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26 October 2018

Album of the Week: Ultimate "rebel girls" Bikini Kill see debut album P***y Whipped turn 25

This week we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the release of Bikini Kill's debut studio album P***y Whipped, released via the independent riot grrrl label Kill Rock Stars. The record ...

25 October 2018

How spoken word poetry has turned up the volume on female voices: An interview with Fleassy Malay

There's something of a revolution going on in our increasingly divided society as interest in the art of performance poetry continues to rise at an exponential rate. More than anything ...
25 October 2018

Kathleen Zellner’s most compelling pieces of evidence from Making a Murderer: Part 2

Netflix true crime original docuseries Making a Murderer made its return earlier this month for a 10-episode second season, documenting the work done by both Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey’s ...
25 October 2018

How to write a strong female lead, by Sophie Law

Nowadays, we are finally reading the women we deserve. This statement is provocative, undoubtedly, but who can argue against the fact that we are reading the stories of brave women ...

24 October 2018

5 things about Freddie Mercury you probably didn't know

The life of rock legend Freddie Mercury is explored in the brand new Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody, out today (October 24), starring Rami Malek. It follows the unconventional lifestyle and ...
24 October 2018

5 things about Freddie Mercury you probably didn't know

The life of rock legend Freddie Mercury is explored in the brand new Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody, out today (October 24), starring Rami Malek. It follows the unconventional lifestyle and ...
24 October 2018

8 funniest responses to police hunt for David Schwimmer lookalike

Theft is no laughing matter, but when Blackpool Police unveiled a blurry CCTV snapshot of a man stealing a crate of beer from a "restaurant" (although it looked more like ...
24 October 2018

Festive tipple recipes to get you in the Christmas spirit!

And of course, with December comes the Christmas festivities, and many, many alcoholic drinks. Whether you’re heading off to a Christmas market, or just having a social gathering at home... ...
23 October 2018

How writing helps me combat my depression, by Jay Mullings

Here I am and here it is… I had to see my GP earlier this year (January). I tell him my appetite has been a myth (which is strange for ...
22 October 2018

Chelsea Boots reveal 15 things they want YOU to know about THEM!

Following the release of their new album Guilty Pleasure last month (September 21), Chelsea Boots have decided to open up a little for Female First readers by revealing 15 facts ...

22 October 2018

Good witch vs. bad witch: The most badass screen witches of all time

Witches will be zooming around your neighbourhood on broomsticks this Halloween, or simply knocking on your door asking for treats. Either way, this spooky holiday wouldn't be complete without them, ...
22 October 2018

Good witch vs. bad witch: The most badass screen witches of all time

Witches will be zooming around your neighbourhood on broomsticks this Halloween, or simply knocking on your door asking for treats. Either way, this spooky holiday wouldn't be complete without them, ...
22 October 2018

Making a Murderer at its heart is a show all about strong women

When Making a Murderer made its return to Netflix on October 19, fans of the true crime genre flocked back to the streaming service to check out the second part ...
22 October 2018

Mighty Women: Rosa Parks, the most important black woman in history

When a person makes a momentous decision in their life, they're never able to predict just how much of a ripple effect it will have on the rest of the ...
21 October 2018

How well do you know your geography?

This Map Reading Week - take our quiz to find out how good your geography is! ...

20 October 2018

How to boost your Depop page!

Starting up a Depop page can seem a little overwhelming at first – how is best to sell your item? Is it ok to use hashtags? Should you charge delivery? ...
19 October 2018

Big Brother's Kenaley gives her verdict on this year's remaining housemates

Following her eviction from the Big Brother house, we asked Kenaley to give her opinions on her former housemates who are still fighting it out for the £100,000 prize! Now she's had ...
19 October 2018

Leaving a legacy to my children through my stories, by Sibel Beadle

The children’s book series Witchy Travel Tales, is an exciting series about a witch called Miranda and her seven daughters. Each daughter is unique and has distinctive personalities, abilities and ...

19 October 2018

Everything we know so far about Tom Hooper's gender-bending Cats adaptation

An exciting new twist has been introduced into Tom Hooper's already eagerly anticipated forthcoming adaptation of Cats, which is set to hit the big screen late next year, as Judi ...
19 October 2018

The 7 best creepy comics and graphic novels to read over Halloween

If you’re a big fan of the horror genre, it’s the perfect time of the year. New movies, television shows, novels, comic books and more are being released as the ...
19 October 2018

How classic detective stories inspired my futuristic novel, by Jan Turk Petrie

In one sentence, I would describe Until the Ice Cracks as a noir thriller set in a fictional, near future, Nordic city. Im a big fan of Raymond Chandler and ...