Netflix is officially the future. First, the streaming service made history by being the first network, or “network,” this century to have more Emmy nominations than HBO. Then, it went and tied the premium cable giant at the 2018 Emmys with both companies taking home 23 total awards.

So, it’s time to actually look into the future of Netflix. With 2019 in full swing, it's time to figure out what treats lie in our streaming future. And, the next year is already filled with ultra bingeable promise.

From new series like coming-of-age romp Sex Education and twisty party saga Russian Doll(starring an Orange Is The New Black fave) to new seasons of fan-favorites like 13 Reasons Why and Stranger Things, there is a lot to look forward to. Keep reading to get all the details on Netflix’s 2019 original series, including what they’re about, who’s in the casts, and when they’ll premiere. We hope your queue is ready.

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Just under a month after Kevin Hart stepped down as Oscars host after several homophobic jokes and tweets of his resurfaced, Variety reports that unnamed sources say the Academy is open to having Hart return as host for the annual broadcast. If Hart wants the job, he reportedly simply has to make a “signal” to the Academy, which might include a message on Twitter, Instagram, or from a spokesperson.

The Academy’s new position may be due to Hart’s appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres show on Friday. The Academy had hoped Hart would have a more “meaningful” conversation about his old jokes, according to Variety 's source. But DeGeneres, who hosted the Oscars in 2006 and 2014, said she still wanted Hart to host and had even called the Academy on his behalf to ask them to reconsider.

In response to DeGeneres’s prompting, Hart said he wanted to take some time to think.

Hart apologized for his past remarks in two tweets on December 6, 2018, following the announcement that he stepped down, but many people hoped he would have a more meaningful conversation about the content of and effect of his jokes.

I have made the choice to step down from hosting this year's Oscar's....this is because I do not want to be a distraction on a night that should be celebrated by so many amazing talented artists. I sincerely apologize to the LGBTQ community for my insensitive words from my past.

— Kevin Hart (@KevinHart4real) December 7, 2018

I'm sorry that I hurt people.. I am evolving and want to continue to do so. My goal is to bring people together not tear us apart. Much love & appreciation to the Academy. I hope we can meet again.

— Kevin Hart (@KevinHart4real) December 7, 2018

And Vulture pointed out the past apologies that Hart referred to on his Ellen appearance are next to impossible to find.

Among Hart’s critics was CNN news anchor Don Lemon. In a segment on Friday night, Lemon rebuked Hart’s desire to put his past remarks behind him without taking much action.

“Many of us really need to keep the conversation going. It’s life or death,” Lemon said. “And someone like Kevin Hart, with one of the biggest megaphones in the world, can be a leader. The ultimate change agent. He can help change homophobia in the black community.”

Lemon highlighted a particularly disturbing old tweet of Hart’s in which he said he would break a dollhouse over his son’s head if he tried to play with it.

“That was a joke to Kevin. But the truth is, that is a reality to many little boys in the United States,” Lemon said. “Those views of the LGBT people within the black community have consequences.”

Lemon pointed out that 44% of homeless gay youth are Black and 62% of homeless transgender youth are Black, which, considering that Black people only make up 12% of the U.S. population, is a “huge” number.

“Those kids were likely kicked out of their homes, or had to run away, because of who they are and because of how their community treats them,” he said.

Lemon also called DeGeneres a “trailblazer and respected leader in the LGBT community,” but criticized her decision to use her show to try and absolve Hart.

“Honestly, Ellen doesn’t speak for the whole community,” he said. “We need to speak up for the young back people, especially young black men — kids — in the LGBT community.”

"Apologizing and moving on does not make the world a better place for people who are gay or people who are transgender, being an ally does," says CNN's @DonLemon, reacting to the Oscars' openness to Kevin Hart's return https://t.co/ITGU3Uj2ez pic.twitter.com/4u48sfBF0U

— CNN Tonight (@CNNTonight) January 5, 2019

Correction: In an earlier version of this article, Hart's direct apology was not included. It has been added.

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Welcome toMoney Diaries , where we're tackling what might be the last taboo facing modern working women: money. We're asking millennials how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we're tracking every last dollar.

Today: an event planner who makes $53,000 per year and spends some of her money this week on Neutrogena makeup remover.

Occupation: Event Planner
Industry: Aerospace & Defense
Age: 25
Location: Near Cocoa Beach, FL
Salary: $53,000
Paycheck Amount (Biweekly): $1,488.03

Monthly Expenses
Rent: $550 for my portion of a two-bedroom, two-bathroom beachside condo. My roommate pays $750, since she has the larger master suite. Our water is included in our total rent.
Student Loan Payment: $356.84 for my undergraduate student loans. My company is paying for grad school.
Phone: $40 (I am still on my parent's plan, and I pay them at the end of each month. My mom is awesome and puts this money towards my student loans.)
Disney Pass: $36 per month for my annual pass. I try to go at least once a month, but it varies depending on school. The pass pays for itself after four visits, which I significantly exceed.
Car: $50 per paycheck goes to my parents to repay them for fixing my car's A/C a few months ago.
Health Insurance: $134
Gym Membership: $30
Subscriptions: I use my roommate's ex's HBO account, my parent's Netflix/Hallmark Channel subscriptions, and my older sister's Hulu account.
Spotify: $4.99
401(k): 10% of each paycheck, which my company matches
Long-Term Savings: $300 (I utilize Digit to save for small purchases or trips. I am currently saving up for my friend trip to Phoenix in January and a family trip to Utah in May.)

Day One

7:15 a.m. — I wake up refreshed and comfortably lazy. While this seems like an early morning, I generally wake up around 5 a.m., so those extra two hours are charging me up! Although I did stay up until after 1:30 a.m. last night… Annual office party for young professionals. Just the right amount of rowdy and ~profesh~.

8 a.m. — After scrolling on my phone and watching an episode of Jane the Virgin (obsessed!), I drink a cup of Teavana green tea and sip my morning smoothie (dragonfruit, mixed berries, and almond milk). My roommate returns from her boyfriend's house, and we rehash details from last night. Kind of an uneventful night, now that I look back at it.

9:30 a.m. — I receive a text from my friend A. asking if I'm interested in boating this morning. Um, heck yes! I throw on running shorts, a sports bra, and a t-shirt before heading out the door. I backtrack and decide to bring my quarter-zip, too. It's too cold to go swimming, as it's only in the 60s and the water temperature has dropped to an unenjoyable level. I should know, as I fell off the boat into the water two weeks ago.

11 a.m. — Along with A.'s roommates and some mutual friends, we all pile into the boat and set sail! A lot of beer is passed around, but I decline since I drank last night. After docking at one of the local restaurants, we claim seats at a large table on the beach along the river. Everyone gets mimosas, and I opt for half-sweet tea. I also order a mahi reuben. Somebody orders a plate of calamari and fish dip for the table, too, and I instantly chow down. When it comes time for the check, my friend B. offers to pay for everyone, and we each Venmo him later. $23

12 p.m. — We make our way back. I enjoy half a beer and the beautiful weather, and reflect on how thankful I am to have a friend with a boat.

1 p.m. — Once back on land, we marinate in the hot tub and chat for a few hours. Everyone else is drinking, but I have homework to do later today, so I refrain. I'm having such a good time hanging out with my friends that I don't even notice it's almost dinner time.

4:30 p.m. — The guys are going away for the weekend, so I excuse myself from the hangout and drive back to the mainland to pick up my dog. I left him at my parent's last night before the party because I hate leaving him in his crate if I'm going to be out late. He's so happy to see me! The feeling is mutual.

5 p.m. — Back at home, I fully intend to work on homework, but instead watch more Jane the Virgin and eat scrambled eggs with Nando's Peri Peri sauce.

9 p.m. — Okay, I watched a whole lot of Netflix today and did zero homework. Tomorrow I need to double down. I boil water for my nightly chamomile tea, take the pup for a walk, and fall asleep by 9:30.

Daily Total: $23

Day Two

5:15 a.m. — I'm awakened by the dog beginning to stir and eventually jumping off my bed to stand resolutely at my bedroom door and stare at me until I take him out to go potty. Come on, man! I roll out of bed, throw on a jacket, and we take a quick lap around the apartment parking lot before I feed him breakfast. I make a cup of coffee using my roommate's pour-over thingy, and start homework.

7:30 a.m. — Time for a homework break. I watch a cheesy Christmas movie on the Hallmark Channel and eat fried eggs with hot sauce.

9:30 a.m. — My food stock is very low, which means it's time to go grocery shopping. While Publix is closer to my apartment, I like Lucky's Market more because I feel like they have better prices and fresher produce and meat. My apartment is beachside, and the drive to Lucky's is about 20 minutes. I'm low on gas and stop by Wawa to refill. $25

10 a.m. — I wander through the grocery store, picking up shrimp, a small fillet of mahi mahi, cucumber, scallions, a container of spring lettuce mix, garlic, pre-cut carrots, bean sprouts, mushrooms, a package of chocolate chip cookies, eggs, orange juice, guacamole, hummus, bean chips, and two 12-packs of sparkling water. I also refill my 24-ounce kombucha jug at the café. At checkout, I realize I have a $5 coupon and apply it to my total, which is awesome because I try to stay under $70 for food each week. $63

11 a.m. — More homework, but this time with a side of chipotle red pepper hummus!

4 p.m. — I am mentally exhausted and done with school for today, so I once again plop down on the futon for a few hours of Netflix and Chill with my dog. My roommate is out of town for an Iron Man race (yes, she's a badass), which means it's just me and the pup. I'm bitter because I was supposed to go to a friend's Fifthmas Party (just Google it), but no invite has been sent! Instead, I eat ALL THE COOKIES I bought today. I will eventually regret it, as sugar gives me horrible digestion problems.

8:30 p.m. — Seeing as I am slowly becoming one with the futon, I detach myself from the puppy snuggles and start boiling water for my nightly tea. As that gets started, I take a shower, where I deep condition my hair with It's a 10 Miracle Hair Mask. I am a big believer in deep conditioning, and do it at least once a week. Yes, the initial investment is a lot, but good hair is worth it! Then I wash my face with Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser and apply an Ulta sheet mask (I and try to scare my dog with my attractive appearance). He is unfazed. I sneak a Kit Kat from the freezer and sip on my tea as the mask works its magic.

9:30 p.m. — I take the dog out for his last walk of the day, pop open a can of watermelon-flavored sparkling water, and finish the night by reading in bed. I fall asleep quickly.

Daily Total: $88

Day Three

6 a.m. — Praises! I slept in today! After taking the dog for a walk, feeding him breakfast, and making myself eggs and coffee, I shower again and then blow dry my hair, apply makeup (brows and mascara), and leave for church.

9 a.m. — At church, I pour myself a cup of complimentary coffee with a dash of half-and-half and find my parents in the sanctuary balcony just as the service is starting. Unfortunately, I knock over my cup halfway through worship and pretend it didn't happen while pressing thin, useless napkins into the coffee flood.

10:30 a.m. — It's pouring rain as we leave the building. I parked quite far away, and I'm soaked by the time I reach my car. Luckily, I live down the road, and I'm able to change into sweatpants quickly. I drink some kombucha while I work on my homework. My assignment is due tonight, and I honestly have no idea what I'm doing. Regardless, I have such a high grade in this class, it doesn't matter if I receive a low grade on this assignment, because my average won't be that damaged. Not the best way to approach school, but I'm so over this semester!

1 p.m. — I meet my friend at Blaze Pizza for lunch. She has a coupon for BOGO pizzas, and our total comes out to only $8.40! What a steal. I order a custom pizza with white sauce, parmesan cheese, mozzarella blobs (I don't know technical pizza jargon), tomatoes, basil, kalamata olives, and Italian sausage. I am impressed with my pizza-making skillz. Unfortunately, she and I don't see each other much because of our busy schedules, but I always enjoy hanging out with her. She Venmos me for her half of the total $4.20

2:30 p.m. — I spend the afternoon at my parents' house and work on my assignment in my dad's ~Man Cave~, a room where he can watch sports, work out, and take naps, a.k.a. my old bedroom. I must admit: The ambiance is very appealing.

6 p.m. — My mom and I watch yet another Hallmark Christmas movie before dinner, which is spinach salad with boiled eggs, bacon, red onion, and cheese. So simple, yet so yummy. I dip out shortly after dinner so I can finish my homework at home.

10 p.m. — All assignments are turned in and nighttime tea has been consumed! After washing my face, slathering on lotion, and brushing my teeth, the pup performs his duties quickly and we fall asleep.

Daily Total: $4.20

Day Four

5 a.m. — Wake up, take the dog out for a walk, shower, blow dry my hair, apply makeup, and make a smoothie (acai, pineapple, and orange juice). I have just enough time to pour a cup of coffee in my travel mug before I head to work.

7:15 a.m. — I actually had to get into work early today because we have two major events happening this week. I walk through the rooms and ensure everything looks good before the customers arrive, but there are some last minute changes, and I call the moving team to give them directions. I drink my coffee and refill it before heading to my office.

12 p.m. — Lots of meetings today and lots of work. I'm barely able to set aside time to eat my hummus and bean chips at my desk for lunch.

5:30 p.m. — Time to head home! I'm meeting my parents and sister at the movies tonight, and I want to cook up my mahi mahi before I leave. As I drive over the causeway towards the beach, I jam out to my playlist entitled “Christmas Bangerz.”

5:50 p.m. — After going through my normal post-work routine (take out dog, refill water bowls, turn on Christmas lights), I begin dinner. I season the mahi mahi with paprika, garlic salt, and pepper before sautéing it in a pre-heated pan with crushed garlic. While that cooks, I chop mushrooms, mix with bean sprouts, and cook them up with chili oil and soy sauce. I chow down and quickly wash the dishes, fill up the dishwasher, and rush out the door.

6:55 p.m. — I barely make it into the theater before the previews start! Strangely, we are the only people in the auditorium…I guess Monday isn't a big movie night. Tickets are cheap compared to what I'm used to paying, since I grew up and went to school in another state. I treat myself to a container of Buncha Crunch. I worked in a movie theater the summer after my freshman year of college, and I know that concession stands are a theater's primary source of income, so I try and spend money there each time I see a movie. Today's movie, Ralph Breaks the Internet, was weird. Not sure if I'd recommend. $11

9:15 p.m. — Home. I scroll through my news app before falling asleep and snuggling with the pup.

Daily Total: $11

Day Five

5 a.m. — I need to be at work early again. I make my way through my normal morning routine, and I'm out the door by 6:45. No time for a smoothie this morning, and I don't like waking my roommate up with the blender.

8 a.m. — I walk to the cafeteria and buy eggs, sausage, and breakfast potatoes in addition to a small coffee. Some days, I'm just in the mood for a lot of breakfast food. $5

11 a.m. — I was supposed to get a new driver's license today, since I lost mine a month or two ago, and I've been using my passport as identification ever since. I unfortunately have too much work and end up skipping my break and lunch altogether.

5:30 p.m. — I have a late meeting, but I get free pizza so that's a win! I grab a slice of buffalo chicken. It's a quick meeting, and I'm back at my desk by 6:15. I ping my roommate on Skype, since I see she is also still at work. I had asked her to take out my dog when she got home since I plan on working late, but she's not leaving until 7, and I can't leave the poor guy for that long. I let her know I'll take care of him and sign off.

6:15 p.m. — After a quick walk, I make dinner — shrimp! Using the pound I bought on Saturday, I generously season with Old Bay and begin sautéing garlic on the stove. I spiralize zucchini and flash cook both in the same pan. Then I pour in a can of crushed tomatoes, add some garlic salt and pepper, and voila, dinner. I had my doubts as to whether the Old Bay would work with the tomatoes, but they are instantly gone when I take my first bite.

7:30 p.m. — I hunker down for a long night of reading, since I did no homework yesterday. I crush two bottles of sparkling water and drink peach detox tea.

12 a.m. — No, I am not done with my homework, but I decide to go to bed. If you're thinking about grad school, be prepared for lack of sleep.

Daily Total: $5

Day Six

5 a.m. — Wake up, feed the dog, and fall back asleep.

7 a.m. — I struggle to roll out of bed and quickly change into my clothes for today. No, I am not taking a shower, and I also am okay with that. I take the dog out to pee and rush out the door.

7:30 a.m. — I stop at Starbucks intending to get a cup of coffee, but seemingly order against my will and hear myself say to the cashier: “Grande caramel macchiato and a cheese danish, plz.” The danish tastes so good. $8.84

7:50 a.m. — I drink my coffee at my desk and respond to emails. I had so much work to do last night, and I really should have come back to the office after I ate dinner. In this scenario, does homework trump work-work? Tough call…

11:30 a.m. — I get a turkey sandwich from the cafeteria. I don't know why they taste so darn good, yet I crave them daily. Turkey on wheat bread with lettuce, onion, tomato, pickles, mayo, and mustard. Also, extra pickle spear. Also, chips. $4

3 p.m. — I get up and walk around the building, checking on the conference downstairs and refilling my water bottle. I try to stay better hydrated during the day, but I'm also kind of lazy and that requires me to walk up a lot of stairs and…nah.

5:15 p.m. — Since I ate at my desk during lunch, I am leaving early. Got homework to do!

5:45 p.m. — I order parmesan garlic wings from Long Doggers and wait patiently until it's time to pick up my order. $11

6:30 p.m. — Yummy in my tummy. I am obsessed with these wings! I chow down and watch Netflix before starting my homework.

12 a.m. — Tonight was a long, stressful stretch of reading, writing, and video discussions. I can't wait until this semester is finished, mostly because I miss going to the gym and exercising. The dog and I run outside quickly for him to go potty and then we fall asleep.

Daily Total: $23.84

Day Seven

6 a.m. — I am so tired. I slowly kick off my sheets, feed the dog, and take him for his morning walk. No chance in hell am I doing my hair. I try to cover up my under-eye bags with concealer, but I look like a puffer fish and no amount of makeup will help.

7:30 a.m. — In the office feeling ready to rock n' roll. Thursdays are my busy days, and I have back-to-back meetings scheduled from 8 until lunch. I am in a sour mood, but I take deep breaths and try to relax. Before my first meeting, I make coffee and pour in a dash of cream. This helps my mood, if only mildly.

12 p.m. — There are puppies and kittens outside! I walk down to meet all the animals at the adoption event. I want them alllll.

5:30 p.m. — Done with meetings. Done with work for the week. So done with my crappy attitude and being tired. I leave exactly on time today and haul ass home.

6 p.m. — I am visiting a friend in D.C. this weekend, and I still need to pack my suitcase. The dog is fully aware of what a suitcase “means,” and he starts getting excited. I pack what I can into my suitcase (L.L. Bean boots, flats, rain coat, heels, winter coat, jeans, a few sweaters, and a jumpsuit for a party on Saturday) and eat some shrimp leftovers. I clean out the refrigerator, grab my laptop, and then we leave!

7 p.m. — I drop the dog off at my parent's house before going to Target, where I buy two sweaters, travel size face wash, Neutrogena makeup wipes, black jeans, and five pairs of underwear. (The dog sneakily chews out the crotches of my underwear — gross.) $112

7:45 p.m. — Back at the parental unit's house, I show my mom what I got. She instantly identifies not only the different sweaters' fabrics but also suggested cleaning methods for each one, and I wonder when I will develop this useful skill. I continue with my homework until I'm too tired to think straight. I know I'll have time to work on homework during my flight tomorrow, which makes me feel more secure about the amount of work I still have to do. I stress eat some pickles, which are weirdly my go-to snack.

10 p.m. — I drink my nightly tea (tonight it's a hibiscus blend), tuck the dog in his crate, and fall asleep, excited to go on a much-needed vacation and to be done with the semester in three short days.

Daily Total: $112

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I don’t recall precisely where I was or what I was doing when I first heard the term “meal prep.” I imagine I was floating somewhere in the deep abyss of the internet, looking for funny memes and grabby headlines to distract me from my late afternoon, office-induced malaise. And one could argue that learning the concept of meal prepping succeeded in this suddenly, I was transported to a world of diced vegetables and identically braised cutlets of salmon, of itemized shopping lists and plastic storage containers with special compartments for salad dressing. If I was Toto and Kansas was my dated notion of making one meal at a time… well, you get the idea.

At some point over the past few years, meal prepping — the act of preparing a week’s worth of pre-portioned meals — has become the de facto money-saving, clean-eating, good-feeling life hack. Google searches for the term began only in 2013, but have spiked considerably every year since then. (Searches for “best meal prep containers,” meanwhile, spiked 500 percent last January.) Not only does every lifestyle, food, and wellness publication (including this one) have numerous articles on the topic, there are whole websites and social media accounts devoted to the art of meal prepping. Like SoulCycle or juice cleansing or getting a salaried job right out of college, it has become one of those things that people can’t do without loudly broadcasting it.

I get the appeal. Much like a capsule wardrobe or a meticulously maintained to-do list, meal prepping takes some of the mundane guesswork out of daily life, leaving you room to focus your time and energy on bigger things. It eliminates the nagging desire to order all your takeout meals on an app, and ensures you’ll stick to whatever dietary restrictions you have. But, even as I enter 2019 with some of those goals — who doesn’t want to save money and eat better? — I refuse to hop on the meal prep bandwagon.

Part of my aversion to meal prepping is based on the culture that surrounds it: one of oversharing and humblebragging and rigid planning that leaves little room for spontaneity. I personally tend to approach life with more of a “treat yo’self” mentality, in which Sunday evenings are best spent binge-watching Netflix and ordering from Seamless, not chopping up a week’s worth of produce. That’s not to say I never cook, but when I do, it tends to be on a whim, based on something I’m craving, a recipe I’m inspired by, or, most often, simply what I have lying around in the fridge. This makes cooking a fun, creative endeavor, not another addition to my list of chores.

I realize this mentality is a privilege — I don’t have children or a family to plan meals for every day. I don’t have to worry about anyone’s food preferences or dietary restrictions but my own. And generally, I have enough money that I’m able to buy what I want and need at the grocery store with some left over for dining out. I get that this isn’t everyone’s situation, and if meal prepping helps relieve some of the stress associated with feeding yourself and your loved ones, that’s wonderful.

What I resent, however, is that it’s often presented as the be-all, end-all of wholesome, cost-effective eating. Aren’t there ways to achieve our health and finance goals withoutdining on some variation of the exact same meal every day for a week? To hear meal preppers tell it, no, there is not.

One of the best strategies for maximizing your grocery budget (and minimizing food waste) is to make a series of meals that use many of the same ingredients. That’s one of the central tenets of meal prepping, but his really isn’t too hard to naturally do, even without meticulously planning and preparing a week’s worth of food. For example: I almost always have a bunch of kale in the fridge, which can be easily combined with staples like pasta and eggs. I also typically have avocados around, which I can combine with the kale to make a salad or pair with eggs for breakfast. If I decide to roast a big batch of butternut squash, I’ll use it in a macro bowl on night, or as part of a vegetable stir-fry the next. These aren’t exactly gourmet meals, but neither are most of the things made as part of a pre-planned meal prepping regiment.

In the interest of honesty, I will confess this: I almost always buy my lunch during the week. I know, I know. I’m awful! I know not the value of a dollar! I’m everything that’s wrong with my generation — nay, humanity! But putting together lunch every day is not a priority for me. No aspect of it appeals to me, even the objectively adorable lunch boxes suddenly flooding the market (okay, so maybe I covet the cute lunchboxes a little). And you know what? That’s okay! Plus, I relish an excuse to get out of the office and stretch my legs. Hence my love of the near-extinct, far-too-smelly-for-the-office tuna fish sandwich.

Luckily, I’ve found enough restaurants in the vicinity of my office where I can get a meal in the sub-$10 range. I’ve also gotten very creative at making the Seamless orders I get at home last for three meals or more. If I order chana masala from my local Indian joint, for example, I can usually stretch that plus rice, samosas, and garlic naan for two meals, and then have a few chickpeas left over to smear on whole wheat bread and top with balsamic crusted-kale. (I know it sounds weird, but it’s delicious, and I won’t hear otherwise.)

I’m not saying this mode of gastronomic existence is perfect — far from it. But our generation’s hyper-specific, Pinterest-approved version of “having your shit together” is vastly overrated. If meal prepping is something that helps you stick to goals and allows you to feel good about life, that’s great. But if it’s not — if it’s just one more thing you have to do to be someone else’s idea of an unimpeachably successful human — then screw it. Daily existence is hard enough already. And, at least for my life, there are enough other ways to eat well without spending a ton.

There’s an old adage about two types of people: those who live to eat, and those who eat to live. I’m not sure I agree that all of us fall perfectly into one category or another, but if you’re someone for whom meal prepping has turned food into a monotonous, neverending chore, well, maybe it’s time to live a little.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made history this week, becoming the youngest woman to be sworn into Congress in the history of the United States — and she’s starting her first term by honoring her roots.

Ocasio-Cortez, who now represents New York’s 14th district (covering the Bronx and Queens) in the House of Representatives, posted a heartfelt tribute to her mother on Instagram on Saturday.

Beneath a photo of herself, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and her mother, Ocasio-Cortez wrote, “What can I possibly say except thank you? So many people sacrificed so much for this to happen — my mother most of all.”

Ocasio-Cortez went on to tell her mamá’s story, who was born in Puerto Rico and was raised in poverty. She married and moved to New York City at a young age, without knowing English, to start a new life, working odd jobs such as mopping floors, driving school buses, and answering phones. When Ocasio-Cortez’s father passed away, she was left a single mother of two and the family had to start “over. & over. & over.”

“It wasn’t long ago that we felt our lives were over; that there were only so many do-overs until it was just too late, or too much to take, or we were too spiritually spent,” Ocasio-Cortez wrote. “I honestly thought as a 28 year old waitress I was too late; that the train of my fulfilled potential had left the station.”

What can I possibly say except thank you? So many people sacrificed so much for this to happen - my mother most of all. . My mamá was born + raised in Puerto Rico. She practically raised her siblings in poverty while her own mother worked nonstop to provide food and shelter. She met my father, a Bronx boy visiting isla family, at a young age. They married + moved to NYC - she didn’t even speak English. My parents started from scratch: new languages, new life, new everything. Then came me, and they moved to start over again so I could have an education. Mami mopped floors, drove school buses, + answered phones. She did whatever she needed to do, for me. When my father died, she was left a single mother of 2, and again she had to start over. After he passed we almost lost our home, so we sold it and started over. & over. & over. . It wasn’t long ago that we felt our lives were over; that there were only so many do-overs until it was just too late, or too much to take, or we were too spiritually spent. I was scrubbing tables + scooping candle wax after restaurant shifts & falling asleep on the subway ride home. I once got pickpocketed, & everything I earned that day was stolen. That day I locked myself in a room and cried deep: I had nothing left to give, or to be. And that’s when I started over. I honestly thought as a 28 year old waitress I was too late; that the train of my fulfilled potential had left the station. . This week I was sworn in as the youngest woman in American history to serve in the United States Congress. I hope that record is broken again soon. As I raised my hand for the oath, my mother held the holy book & looked into @SpeakerPelosi’s eyes. Afterwards, the Speaker said to her “you must be so proud,” and my mother began to cry. . It was not long ago that our family’s hope was so dim it was barely an ember. Darkness taught me transformation cannot solely be an individual pursuit,but also a community trust. We must lean on others to strive on our own. . Thank you all. Whether it was late nights, hard days, pocket change, emotional investment, hard & soft skills, door knocking in the heat or petitioning in the bitter cold - we did this together.

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Following her unprecedented win in the 2018 midterms, Ocasio-Cortez — who is a self-described Democratic Socialist — has become a leader for the left, unabashedly advocating for progressive policies on the economy, the environment, healthcare, and immigration. Throughout her campaign, she credited her politics to her working-class upbringing and being raised by a single mother, a demographic that is often ignored or given a bad image. Single moms are also barely represented in Congress, are disproportionately affected by the wage gap, and have been widely excluded and hurt by Republican legislation — symptoms of a society that rarely gives single mothers the support or credit they deserve.

Ocasio-Cortez is a proud child of a single mother. She says her victory is a result of lifelong support from her community — especially her mamá, who joined her daughter when she was sworn into the House this week.

“As I raised my hand for the oath, my mother held the holy book & looked into @SpeakerPelosi’s eyes,” Ocasio-Cortez wrote. “Afterwards, the Speaker said to her ‘you must be so proud,’ and my mother began to cry.”

Thanking everyone who dedicated their time, skills, and emotional investment to her campaign, Ocasio-Cortez added, “Darkness taught me transformation cannot solely be an individual pursuit, but also a community trust. We must lean on others to strive on our own.”

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Fashion lovers and fans of the royal family won’t be surprised to learn Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, enjoyed the most expensive royal wardrobe in 2018, according to royal fashion website UFO No More.

The website’s annual clothing calculations showed that with a grand total of $508,258 — a number that includes her Cartier Reflection wedding bracelet and earrings, but not her wedding gown — Markle donned the priciest clothes and accessories last year compared to 13 other royal women, including Princess Eugenie and Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge.

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The amounts above were determined using only new clothing items added to the royal wardrobes, no fashion repeats. As a newly married royal, it’s worth noting that Markle perhaps had the most purchases to help with her royal glow-up.

As we’ve seen since her engagement to Prince Harry was first announced in November 2017, Markle’s sartorial style, reminiscent of her late mother-in-law Princess Diana, is indeed worthy of royalty. From the white wrap coat she wore for her engagement pictures to her wedding dress and every trendy and adorable item in between, Markle’s ensembles have long dominated the news cycle, inspiring countless look-alikes and elevating some lesser-known brands to instant fame.

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His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales and Ms. Meghan Markle will marry on 19th May 2018. Today's announcement follows earlier confirmation of the month of the wedding and its location at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.

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Many of the pieces Markle wears tend to sell out fast once photos of her wearing them hit the internet, too. For example, there’s the two-tone J.Crew navy coat she wore while in Birmingham with her hubby for International Women’s Day.

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Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle meet sisters Irene and June, who welcomed them to Birmingham this morning. 📷PA

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Then there’s the Serena Williams-designed “boss blazer” Markle showed off during a visit to Australia.

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"You are the salt of the earth – honest, hardworking and as tough as they come. And that resilience, sense of humour and commitment to the land are the qualities that make you unique. You are the backbone of this country." — Thank you to everyone that came out in the rain in Dubbo to meet The Duke and Duchess of Sussex! #RoyalVisitAustralia #Australia #Dubbo

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For the second year in a row, Time’s Up will define fashion at the Golden Globes.

Arianne Phillips, who designed the Time’s Up pins widely worn at last year’s Golden Globes, has crafted a new batch of accessories for 2019’s red carpet. The Oscar-nominated designer posted a sneak peek on Instagram of the black and white ribbons making their debut at the awards show along with bracelets, Deadline reports.

Phillips used last year’s pins as the foundation for the logo for Time’s Up X2, the newest iteration of the Time’s Up organization. Times Up X2 calls for twice as many women in leadership positions across industries while celebrating the campaign’s second year. Founded just in time for 2018’s Golden Globes, the Time’s Up legal defense fund has connected nearly 4,000 men and women with necessary legal resources to fight workplace harassment.

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what a difference a year makes 👊🏼 #timesupx2 #timesup @goldenglobes

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We need to #DoubleTheNumber of women in leadership and across other spaces where women are underrepresented. Join us in 2019: https://t.co/eySDGwSefs #TIMESUPX2 pic.twitter.com/W9VdUjQKNu

— TIME'S UP (@TIMESUPNOW) January 2, 2019

While Time’s Up has been largely championed by actors and entertainers in the wake of the devastating Harvey Weinstein revelations, Phillips is calling on the fashion industry to step up to the plate, too. She told The Hollywood Reporter, “I can’t think of anything more appropriate than fashion brands who have built careers on the red carpet donating to the Time’s Up legal fund, because as we’ve learned in the last year, there’s nothing more powerful than how we spend our money.”

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Welcome toMoney Diaries , where we're tackling what might be the last taboo facing modern working women: money. We're asking millennials how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we're tracking every last dollar.

Today: a program technician working in government who makes $40,000 per year and spends some of her money this week on Heady Topper beer.

Occupation: Program Technician
Industry: Government
Age: 25
Location: Burlington, VT
Salary: $40,000
Paycheck Amount (2x/month): $1,230

Monthly Expenses
Rent: $1,650 total, split with one roommate. I pay $850 for my share, which includes pet rent.
Student Loan Payment: $0 (I am very grateful that my parents and grandparents helped fund my education.)
Utilities: ~$50
Internet: $22.50
Retirement: $200 (The state contributes $570, but I don't get to keep their contribution unless I stay with the state for three more years.)
Health Insurance: $160
Spotify: $10
Greenpeace: $18
Pet Insurance: $39
Amazon: $13
New York Times: $15
Yoga: $18
Compost: $12

Day One

6:15 a.m. — Wake up, press snooze. Mondays are hard. My boyfriend, E., and I cuddle for a bit before I drag myself out of bed. I walk my golden retriever pup back to my apartment and make breakfast. I keep it simple on weekdays and have toast with peanut butter and jelly. And I drink two mugs of coffee, because Monday. I have a bit of time before I have to leave, so I apply to a couple jobs using some cover letter templates I have already.

12 p.m. — Heat up some leftover curry that E. and I made yesterday. We've been lamenting about our boring weekday lunches, so we made enough vegetable curry to last us through the week! I gobble down lunch before taking a break at a café across the street to get a green tea and read a couple chapters of a Pema Chödrön book. I really enjoy setting aside time on my lunch break to be more reflective and switch brain modes before diving back into work. When I do this, I often go back to work in a much better mood than when I don't! $2.78

1:45 p.m. — Get a phone call from an NYC area code – a job I just applied to this morning wants to interview me! I do a happy dance and then try to maintain composure.

4:30 p.m. — Go home, walk the dog, do some light cleaning, and then head to my BF's place to make dinner with some friends for a mini Hanukkah party. I get there, and we realize we need more beer, so I stop at a convenience store to get a four-pack of craft beer. Latkes and kugel are made, and dreidel is played. $17.11

8:30 p.m. — I feel bad kicking out our friends, but we have tickets to see one of my favorite bands, Wild Child. Once we get there, I get a Heady Topper and my BF gets a couple of Focal Bangers. $27

10:30 p.m. — Wild Child was so much fun! I was a little disappointed with their song selection, though, since I love their old songs and I'm not a fan of their new album. But as a fellow musician, I understand the need to play new material. I go to bed satisfied.

Daily Total: $46.89

Day Two

6:15 a.m. — Wake up, snooze a couple times, and then walk the dog back to my place. Today, I have avocado toast with sea salt and crushed red pepper flakes. Two mugs of coffee, per usual.

8 a.m. — Arrive to work and get a couple easy tasks out of the way before heading into a day full of back-to-back meetings. I don't mind having so many meetings – tbh, I'm kind of bored on days when I have none! At least when I have meetings I don't have to worry about occupying the empty time.

4:30 p.m. — Free at last, and the sun is actually making an appearance! I tiptoe outside so I don't scare it away…few people realize that Vermont is almost as dismal as the Pacific Northwest or London. I haven't seen the sun since Thanksgiving in Philly a week and a half ago! Must take advantage of this opportunity to take the pupperino for a run. We go for a quick three-mile loop around town.

6 p.m. — After coming home, doing some yoga, and showering, I heat up more curry. I'm happy to have a chill night to myself. As exciting as yesterday evening was, I find it necessary to have time to myself. I peruse Amazon's dog leashes while eating dinner, and find a decent looking one for $10. $10

9 p.m. — After watching a few episodes of Shameless, I put on my bedtime playlist and journal. I've been journaling pretty sporadically lately, but I really find it helps ease my anxiety and empty the nonstop overanalyzing Scorpio brain I have.

Daily Total: $10

Day Three

6:30 a.m. — Alarm goes off. I totally had the intention of taking the doggo for a long walk this morn, but my bed is very nice and warm. I snooze instead.

12:15 p.m. — After shoving some leftover curry in my face, I head to a café. I get an English breakfast tea and a chocolate chip cookie and read my book. Get back to work feeling more at peace and optimistic. $7.30

5 p.m. — Call E. and figure out what to make for dinner. Seems like between the two of us, we have enough to call it a meal. Head to his place and whip up some lentils and sweet potatoes over brown rice. Not the most exciting dinner, but it hits the spot.

Daily Total: $7.30

Day Four

6:30 a.m. — Wake up, do the stuffs, and head to the office quickly before heading out for a long day of fieldwork.

12 p.m. — Stop at a cute looking café in southern Vermont, and it does not disappoint. The bakery case looks bomb, and I get a raspberry crumb bar and a coffee to enjoy while taking a break from driving and reading. This week is looking pretty cookie-heavy, but hey, a little sugar to get me through the day is sometimes very necessary! $5.50

2 p.m. — I'm in bumfuck nowhere, and I'm almost out of gas. I just barely make it to a town center where there's a gas station. I fill up and put it on the company card. ($27.30 expensed)

6 p.m. — E. and I head to our friend's benefit auction. She works at a crafts school and has a wreath auction fundraiser every December. Our other friend is an auctioneer, and he always volunteers to do the announcing. We get a couple beers and crack up at his theatrical auctioning. $20

9 p.m. — Back home nice and early, just how I like it! We watch a little comedy on Netflix and pass out.

Daily Total: $25.50

Day Five

8 a.m. — Walk the dog home for my telework day. It's such a nice way to end the week! My telework days are usually a mix of writing letters, answering phone calls, dealing with technical issues, and updating data. Also drinking lots of tea in my PJs — the best part!

10 a.m. — Yesterday I found out that one of my favorite bands is playing in Boston this spring! I'm super stoked. I see concerts there fairly frequently when bands neglect Vermont (all too common, unfortunately). I get two tickets. $25

2 p.m. — Pack for the weekend and then head out to take the pup to the vet. Her eye has been super red and goopy lately, and since we'll be away for the weekend at my parents' place, I figure it's best to put my anxiety at ease and get it checked out now. The vet does some tests and suspects it's a minor bacterial infection. The bill is steep, per usual, but it's worth it for peace of mind. $160

5 p.m. — E. and I finally have all our things ready to head out. We stop at the co-op on our way to get some Vermont cheese and tempeh for part of a gift. I have a minor heart attack when I see how much one of the artisanal cheeses costs, but E. promptly Venmos me to cover the whole bill. He's too nice!

6:30 p.m. — Almost made it to my favorite rest stop in NH, but my gas light turns on and I decide to pull off rather than take a gamble. I'd rather not run out of gas on a major highway! $26.42

8:30 p.m. — Arrive at my parents' apartment shortly before my sister and her BF, and we all have dinner together and open Hanukkah presents. It's a lovely little evening!

Daily Total: $211.42

Day Six

7:30 a.m. — Wake up to move the car out of the overnight lot and onto the street. My parents moved from our childhood home to the city a couple years ago, and this is one of the few annoyances of city living. After moving the car, I take the dog for a 4.75-mile run around a reservoir nearby. She does great! I love running, and I'm really trying to train the pup to come on all of my runs so I can knock out my own exercise and dog exercise in one go. The vet told me she had a bit of chub over the summer, so I'm trying to make her exercise as much of a priority as my own.

1 p.m. — Last-minute errands at the Russian market across the street before our guests arrive for our annual Hanukkah party! We get lots of smoked fish, a few beers, and a random assortment of Slavic items. My dad pays.

2:30 p.m. — All the guests are here! I haven't seen my aunts since last Hanukka and I haven't seen my grandma since May! Lots of catching up, and lots of latkes of course. Eventually E. and I realize we haven't let the dog outside since this morning. Oops! She seems pretty antsy, and as soon as we let her into the lobby, her puppy bladder can't hold it and she pees a little. Damn. We sprint downstairs so she can finish her business outside and take her for a walk. E. very discreetly runs inside and grabs cleaning supplies before anyone even notices. Score.

7 p.m. — The gang goes to see Green Book, and my parents cover tickets for everyone. I'm pretty picky about movie preferences (LOVE horror but most other genres bore me – again, Scorpio preferences) but I love it! It was thought-provoking and funny. Highly recommend!

9:15 p.m. — E. and I run home to check on the dog. I'm a little paranoid after the pee situation earlier, so we just run up, make sure she's okay, and leave to meet my parents, my sister, and my sister's BF at a Japanese place around the corner. None of us are that hungry after our mid-afternoon latke feast, but my family is very weird about having three square meals a day. I get the matcha-dusted salmon with ginger mashed sweet potatoes, and eat half and save the rest for a future meal. My parents cover the bill.

Daily Total: $0

Day Seven

8 a.m. — Wake up, take the dog out, and move the car. Happy to come back for a relaxed morning. After eating breakfast, my mom and I do some grocery shopping at TJ's (she gets me some of the nice expensive goods — oils, nut butters, etc.) and then stop at the indoor farmers' market. My mom is raving about the gluten-free ravioli, so she picks up the butternut squash one for herself and a mushroom one for me. I don't eat 100% gluten-free, but my stomach feels SO much better when I do!

1 p.m. — After everything's all packed, E. and I head out with the intention of stopping at a brewery on the way. We drive until we reach Concord, NH, and pick up some Mexican food on our way to the brewery. E. pays. We share a flight of beer (he pays again) and stay entertained by our dog playing with the brewer's dog, a cute black lab mix with almost much energy as our pupperino! They have a blast, and it makes me feel less guilty for making her sit in a car for four hours.

7:30 p.m. — Finally home! Fortunately, we have plenty of curry and sweet potato/lentil mixture leftovers to throw together and avoid going to the grocery store or ordering takeout.

Daily Total: $0

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Kanye West wasted no time reminding everyone of his political affiliations in 2019 as he spent New Year’s Day posting a series of tweets about mind control, changing the world, and his unwavering support of President Donald Trump. This string of tweets started a chain reaction of West, Trump, and Kim Kardashian West congratulating each other for their ability to work together.

“Trump all day,” West tweeted followed by another tweet of three dragon emojis, probably referring to a previous comment West made about he and Trump having “big dragon energy.”

“Just so in 2019 you know where I stand,” West wrote (reader, no one was on the fence about it). In another tweet, he claimed that going forward, he planned to perform wearing his Make America Great Again hat.

Trump all day

— ye (@kanyewest) January 1, 2019

“Thank you Kanye West for your nice words,” tweeted Trump this weekend. In the same tweet, Trump referenced a new piece of bipartisan legislation that was signed into law last month, the First Step Act. The act is an attempt to reduce the tendency to reoffend by easing mandatory minimum sentences, increasing "good time credits" for inmates, and banning restraints on pregnant prisoners, reports Time.

Both West and Kardashian have met with the president multiple times to support the step toward systematic reform.

Thank you to Kanye West for your nice words. Criminal Justice Reform is now law - passed in a very bipartisan way!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 5, 2019

After it was announced that Matthew Charles would be one of the first people to be released under the First Step Act, Kardashian expressed her gratitude for Trump.

Just got word that Matthew Charles will be coming home within 24 hours. Thank you @realDonaldTrump for signing the 1st step act. This is what true bipartisanship can accomplish. https://t.co/9EnwDSksfw

— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) January 3, 2019

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“Thank you @realDonaldTrump for signing the 1st step act. This is what true bipartisanship can accomplish,” she tweeted last week.

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On Good Chef, Bad Kitchen , professionals take on the ultimate challenge: Cooking in a bare, under-utilized kitchen. In this episode, Union Square Hospitality Group pastry chef Jessica Weiss improvises a chocolate cake with hazelnut frosting — baked in a mug.

In a certain section of the Internet — mainly food blogs and Pinterest — mug cakes have become a go-to dessert. It's easy to see why. No one would whip up a whole cake for themselves, but pouring some batter in a mug, microwaving it, and adding whipped cream on top falls squarely in the realm of reasonable.

So when Union Square Hospitality Group's pastry chef Jessica Weiss pulled out the mugs in our latest cooking challenge, we were hardly impressed. But then, Weiss took it a step further. She unmolded the cake and frosted it and improvised a chocolate-y filling with found ingredients. All that in a little RV kitchen owned by a family of flying trapeze artists at New York's Big Apple Circus. Which just goes to show, one should never underestimate a pastry chef.

Jessica Weiss's Chocolate Cake Recipe

Ingredients
For the cake:
1 cup pastry flour or all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
Pinch of salt

1 egg
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 cup cold water
Splash of vanilla extract

For the frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 cups powdered sugar
Pinch of salt
Dash of whole milk
Splash of vanilla extract
Hazelnut spread, like Nutella, to taste (optional)

For the filling (optional):
A few slices of plantain (or banana)
1 tablespoon of sugar

Spoonful of hazelnut spread
Splash of vanilla extract

For the cake:
1. Combine and sift dry ingredients into a medium mixing bowl.

2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, oil, water, and vanilla extract.

3. Slowly whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until the batter has just come together. It should be a little lumpy.

4. If you're microwaving, grease two microwave-safe mugs with vegetable oil. Fill halfway with batter and microwave for 1 minute and 45 seconds, or two minutes, on high until done. This might take some experimentation; be careful to not cause an explosion of batter in your microwave.

If you're baking in an oven, pre-heat your oven to 325 degrees F. Line cupcake tins with cupcake liners and fill 2/3 of the way full with batter. Bake until the cake springs up, probably 10 to 15 minutes depending on the size of your tin.

For the frosting:
1. Beat your butter until smooth, using a hand mixer, if you have it, or a big wooden spoon.

2. Mix in powdered sugar a little at a time, working to get all the clumps out.

3. Once all the sugar is mixed in, add in a pinch of salt, a spoonful or two of hazelnut chocolate spread like Nutella (if you're using it), and a splash of milk to loosen the frosting. Beat vigorously until your frosting reaches your preferred consistency.

For the filling (optional):
1. Mash the bananas with sugar, vanilla, and hazelnut spread. Set aside for assembly. If you're using plantains, microwave plantains with sugar for 30 seconds, mashing until soft. Stir in vanilla and hazelnut spread and set aside.

To assemble:
1. To unmold the cake from the mug, run a knife along the perimeter, lifting up every so often to loosen the top of the cake from the mug. Carefully turn the mug upside down and let the cake drop down. Pro tip: It helps if you cool the cakes in the fridge while you make the frosting and filling.

2. Run a knife horizontally through the cake, halving it to make two even layers.

3. Place the mashed banana or plantain on top of the first layer, and carefully place the second layer on top.

4. Starting from the top down, use a knife to spread a thin layer all around the cake, cleaning your knife of crumbs before dipping it back into the frosting. Once you've created the first layer, place the cake in the freezer for a minute or so to firm up the base.

5. For the second layer, frost the cake from the top down, cleaning your knife every so often to ensure your frosting is crumb-free. Top with a dusting of chopped chocolate, if available.

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Many 17-year-olds spend their birthday weekend partying it up with friends. Isan Elba, on the other hand, will be taking the stage to hand out trophies at the 2019 Golden Globes and using her platform to spark a conversation about mental health issues in the Black community.

The teen daughter of actor Idris Elba was chosen by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) as this year’s Golden Globes Ambassador. The title was formerly known as Miss/Mr. Golden Globe until 2017, when it was changed to reflect a more inclusive, gender-neutral role. The honoree must be the daughter or son of a well-known actor and be committed to philanthropy.

In support of her mother Hanne “Kim” Norgaard’s mental health battle, Elba chose to partner with the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation and $50,000 will be donated in her name by the HFPA. Actor Taraji P. Henson founded the organization in honor of her late father, who also suffered from mental illness.

“It was only about two years ago that my mom opened up to me,” Elba told People at the Golden Globe Ambassador luncheon. “I’m not going to lie, it’s a struggle every day. It’s a learning lesson for me, but it’s hard. Mental health is something that’s hard to deal with. We just sat down and talked about it, and I think that was better for her, talking about it and talking about it with someone who means the most in her life, and just getting that out.”

Norgaard battles with bipolar depression, depression, and chronic anxiety, according to Elba, who said learning about her mother’s illnesses brought them “so much closer.” Being an ambassador will give Elba a chance to shed major light on this issue during one of Hollywood’s biggest nights, though, this is only the beginning according to her.

“After this, I will still continue to advocate for mental health,” she told Variety, “in the African-American community and among teenagers, because I’m both, and it’s such taboo in both communities.”

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Breaking News! That pale pink shade millennials are obsessed with was just pronounced dead. Its cause of death? Lady Gaga killed it. The pop singer turned A Star Is Born actress walked the 2019 Golden Globes red carpet in a custom icy blue Valentino gown from the Italian fashion house's Haute Couture fall 2018 collection. If you recall, Tracee Ellis Ross's voluminous pink gown she wore to the Emmys in September is from the same collection. However, Gaga, who is nominated for Best Actress in a Drama for her role in A Star Is Born, wore a gown with a sentimental meaning.

When she stepped on to the red carpet, the singer was paying homage to Judy Garland's character in the 1954 version of A Star Is Born, whose role Gaga reprised (in between, Barbra Streisand took her own spin on the role in 1976). This isn't the first time Gaga honored Garland, either. The singer named-dropped the actress on her song "Dance In The Dark" from the Fame Monster LP. Garland wore an ice blue gown, too, but kept her neck bare, where as Lady Gaga completed her look with a Tiffany & Co. necklace. She also wore rose gold Giuseppe Zanotti boots. The gown's train was so long, it took not one but two humans to hold it upright on the red carpet.

If Gaga wins, we look forward to her acceptance speech. Because we know that clothing is never just clothing for Gaga, who has worn beautiful, jaw-dropping designer gowns at most of A Star Is Born's many promotional events. But as she showed us at Elle's Women In Hollywood event, where she wore a Marc Jacobs suit that represented something powerful for the singer — the ability to own her own narrative.

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The 2019 awards season has officially begun — and it’s delightful, all thanks to Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg. The unexpected but inspired hosting duo kicked off the 76th Golden Globes on Sunday night with a monologue for the ages. After all, what else would you expect when you mix the thrilling Globe-nominated talents of Killing Eve 's Oh with the relentless comedy chops of Saturday Night Live alum and Brooklyn Nine-Nine leading man Samberg?

After an opener like theirs, we’re pretty sure these two should host everything (hey, the Oscars are still wide-open, right?).

While most Golden Globe monologues go after the stars in attendance – "Ricky Gervais-style!" as Samberg reminded viewers — this year's hosts went sweet. In an attempt at a "jab," Oh announced to Best Director nominee Bradley Cooper, "Bradley Cooper, you are hot." Ouch, right? Black Panther star Michael B. Jordan was similarly praised, with Oh saying, “Your name is Adonis, and it is apt.” Samberg also lauded, "You a snack, Michael."

The ladies of the Globes also got their fair share of love. Jane The Virgin star Gina Rodriguez was compared to an angel and Sharp Objects leading lady Amy Adams was called a "mega talented piece of dog crap."

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While all of Hollywood's biggest stars got the soft gloves, Samberg and Oh saved the real hits for actual injustice. At one point, they said Vice was nominated in the Best Musical or Comedy category “It erroneously invaded the wrong category based on false evidence.” (Samberg's "joke" was a reference to the War Against Terror, which was waged by Vice 's subject, former Vice President Dick Cheney.) The Brooklyn Nine-Nine star also called out the unfair treatment of Black Panther political party members during a bit about Black Panther.

Still, Oh got in some of the most memorable digs of the night. In a First Man riff, the Killing Eve heroine said the film's title is also Hollywood's game plan for finding a director. "First, man. If no man available, pair of man. Then team of man," she said in her best Cro-Magnon accent. "Then eventually maybe woman."

After a thoughtful joke like that, Oh closed out the monologue with real earnestness, explaining she agreed to host the Globes to witness the "change" occurring in Hollywood this year. "I see you. And I see you," she announced to the diverse casts of projects like Crazy Rich Asians and Black Panther. "All of these faces of change. And now so will everyone else.”

Oh and Samberg’s mostly fun and bouncy monologue lived up to the exact promise the pair teased ahead of the Globes. As Oh told the Hollywood Reporter earlier this week, “I think people are ready and could use a little smile. Everyone is depressed, and maybe that's as good a reason as any that everyone could use a little time to laugh and celebrate.”

Well, welcome to the party, everyone. With Hollywood’s least-likely “best friends ” at the helm, it’ll only get better from here.

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Sandra Oh isn't pulling any punches as co-host of the 2019 Golden Globes. During the opening monologue with Andy Samberg, the Killing Eve star poked fun at the lack of Asian-American representation in Hollywood with a well-placed zinger that had fellow nominee Emma Stone screaming. Literally.

" Crazy Rich Asians is nominated tonight," Oh said. "It is the first studio film with an Asian lead since Ghost In The Shell and Aloha."

The joke was directed at white actresses like Scarlett Johansson and Emma Stone, who have both faced criticism for playing characters of Asian descent.

In Aloha, Stone played Allison Ng, a woman of Chinese-Hawaiian-Swedish descent. It's a role that the actress has said taught her important lessons for her career.

“I’ve learned on a macro level about the insane history of whitewashing in Hollywood and how prevalent the problem truly is," Stone said in 2015. "It’s ignited a conversation that’s very important.”

But it seems she's not done apologizing. After Oh's joke at the Globes, the was actress allegedly overheard screaming "I'm sorry!" from the audience.

After Sandra Oh's "Aloha" whitewashing joke I swear I heard Emma Stone shout "I'm sorry!" #GoldenGlobes

— Kevin Fallon (@kpfallon) January 7, 2019

Emma Stone screaming “I’M SORRY!!!” from the audience after Sandra Oh’s joke about Aloha having an Asian lead deserves its own special award. #GoldenGlobes

— dinosaurs are awesome 🦖🦕 (@theirishcowgirl) January 7, 2019

It seems like Stone really has learned from her casting mistake — and that she can take a joke. In any case, the show is off to a good start.

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