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Oprah Winfrey Accepts Cecil B. DeMille Award at 2018 Golden Globes with Impassioned Speech

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The 63-year-old actress and media mogul received the 2018 Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award at Sunday’s ceremony, an honorary award bestowed by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment.

“It is not lost on me that, at this moment, there is some little girl watching as I become the first Black woman to be given the same award,” Winfrey said in a moving acceptance speech, after recalling her own childhood watching Sidney Poitier win an Oscar. “It is an honor and it is a privilege to share the evening with all of them.”

 Winfrey’s powerful speech was filled with somber moments, standing ovations, past memories and the story of Recy Taylor, a Black woman who never received justiceafter being abducted and gang-raped by six white men in Alabama.

 

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The speech was met with several standing ovations, with the crowd erupting in a boisterous applause when Winfrey assured sexual predators that their “time is up.”

“I want all the girls watching to know a new day is on the horizon,” she continued. “And when that new day finally dawns, it will be because of a lot of magnificent women, many of whom are right here in this room tonight, and some pretty phenomenal men, fighting hard to make sure they are the leaders to take us to the time where nobody has to say ‘me too’ again.”

The speech came as many stars wore black to the award show to oppose sexual harassment in Hollywood.

“This year, we became the story. But it’s not just a story affecting the entertainment industry, it’s one that transcends any culture, or workplace,” Winfrey said.

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Reese Witherspoon presented the mogul with an impassioned speech of her own, calling Winfrey’s hugs “the greatest thing ever.” And showering the star with “thank yous.”

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Meet Jittaun: The Fusion Pop Star and Fashion Darling Making Her Own Rules with New Single “Chase”

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Fresh off a magnetic live performance at the Hard Rock Café Times Square, rising pop artist and fashion trailblazer Jittaun unveils her newest single “Chase” – a high-energy track that embodies ambition, movement and fearless individuality.

The New York-born New Jersey raised singer-songwriter is not just making music –– she’s creating a world where sound, style, and self-expression collide. On “Chase,” Jittaun rides pulsing beats and soaring melodies to deliver a message that feels tailor-made for today’s generation: Don’t Just dream-run toward it. The track is now streaming on all platform, including Apple Music.

At her recent Hard Rock Cafe performance, Jittaun proved she’s more than just a voice – chess’s a force. Blending bold vocals, commanding stage presence and a keen fashion sense, she left audiences spellbound and craving for more.

Fusing Pop with notes of Rock, R&B, HIP-HOP and Afrobeats, Jittaun’s artistry defies easy categorization- much like her inspiration: think the soul of James Brown, the electricity of Prince, the fearlessness of Grace Jones, and the genre-bending spirit of David Bowie. Yet it’s her own modern, audacious vision that sets her apart: a Gen-z powerhouse unafraid to mix glamour with grit.

Already gaining traction among fashion insiders, Jittaun’s style is an extension of her music – edgy, expressive, and unapologetically her. Whether she’s in couture or street wear, she’s rewriting the rules of Pop stardom with overlook and every beat.

With “Chase”leading the way and more music and visuals on the horizon, Jittaun is not just chasing dreams – she’s catching them, one electrifying step at time.

Stream “Chase” now: Listen Here

Explore Jittaun’s world: https://jittaun.com

Follow her journey: @iamjittaun

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