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It was recently announced that YouTuber-turned-superstar Lilly Singh will be getting her own late-night talk show. And if you weren't aware, that's a pretty freakin' big deal considering she'll be the only female late-night host on a major TV network and the first bisexual late-night host. She's also a woman of color, so everything about this news calls for celebration. Lilly has experienced a pretty exciting ascent to fame, so let's take a quick journey through her impressive career and impact.
The 30-year-old personality was born on Sept. 26, 1988, in Scarborough, Toronto. She first gained popularity through her YouTube channel IISuperwomanII, which she started in 2010. The name originates from her childhood belief that she could do anything she set her mind to, much like a superhero. Through her channel, she embraces and shares her Indian roots by posting satirical videos of Punjabi culture as well as sketches about everyday life,...
It was recently announced that YouTuber-turned-superstar Lilly Singh will be getting her own late-night talk show. And if you weren't aware, that's a pretty freakin' big deal considering she'll be the only female late-night host on a major TV network and the first bisexual late-night host. She's also a woman of color, so everything about this news calls for celebration. Lilly has experienced a pretty exciting ascent to fame, so let's take a quick journey through her impressive career and impact.
The 30-year-old personality was born on Sept. 26, 1988, in Scarborough, Toronto. She first gained popularity through her YouTube channel IISuperwomanII, which she started in 2010. The name originates from her childhood belief that she could do anything she set her mind to, much like a superhero. Through her channel, she embraces and shares her Indian roots by posting satirical videos of Punjabi culture as well as sketches about everyday life,...
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