Politics & Culture

Politics & Culture

Lady Gaga Masks Up in Custom Suffragette White Alaïa Ahead of Inauguration Day Performance

Lady Gaga's chic suffragette white Inauguration Day coat and mask are custom Alaïa creations.

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Michelle Obama Wears Sergio Hudson To Joe Biden's Inauguration

The former first lady and style icon continues to champion American designers.

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Lady Gaga Wears Schiaparelli Couture with Giant Dove to Sing National Anthem

Long a supporter of Joe Biden, Lady Gaga donned a gold-encrusted dove pin on her red and black ballroom custom Schiaparelli Haute Couture gown to sing the national anthem at Biden's Presidential Inauguration ceremony.

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Lady Gaga Sings National Anthem, Jennifer Lopez Performs at Joe Biden's Inauguration

Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez displayed messages of unity in their performances at President Joe Biden's inauguration.

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The White House Will Undergo $510,000 Cleaning Before Joe Biden Moves in Today

Due to the coronavirus, the cost to clean the White House for Joe Biden's new term as president is much more expensive than usual.

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How Indya Moore is Making the World a Better Place

"Pose" star and trans activist Indya Moore exemplifies what it means to use your platform for good.

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Tom Hanks to Host Inauguration Event with Demi Lovato, Justin Timberlake Performing

On January 20th, Tom Hanks will host a special televised event to cap off Joe Biden's Presidential Inauguration Day.

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Britney Spears' Ex-Husband Jason Alexander was Part of the U.S. Capital Insurrection

Jason Alexander—Britney Spears' husband for 55 hours—was reportedly part of the domestic coup that took over Washington DC yesterday during Joe Biden's confirmation by the Senate.

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Instagram Accounts That Captured the Zeitgeist of 2020

From the Black Lives Matter movement and climate change to more lighthearted news of celebrity gossip, social media kept us more connected and informed than ever this year amidst a changing pop culture landscape.

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Student Leadership Network Launches Grateful Tuesday to Support Education Community

Starting today, Grateful Tuesday raises funds to benefit teachers, principals, and others working for fair and equitable education.

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How Shirley Chisholm Kicked the Door Open for Kamala Harris

On her birthday, L'OFFICIEL celebrates political pioneer Shirley Chisholm and her feminist legacy that paved the way for the first female U.S. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.

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American Politicians' Youngest Relatives are Making Waves on Social Media

During the 2020 U.S. presidential election season, the families of a number of politicians were thrust into the spotlight, including young relatives who took to social media to share their own views.

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See the Elegant and Classic Style of Jill Biden, the Future First Lady of the U.S.

The next First Lady of the United States already has a defined sense of style.

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Why Kamala Harris Wore White in First Speech Post-election

Making history as not only the first woman but also the first black Vice President of the United States of America, Kamala Harris made a statement with her outfit for her victory speech. And for good reason—the ensemble was full of political symbolism.

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Celebrities React to the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election

In the wake of Election Day, celebrities take to social media to react to what we know about the 2020 U.S. presidential election results so far.

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The Power of Celebrity Influence: From Rock the Vote to Social Media Activism

Once stars of the Rock the Vote and Vote or Die! campaigns, celebrities are now using their own social media platforms to speak out about voting in the U.S. presidential election.

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Beyoncé Urges Fans to Vote for Joe Biden

Outfitted in Balmain, Beyoncé told fans from her native Texas—and all around the country—to vote for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election.

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These Artists Want You to Vote

Ahead of U.S. Election Day 2020, Jenny Holzer, Nan Goldin, and other American artists nationwide use their work and platforms to remind people to vote.

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Corona Won't Spoil Halloween for Benny Drama

Social media comedian Benito Skinner aka Benny Drama speaks to L'OFFICIEL about assembling a gaggle of musicians, comedians, and thrill-seekers galore for a one-night-only Halloween bonanza online.

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Rihanna, Beyoncé, and Jennifer Lopez Rank Among the Richest American Self-Made Women

Forbes' annual list of the richest self-made women in the U.S. includes entertainment icons Rihanna, Beyoncé, J.Lo, and more.

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Naomi Campbell, Sarah Silverman, Amy Schumer, and More Celebrities Go Naked for a Cause

The celebrities strip down for a PSA about mail-in voting and naked ballots for the U.S. presidential election.

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Megan Thee Stallion's "Saturday Night Live" Performance was a Tribute to Breonna Taylor

The "Savage" rapper sent a message of solidarity with Breonna Taylor and the Black Lives Matter movement

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Meet Jiani Liu, the Young Writer Whose Debut Novel is Taking China By Storm

Jiani Liu's collection of stories touches on everything from being a Chinese student in America to cross-cultural relations.

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Now What? Life Post-Protest: Activism as a Lifestyle

Protesting for justice within our country may take on many forms, but what does it look like to live out a life of protest everyday?

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Now What? Life Post-Protest: Reeducating America with Black Literature

We’ve shouted the slogans, posted the thought-provoking quotes, and made donations, but now is when the real work begins.

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