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[theSkimm Logo] Daily Skimm WEEKEND Skimm'd while [buying ourselves jewelry]( âSweeter than I could have imaginedâ â [19-year-old tennis star Coco Gauff]( on winning her first major title at the US Open. Now, thatâs a Grand Slam. [Facebook]([Twitter]([Email](mailto:?body=Coco Gauff served up a championship #theSkimm%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%23custom) Eyes On Let the Afrobeats Drop The Story Afrobeats are [making a lot of noise](...in a good way. Iâm turning up the volume. So is the music industry. On Tuesday, the [MTV Video Music Awards]( will put the beat-heavy party music center stage when it hands out the first-ever Moonman for best Afrobeats. The apparent front-runner: Rema and Selena Gomezâs âCalm Down,â which just [hit 52 weeks]( on the Billboard Hot 100. (Worth noting: The song has also topped Billboardâs recently-launched [Afrobeats chart](.) The VMAsâ new category comes after last yearâs [American Music Awards]( made the same move, and as the [Grammys]( will add a similar section next year. Why the change in tune? Many Afrobeats artists [credit their success]( and the genreâs popularity to social media and streaming platforms. [TikTok](, Apple Music, and Spotify have made it easier for Afrobeats stars (think: Burna Boy, Wizkid, Tems) to have all ears and go viral. Others point to how the USâs African immigrant population has [roughly doubled every decade]( since 1970 â and that many have come from Nigeria, which has been called â[the bastion of Afrobeats](.â Another thing that helps? Collabs with high-profile names, including Beyoncé, Drake, Nicki Minaj, and more. Many are excited about Afrobeats' popularity, but some critics have pointed out that it isnât a catch-all for a genre thatâs still evolving. And others believe Afrobeats artists are still underrepresented in the music industry and success is rare. theSkimm Afrobeats artists are climbing the charts. Now, music awards like the VMAs are putting them front and center â further elevating them on the worldâs playlist. [Facebook]([Twitter]([Email](mailto:?body=Afrobeats is on the rise â and thatâs music to many ears #theSkimm%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%23custom) What's Happening ð In your home⦠Looking for a starter home? Good luck figuring out what [that even means](. Regardless, thereâll probably be many DIY projects in your future â so have shoes, brushes, and other â[girl hammers](â handy. Meanwhile, move over[cheap furniture](, Banana Republicâs [expanded home collection]( is bringing cashmere and neutrals to the kitchen tableâ¦literally. Plus, celebs have the [wallpaper industry]( covered. --------------------------------------------------------------- ð¼ In the office... Another perk of remote work: A record-low [workplace gender gap](. TBD if that works out now that some are facing a [new ultimatum]( â RTO or get a new job. But quitting may already be on your to-do list if you recently got [promoted](. Or, if youâve been waiting for the[September surge](. Just be sure to âcircle backâ on the ever-present [workplace jargon](. --------------------------------------------------------------- ð In adulting⦠If all your summer funâs got you feeling financially drained, consider a [fall refresh](. Or, try saying â[I donât](â to some weddings â and all the other celebrations that come with them. You could also tap into your [zodiac signature]( for strength and help. Not into astrology? Your[choice of coffee]( can also say a lot about you, apparently. Forward this to a friend. [Click here](mailto:?&subject=Check out this Daily Skimm Weekend newsletter&body=Check it out . Bookmark'd Here's a look at the reads weâve saved, texted, and emailed to our friends⦠[The Glamorous, Lonely Lives of Private Chefs](â¦the perks are undeniable, but thereâs more boiling in the background. --------------------------------------------------------------- [My So-Called #TradWife Life](â¦what happened when one writer was assigned to live like a âstay-at-home girlfriendâ for a week. --------------------------------------------------------------- [âThe Care & Keeping Of Youâ Got Us Through Puberty](â¦twenty-five years later, and itâs still providing plenty of care. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Where Have All the Girlbosses Gone?](...spoiler: not far. Skimm Picks Here are todayâs recs to help you live a smarter life⦠1. A new vanilla perfume from Boy Smells. Not the vanilla body spray of your teenage years. [This one]( is cut with notes of black pepper, coffee, and white tulips. Sweet ð¤ spicy. [Buy it](
--------------------------------------------------------------- 2. An extra 30% off sale styles at Ann Taylor through September 14. We'll be wearing this [mock-neck top]( underneath all our blazers this fall. Until tomorrow, you can also get 30% off [full-price tops and sweaters](. [Start shopping](
--------------------------------------------------------------- 3. An Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet that'll become your favorite tech tool. Watching, reading, swiping, scrolling...this [small-but-mighty tablet]( can do it all. PS: The order comes with a Caseable voucher so you can dress it up in a cute case. [Check it out]( Psst...looking for more discounts on brands Skimm'rs love? Check out all of our exclusive promo codes [here](. Sunday Scaries, Who? Hereâs one tip for a better start to your week. Sweating the Sunday scaries? Instead, try one of the many viral fitness trends for a lift. Donât worry: Weâre not talking actual heavy lifting. In fact, you donât have to do an intense workout â or even get up from your couch, necessarily â to experience the [benefits of movement](. If youâre ready to take the first step(s), consider... - [Cozy cardio](. This trend is all about staying in your comfort zone. Dim the lights, burn a few candles, and put on a feel-good show or playlist to set the vibe. Then, tap into a [low-impact, at-home workout]( while wearing extra soft [activewear](. Better yet, you could even do it in your pajamas. - [Lazy girl workout](. Think of this as cozy cardioâs laid-back cousin. Meaning, the [low-impact exercises]( are designed to be short and sweet (like 15 minutes of leg lifts, arm pulses, and seated marches) and can even be done from your couch or bed. Ready to make a move? Check out one of these [workout videos](. - [Ecstatic dancing](. In the words of Lady Gaga, just dance. Unlike [dance cardio classes]( (think: Zumba), ecstatic dancing lets you take the lead â releasing physical and emotional stress in the process, according to some. So get in the groove (pro tip: you canât go wrong with Rihanna and Beyónce) and shake it like no oneâs watching. Because, spoiler, no one is. - [Silent walking](. Trying to quiet all the noise? Turns out, many people are finding their stride in silence. Thatâs because taking this step can help clear your mind, so you can connect more deeply with yourself and your surroundings. All you have to do is leave your headphones at home and take a walk in the park...literally. Save the Date Like ours, your work and personal calendars are probably hectic. So here are some events you should know about... [Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev]( will take the court this afternoon for the US Open menâs singles final. Time to rally. The [22nd anniversary]( of 9/11. As ceremonies take place in New York, Pennsylvania, and DC, our thoughts are with those affected by the tragedy. The start of [Latinx Heritage Month](. To learn more, click [here](. PS: Want more events like this on your cal? theSkimm App gives you a heads-up on when everything from holidays to sports games to awards shows are going down. Download it [here](. News Quiz Stumped by our news quiz yesterday? Here's the answer. B. [Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion]( Skimm'd by: Macy Alcido, Rasheeda Campbell, Maria del Carmen Corpus, Melissa Goldberg, and Clem Robineau --------------------------------------------------------------- Photos by Joseph Okpako via Getty Images, svetikd via Getty Images Design by theSkimm --------------------------------------------------------------- *PS: This is a sponsored post. Want to wake up with us every morning? [Subscribe to the Daily Skimm](. ---------------------------------------------------------------
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