Evangelicals Still Trying to Grapple With Sex, Modernity
MEANWHILE, BACK IN THE BIBLE BELT: Evangelicals are still struggling with this whole "women's lib" thing. Let's check in with the debate over "Biblical womanhood" and submission, shall we?
Nashville Creator Wonders Why We're Still Discussing Likable Women
Callie Khouri, the creator of ABC's Nashville and the screenwriter for Thelma & Louise (for which she won an Oscar) has done enjoyable interviews with Melissa Silverstein of Women and Hollywood in the past and this week's is no exception.
2013 Was a Great Year for Women Over 40 in Hollywood
As the month winds down, a few twenty/thirty-somethings — Miley, Beyoncé, JLaw — are making headlines. But looking back at American entertainment in 2013 as a whole, it was a great year for women over 40.
Connie Britton's in New York Times Magazine, Y'all
While nothing can completely fill the void left in our hearts by the 2011 finale of Friday Night Lights, a lengthy profile of Connie Britton — A.K.A. Tami Taylor — in New York Times Magazine certainly makes an honorable attempt at it. If you're worried that reading it will ruin the magical lofty expectations that you…
Nashville Creator Callie Khouri Is Not a Fan of Catfights
In an interview with Women and Hollywood's Melissa Silverstein, Callie Khouri — who wrote Thelma & Louise and created the ABC drama Nashville — discusses writing roles for women. Silverstein asks, "One of the things I've read you talk about is the challenge of writing two female characters, who had conflicts with each…
Taylor Swift and Jake Gyllenhaal: United by Caffeine Addiction
First we hear about their visit to a Brooklyn cafe for some "maple lattes of love." Now they're reportedly in Nashville, Tennesee, caffeine-ing it up some more. Who is the influence? Let's go with Mr. Love and Other Drugs here.
Listen To Gwyneth Paltrow's Acceptable Country Music Debut
"On the outside, I look fragile/But on the inside is something you can't touch...CUZ I'M COUNTRY STRONG!" Oh, you know you wanna hear this one.
Charlotte Named America's Manliest City
After examining categories like sports, "manly lifestyle," manly occupations, manly retail stores and salty snack sales, officials have named Charlotte the "Manliest City In America." To celebrate, Charlotte is hosting the first-ever Dudefest, complete with motorcycles, wings, and beer. [WBTV]
Writer Calls Gabby "Mean"; Taylor Donates Cash For Nashville
- Washington Post writer Jonathan Capehart is calling out Gabourey Sidibe, and intimating that she is not very nice. In fact, he says, "She's mean."