BUST: For Women With Something To Get Off Their Chests

A New "Hocus Pocus" Is Almost Here And Probably Queer

By Zoë Naseef In TV On Jul 20, 2018

So, Disney is in the early works of a sequel to the 1993 cult classic Hocus Pocus. The original film starred Better Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy as three evil witches known as the Sanderson Sisters. According to Deadline, there is now going to be a 2018 version, and it looks like it is almost definitely going to be queer. Last week, Disney released a novelized version of Hocus Pocus, reports Autostraddle. The first part of the book is a retelling of the original movie, but the second part is a whole… Read more

Netflix’s New Series “Insatiable” Is Some Fatphobic Bullshit

By Erika W. Smith In TV On Jul 20, 2018

Yesterday, Netflix dropped the trailer for its upcoming TV series, a dark comedy called Insatiable. The premise? A bullied, fat teen named Patty (played by Debby Ryan in a fat suit) spends the summer with her mouth wired shut after getting punched in the face. When she returns to school, now thin and therefore “hot” (and played by Debby Ryan without the fat suit), she decides to take revenge on her bullies. Here's the trailer. Where. Do I. Begin. Let me repeat. The fat teen is played by Debby Ryan in a fat suit. That’s… Read more

R. Kelly’s Ex-Wife And Abuse Survivor Andrea Kelly Comes Forward To Speak Out Against Harassment By Victim-Shamers: Link Roundup

By Sarah Boyle In Feminism On Jul 20, 2018

R.Kelly’s ex-wife and survivor of domestic violence Andrea Kelly is speaking out about the horrors of getting victim-shamed on social media by online critics, PEOPLE reports. In a long Instagram post, Andrea Kelly supported the numerous other women who have accused R. Kelly of abuse and spoke out against victim-shamers, saying that they are “helping the abuser accomplish their task of belittling, intimidating all the abuse they’ve put the #victim and #victims through!” Read more at PEOPLE. Mark Zuckerberg Says That… Read more

In The Hilarious Podcast “Sordid Details,” Best Friends Investigate Matters Of Least Importance

By Jeanée Ledoux In Entertainment On Jul 20, 2018

The comedian April Richardson left holes in many hearts when she wrapped up her popular podcast Go Bayside, in which she and her guests picked apart every episode of the '90s sitcom Saved by the Bell. In a new podcast dubbed Sordid Details, she's back, along with co-host Millie De Chirico, for another deep dive into shallow waters. Could Forrest Gump really run across the country in those sneakers? What’s the timeline for becoming a ghost? Which fast food chains are worth the diarrhea? Those are just a few of the… Read more

Erykah Badu On Aging, Motherhood, And Living "One Breath At A Time"

By BUST Magazine In Music On Jul 20, 2018

Visionary pop-culture icon Erykah Badu has been breaking barriers since her debut neo-soul album, Baduizm, became a phenomenon in 1997. Here, she reflects on music, motherhood, and living at a higher vibration. Erykah Badu proclaimed “I stay woke” in her song “Master Teacher” a decade before #staywoke became one of the movement mantras of Black Lives Matter, and later, the Trump-era resistance movement. As one of the most influential vocalists of the past 20 years, this 47-year-old iconoclast is also a… Read more

This Group Is Working To Reunite Separated Immigrant Families, "One Mom At A Time"

By Alex Vasquez In Feminism On Jul 19, 2018

Ana is currently being held in an ICE facility in Arizona after being separated from her child. Between her bond, transportation to the state where Ana's child is being held, accomodations, legal appointments, and more, it will cost about $25,000 for Ana to reunite with her child. Immigrant Families Together is raising the money on GoFundMe to help reunite Ana and her child—Ana is the tenth mother they've done this for. The group is a network of Americans committed to the unification of families separated by the Trump… Read more

Novelist Lauren Groff Gave The Perfect Answer To This Question That Men Are Never Asked

By Lydia Wang In Books On Jul 19, 2018

Lauren Groff, the award-winning author of Fates and Furies and Arcadia, gracefully shut down a Harvard Gazette interviewer who asked how she balances work with family. “I understand that this is a question of vital importance to many people, particularly to other mothers who are artists trying to get their work done, and know that I feel for everyone in the struggle,” she responded. “But until I see a male writer asked this question, I’m going to respectfully decline to answer it.” The interview, which you can read in… Read more

How I Came Into My Own As A Young Black Woman In The Country Music Industry

By Bridgette Kimbrough In Living On Jul 19, 2018

Most Wanted Live was set up to be the country music version of TRL: five LIVE shows a week, shot in the lobby of the Country Music Hall of Fame. The job might last a year or a week, but it paid $125 a day and I had nothing to lose. Skinny was a tall man, probably 6’3,” white-blonde hair, always tan, with an oval-shaped beer belly and long legs. He had the booming voice a guy that tall should have and was always laughing. They were all always laughing, probably at us. “They” were the crew guys, and that first summer you… Read more

Week Of Women: July 20-26, 2018

By Erika W. Smith In Entertainment On Jul 19, 2018

This week in feminist-friendly entertainment brings us the return of Wynonna Earp, music from Bodega, and...best of all...CHER. MOVIES Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again The aptly-titled sequel to Mamma Mia! follows Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) as she learns more about her mother Donna’s (Meryl Streep / Lily James) past—plus, Cher joins the cast as Sophie’s grandma and Donna’s mom. Directed by Ol Parker. Out Friday, July 20. Generation Wealth Director Lauren Greenfield—known for her 2012 documentary Queen of Versailles, about the… Read more

Aly Raisman And 140 Survivors Of Larry Nassar’s Sexual Abuse Took The Stage At The ESPYS: Link Roundup

By Alex Vasquez In Feminism On Jul 19, 2018

More than 140 survivors of Larry Nassar, the former Team USA doctor convicted for sexually abusing hundreds of female patients, took the stage at the ESPYs as they received, as a group, the Arthur Ashe Courage Award. Three repsentatives—gymnasts Aly Raisman and Sarah Klein and softball player Tiffany Thomas Lopez—gave speeches, speaking out about being ignored after reporting their experience. Raisman said, “if just one adult had listened, believed and acted, the people standing before you on this stage would never… Read more

What It's Like To Be A Sex Worker In A Country Where Sex Work Is Legal

By BUST Magazine In Sex On Jul 19, 2018

I live and work in Austria, the land of the waltz, Mozart, and legalized sex work. This is the process I went through to become certified to have sex for money. Registering as a self-employed sex worker involved a trip to the municipal authority of health, aka MA 15. My first trip to MA 15 took three hours, and included a gynecological check-up, a tuberculosis test, a blood test, and a meeting with a social worker.My social worker, a kind woman in her late 50s with short hair and large earrings, explained how to write… Read more

Sandra Oh, Before "Killing Eve": From The BUST Archives

By BUST Magazine In TV On Jul 19, 2018

To celebrate BUST’s 25thanniversary, we’re bringing some of our favorite cover stories online. Here’s our interview with Sandra Oh from our June/July 2005 issue. As impressive as The New York Times’ pronouncement that Sandra Oh “steals every scene” in the new ABC Sunday-night drama Grey’s Anatomy is, the fact that her part was originally scripted for a petite blonde is even more so. Starring in an ensemble cast weighted with strong, interesting women, Oh plays Dr. Cristina Yang, an ambitious medical intern eager to cut… Read more

Men Are Mad That The New She-Ra Isn't "Sexy Enough"

By Rachele Merliss In TV On Jul 18, 2018

Netflix and Dreamworks are teaming up for a 2018 reboot of She-Ra, and the first images look awesome. She-Ra is a lot less sexualized than the ‘80s original—she has visible muscles and she’s wearing a SKORT, you guys. And with superstar cartoonist Noelle Stevenson at the helm, this show promises to have the empowerment and representation that young watchers deserve. Noelle Stevenson is the 26-year-old cartoonist who brought the world Lumberjanes, a comic book series about a group of badass friends at a supernatural… Read more

8 Watermelon Recipes That Will Make You Feel Like You Have Your Life Together

By Alex Vasquez In Eat Me On Jul 18, 2018

What’s not to love about watermelon? A certifiable summer game-changer, watermelon is a fruit and a vegetable, about 90% water, and loaded with antibiotics and vitamins. Now, in the thick of the growing season, here are some ways to make the most of these juicy bad boys: 1. Watermelon Lemonade by Cooking Classy Watermelon and lemon combine to make a refreshing watermelon lemonade for hot days.2. Watermelon Margarita from All Recipes For something with a little more kick, this watermelon margarita turns it up a notch.… Read more

Catch Chilean Singer Pascuala Ilabaca In Brooklyn Tomorrow

By Alex Vasquez In Music On Jul 18, 2018

You won't want to miss Chilean singer Pascuala Ilabaca perform with her band, Fauna, tomorrow night in Brooklyn. Praised as a pioneer of Chile’s emerging new music scene and the South American folk movement, Pascuala Ilabaca’s music fuses traditional folk melodies with jazz, pop and rock influences. Since getting her start 10 years ago, Ilabaca’s soulful singing and groundbreaking performances have landed her the 2013 Best Album award in the World Beat Independent Music Awards and tours across Chile, Europe, and the… Read more

This Woman Had The Best-Ever Response To Slut-Shaming

By Lydia Wang In Feminism On Jul 18, 2018

“We’re all sluts,” Samirah Raheem, an L.A.-based model, asserted in a now-viral video. “You’re a slut, all these dudes behind you are sluts, your cameraman’s a slut, your PA’s a slut. And your mic’s a slut.” The moment was filmed at Amber Rose’s 2017 Slut Walk, an event dedicated to raising awareness about rape culture and victim-blaming, but went viral on social media this week. Raheem’s statement in particular was a response to the ultra-conservative personality and reverend Jesse Lee Peterson, who stopped her on the… Read more

Destiny’s Child’s Michelle Williams Opens Up About Depression As She Checks Into Mental Health Facility: Link Roundup

By Zoë Naseef In Feminism On Jul 18, 2018

Michelle Williams has checked herself into a mental health facility for depression and shared a moving post on social media about the importance of seeking mental healthcare when you need it, writing, "Today I proudly, happily and healthily stand here as someone who will continue to always lead by example as I tirelessly advocate for the betterment of those in need." As a mental health advocate, she has previously spoken out about her struggle with depression, including during the time when she was in one of the most… Read more

These Crystal-Infused Body Polishes Will Exfoliate Out All The Negativity

By BUST Magazine In Style On Jul 18, 2018

Shed negativity while exfoliating your skin with this new line of crystal-infused body polishes from L.A.-based apothecary/metaphysical shop House of Intuition. Each of the five polishes—Jade, Amethyst, Citrine, Opalite, and Rose Quartz ($28, houseofintuitionla.com)—has a unique blend of essential oils and crystal energy, with scents ranging from a floral ylang ylang to a smoky sandalwood. “Rose quartz is universally recognized as the healing stone of love, so the Rose Quartz Body Polish can activate and help spread… Read more

A Bizarre Story Of 19th Century Streetcars And Giant Cats

By Mimi Matthews In Living On Jul 18, 2018

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, there was a time when electric streetcars shared the road with mounted riders, horse-drawn carriages, and streetcars pulled by teams of horses. Many interesting animal stories have come out of this brief period of crossover between horsepower and the rise of the modern machine. Naturally, the bulk of these stories feature horses, but one of the most bizarre accounts I have found involves not equines, but felines. According to the September 6, 1893 edition of the Edinburgh… Read more

Your Inside Guide to the Ladies of Reggae Sumfest

By Janeth Gonda In Music On Jul 18, 2018

Reggae Sumfest, also known as the largest and best reggae festival in the world, is back July 15-21 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The festival originated in 1993 and has seen some of the biggest stars in music over the years including Usher, Rihanna, Kanye West, and Alicia Keys. We are so excited to head out to Montego Bay and want to give you the inside scoop on some of the amazing female artists you can find on the main festival nights, July 20 and 21. Tosh Alexander, photo provided by Facebook Kim Nain, a powerful… Read more

Pussy Riot’s New Track Imagines A Just And Fair Police System

By Rachele Merliss In Music On Jul 17, 2018

Today, Pussy Riot continued their demands for justice and police reform in Russia with a new song and video, “Track About Good Cop.” The song imagines a future in which Russian police and citizens are partners in creating a safe and just society. It’s a stark contrast to the country’s reality, in which police arrest Russians for speaking out against their corrupt and violent government. The video shows Pussy Riot members dressed in police uniforms dancing happily, while singing lyrics like “Me and the cop, we’ve turned… Read more

Italian Court Gives Accused Rapists A Retrial Because Victim Drank Alcohol: Link Roundup

By Lydia Wang In Feminism On Jul 17, 2018

Over a year ago, two men in Italy were given a three-year sentence for raping a woman in 2009. Now, Italy’s highest court is granting the criminals a retrial based on new information that the survivor had been drinking during a meal prior to the assault. The Guardian writes that “the court of cassation has ordered a retrial in order to revise the sentence, saying that even though the defendants took advantage of the woman’s drunken state in order to have forced sex with her, aggravating circumstances were not… Read more

The Parents Of 4-Year-Old Victim Of A Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Had To Miss Her Funeral Out Of Fear Of Deportation

By Zoë Naseef In General On Jul 17, 2018

On June 24th, four-year-old Luz Gonzalez and her mother Reyna Candia were hit by an SUV outside of Clean City Laundry in Bushwick, a neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York, reports Gothamist. They were taken to Wyckoff Hospital, where Luz was pronounced dead and Reyna had her injuries treated. Meanwhile, Jeanette Maria, the driver who ran them over on the sidewalk and then fled the scene, was stopped by the police but not arrested nor charged. Luz’s body was flown to Mexico, where their extended family still lives, and her… Read more

Rosario Dawson Works For Puerto Rican Hurricane Recovery With Comic In "Ricanstruction: Reminiscing & Rebuilding Puerto Rico": BUST Interview

By Isabel S. Dieppa In Books On Jul 17, 2018

It has been ten months since Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico. Since then, we have seen horror stories come out of the island, as well as stories of true heroism. We've seen grassroots organizations come together to send over supplies, and have learned of the heroes on the island literally saving lives. Although Puerto Rico is no longer actively in the news, those helping Puerto Rico have not stopped their efforts. While the cable news cycle may be obsessing over the president’s latest tweet, people on the ground in… Read more

What To Know Before You Go To Your First BDSM "Munch"

By BUST Magazine In Sex On Jul 17, 2018

We're bringing you this Q&A from BUST's Sex section, featuring advice from sexologist Dr. Carol Queen. I’m interested in getting more involved in the BDSM community, and I want to go to my first “munch”—a casual social gathering for people interested in the lifestyle—but I’m so nervous and have no idea what to expect. Help! – A Snack A munch is an event tailor-made for newbies, usually held in a public place, where kinky and kink-curious folks gather together to meet, be convivial, and introduce newcomers to the local… Read more

This Website Gives You the Sex Ed You Never Had

By Sarah Boyle In Sex On Jul 16, 2018

Sexual education in schools and at home has been a longstanding problem in America. Many people do not receive accurate or sufficient information on sexual health, either from their parents or from their schools. Andrea Barrcia, founder and CEO of O.school, is working to change that. Her website that aims to give everyone the sexual education that they need and deserve, regardless of their background. When researching into the state of American public school’s sex ed regulations, the results are concerning. The… Read more

Pussy Riot Members Arrested After Interrupting The World Cup

By Zoë Naseef In Feminism On Jul 16, 2018

The World Cup finale took place in Moscow last night with hundreds of millions of viewers in attendance, including Russian President Vladimir Putin—which Pussy Riot saw as an excellent audience for their newest performance piece called “Policeman Enters The Game.” According to the BBC, four members of Pussy Riot, a Russian activist group of punk performance artists, have been arrested for disrupting the World Cup by running onto the pitch in a protest against human rights abuses. They are being accused of violating the… Read more

Amazon Workers In Europe Hold #AmazonStrike On #PrimeDay Over Low Pay, Poor Working Conditions, Pregnancy Discrimination: Link Roundup

By Sarah Boyle In Feminism On Jul 16, 2018

Thousands of Amazon workers in Europe (Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Poland, and England) are striking on the company’s Amazon Prime Day (today) in order to advocate for better working conditions and pay, the Observer reports. Workers say the demands set by the online shopping giant are so high that workers have to pee in bottles instead of taking bathroom breaks. Workers also say that the company discriminates against women who become pregnant or take maternity leave. Read more at the Observer. Inside The Detention… Read more

BUST's Co-Founders Tell The Poptarts Podcast Everything We Wanted To Know About The Mag But Were Afraid To Ask

By Emily Rems In Poptarts On Jul 16, 2018

Debbie Stoller and Laurie Henzel are the co-founders and co-publishers of our beloved BUST Magazine, where they have been the Poptarts hosts’ bosses for a million years. In this episode of the podcast, we are celebrating the magazine’s 25th Anniversary by asking our boss ladies everything we ever wanted to know about BUST but were afraid to ask. About: BUST's Poptarts is a twice-monthly podcast hosted by BUST Magazine editors Emily Rems and Callie Watts that celebrates women in pop culture. The first half of each… Read more

How "Stranger Things" and "Riverdale" Are Rebranding Horror's "Final Girl"

By Molly MacGilbert In TV On Jul 16, 2018

Riverdale and Stranger Things are two of the most popular TV series currently running, and Betty Cooper and Nancy Wheeler are two of the series’ most important characters. After following Betty’s and Nancy’s super sleuth storylines for two seasons now, I have a hunch of my own: the two are essentially the same character fighting the same fight—and together they’re rebranding the modern Final Girl.The Final Girl, a horror trope term coined by author and academic Carol J. Clover, is marked by her perceived moral… Read more

3 Natural Hair Care Tips From The Doux Founder Maya Smith

By BUST Magazine In Style On Jul 16, 2018

Maya Smith, a hairstylist and salon owner with 25 years of experience, has created something that’s both familiar and fresh. With hip-hop-themed product names—Mousse Def texture foam, Fresh Rinse conditioner—and a colorful ’90s aesthetic (that she designed), The Doux natural hair care line inspires the same adoration as products like Let’s Jam and Blue Magic that many black women grew up using. But unlike those products, The Doux (now sold in Target!) is formulated specifically for unrelaxed hair. “I try to create… Read more

Learn About Stonewall Hero Stormé DeLarverie

By F Yeah History In Feminism On Jul 16, 2018

Althought it is no longer Pride month, it is always a good time to champions of LGBTQIA+ rights—so we're today we're telling the story of a stone cold butch babe, Stormé DeLarverie. Stormè working security outside The Cubby Hole Stormé was sometimes known in LGBTQ circles as the "Lesbian Rosa Parks." She fought against "ugly" (her term for bigotry and hatred) for her entire life and always looked out for others. There's a Stormé coming. Stormé was born in New Orleans in 1920. Her mother was an African American servant… Read more

Come Celebrate our 25th Birthday with the BUST Team and Erykah Badu

By Janeth Gonda In Entertainment On Jul 13, 2018

It's our birthday and we want to celebrate! For over 25 years, BUST has been releasing content that pushes feminism, equality, and inclusion forward. We take pride in the number of influential, inspiring, and hard-working feminists we have had the chance to collaborate with over the years. In order to honor the hard work and love that has gone into BUST with the combined help of staff, contributors, and of course our subscribers, we are throwing a party—and you are all invited! Join us Tuesday, August 28th at the… Read more

Seattle Music Festival TUFFEST Is Combating The Patriarchal Status Quo In Electronic Music

By Anna Kaplan In Music On Jul 13, 2018

For the third year in a row, TUFFEST will take over South Seattle to uplift and emphasize the voices of people of color, women, nonbinary, trans, and gender nonconforming musicians and artists. TUFFEST is an all-day and all-night annual celebration put on by TUF, a Seattle-based collective. This year’s fest will be held for free on July 14th in Judkins Park. TUF’s mission is to challenge the white cisgender male norm that exists within electronic music and media. The collective pursues this through representation and… Read more

Sandra Oh Is The First Asian Woman To Be Nominated For The Leading Role In A Drama Emmy

By Zoë Naseef In Entertainment On Jul 13, 2018

Sandra Oh just made history by becmoing the first Asian woman to be nominated for the Emmy for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Drama. She is nominated for her role as Eve Plastri in the BBC America drama Killing Eve. It is her first headlining role of her career, and her first major role since Grey’s Anatomy. She had been nominated 5 times for the Emmy for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Dr. Cristina Yang on Grey’s Anatomy, but never won. It is disappointing but not really that surprising that an Asian… Read more

A Giant Baby Blimp And Thousands Of Protesters Meet Trump In London: Link Roundup

By Sarah Boyle In Feminism On Jul 13, 2018

Trump is in the U.K., and tens of thousands of Britons are expected to protest against him at London’s Trafalgar Square in what is predicted to be one of the largest protests London has seen since 2003 during the Iraq War, reports CBS News. London’s mayor Sadiq Khan even allowed the “Trump baby” balloon to fly over Parliament Square. Read more at CBS News. Trump Calls Immigration “A Very Negative Thing For Europe” in Press Conference with Theresa May After criticizing U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May over Brexit, Trump… Read more

Your Summer Empowerment Playlist

By Melanie LaForce In Music On Jul 13, 2018

It’s been a shitty couple of weeks. Given the political climate, the actual climate, and that little old impending nuclear war...well, sometimes we need solid tunes to get us through the day OR get us off our asses. Enjoy this Summer Empowerment Playlist, chock-full of bad ass babes pumping out killer jams: You're making protest posters: "Rhythm Nation" by Janet Jackson You had a badass day at work and totally shut down Chad: "Bossy" by Kelis Oh, and you also shut down Todd when he tried to steal your idea: "Hit Me… Read more

"Seven Seconds" Tackled Racism And Police Brutality And Earned Regina King An Emmy Nom—So Why Was It Canceled So Quickly?

By Abigail G. H. Manzella In TV On Jul 13, 2018

I just finished watching the well-cast and complex first season of Seven Seconds, a Netflix Original that premiered at the end of February. My delight in this show, however, was short-lived, when I learned that the show had already been canceled, and my surprise has expanded now that star Regina King has earned an Emmy nomination. Despite the cancellation, it is still worth your time to check out this series because it is complete as it stands; there are no threads left dangling, because the intention had been to have… Read more

2+2=Porn With The Cheekily Named Math Magazine

By BUST Magazine In Sex On Jul 13, 2018

Looking for something new to get your motor running? Try Math, a feminist, pornographic print magazine that according to its publisher, Brooklyn-based artist Mackenzie Peck, “creates environments for sexual discovery and fantasy without shame or fear.” Beautifully photographed in a way that celebrates the complexities of human sexuality, Math showcases a variety of body shapes, ages, colors, and sizes, and also includes several erotic essays for those who prefer words to pictures. Brimming with kink, cool interviews,… Read more

"Eighth Grade" Is A Heartfelt Ode To Being A Teen Girl

By BUST Magazine In Movies On Jul 13, 2018

Eighth GradeWritten and directed by Bo BurnhamOut July 13 It’s the last week of eighth grade, and things haven’t quite turned out like Kayla thought they would. Instead of having a boyfriend and a bevy of popular best friends, she’s quiet and awkward and her every attempt to be cool fails spectacularly. Kayla pantomimes effortlessness on her YouTube channel, where she gives self-help advice, but her tips fall flat IRL. When she’s home with her dad, an equally befuddled divorcé, she snaps at him and plugs into the… Read more

Week Of Women: July 13-19, 2018

By Erika W. Smith In Entertainment On Jul 12, 2018

This week in feminist-friendly entertainment brings us the premiere of the buzzed-about coming-of-age movie Eighth Grade, new music by the Ophelias, a new book by Megan Abbott, and more. Plus, subscribe to our podcast Poptarts to hear co-founders Debbie Stoller and Laurie Henzel talk all about the origins of BUST as we prepare to celebrate our 25th anniversary. MOVIES Eighth Grade Bo Burnham’s directorial debut is “a heartfelt ode to being a teen girl,” writes BUST; it Elsie Fisher as eighth grader Kayla. See BUST’s… Read more

The Anxious Women

By Amanda Weaver In Living On Jul 12, 2018

Last summer, I had the worst panic attack of my life. I was sitting in the outdoor food court of Ponce City Market, a bougie indoor/outdoor mall combo where you can get fifty-dollar pillow shams and pour-over coffee. It was a hellishly hot day in August, we’d just walked halfway down the Beltline, and I’d worn pants instead of shorts. The heat and my insecurity over showing my legs set me on the path to my attack. My mother-in-law chose the Chinese restaurant in the food court. Only my brother-in-law had eaten in this… Read more

"Weetzie Bat" Is Going To Be A Movie

By Lydia Wang In Movies On Jul 12, 2018

Weetzie Bat, Francesca Lia Block’s 1989 cult classic, will be adapted into a movie, reported Deadline yesterday. The movie, which centers around a whimsical dream of a young girl finding friends, family, and love in 1980s Los Angeles, will star Thoroughbreds actor Anya Taylor-Joy as the titular character alongside Nick Robinson, Sasha Lane, Theodore Pellerin, and Keiynan Lonsdale. Thor Bradwell, Justin Kelly, and Joshua Thurston will produce the film. Block, who has since written over 25 books of fiction, nonfiction,… Read more

Florence Welch, Before "High As Hope": From The BUST Archives

By BUST Magazine In Music On Jul 12, 2018

To celebrate BUST's 25th anniversary, we're bringing some of our favorite cover stories online. Here's our interview with Florence Welch from our June/July 2011 issue. From art school dropout to Grammy-nominated artist, Brit singer Florence Welch is cool as hell. Here, she reveals what it's like to be a sudden celebrity and what happened when she had the world's worst hangover. Florence Welch cannot believe what I am telling her. “Whaaaaat?” she says into the phone incredulously. She’s drawing out her words, apparently… Read more

Separated Migrant Families Are Finally Being Reunited—But Some Toddlers No Longer Recognize Their Parents: Link Roundup

By Alex Vasquez In Feminism On Jul 12, 2018

A number of migrant children under the age of five were reunited with their parents after forced separation as part of a court order on Tuesday in Phoenix, but the reunions happened amid confusion as some children failed to recognize their parents. Children also expressed attachment to social workers who overseed them during the separation and referred to other children held in detention as siblings, the New York Times reports. Brett Kavanaugh Criticized Roe V. Wade As Wrongly Decided Supreme Court nominee Brett… Read more

Adrienne Truscott's "A One Trick Pony" Proves She's Anything But

By Amy Moore In Entertainment On Jul 12, 2018

Adrienne Truscott’s new show A One Trick Pony (Or Andy Kaufman Is A Feminist Performance Artist And I'm a Comedian) brings back to the stage one of the most astute cultural observers of our time, and proves that she indeed has more than one trick. A One Trick Pony is the follow-up to Truscott's critically-acclaimed show Asking For It: A One-Lady Rape About Comedy Starring Her Pussy And Little Else!, in which Truscott served us a subversive dissertation that foretold today's rape culture reckoning and the #MeToo… Read more

Alice Bag On Getting Older, Being Brash, And How Artists Can Fight Back Against Trump

By Hayley Cain In Music On Jul 12, 2018

Alicia "Alice" Armendariz, a.k.a. Alice Bag, is more than a riotous vocalist with a sharp tongue and explosive delivery. Yes, she is known for igniting a fierce femme fire within the late '70s L.A. punk scene with her pioneering band the Bags, but that is just where her musical story really took root. For more than four decades, the East L.A.-born artist has created powerful, defiant music that pushes the boundaries of the status quo (her band credits are long and varied: Cholita!, Castration Squad, Stay at Home… Read more

How Donia Jessop Became The First Woman Mayor In Hildale, Utah—Former Home To A Polygamist Cult

By BUST Magazine In Feminism On Jul 12, 2018

There’s some serious shit going down in the red rock desert of Southern Utah. Six years ago, polygamist cult leader Warren Jeffs, president of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS), was sentenced to life in prison for child sex abuse. And just last year, his brother and successor Lyle was jailed on fraud charges. Thus, a leadership vacuum was created in Hildale, Utah. A former FLDS stronghold, Hildale elected a woman as mayor for the very first time this past November, after decades of… Read more

A Woman Created One Of The Most Iconic Art Pieces Of All Time—But A Man Took Credit For It

By Zoë Naseef In Arts On Jul 11, 2018

There is a long-standing history of male artists taking credit for women’s work, and the Dada movement was no different—even though Dadaism was an art movement founded in the rejection of logic, reason, and modern capitalist society. Dadaism was considered the “radical left” of the time but they still ignored, rejected, and excluded women from the canon of art history. According to Open Culture, one of the many poignant examples of this is the authorship of the notorious Fountain from 1917. The Fountain, which is… Read more

DJ Who Got Fired For Groping Taylor Swift Gives Ridiculous, Sexist Interview Insisting He's A "Gentleman": Link Roundup

By Lydia Wang In Feminism On Jul 11, 2018

Last August, DJ David Mueller was found guilty of groping Taylor Swift’s bare butt at an event in Denver (in case you don't remember, he was fired for groping her, then sued her for "costing him his job"; Swift countersued for sexual assault and won, and Mueller was ordered to pay $1 in symbolic damages). Today, in a creepy, sexist interview, Mueller told RadarOnline that he now feels like he’s "imprisoned." “Now I’m afraid to even talk to women. I don’t even go near women,” he said. “I was always the gentleman. I… Read more