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Japan's "Girly Men" Choose Cakes Over Consumerism

Another Monday, another trend piece about seemingly-strange Japanese subculture. Today it's "girly men" — young guys who may be straight but still enjoy baking and wearing bras. More »

11/02/09

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By Anna N.

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Is Supporting Women And Girls Just Another Fad?

Yesterday the Clinton Global Initiative hosted a panel on "Investing in Women and Children," and panelists spoke movingly about the need for more funding for female empowerment. But for big business, are women and girls another passing fad? More »

09/24/09

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By Anna N.

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Funny Ladies Crack Each Other Up

The Hollywood Reporter held an Emmy roundtable with nominees Amy Poehler, Sarah Silverman, Christina Applegate, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Mary-Louise Parker and Jane Krakowski. In the clip at left, they discuss The West Wing, Matt Damon, and fans asking for drugs. [Buzzfeed]

07/20/09

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By Margaret

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Paris Jackson's Eulogy: Publicly Exploitative Or Personally Cathartic?

Given that countless networks have been compulsively replaying Paris Jackson's speech at her father's memorial service, it's not surprising that some believe the young woman's mourning is being exploited. I think it's likely the 11-year-old knows what's best for her. More »

07/08/09

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By Tracie

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Roseanne: Acting Like A Man Doesn't Work For Comedy, Women's Equality

Last night, Roseanne appeared on Tavis Smiley, where she talked about advice she received from male comedians early in her career. She says she learned that feminists who act like men aren't able to communicate with other women very well.

06/19/09

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By Tracie

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Is Calling Detained Adult Journalists "Girls" A Calculated Move?

Though Laura Ling and Euna Lee, the American journalists imprisoned in North Korea, are 32 and 36 respectively, Ling's sister Lisa keeps referring to them as "girls" during her media appearances. (Mashup clip at left.) More »

06/17/09

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By Anna N.

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Kathy Griffin And Lily Tomlin Call Feminist Icon Jane Fonda

On last night's My Life on the D List, Kathy got to meet and hang out with Lily Tomlin, and she took the opportunity to get Lily to call Jane Fonda. Jane didn't seem too happy to speak with Kathy. More »

06/16/09

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By Tracie

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No Tolerance For Paris Hilton

In her book, How To Be a Hepburn in a Hilton World, Jordan Christy urges us to embrace "real women with brains, beauty and self-respect" instead of Paris, Lindsay and their ilk. [Hachette Book Group, Page Six]

06/15/09

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By Dodai

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Megan Fox's 50 Best (& Worst) Bon Mots

The new Entertainment Weekly features a cover interview with Megan Fox. The loose-lipped star has demonstrated a knack for being quotable in the past. Here, we collect some of her more memorable remarks over the course of her short career. More »

06/11/09

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By Tracie

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Sex And The Study

A University of Michigan study finds that "dishing with a girlfriend" makes the ladies feel good because a sense of emotional closeness boosts the sex hormone progesterone, which in turn reduces anxiety and stress. We hear Cosmos help, too. [Eurekalert]

06/03/09

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Are Teen Girls Really That Fragile?

Today the New York Times asks: does this YA novel about eating disorders serve as an E.D. primer? More »

05/11/09

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Recession Casualty: Female Solidarity?

03/04/09

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Geeking Out With Rachel Maddow Over Cocktails, Lip Gloss & Politics

Back in August, I was lucky enough to interview Rachel Maddow at the Democratic convention; now, 6 months - and one anchor chair - later, I got to check in and see how everything's going. More »

02/27/09

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By Megan

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