Monday's Global Media Round-up: 12/11
Happy Monday everyone! It seemed to be a winter wonderland as we encountered the first official snowfall of the season here in New York City over the weekend. So if you were too busy enjoying the snowfall, or gathering at your annual Christmas office party, we have all this weekends top stories that you need to know! Enjoy the week everyone xo
How Lupita Nyong'o Transformed Herself Into Hollywood's Newest Superhero
On a fall afternoon in Manhattan that still feels like the burning days of summer, Lupita Nyong'o and I are in a bare, wood-floored studio called Foxy Fitness, learning how to pole-dance. Dressed in a dusty-pink sports bra and a matching wrap skirt over cream shorts, Nyong'o groans half-jokily during the strenuous warm-up, then scrutinizes her pole with seriousness. Each time our instructor, competitive champion Ashley Fox, shouts out a new, seemingly impossible move, I wearily wilt against mine, and Nyong'o bursts into laughter.
Read article: Vogue
Here are the 2018 Golden Globe Nominees
What's worth walking at 5:00 a.m. for? A Golden Globe nomination, of course! This morning, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced the nominees for the 75th Annual golden Globes, aka the booziest awards show around. While we had a feeling The Handmiad's Tale and Lady Bird would make several appearances, there were a few surprises thrown into the mix, as well.
Read article: Vogue
15 Motivational Songs to Get You Through 2018
As a species, humankind's vibe for 2017 might as well be "Not great, Bob." While there's little a wicked Kanye song can do about the factors contributing to that overall grumpiness - wildfires and fish growing around litter and elected officials who just can't take a hint - it sure can help you do another rep. So here, 15 tracks that function like a starting gun to get you up and ae 'em.
Read article: Marie Claire
How Lupita Nyong'o Transformed Herself Into Hollywood's Newest Superhero
On a fall afternoon in Manhattan that still feels like the burning days of summer, Lupita Nyong'o and I are in a bare, wood-floored studio called Foxy Fitness, learning how to pole-dance. Dressed in a dusty-pink sports bra and a matching wrap skirt over cream shorts, Nyong'o groans half-jokily during the strenuous warm-up, then scrutinizes her pole with seriousness. Each time our instructor, competitive champion Ashley Fox, shouts out a new, seemingly impossible move, I wearily wilt against mine, and Nyong'o bursts into laughter.
Read article: Vogue
Here are the 2018 Golden Globe Nominees
What's worth walking at 5:00 a.m. for? A Golden Globe nomination, of course! This morning, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced the nominees for the 75th Annual golden Globes, aka the booziest awards show around. While we had a feeling The Handmiad's Tale and Lady Bird would make several appearances, there were a few surprises thrown into the mix, as well.
Read article: Vogue
15 Motivational Songs to Get You Through 2018
As a species, humankind's vibe for 2017 might as well be "Not great, Bob." While there's little a wicked Kanye song can do about the factors contributing to that overall grumpiness - wildfires and fish growing around litter and elected officials who just can't take a hint - it sure can help you do another rep. So here, 15 tracks that function like a starting gun to get you up and ae 'em.
Read article: Marie Claire
