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Famke Janssen has played mutant Jean Grey in multiple X-Men movies, but this year the role will be played for the first time by a much younger actress: Sophie Turner, best known for playing Sansa Stark in "Game of Thrones." As it turns out, the outspoken Dutch actress has a lot to say about the recasting decision -- and she says it's a symptom of Hollywood's sexism and ageism. Read More »
Part of what drew fans' excitement over 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' when it was first announced, was hearing that the original trio of Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford would be coming back, obviously over 30 years older. While some people have problems with Fisher's age and how she looks these days (strangely they don't care how old the men look), and Princess Leia isn't about to take crap from anyone. She publically fought back at those who thought they could judge her and taunt her for her age. Read More »
LA Clippers point guard and insurance salesman Chris Paul has been embroiled in a sexism scandal after he slammed female NBA ref Lauren Holtkamp, calling her ridiculous and saying NBA refereeing "might not be for her." After the Clippers lost 105-94 to LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, Paul -- who is also the head of the NBA Players Association -- apparently upset that a GIRL told him what to do, lambasted Holtkamp's decision to call him for a tech in the third quarter of the game. Holtkamp is only the third full-time female referee in all of the major professional US sports (all in the NBA). Yeah. How dare a ref call a star who spends most of his games bitching and moaning at refs for a technical? Read More »
If you’re looking for that all-that-is-man kind of guy, look no further than Brooklyn Nine-Nine star Terry Crews. The former NFL player has made a career out of showing off his masculinity and intimidating exterior. But, shockingly enough, the actor is quite keen and interested in feminism, which is why he not only released a book titled Manhood: How To Be A Better Man––Or Just Live With One back in May of this year, but also acted as the keynote speaker for the 2014 What Makes A Man conference, which discusses masculinity and the endless possibilities for manhood. Read More »
Kenny Chesney has been in the country music business for 20 years and he isn't afraid to tell it like it is. The "American Kids" singer opened up about the music industry and revealed that women are objectified within the country music genre. Plus, he revealed who will be joining him on his upcoming Big Revival tour. Read More »
Manchester United will welcome Premier League rivals Crystal Palace to Old Trafford, in a game both teams will feel they can win with the right performance. Ahead of their EPL clash, Louis Van Gaal has asked for time to change things around, suggesting that he will need three years to turn things around, but will he get that if they suffer yet another home defeat? This game is a must-see clash, so luckily we're bringing you an exclusive preview, and a free online stream. Do not miss this epic EPL clash. Read More »
We love the passion behind Jennifer Garner as she made a heartfelt speech at the 2014 Elle's Women in Hollywood Celebration, Monday Oct, 20 in Beverly Hills. Read More »
Former Cardiff City duo Malky Mackay and Iain Moody were set to join forces at Crystal Palace, but their Premier League managerial future is in serious doubt after reports were sent to the League Managers' Association showing text messages sent between the two. The messages had elements of racism, sexism and a homophobic nature, saying despicable things that nobody could forgive. Cardiff released the statements right before Malky got the Palace job, showing they wanted to get revenge on the troubled coach. Can they clear their name, or are the talented coach and director's careers as good as done? Read More »
Robin Thicke's hit No. 1 single "Blurred Lines" has created quite the controversy. The catchy summer jam featuring Pharrell and T.I. has largely gained popularity due to its kitschy music video, which features topless women prancing and dancing around while the men in the clip wear full suits. Read More »
Kanye West has never been one to shy away from controversy, particularly in his lyrics. With the release of his new album Yeezus comes a whole new crop of rhymes from the rapper, and there is some troubling treatment of women on the record, which has some feminists raising their eyebrows. Read More »
Canadian bleep-bloop musician Claire Boucher, better known by her stage name of Grimes, has had an on-again, off-again love affair with Tumblr. On the one hand, the platform is a major part of the reason why we are speaking her name right now (her early compositions spread around the site like wildfire). On the other she's regularly threatened to leave the Tumblrverse behind and has made disparaging remarks about the service. However, Boucher's dicey at best relationship to Tumblr didn't stop her from posting a full-on, anti-sexism manifesto to her Tumblog yesterday. Read More »
