Gabby Douglas - Floor Exercise - 2016 P&G Gymnastics Championships – Sr. Women Day 1
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*Mattel celebrated Gabby Douglas 2016 Olympics qualifying run at the U.S. gymnastics teams trials this past weekend by presenting her with a Barbie in her likeness.
Douglas became the first woman of color to win the individual all-around competition at the 2012, and to honor her accomplishments, Mattel unveiled a Shero Barbie on Monday. The line which includes the likenesses of Misty Copeland, Ava DuVernay, Emmy Rossum, Eva Chen, Trisha Yearwood and Zendaya focuses on female heroes who inspire girls by breaking boundaries.
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Gabby tweeted a photo of her holding the doll along with the caption: Excited to debut my @Barbie Shero doll! Lets continue to break barriers&dream big,Girls! #YouCanBeAnything #Shero
Congrats to Gabby on this incredible honor!
In related news, some social media sleuths are suggesting that Gabbys skin is looking a bit lighter these days? Your thoughts?
Meanwhile, Elle magazine has already crowned a new Prince in FKA Twigs. The singer covers the latest issue of the fashion mag, which refers to Twigs as a Brit with a mystical aura, sexed up lyrics and a renegade style before announcing they call her the new Prince.
The notoriously private performer opened up to Elle about how she remains a unique presence in an industry full clones: People talk too much, she says, shrugging. Everyones always chatting and not delivering. Im the opposite. I like to just deliver.
The 28-year-old artist, who is also dating actor Robert Pattinson, talked about how weird it is to be so famous.
On being in the public eye, she said: Being in the public eye is so weird. People want to shame you. Its not a celebration of a talent.
Check out the full interview from the August issue of Elle when it hits stands July 19th.
Source: http://www.eurweb.com/2016/07/gabby-douglas-gets-barbie-makeover-fka-twigs-new-prince/
