Tuesday, August 7, 2018
Artificial intelligence: The Future of Mankind
Scientists reckon there have been at least five mass extinction events in the history of our planet, when a catastrophically high number of species were wiped out in a relatively short period of time. We are possibly now living through a sixth —...
Monday, August 6, 2018
Do Fidget Spinners Effect your Health?
There's a new trend literally spinning its way around the world, from classrooms to social media. But is it
actually doing what it's marketed to do?
WTOP reports that some fidget spinners – small top-like gadgets you can spin fast with your fingers,...
Friday, July 20, 2018
Weekly Update for July 20 Women Centric, Directed, and Written Films Playing Near You
FILMS ABOUT WOMEN OPENING THIS WEEK Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again This sequel to 2008’s “Mamma Mia!” follows a pregnant Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) as she learns about her mother’s (Meryl Streep) past. Streep’s character, Donna, is played by “Cinderella”...
Thursday, July 19, 2018
Cheryl Boone Isaacs and Quincy Jones Working on Doc About the History of Black Hollywood
Former Academy prez Cheryl Boone Isaacs and music legend Quincy Jones are teaming up to share an important part of Hollywood history. The two are working on “American Film: The Black Experience,” a documentary that will explore “the untold story of African...
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
BAMcinématek Hosting “Pioneers: First Women Filmmakers” Film Series
BAMcinématek has lined up its next feminist film series. The Brooklyn venue is teaming up with Kino Lorber and the Library of Congress for “Pioneers: First Women Filmmakers,” which kicks off Friday, July 20 and runs through July 26. Featuring...
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
“Transparent’s” Trace Lysette to Star in and Exec Produce “Colors of Ava”
Trace Lysette is stepping into the limelight. Best known for her supporting role as Shea in “Transparent,” the recent “Pose” guest star will topline and exec produce “Colors of Ava,” Deadline reports. Described as “an uplifting and authentic love story...
Monday, July 16, 2018
Exploring the Psyche: July’s VOD and Web Series Picks
All three of the picks for this month’s VOD and web series round-up spotlight a loaded subject: mental health. Long considered taboo, mental health has finally started to be talked about more openly in recent years. The tide is slowly shifting away from...
Friday, July 13, 2018
Weekly Update for July 13 Women Centric, Directed, and Written Films Playing Near You
FILMS ABOUT WOMEN OPENING THIS WEEK What Will People Say – Written and Directed by Iram Haq Sixteen-year-old Nisha (Maria Mozhdah) lives a double life. When out with her friends, she’s a normal Norwegian teenager. At home with her family, she is the...
Thursday, July 12, 2018
2018 Emmy Nominations: Tiffany Haddish, Sandra Oh, Issa Rae, and More
Tiffany Haddish can add Emmy nominee to her rapidly expanding list of accolades. The 2018 Emmy nominations are in, and the “Girls Trip” breakout just scored her first-ever nod for hosting “SNL.” She made history as the first black female comic to host...
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Unfinished Jane Austen Novel “Sandition” Coming to PBS’ “Masterpiece”
Thanks to numerous women behind PBS’s “Masterpiece” and British broadcaster ITV, Jane Austen’s unfinished novel, “Sandition,” will soon make its way to television. Deadline reports that “Masterpiece’s” Rebecca Eaton and ITV Head of Drama Polly Hill have...
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Disney and UN’s Girl Up Launch Female Filmmaker Project
Just last month, Jennifer Lee was named chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios following the accusations against and exit of former chief John Lasseter. Now, Lee will be one of various female role models featured in a new project aimed...
Monday, July 9, 2018
Trailer Watch: Friendships Are At Stake in Season 6 of “Orange Is the New Black”
“Navigating adult female friendships is so complicated!” Suzanne (Uzo Aduba) laments as she tries to understand the inner workings of her new surroundings. If Litchfield Penitentiary had its fair share of interpersonal complications — and that’s putting...
Friday, July 6, 2018
Weekly Update for July 6 Women Centric, Directed, and Written Films Playing Near You
FILMS ABOUT WOMEN OPENING THIS WEEK Whitney (Documentary) With over 200 million album sales worldwide, and remaining the only artist to chart seven consecutive U.S. No. 1’s, Whitney Houston was the voice of a generation. Coming from an esteemed lineage...
Thursday, July 5, 2018
Andrea Riseborough Creates Production Company to Support Women in the Industry
Looks like hanging out with Billie Jean King made a mark on Andrea Riseborough. The “Battle of the Sexes” actress is speaking out against sexism in her industry and taking a stand by launching a female-led production company. “There’s a very narrow...
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Chance The Rapper Gets Engaged To Longtime GF Kirsten Corley At Backyard 4th Of July BBQ
Chance the Rapper is making an honest woman out of baby mama Kirsten Corley. We've got video of his sweet proposal to his longtime girlfriend at a backyard 4th of July BBQ.Source: Hollyw...
July 4th 2018: Fireworks Spectaculars Across the Country — See Pics From NYC, Philly & More
Happy Birthday America! The nation celebrated turning 242 years old on July 4, 2018 and we're got firework spectaculars photos from across the country for the big holiday.Source: Hollyw...
Kim Kardashian Shares Adorable Throwback July 4th Pool Party Pic With Kendall & Kylie Jenner — And Adrienne Bailon!
Memories, memories, memories!!For the Fourth of July mid-week holiday here, Kim Kardashian West decided to share some old, nostalgic personal photos of a previous year's pool party an picnic for the holiday -- and we are sooooo happy for it!Kim just...
Ronnie Ortiz-Magro And Jen Harley Reunite For Fourth Of July Fun Amid Ongoing Legal Drama
Uhhh... so much for all that relationship (and legal) drama from, like, two seconds ago?!Ronnie Ortiz-Magro and Jen Harley have apparently buried the hatchet -- for now -- after publicly showing out together on social media by spending the Fourth of...
Gal Gadot Slays On A Gigantic Waterslide On The Fourth Of July: See The Video!
Gal Gadot is getting into the Fourth of July!Source: New fe...
Area Man Shoves 74 Wieners In His Mouth — America Rejoices, Victorious In The Only Contest That Matters
USA! USA! USA! USA!America may be a pretty shitty place to live right now if you're black, or brown, or a woman, or LGBT, or somebody with a soul and/or a conscience (or any combination of all the above!), but if you're a big fat ol' white dude who loves...
Stormy Daniels' Hot Lawyer Says He May Run For President Against Donald Trump In 2020…
Just what you needed for your Fourth of July, right?!Michael Avenatti -- AKA Stormy Daniels' hot lawyer who has really risen to prominence over the past year as the porn star goes toe-to-toe with Donald Trump -- is considering making a run himself!On...
Kylie Jenner Built A Lavish, Air-Conditioned Doghouse That Is Nicer Than Most Apartments!
Kylie Jenner just raised the stakes!!It's no secret the rich and famous like to shower extra love on their dogs (ahem, Paris Hilton!), but Kylie just took it a step above and beyond by building an incredible dog house that has both heating and air conditioning,...
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Lily James to Co-Star with Gillian Anderson in “All About Eve” Stage Adaptation
A Hollywood classic is heading to London’s West End and Cinderella is going along for the journey. Lily James has signed on to star in a reimagined version of “All About Eve” with previously announced cast member Gillian Anderson. According to The Hollywood...
“Claws” Renewed for Season 3
Celebratory mani-pedis are in order. Deadline confirms the nail salon-set crime dramedy “Claws” has received a Season 3 renewal at TNT, following an impressive ratings showcase in its current second season. The June 10 premiere, “Shook,” earned 1.3 million...
Submit Now: “The Spy Who Dumped Me” Female Storyteller Contest
Attention female filmmakers with “meaningful, heartfelt, and hilarious stories” you want to share with the world: a new contest is inviting you to share your stories about “enduring friendships.” The competition is celebrating the upcoming release of...
Susanne Bier’s “A Second Chance” Secures Theatrical Release in the U.S.
U.S. audiences are finally getting the chance to see “A Second Chance” in theaters. Susanne Bier’s kidnapping drama debuted at the 2014 Toronto Film Festival and was released in Denmark in 2015, but the film just secured a theatrical run stateside thanks...
Trailer Watch: Career Day Goes Awry in Judy Greer’s “A Happening of Monumental Proportions”
Career Day is shaping up to be a super memorable affair in a new trailer for “A Happening of Monumental Proportions.” Set in an elementary school, Judy Greer’s directorial debut tells a series of interconnected stories about students, teachers, and parents....
Nailing the Godmother Game From Afar
The role of the godparent has, in many cases, expanded far beyond being involved in a kid’s religious upbringing, and often, being considered an auntie has less to do with being sharing the same relatives and more to do with sharing a deep bond with...
Podcast Ep 89: Travel Expert JetSetSarah
Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, freelance writer and “jet-setter-in-chief” for JetSetSarah.com, is an expert on traveling (and shopping!), and she specializes in the Caribbean. Rough job, we’re sure, but happily this woman is more than up to the task! She brings...
Monday, July 2, 2018
Hot Tech to Heat Up Your Workouts
To get in an awesome workout, all you really need is a plan, some space, and the desire to get your groove on. via GIPHY Well, and maybe also a sports bra and a hair tie and sneakers, and perhaps a set of weights … you know what I mean. However, even...
Friday, June 29, 2018
7 Hot New Workout Jams for July
We’re coming up on another hot month. via GIPHY So, here are some new hot tracks to help you to keep burning up those workouts! (And — pssst! — if you need workouts to do, we’ve got a slew of free ones here.) via GIPHY Sangria Wine, Pharrell Williams...
Thursday, June 28, 2018
How to Build a Campfire
For outdoor wilderness enthusiasts, balmy summer weather is a reason to celebrate. My friends and I love soaking up the summer sun out on the lake or river. We try to take full advantage of gorgeous summer days by playing outside as much as possible...
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Healthy Obsession: Watermelon Everything
Summer came on fast and furiously here in the Washington, DC area — as it always does. And right on schedule, I found myself standing in the produce aisle on my weekly trip to the grocery store drooling over the watermelon stand. Nothing says summer...
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
How Much to Pay Your Sitter
The first time we hired a sitter for our daughter, I was clueless. What was the going rate? Should I order her dinner? Do we tip? via GIPHY After quite a few texts back and forth with my mom tribe, I settled on a rate that felt fair — and decided to...
Podcast Ep 88: Feminist, Photographer & Entrepreneur Kyle Hepp
A self-described “serial entrepreneur who’s never had a real job,” Kyle Hepp is an internationally recognized wedding photographer, a CrossFitter who has placed top 10 in Chile’s female CrossFit rankings for several years, author of the book “The...
Monday, June 25, 2018
Our Feet Rise and Fall Together With Brooks Running
The 2018 Special Olympics USA Games are right around the corner — and I’m so psyched to say that I’ll be there for the start of the games, along with my fellow Brooks Running blog ambassadors, because Brooks is bringing us all out to Seattle to be part...
Thursday, June 21, 2018
America’s Most 5K-Friendly Cities
It’s always fun to see how your city or state ranks with the rest of the country. Is it healthy? Does it cook? Is it happy? If you’ve ever wondered how your city stacks up in the running-5Ks department (now that’s a department we’d like to work in),...
What You Need to Know About the Summer Solstice
Summer is my favorite time of year. It means freedom: road trips, adventures, late nights, and overall, a good time. The stars are kind enough to mark each year with a summer solstice. You may be wondering: What is a solstice and why should I care? Well,...
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Touring the Breweries of Virginia’s Blue Ridge
Folks have been plotting vacations around wine since, well, pretty much forever — something to which Jenn can clearly attest — but I know more and more people who are doing the same thing when it comes to craft beer. I spent a day in Portland, Ore. (after...
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
My Everchanging Grief
As I live with my grief day to day, month to month, year to year, I realize more and more what “they” say is true. Grief is not a destination. It is a journey that changes daily, and just when you think you have it figured out, it changes on you. It’s...
Podcast Ep 87: Siri Daly
Siri Daly is not only the creator of the Siriously Delicious food blog, author of Seriously Delicious: 100 Nutritious (and Not So Nutritious) Simple Recipes for the Real Home Cook, and the spouse of Today and The Voice co-host Carson Daly, but she...
Monday, June 18, 2018
Beauty for Those Who Sweat
Guys, here’s some fun news: being healthy and active is so popular now that companies and entrepreneurs are creating beauty products just for those of us who sweat! via GIPHY And while we all know that we’re beautiful exactly as we are, there’s no doubt...
Friday, June 15, 2018
Hot Yoga: Tips and Tools We Sweat and Swear By
When I tell my friends about how much I love the hot yoga classes I’ve been attending, I get some version of the same response every time: “That sounds awful. We live in Florida. It’s already hot! I sweat way too much for that!” Oh, you think you...
Thursday, June 14, 2018
Yoga to Boost Your Strength and Courage
We all have those days when we don’t feel quite like ourselves — like something’s a little off and we’re not feeling our usual level of awesomeness. I’ve been there, too — so many times. Sometimes I know why (not enough sleep, being overworked,...
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Unique Ways to Get Your Collagen
Collagen, collagen, collagen. via GIPHY Every where I go and every time I scroll, it seems like people just can’t get enough collagen. via GIPHY I get it. With purported benefits such as improving everything from gut health to to cardio health to joint...
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Why You Should Send Your Kid to Summer Camp
I was lucky enough to go to a fantastic summer camp as a kid. My mom, being the savvy lady that she is, negotiated a deal with an all-girls outdoor wilderness camp near Bemidji, Minn., Camp Birchwood. My mom would work as the camp nurse and her four...
Podcast Ep 86: Ultrarunners Scott and Jenny Jurek
If you are in the market for some mountain-sized, kick-ass motivation, this is the ep for you! We were lucky enough to chat with Scott and Jenny Jurek about their epic running adventures under occasionally hellacious circumstances. Scott is one of the...
Monday, June 11, 2018
Make This Summer Your Healthiest Yet With the 10 in 4 Challenge
It’s getting hot in herre … so be your healthiest yet. via GIPHY Wait. That’s not how it goes? via GIPHY But that’s how we think it should go because we’re about to launch our summer edition of the 10 in 4 Challenge and, ladies, it’s going to be just...
New Athleisure Looks You’ll Love (Because We Sure Do!)
Hey, girl. You are looking good. Exactly as you are. via GIPHY But, if you’re looking for a new athleisure look — you know, just for funsies, we have some suggestions. Because we’ve been wearing the below A LOT and are really loving them — and think...
Friday, June 8, 2018
Sprint Set Swim Workout
Swimming is a sport that brings out a lot of feelings among athletes. I find that a lot of people who swam as a kid found themselves burned out — and so, even now, if I ask them to join me for a swim workout, they make a face: via GIPHY And then,...
Thursday, June 7, 2018
The Power of Saying ‘I Am’ to Build Confidence
While the words “I am” have long been used for empowerment and manifestation, it wasn’t until I heard Oprah Winfrey talking about it in her Lifeclass that I took notice. When she said that whatever follows the words “I am” will come looking for you,...
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
This Cooking Web Series Is Adorably Addictive
Do you guys remember when Kristen shared this Tiny House Cooking recipe? via GIPHY Well, every time we’d talk about it or mention it in our editorial meetings, I’d always think of the web series Tiny Kitchen and be, like, OMG, Kristen, you love...
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
6 Places to Visit With Your Kids This Summer
Summer is fun. Summer liberates my schedule from all the errands, homework, and worries that the school year brings. Oh, wait. I’m a mom … not a teenager counting down the days until I can sleep in until noon. I’m not my 5-year-old making plans for all...
Podcast Ep 85: Nutrition Expert Whitney E. RD (Part 2)
Whitney English Tabaie is a registered dietitian nutritionist, certified personal trainer, founder of Whitney E. RD … and we had so much fun talking to in our first interview (catch it here in case you missed it) that we decided to have her back...
Monday, June 4, 2018
The Best Dumbbell Exercises for Your Back
I love fitness gadgets and I’ve amassed my fair share of them, but over the past few months I’ve tested all the exercises to come up with the best moves you can do for every part of your body using only dumbbells. Be sure to read through them...
Friday, June 1, 2018
The Soundtrack for Your (Awesome) June Workouts
It’s June. It’s hot. And your workouts are about to get pumped UP with these eight new tracks. Consider this new playlist the soundtrack to your best workouts of the month! Nice For What, Drake If you don’t mind some f-bombs, this is nice for a workout....
Thursday, May 31, 2018
Water Workouts: 2 Kayaks to Try
Love working out in the great outdoors? Yeah, me too. And one of my favorite ways to have a fun, fit, outdoorsy day is to grab a kayak and get out on the water for a few hours. Recently, I had a chance to borrow a couple of cool kayaks that are quite...
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Tart Cherry Gin Cooler Recipe
Remember when we shared this Old Fashioned Cherry Pie Cocktail recipe a few weeks back? Well, now that it’s warmer, we’re looking for a lighter, brighter cocktail to sip on our patios. A little something like this Tart Cherry Gin Cooler, which we tweaked...
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Easy Ways to Give Back That Work With Any Budget
Sometimes I catch myself daydreaming about what I would do if I had an extra million or if I won the lottery. I dream up such elaborate plans that sometimes I actually get down about not being able to see my dreams materialize. It can be frustrating....
Podcast Ep 84: Registered Dietitian Heidi Schauster on Eating Disorders and Nutrition
It’s one thing to know the importance of self-love — and it’s another to truly feel that love for yourself, no matter what condition your body is currently in. In this episode, we talk with Heidi Schauster, MS, RDN, CEDRD-S of the Boston-based Nourish...
Monday, May 28, 2018
21 Most Embarrassing Pictures In The History Of Internet
The Internet is where you can discover anything. It is where viral things happen. People have begun making recordings, images to get celebrated and viral and some of them are exceptionally popular. Today we are discussing the most humiliating pictures...
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