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Nothing Brings Me More Joy Than Brittney Griner Smiling on Stage With Her Wife

The WNBA star, who made a surprise appearance at the NAACP Image Awards, was wrongfully detained in Russia one year…

Emily Leibert

PublishedFebruary 27, 2023

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In This Season of ‘Drive to Survive,’ I Saw What Was Missing

The outlook for women in Netflix's beloved Formula One docu-series remains bleak in Season 5.

Emily Leibert

PublishedFebruary 23, 2023

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Everyone Expected Serena Williams to Lose at the US Open for Some Reason. She Didn't.

After a career of GOAT-dom, the US Open rolled out the carpet for Serena’s retirement on its first night, and, as it…

Emily Leibert

PublishedAugust 30, 2022

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Happy 50th, Title IX: All the Milestones and Mayhem of the Gender Equality Law

The federal law that prohibits gender inequality in schools and sports turns half a century old today. Let us…

Lauren Tousignant

PublishedJune 23, 2022

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Jane Campion's Dig At Venus and Serena Was Tone Deaf

The award-winning director is getting major flack for her acceptance speech at the Critic's Choice Awards.

Ezinne Ukoha

PublishedMarch 14, 2022

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Red Carpet Red Ruled the SAG Awards

On Sunday, the stars showed up to give us the good, the glam and the godawfully hideous.

Jenna Amatulli

PublishedFebruary 28, 2022

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Pamela Anderson Didn't Sign Off On <i>Pam & Tommy</i>. Should the Show Even Have Been Made?

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Pamela Anderson Didn't Sign Off On Pam & Tommy. Should the Show Even Have Been Made?

The story of her sex tape theft is a murky combination personal nightmare and public cultural history.

Gabrielle Bruney

PublishedFebruary 5, 2022

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Kim Kardashian Is Keeping Kanye's Name

Kanye West has filed to have his name legally changed but Kim K is all good in that department

Shannon Melero

PublishedAugust 26, 2021

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5/27/21

Naomi Osaka Chooses Her Mental Health Over Answering Questions at the French Open

Naomi Osaka, the number two ranked women’s tennis player in the world, will be competing in this year’s French Open…

Shannon Melero

PublishedMay 27, 2021

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The Prince Is Getting a (Definitely Real, Not at All Fake) Job

Prince Harry has done the impossible and gotten himself a job that does not involve wearing military dress and…

Shannon Melero

PublishedMarch 23, 2021

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2/18/21

We're Allowed to Have More Than One Great Black Tennis Player at a Time

On Wednesday night, while mere mortals prepared to go to bed and rest from their days of ordinary tasks, Naomi Osaka…

Shannon Melero

PublishedFebruary 18, 2021

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4/21/20

Let's Remember the Time Serena Williams Gave Oprah a Pedicure

Budding sports reporter Naomi Campbell interviewed tennis legends Serena and Venus Williams on Monday’s episode of No…

Shannon Melero

PublishedApril 21, 2020

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The Williams Family Movie You've Been Waiting For... A Richard Biopic?

When you envision a dream biopic about the Williams family and their storied tennis career, what do you picture? A…

Hazel Cills

PublishedMarch 5, 2019

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Venus Williams Will Not Face Charges in the Car Crash That Killed a 78-Year-Old Man

In news that shouldn’t surprise anyone who’s been paying attention to this case, the Palm Beach Gardens Police…

Bobby Finger

PublishedDecember 21, 2017

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9/2/17

The Williams Sisters Had the Best Day Ever

In case you missed it: on Friday, Serena had a baby, and Venus advanced to the fourth round at the the US Open.…

Whitney Kimball

PublishedSeptember 2, 2017

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Gossip News Is Having a Grand Ol' Time Envisioning Dance Moms' Abby Lee Miller in Prison

Now that Abby Lee Miller–Dance Moms’ choreographer whose training tactics include convincing children that they are…

Whitney Kimball

PublishedJuly 12, 2017

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Venus Williams Sued For Wrongful Death After Fatal Car Crash

TMZ reports Friday that a wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Venus Williams following the fatal car crash

Bobby Finger

PublishedJune 30, 2017

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6/29/17

Venus Williams Reportedly 'At Fault' in Fatal Car Crash

According to a police report acquired by TMZ, Venus Williams was involved in a car crash that sent a 78-year-old man…

Hazel Cills

PublishedJune 29, 2017

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10/19/16

Teresa Giudice Is Hanging Out With 'Prostitution Whore' Danielle Staub

In today’s Tweet Beat, friendship are rekindling, John Mayer is making a comeback and Venus Williams is a sight for…

Kara Brown

PublishedOctober 19, 2016

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The Privilege and Pressure of Serena Williams

Days before the 2015 US Open tournament where a win would place Serena Williams at a tie for most Grand Slam wins by…

Kara Brown

PublishedJune 22, 2016

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