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19 October 2018

Album of the week: Our Burnin' desire to listen to Bob Marley & the Wailers

It's been 45 years to the day since Bob Marley & the Wailers released their epic sixth studio album Burnin'; their second release on Island/Tuff Gong Records (following Catch a ...
18 October 2018

Elle Croft reveals her top 10 fictional book villains

To celebrate the release of her new book The Other Sister, author Elle Croft has written an exclusive piece for Female First, detailing her favourite villains from the world of ...
18 October 2018

Stage to screen superstars: 9 times artists swapped music for movies

It looks like Bradley Cooper's adaptation of A Star Is Born starring Lady Gaga could be in line for several nods during award season next year. Since making her movie debut ...

18 October 2018

Stage to screen superstars: 9 times artists swapped music for movies

It looks like Bradley Cooper's adaptation of A Star Is Born starring Lady Gaga could be in line for several nods during award season next year. Since making her movie debut ...

18 October 2018

Writing fiction about real people, by Gill Paul

Biographers can report what happened to their subject and when; they can also suggest reasons why it happened. But only a novelist can climb inside the subject’s head and describe ...

17 October 2018

McQueen and 6 of the best fashion documentaries

McQueen, the compelling documentary, is an intimate revelation of this world-renowned designer’s complex personal and professional world. McQueen allows us to explore the depth of Lee McQueen –the tortured man and ...

17 October 2018

The ASA are cracking down on adverts that put pressure on young people

Adverts for breast enhancement surgery have been banned during commercial breaks for ITV’s hit series Love Island. The Advertising Standards Agency received complaints that the MYA Cosmetic Surgery adverts, which ...
15 October 2018

Lauren Murray reveals 15 things she wants YOU to know about HER!

Lauren Murray has had quite the journey since her time on The X Factor. Now back on the music scene with her fantastic debut EP Worth It, we asked the star to ...

15 October 2018

4 things we can learn from MasterChef Australia

MasterChef is undoubtedly a UK favourite; us Brits love nothing more than tuning in to drool over immaculate dishes and flawless combinations of flavour. Often, this leaves us brainstorming the ...
14 October 2018

What are English people most frightened of?

What scares you the most? Spiders, the dark, heights? Well, if you're English, apparently the most fearful things are a little more specific... Trending right now on Twitter is #ScareTheEnglishIn4Words ...

13 October 2018

No Bra Day - 5 celebs who go bra-free

It’s one of the best days of the year – No Bra Day. There seems to be a day for everything now, and this is one we can seriously get ...

12 October 2018

Halloween Special: 12 brand new and upcoming shows to get your spook on!

It's almost Halloween and, if you're one of those people who like to celebrate for the entire month, then no doubt you'll already be compiling an epic Netflix and Thrill ...
11 October 2018

Advice from Raz Rix, Author of Paper Cut Outs, on writing about and for teenagers

Teenage characters in books can have a huge significance in a teenager’s life, so it is important that they are portrayed correctly. People often dismiss teenagers as being dramatic and ...

11 October 2018

Jamie Lee Harrison gets 'Powerful' with the release of his new single [EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE]

Following his impressive run on Britain's Got Talent last year (2017), and a successful tour across the UK a few months back, Jamie Lee Harrison returns this week with his brilliant ...

9 October 2018

Big Brother proves it can still create beautiful moments of television with Cameron's coming out

Channel 5 may be in the midst of their last ever series of Big Brother, but that hasn't stopped those involved in making sure it's one of the most memorable seasons ...
9 October 2018

DARIO G reveals 15 things he wants YOU to know about HIM!

Following the release of his new single Cry last month (September 7), DARIO G (aka Paul Spencer) caught up with Female First to reveal 15 things he'd like all of ...

8 October 2018

Natty Rico reveals 15 things he wants all listeners to know about him

Following the release of his new single Summer Vibe, we got Natty Rico to fill out 15 things he'd like his fans - both old and new - to know ...

6 October 2018

[EXCLUSIVE] Poets reveal their favourite bookshops and where they'll be on Bookshop Day 2018

To celebrate Bookshop Day today (October 6), we've got some exclusive quotes from poets on their favourite Bookshops, as well as where they'll be spending the day! Favourite: I absolutely love ...

6 October 2018

Happy birthday Instagram! The most popular photos from over the years

To celebrate 8 years since the initial release of Instagram, here are the all the photos that were once on the top spot of most liked! This picture was hit ...
5 October 2018

8 films you need to watch this Black History Month

Black History Month celebrates the culture and remembrance of important figures and events within the Black community. From Selma to Malcolm X, to the upcoming The Hate U Give (debuting ...

4 October 2018

A day in the life of author Pamela Holmes

Some early mornings, there’s a time when my body is still asleep but my mind is clear. I sneak from bed, fetch a tray of weak Earl Grey tea and ...