serwer, a staff writer at The Atlantic, wrote, “Trump is now going after Megan Rapinoe because the ‘f**k your feelings’ president flips out when members of groups targeted by his policies criticize him rather than knowing their place. I might add that for all the thoroughly insincere ‘free speech’ rhetoric from his supporters, Trump most frequently deploys his authority as head of state to chill criticism of himself. Like it’s not even close.”

Journalist Jemele Hill also came out in support of Rapinoe. “So as I’ve said previously about @mPinoe: Given this administration’s attitude toward the LGBTQ community (which they’ve enacted into policy), how do people not understand why she is upset,” Hill tweeted.

But some applauded Trump for inviting the team to the White House in the midst of his tweets. “Megan Rapinoe insults the president and the president still invites the US Women’s Soccer team to the White House win or lose after the World Cup. This is a big win for Trump. He makes Rapinoe look small here,” wrote Fox Sports Radio host Clay Travis.

Rapinoe isn’t the first athlete to decline an invitation to visit Trump’s White House. Last year, after the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title, the team opted out of meeting with the president.





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UCLA Gymnast Katelyn Ohashi's Scores a Perfect 10 on Her Floor Routine and Wins the Internet


Over the weekend, the internet crowned a new viral star: UCLA gymnast Katelyn Ohashi.

On Sunday (January 13), the team’s official Twitter account posted a video of Ohashi’s incredibly energetic and fun floor routine—and now the video of the performance, which earned her a perfect 10 score, has been viewed over 16 million times. To use to the lingo of Marie Kondo, it definitely sparks joy. First, there’s Ohashi’s flawless execution of her tumbling passes and incredible splits. Then there’s her energy, her smile, and her dance moves to a stellar medley of songs that included “Proud Mary” by Tina Turner, “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire, “I Want You Back” by the Jackson 5, “Rhythm Nation” by Janet Jackson, and Michael Jackson’s “The Way You Make Me Feel.”

It’s all very goosebump-inducing. See for yourself. “A ? isn’t enough for this floor routine by @katelyn_ohashi. ?,” the team’s tweet said—and we absolutely agree. What really puts the entire video over the top is when you realize that Ohashi’s entire team is doing her routine on the sideline.

“Trueee?? squad and team goals?,” Ohashi tweeted.

This was only her second time competing with this particular floor routine after debuting it at UCLA’s first meet of the season on January 4. “I’ve never seen her perform like that,” Ohashi’s coach Valerie Kondos Field told the Los Angeles Times. “Ever, in your entire life. I’ve never seen her facial, her performance quality, be that professional, as I saw tonight.” That’s saying a lot considering Ohashi won the collegiate national title on the floor in 2018.

Along with a perfect score and helping secure a win for her team, Ohashi also has a lot of new fans—including Sen. Kamala Harris and Jemele Hill—among others who lit up Twitter with praise for her performance.

And if you’re in LA, you might want to check it out in person next time.





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Letitia James Wins Attorney General Primary In New York


New York could well be on its way to electing its first black female attorney general.

Letitia James overpowered three rivals in Thursday’s Democratic primary, likely paving the way for her to become New York’s top law enforcement officer—and the first woman of color elected statewide.

James, currently New York City public advocate, is a former Brooklyn councilwoman and public defender.

She still has to win November’s general election. But in a heavily Democratic New York, James is strongly favored to earn the post formerly held by Eric Schneiderman, who resigned in the wake of a New Yorker expose that detailed claims he abused women while publicly championing the #MeToo movement.

James carried the endorsement of Gov. Andrew Cuomo into her successful fight for the Democratic AG nomination against law professor and author Zephyr Teachout, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, and Verizon executive Leecia Eve.

In another closely watched match, Cuomo decisively defeated his own primary foe, Cynthia Nixon—although the actress and activist scored more than 30 percent of the vote in her underdog challenge against him.

A win’s a win, but Nixon’s voter percentage is notable for a sitting Democratic governor who has his own progressive bona fides…and whose name has been in the mix of potential 2020 presidential contenders (Cuomo did say during a debate with Nixon, however, that he’ll serve out his term as governor if re-elected in November.)

Nixon grabbed headlines with her bid to topple Cuomo—and not just as a former Sex and the City star or New York’s would-be first female—and openly LGBT—governor. She was always considered an major longshot to unseat incumbent Cuomo—even though his administration has been dogged by corruption scandals. But Nixon’s energetic campaign spoke to the core of an election season focused heavily on a flood of women entering the political arena and on progressives trying hard to push the Democratic establishment to the left.

“We have fundamentally changed the political landscape in this state,” Nixon said in her Thursday night concession speech.

“I see the future of the Democratic Party in this room tonight. The future of the Democratic Party is young, it is diverse, it is progressive; and yes, the future is female,” said Nixon, who fell short of becoming the sixteenth woman nominated for governor in a record-breaking midterm year.

The unapologetically liberal Nixon joined forces with attorney general hopeful Zephyr Teachout, who herself ran against Cuomo for governor four years ago. The two made appearances in front of Trump Tower in Manhattan, contrasting their left-leaning platforms with the Republican president’s conservative nationalism.

Teachout also stumped as a defiant progressive, vowing to wage legal war against Trump as the state’s top lawyer. She campaigned with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the Democratic socialist who shot to fame after defeating an entrenched New York congressman in a major upset. Teachout also showcased her pregnancy during the race, including in an ad that had her laying out her political plans while undergoing a sonogram.

But in the end, it was James who claimed victory, putting her an Election Day away from becoming the fourth black woman in the nation ever elected to an attorney general’s post, according to the non-partisan Gender Watch 2018 project.

“Tonight, we rewrite the history of generations of New Yorkers who have been treated differently simply because of their gender, the color of their skin, the language they speak, the God they pray to, the people they love, or the zip code they come from,” she said in thanking supporters after her win.

At another gathering, Cuomo fans, reportedly, had to hold their victory party without him.

Celeste Katz is senior politics reporter for Glamour. Send news tips, questions, and comments to celeste_katz@condenast.com.

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November 2017 Elections Bring Democrats Big Wins


Across the country yesterday, millions of Americans voted in local elections. Some, like the gubernatorial race in Virginia, had garnered major national coverage. But most had not. I felt a little left out of the mix as there were none here in my hometown of Indianapolis, where I’d recently relocated from New York City.

I have loved voting in every election since I turned 18 and have tried to be a pretty involved citizen most of the time. At the very least, I make sure I’m well-informed on the issue. I canvassed for Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012. And 2016 basically broke me, like so many others.

I was not some reluctant supporter of Hillary Clinton’s as a reaction to the horrors of Donald Trump. I truly loved and believed in my candidate. I used my social platforms to push out her message and spent countless hours calling voters in swing states. When she lost, a wave of grief rocked me in a way I hadn’t experienced since the sudden loss of my mom in 2014.

Over the course of this year, I’ve cried a lot and raged even more. I’m usually an avid reader, but I can barely get through a book. Even my move back to the Midwest was not unrelated. I wanted to be on the ground to help support candidates and organizations, like Planned Parenthood, that reflect my values…in a state (though not city, thanks Indy!) that is almost always red.

So it was with great trepidation that I tuned in to the election results last night as I’m pretty sure 2016 left many of us with some kind of electoral PTSD. No, we weren’t electing a president and these were not the all-important 2018 midterms. But these races might give us a clue about what we’re facing when they arrive.

The numbers looked good for Democrat Ralph Northam in Virginia who was up against Ed Gillespie, a candidate in the mold of Trump who used race-baiting and confederate statues as major campaign talking points. Then they started looking even better, ending with the largest margin of victory by a VA Democrat for governor since 1985. Dems also took the governorship in New Jersey and won countless local seats in many states. A trans woman—Danica Roem—took down the man who wrote Virginia’s horrible bathroom bill. Maine voted for Medicaid expansion. New Jersey elected its first-ever female African-American lieutenant governor, Sheila Oliver. Elizabeth Guzman and Haya Ayala became the first two Latina delegates in Virginia’s House of Delegates, defeating Republican incumbents. The list goes on and on.

What was this feeling coming over me? It was wonderful, yet strange. Oh right, that’s hope. Hi hope—I missed you so much! I was seriously fired up.

So were a lot of other people. For one brief moment, Twitter wasn’t a total garbage fire.

I cried again last night, but for different reasons.

I cried with joy for all the women who took Hillary’s defeat as a call to run for office…and won. I cried for all the people in Maine who will now have access to healthcare. I cried with gratitude that women, especially women of color, showed up to vote and made their voices heard loud and clear. I cried because the light at the end of the tunnel got brighter and brighter as the night wore on, just the opposite of what happened one year ago.

Make no mistake, I realize there is much work to be done and further change will not come if we get complacent. I don’t know about you, but I’m more motivated than ever. And for once it’s coming from a place of hope, not fear.





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