- 1. Women-Led Films Recognized, But Women Directors Ignored, at Latest Oscar Noms
- (Movies)
- The nominees for the 95th Academy Awards have been announced, and there’s a lot to discuss! The Oscars Ceremony will be held on Sunday, March 12th and honor the past year’s greatest film performers, ...
- Created on 27 January 2023
- 2. Nikole Hannah-Jones Brings 'The 1619 Project' to the Small Screen, And Provides An Essential Update to American History Lesson
- (TV)
- ... by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of Black Americans at the very center of our national narrative,” according to the show’s description on Hulu. The 1619 Project brings ...
- Created on 26 January 2023
- 3. Wanda Sykes Adds A Feminist Edge To Her Role As Anchor For The Daily Show
- (TV)
- Last week, comedian Leslie Jones commanded The Daily Show desk, receiving rave reviews and giving us iconic lines such as "Men! Why are you so mad? You need to calm your ass the fuck down!" So far, ...
- Created on 25 January 2023
- 4. Natasha Lyonne Stars in Columbo-esque Mystery-of-the-Week "Poker Face" — BUST Revie
- (TV)
- ... Poker Face is yet another example. Premiering tomorrow, January 26th, the show follows Charlie Cale (Lyonne), a casino cocktail waitress with a knack for sniffing out lies and a propensity for getting ...
- Created on 24 January 2023
- 5. SUNDANCE DISPATCH— #3 Orgasms, Periods and Jeremy Allen White
- (Movies)
- ... and how she joined the women’s movement, to her meteoric rise to fame as a world famous best selling author, to her eventual disillusionment with the publishing industry and society in general. After struggling ...
- Created on 23 January 2023
- 6. Boygenius Posed as Nirvana on the Cover of “Rolling Stone”, Further Proving that They’re Rock n’ Roll Icons
- (Music)
- ... “Emily, I’m Sorry”, Bridgers laments, “Emily, I'm sorry, baby/ You know how I get when I'm wrong/ And I can feel myself becoming/ Somebody I’m not.” Their honest lyrics and take-no-shit personalities have ...
- Created on 23 January 2023
- 7. After the Should-Be 50th Anniversary of Roe, Organizations like We Testify are More Important than Ever
- (Feminism)
- ... Tell, which follows four people who have had abortions as they share their stories and how the decision affected their lives. It can not be overstated how empowering and impactful changing the conversation ...
- Created on 23 January 2023
- 8. Leslie Jones Set the Bar Incredibly High for Future Guest Hosts During her Run on "The Daily Show
- (TV)
- Trevor Noah, the former host of The Daily Show, held his last show on December 8th, 2022. In his absence, the show has recruited some of our favorite celebs to guest host until a permanent host is found. ...
- Created on 20 January 2023
- 9. How Much Should I Worry About Monkeypox (MPX)? Dr. Carol Queen Tells You Everything You Need To Know About the Latest STD.
- (Sex)
- ... it somewhat more dangerous in terms of how we can protect ourselves. Here’s what to know. Because MPX is not only sexually transmitted—close contact and even contaminated bedding can lead to the pathogen ...
- Created on 19 January 2023
- 10. “Y’allternative”: Goth Meets Cowboy in This Trendy Aesthetic With a Rich History
- (Style)
- ... stereotypes indicate. Under the “Y’allternative” tag on TikTok, however, you can find alternative leftists and members of the LGBTQ+ community, often clad in all-black, reclaiming the music, style, and ...
- Created on 17 January 2023
- 11. Now That Barack Obama Listens to "Sad Girl Pop," It's Time to Talk About this Music Subgen
- (Music)
- ... aspects of the human experience. The failure to promote artists of color is not a new phenomenon in the music industry. Presenting “sad girl pop” as a new version of white femininity is how the pop ...
- Created on 11 January 2023
- 12. Stopping the Winter SADs After the Holidays: 9 Techniques That Worked for Me
- (Living)
- ... that characterize depression. I never considered that a vitamin deficiency was affecting my mental health, but since my doctor ran blood tests that showed I was deficient in vitamin D, I started taking ...
- Created on 09 January 2023
- 13. Dolly Parton Delivers Touching Tribute to Leslie Jordan on Call Me Kat
- (Entertainment)
- ... Jordan was particularly passionate about advocating for those affected by the HIV/AIDS crisis. His years of work on this issue served as a perfect example of how he constantly strived to make the world ...
- Created on 06 January 2023
- 14. 6 Cancelled Shows That Left Us Shook
- (TV)
- ... the classic girl boss trope, I can tell you that I’m beginning to get used to saying goodbye to my favorite female-led shows way before their time. Even though actresses and writers share their talent, ...
- Created on 04 January 2023
- 15. Why Cold Water Swimming is the Healing Practice You Need to Try this New Year
- (Living)
- Carin Teresa swims away the pain It’s before sunrise on winter solstice and I’m standing in a red swimsuit and neoprene booties, wearing a crown of cedar branches. I’m on the shores of the Puget Sound ...
- Created on 22 December 2022
- 16. Megan Thee Stallion Deserves Better
- (Entertainment)
- ... prime example of how women aren’t believed when they speak up about their abuse. Rather, women and their pain are turned into a spectacle. There are several societal failings that lead to a Black woman’s ...
- Created on 20 December 2022
- 17. “Barbie” Teaser Delivers A Glimpse at Greta Gerwig’s Highly Anticipated Film—Finally!
- (Movies)
- ... to the imagination–it shows us only a glimpse into the world of Barbie, with Margot Robbie as the titular character. She is joined by a truly impressive star-studded cast and, of course, director Greta ...
- Created on 19 December 2022
- 18. 8 Best Horror Movies of 2022 Featuring Women to Watch (or Rewatch) at Your Next Movie Night
- (Movies)
- ... New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actress (though, I think this “supporting” actress kind of stole the whole show). Wendell and Wild Sharp social-commentary laces this beautifully ...
- Created on 16 December 2022
- 19. 7 Self-Care Tips from Dolly Parton: How Our Favorite Backwoods Barbie Inspires Us to Bedazzle Our Lives
- (Entertainment)
- She’s been writing and performing musical masterpieces since the ‘60s, starred in some of our favorite flicks, been an outspoken advocate for gender and racial equality, and been equal parts authentic, ...
- Created on 15 December 2022
- 20. Revolutionary Rapper Mykki Blanco on New Album, Vulnerability, and Creative Evolution: BUST Interview
- (Music)
- The name Mykki Blanco rings bells across the world, yet for the artist, it’s the product of years of hard work. Their third studio album, Stay Close to Music, delivers on a promise Blanco made with ...
- Created on 13 December 2022
