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Nathalie Miranda writes a guest piece for Female First
14 November 2020

'Your voice is too different': How singer Nathalie Miranda proved the doubters wrong
It’s always been the same story for as long as I can remember! Throughout my career, I’ve been approached by A&R who have seen me sing at gigs, and they ...

BBC Radio 1 DJ Jordan North is competing in this year's I'm A Celeb / Picture Credit: ITV
14 November 2020

Who is Jordan North? The Radio 1 DJ who’s favourite to take home the I’m A Celeb crown
With the premiere of the landmark 20th series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! right around the corner, we’ve been taking a closer look at the famous ...

Giovanna Fletcher is taking part in I'm A Celeb this year / Picture Credit: ITV
13 November 2020

Who is Giovanna Fletcher? Everything you need to know about the I'm A Celeb early favourite
The 20th series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! is going to be completely different to any other that has come before. With the coronavirus pandemic still ...

Samantha Rutter
13 November 2020

A day in the life of a CEO of a distance learning college
I was 19 when I founded Open Study College with my father. We identified a gap in the market for fully supported distance learning and 13 years later, our business ...

Title screen for DC's Swamp Thing / Picture credit: Amazon Video Prime
12 November 2020

Swamp Thing review: Is DC's recent stab at this unique character worth your time?
Swamp Thing is a character created for DC (Detective Comics) by writer Len Wein and artist Bernie Wrightson. The character (or creature) first appeared in the DC comic book named ...

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12 November 2020

The best advent calendars 2020 - All of the chocolate, alcohol and more to enjoy this year!
Every year around November, we start taking a look at all of the advent calendars that will be on offer for people to enjoy throughout December. More than ever in ...

Do you have any books on your Christmas list?
12 November 2020

Female First's staff pick out three of their most-wanted books ahead of Christmas
First up, yours truly, Melissa Allen. I usually ask for books for my birthday and for Christmas, and my family and friends know these three are on my Christmas list. American ...

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9 November 2020

Daisy Lowe and Jordan Saul discuss how video dating helped their relationship to blossom
Surprisingly, a third of single Brits believe it’s easier to find the one when dating digitally rather than in person.  Model Daisy Lowe and boyfriend Jordan Saul are huge advocates ...

I'm A Celeb cast 2020 / Picture Credit: ITV
9 November 2020

I'm A Celeb 2020: Full cast revealed ahead of first-ever series set in Wales
After weeks of swirling rumours about exactly who would be taking part in a history-making 20th season of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, ITV have revealed the ...

Emily in Paris, Copyright Netflix UK
8 November 2020

Lily Collins and Darren Star’s homage to those that came before them with Emily in Paris
@JBayleyWrites, follow Jessica on Instagram at xjess_bayleyx Last month Netflix gifted its audiences with the release of its new show, Emily in Paris and it did not disappoint. Lily Collins dazzles ...

Crash and his sister Coco / Press Credit: Activision
7 November 2020

Is Crash Bandicoot 4: Its About Time just a little too hard?
Crash Bandicoot has been a beloved character for many game fans since his first game, simply titled Crash Bandicoot, in 1996. Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex (2001) was, until ...

Jeffrey Dahmer in interview for Stone Phillips
7 November 2020

Sinister Saturday: The Chilling Tale of Jeffrey Dahmer
Jeffrey Dahmer (otherwise now knows as the Milwaukee Monster) was an American serial killer whose crimes ranged from 1978 to 1991, when he was arrested. Born on the 21st May ...

Chadwick Boseman as the brilliant Black Panther / Picture Credit: Disney
6 November 2020

The top 10 action and adventure films with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes
With less new movies coming out today, we might have to rewatch a few to keep us entertained! Why not check out these top 10 action and adventure films with ratings over ...

Gillian Anderson
5 November 2020

Gillian Anderson’s best roles: Seven memorable characters the iconic actor has taken on
With the news that Gillian Anderson would be starring in the role of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in the upcoming fourth season of Netflix original series The Crown, we got to ...

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5 November 2020

Can't go out for Bonfire night? These six films with incredible firework scenes have you covered
With lockdown descending on the UK once more, many will be looking to other forms of entertainment to get their fireworks fix tonight (November 5th). Bearing that in mind, we've ...

Get to know the most lively characters on TV
5 November 2020

Five of television's biggest characters in supporting roles
Television has a lot to offer us in terms of characters and the actors that play them. Having just the one perfect character can sometimes be enough to keep returning to ...

Gal Gadot in Wonder Woman 1984
4 November 2020

Excited about Gal Gadot's return in Wonder Woman 1984? Here is what we know about the sequel so far
Written by Melissa, who you can follow on twitter @melissajournal When it comes to DC, it can be a mixed bag regarding their films, from the brilliant The Dark Knight (2008), to a ...

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4 November 2020

How to have a mindful Bonfire Night in lockdown
By Sarah Romotsky, Director of Healthcare Partnerships at Headspace As we head into the winter months, it’s important we focus on the small things and prioritise our mental wellbeing to ...

Assassin's Creed Valhalla is set for release
3 November 2020

The best video game releases coming in November 2020 alongside the Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5
This month is going to be one of the most historic in video game history. Along with a whole slew of exciting title releases, there’s also the arrival of the ...

Swings and Roundabouts / Picture Credit: E. Jacobs Photography
3 November 2020

Exclusive: Libby Brodie on why we need more female filmmakers in the industry
A fundamental role of the Arts is to tell stories, allowing audiences to step into someone else's shoes for a couple of hours and have experiences, engage with ideas and empathise ...

Sophie Harker
3 November 2020

A day in the life of a Senior Aerospace Engineer at BAE Systems
I am Senior Aerospace Engineer at BAE Systems working on the Team Tempest project. Team Tempest is a collaboration between industry and government to investigate technologies for the next generation ...

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3 November 2020

Purple Tuesday: Everything you need to know
Today (November 3rd) marks Purple Tuesday; a day where hundreds of retailers take part in focusing their efforts on making shopping easier for people with disabilities. After all, it really ...

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2 November 2020

The best new movies coming your way in November, from Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+
Now that Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced England will be going into a full lockdown from Thursday November 5th, we’ve been taking a look at what it means for new ...

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2 November 2020

How to have a hygge Bonfire Night in lockdown
Bonfire Night is one of the most hygge times of year because of its focus on light, whether that is from the bonfire, the sparklers or the fireworks, with that ...