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12 August 2019

Why Universal cancelled The Hunt, and why it could be a dangerous step towards censorship
Those who were looking forward to seeing Blumhouse satirical thriller The Hunt will be disappointed to learn that distributors Universal have decided to shelve the movie entirely. It's not something we ...

Queer Eye / Photo Credit: Netflix
12 August 2019

The most degrading and empowering TV makeover shows of all time
It's 2002 and nine-year-old me is curled up on the sofa transfixed by two haughty style "experts" grabbing and squeezing another woman's "problem areas". I absent-mindedly prod my own puppy ...

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12 August 2019

Podcast of the Week: Shangela
We can’t get enough of podcasts here at Female First. That’s why every week, we're showcasing one of our favourites so you can go and listen, and enjoy them too! The ...

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12 August 2019

A week in the world of women's sport: Alex Greenwood gets big move to Lyon
In our weekly feature on the ins and outs in women's sport, Alex Greenwood is ready to test herself against the best players at Lyon while Jamie Chadwick sets her ...

Puja K McClymont
11 August 2019

How to achieve a work-life balance
Is it possible to be perfectly balanced between your work life and your personal life? Let’s firstly look at the maths, there are 24 hours in a day. 6-8 of ...

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9 August 2019

Cillian Murphy's seven best performances so far
With the news that Peaky Blinders would be returning on August 25 for its fifth season, we've decided to take a look back at some of Cillian Murphy's best roles across ...

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9 August 2019

Cillian Murphy's seven best performances so far
With the news that Peaky Blinders would be returning on August 25 for its fifth season, we've decided to take a look back at some of Cillian Murphy's best roles across ...

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9 August 2019

Five affordable rosé refreshments perfect for the weekend!
We've got a real taste for rosé here at Female First, and have been trying out some new additions to the market over the past few weeks. With lots of ...

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9 August 2019

Feel Good Friday: Indiana firefighters help raccoons escape burning warehouse
Welcome to our brand new series, Feel Good Friday, in which we'll be bringing you a selection of stories, videos, GIFs, memes, pictures and more, to put you in the best ...

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8 August 2019

See Gwyneth Paltrow and Jessica Lange in first look pictures for new Netflix series, The Politician
Following Ryan Murphy and Netflix's huge deal to create a slew of content for the streaming service, fans of the award-winning, critically-acclaimed showrunner can now get their first glimpse of ...

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8 August 2019

Throwback Thursday: Retro Sega Genesis/Mega Drive video games you loved as a child!
Every Thursday at Female First, we love to sit and think about all of the stuff that has entertained us in the past for countless hours, much of which we'd ...

Witching Hour on Female First
7 August 2019

Witching Hour: How LGBTQ+ views differ within Wicca and Paganism
When I started my Wiccan journey, it didn't even cross my mind the possibility that some of my core values might be contested within certain areas of my faith. I ...

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7 August 2019

Wednesday Wisdom: Your weekly Tarot reading (August 7th)
This week's spread is heavy in Cups and Wands, which are certainly the most emotional of the suits. But there's also a fairly even balance of masculine and feminine energies, ...

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7 August 2019

Jake Gyllenhaal's seven best movie roles so far
At 38-years-old, Jake Gyllenhaal is one of Hollywood's most sought-after stars. Celebrated thanks to his work in countless endeavours, and respected because of his choice to keep his private life as ...

Green Street (2005)
7 August 2019

Seven greatest football movies of all time
As the Premier League for 2019/20 begins, we reflect on some of the best football flicks in movie history. It's a sport much loved by the world, and these films truly ...

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7 August 2019

Breaking through the patriarchal narrative: Art as a medium to champion gender balance
Faiza Butt is an internationally-renowned Pakistani artist. Her work is held in many private and public collections including the British Museum and the Kiran Nadar Museum, Delhi. She was recently ...

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6 August 2019

True Crime Tuesday: Graham Young, The Teacup Poisoner
NOTE: Our True Crime Tuesday series will highlight the stories of serial killers and other criminals, with potentially triggering and offensive detail discussed. Proceed with caution. This is the case ...

Tom Hanks at the London premiere for Toy Story 4 / Photo Credit: Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment/PA Images
5 August 2019

Nice Guy of the Week: Seven reasons why Tom Hanks is the Mr Congeniality of Hollywood
Between Tom Hanks and Keanu Reeves, it's pretty difficult to decide who is truly the nicest man in Hollywood. The Toy Story 4 star is loved by everyone - and not ...

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5 August 2019

Amanda Seyfried's 10 best roles in film
Since her breakout role in teen classic Mean Girls, Amanda Seyfried has transformed from teen icon to established actress with leading roles in dramas, musicals, romantic comedies and critically-acclaimed films. ...

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5 August 2019

Seven alternatives to watching the Premier League
If you're not a fan of the beautiful game, then Premier League season likely means nothing to you. Sure, your significant other, or some of your best mates may be ...

Carol Vorderman
5 August 2019

What does Carol Vorderman’s home of the future look like?
With  research finding  more than seven in ten UK adults would like a more eco-friendly home; in this exciting new video, Carol Vorderman provides a thrilling glimpse into the future ...

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5 August 2019

Returning to the 'real me', by Hope Virgo
As a lot of you know by now the last few months have been tough!  I recently went on a last minute trip to Majorca with a friend. I used ...

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3 August 2019

Revisiting Vicky McClure's best roles, as she's rumoured to join the cast of Peaky Blinders
With the rumours that Vicky McClure could be joining the cast of BBC drama series Peaky Blinders, we've taken a look back at her most memorable roles to-date. From Line of Duty ...

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3 August 2019

Celebrity Love Island should return with these seven famous faces
Can you believe it's been eight weeks of Love Island chaos already? Now that the show is over, we got to thinking about the original British series, which was set up ...