Shania Twain was told she’d be “hated by women” for this puzzling reason
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Music
Miley Cyrus expertly explains why calling someone a ‘diva’ is so problematic
“No one would ever say that about Kanye West choosing what lighting he wants on a performance.”
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- Lauren Geall
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People
Emma Barnett is the new and fearless host of Radio 4 show Woman’s Hour
The presenter will step into the shoes of Jane Garvey and Jenni Murray on the flagship programme.
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- Anna Brech
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Strong Women
Female athletes are being trolled about their bodies and it needs to stop
A survey reveals that the fittest female athletes on the planet are self-conscious about their body. This is a problem.
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- Miranda Larbi
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TV
Netflix’s Away is one small step for sci-fi, one giant leap for womankind
This solid Netflix drama doesn’t just change the conversation: it opens it up in unexpected ways, too.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Paloma Faith explains how self-pressure made her postnatal depression worse
The singer says she pushed and punished herself, instead of seeking help.
People
Billie Piper’s tribute to I Hate Suzie co-creator is an ode to female creative partnerships
Finally: solidarity and friendship get the air-time they deserve.
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- Anna Brech
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Books
“Fighting for justice is hard enough when you experience sexism on the job”
A young barrister writes about her experience with sexual harassment at work.
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- Alexandra Wilson
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People
Naga Munchetty and the toxic myth of the “unlikeable” woman
The BBC Breakfast presenter has been trending on Twitter all day long, but for all the wrong reasons.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Books
25 classic books published under male pseudonyms are being re-released
And you can download them for free.
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- Hollie Richardson
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Life
What’s our favourite scary movie? Scream, obviously.
Ghostface didn’t just kill unsuspecting teens: he did away with sexist horror tropes, too.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Opinion
The impact of that misleading Kate Garraway headline
“What are you doing here? You should be at home, prostrate with grief.”
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Why are women still dealing with comments about their looks while working from home?
More than a third of women have been asked to put on more make-up for video calls over lockdown, according to new research.
People
Why Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s latest speech has set the internet on fire
Please rise for AOC.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Life
What the Mercury Prize 2020 shortlist means for female artists
The shortlist has just been announced.
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- Hollie Richardson
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Life
Now women are being told they’re “too old” to voice animated characters
Chicken Run’s Julia Sawalha has been told she’s “too old” for the sequel, because Hollywood ageism has reached peak-ridiculous.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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People
Thandie Newton’s tale of abuse has been lost in those Tom Cruise “pimple” headlines
“If you’re a young Black girl and you get raped, in the film business, no one’s going to f**king care.”
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- Kayleigh Dray
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People
Kate Beckinsale brilliantly responds to age-gap relationship critics
Top tip: don’t accuse Kate Beckinsale of dating men young enough to be her “children”. Ever.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Life
Caroline Nokes should not have to apologise for asking Boris Johnson these questions
She challenged him on the lack of female voices being heard in the pandemic.
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- Hollie Richardson
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What was missing from all those Jude Law baby reports
Jude Law is reportedly due to become a father for the sixth time – but the tabloids’ response has highlighted a sexist double standard.
People
Ariana Grande expertly dismantles the myth of the female diva
“I’m tired of seeing women silenced by it.”
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- Kayleigh Dray
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