- 1. Lady Gaga Helps Fallen Photographer in True “Mother Monster” Moment
- (Music)
- In a move that could have won “the sweetest gesture” award, Lady Gaga ran to the aid of a photographer on the red carpet during the 95th annual Academy Awards. Captured on a viral clip, Lady Gaga was ...
- Created on 14 March 2023
- 2. The 11 Most and Least Feminist Moments of The Oscars 2023
- (Movies)
- Didn’t watch the Oscars? Don’t worry, here are some feminist moments that made us say “Thank you to the Academy!” As well as some moments that made us remember why we don’t really like the Academy. ...
- Created on 13 March 2023
- 3. Here Are All the Women Who Were Nominated—and Snubbed—for This Year’s Grammys
- (Music)
- This year brings us the 65th annual Grammy awards, and even though it’s a landmark year for the Recording Academy, the nominations, announced November 15th 2022, have left people feeling both excited ...
- Created on 30 January 2023
- 4. 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
- 5. Bilal Baig's "Sort Of" is Back and Queerer Than Ever for Season 2: BUST Intervi
- (TV)
- ... 3 wins. This was despite Baig refusing to submit for consideration due to the binary nature of the Best Actor and Best Actress categories (something the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television has changed ...
- Created on 02 December 2022
- 6. Regina Hall Shares Her Thoughts On That Infamous Oscar's Night, The Meaning of Feminism, and What She Learned From Her Beloved Bulldog : BUST Intervie
- (Movies)
- ... Boots. Hall’s penchant for finding lessons and opportunities under a variety of circumstances eventually led her to make history when she co-hosted the now infamous 94th Academy Awards in March with ...
- Created on 27 October 2022
- 7. 14 Inspiring Celebrities Who Came Out Later in Life, On Their Own Terms
- (Sex)
- ... Page Canadian actor Elliot Page, known for his work in Juno and The Umbrella Academy, first came out as gay in 2014. He then came out as transgender in 2020 at 33, and received support from celebrities ...
- Created on 14 September 2022
- 8. Ava DuVernay, Taraji P Henson, Cynthia Erivo And More: 9 Movies & Shows Featuring Black Women You Need to Stream This Black History Month
- (Entertainment)
- ... is one of DuVernay’s most popular documentaries; it was nominated for an Academy Award and won over a dozen other awards. It also features voices like Angela Davis and DuVernay herself. Not only is 13th ...
- Created on 16 February 2022
- 9. 10 Must-Watch TV Shows To Get Your Cathartic Coming-Of-Age Fix Now That ‘PEN15’ Is Over
- (TV)
- ... Season 2 Screenshot from YouTube We can’t talk about representation without talking about FX’s half hour dark comedy Reservation Dogs. Co-created and executive produced by Academy Award-winning ...
- Created on 19 January 2022
- 10. From “Promising Young Woman” to “Nomadland”: How Your Favorite Movies of the Year Stacked Up at the Independent Spirit Awards
- (Movies)
- If watching another pre-recorded event wasn’t in the cards for you this week, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. The Independent Spirit Awards are a breath of fresh air in the pretentious chaos that ...
- Created on 23 April 2021
- 11. Fashion Nova's $1 Million "Women On Top" Campaign Demonstrates How The Brand Can't Stop Exploiting Black Wo
- (Feminism)
- With women’s history month in full effect, congratulations are in order for all of the recipients of Fashion Nova Cares’ “Women On Top” fund. On International Women’s Day, Grammy Award-winning rapper ...
- Created on 25 March 2021
- 12. Self-Advocacy Might Have Saved Influencer Grace F. Victory's Life From A System Working Against He
- (Entertainment)
- ... Beyonce Conquers The Recording Academy With A Historic 28 Grammy Awards Social Justice Illustrator Shirien Damra Re-Envisions A Better Future Through Art: BUST Interview "Harry Potter" Actor Katie Leung ...
- Created on 18 March 2021
- 13. The Historic 2021 Oscars Nominations Could Mean Big Business For Future Women in Film
- (Movies)
- The 93rd Annual Academy Award nominations have shattered (or, at least, chipped away at) the glass ceiling (or, at least, the high ceiling of Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre). The 2021 Oscars ceremony ...
- Created on 15 March 2021
- 14. Queen Beyoncé Conquers The Recording Academy With A Historic 28 Grammy Awards
- (Music)
- Queen Bey officially became queen of the Recording Academy during the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards on March 14. Held in celebration of this past year’s greatest achievements in music, the ceremony nominated ...
- Created on 15 March 2021
- 15. 4 Ways Women Could (And Will) Make History At the 2021 Grammys
- (Music)
- ... BUST Week Of Women: Beyoncé, Brandy, The Umbrella Academy Andra Day Reveals Why She Required Months Of Forced Rest After Making The US Vs. Billie Holiday: BUST Interview The Definitive Breakdown ...
- Created on 12 March 2021
- 16. When Mickey Guyton Sings, We Listen
- (Music)
- Mickey Guyton is changing the country music world. On Wednesday, she became the first Black woman to ever perform solo at the Academy of Country Music Awards, which is in its 55th year. Guyton took ...
- Created on 18 September 2020
- 17. Regina King's Directorial Debut Makes History ...
- (Movies)
- ... Much of the pressure on filmmakers is a result of the perceived importance of festivals. Three of the last five Academy Award winners for Best Picture opened at the Venice Film Festival and many decision-makers ...
- Created on 09 September 2020
- 18. Berlin Film Festival Makes History With Gender Neutral Awards
- (Movies)
- ... is non-binary, wrote a letter urging the Television Academy to change their awards categories; Dillon’s non-binary meant they didn’t fit in either category. The Academy responded citing their own rule: ...
- Created on 04 September 2020
- 19. Asia Kate Dillon of 'Billons' Calls For An End To Gendered Acting Categories In Open Letter To SAG Award
- (TV)
- ... gendered acting categories. A star on the Showtime drama, Billions, Dillon first made headlines back in 2017 when they asked that the Television Academy clarify their gender distinctions. “I’d like to ...
- Created on 17 June 2020
- 20. Allies, Take Notes: Jane Fonda’s History of Activism From Civil Rights to Today
- (Feminism)
- Jane Fonda really has been and forever will be that b*tch. The 82-year-old Academy Award winning actress, perhaps best known for her stand-out rolls in films like Barefoot in the Park, 9 to 5 and Book ...
- Created on 03 June 2020
