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24 June 2019

RuPaul's Drag Race: Seven of the show's most underrated queens

We've heard your feedback loud and clear; we should be celebrating queens, not ranking them! When it comes to RuPaul's Drag Race, there have been over a hundred brilliant queens giving up ...
24 June 2019

Podcast of the week: Confronting: O.J. Simpson

We can’t get enough of podcasts here at Female First. That’s why every week, we’re spotlighting a favourite of ours. The great thing about podcasts is how conveniently simple they ...
23 June 2019

The week in Instagram pictures

These days, we find a lot of celebrity news out through Instagram, straight from the stars themselves. Whether it’s a pregnancy announcement, a new campaign they’re promoting, or simply an ...
22 June 2019

Treats that will keep your pet pooch happy all day long!

Dogs are the best pets out there. It's not up for discussion. They're always by your side when you need a cuddle, and whilst they can drive us mad by biting ...

22 June 2019

Celebrating the life of Judy Garland: Her warmth, wit and best quotes

Today (June 22, 2019) marks 50 years since we lost an entertainment legend – Judy Garland. We are celebrating the wit and the warmth of Judy Garland, one of Hollywood’s ...
22 June 2019

Leading Lioness is the Pride of England

As the England Women’s Football team qualify for the last 16 of this year’s World Cup competition, Lynsey Thompson profiles the Lead Lioness who is hoping to skipper her team ...

21 June 2019

"I'm A Phoenix, B***h!": How Bryony Kimmings rose from the ashes of a traumatic year [EXCLUSIVE]

We've been spending the lead-up to the the Edinburgh Fringe Festival interviewing a lot of comedians, but few have been quite as interesting as performance artist Bryony Kimmings. Just as ...

21 June 2019

Seven movie villains who stole the hearts of audiences

When it comes to movie villains, they're often cut and dry nasty pieces of work that we wouldn't want to bump into down a darkened corridor. For some however, the ...
21 June 2019

Conspiracy of the Week: Do leading governments around the world have 'weather weapons'?

Throughout our Conspiracy of the Week series, we've looked at some conspiracies that could have huge implications for the globe, and other little silly ones that are a lot of fun, ...
20 June 2019

Seven TV villains who stole the hearts of viewers

When it comes to television shows, there's not often a clear cut line between heroes and villains. For those who are genuinely good writers, character development means that the majority ...
20 June 2019

Toy Story 4 review round-up: Does the series continue to impress?

With Toy Story 4 headed to cinemas this week (June 21, 2019), we're taking a look at some of the reactions from critics who have had the lucky opportunity to check ...
19 June 2019

Seven examples of fighting depression that can help you and your mental health

Twitter and social media on the whole can be a cesspit of vile abuse and trolling. Every now and again, however, a trending topic or viral sensation will prove that ...
19 June 2019

My life in a cult: How I escaped and started a career in music

It’s hard to know where to start. Life was life, and to me mine was normal, and others were strange. It never felt like something I would be writing about ...

19 June 2019

Wednesday Wisdom: Your weekly Tarot reading (June 19th)

As we approach the Summer Solstice, it's time to let the solar energies guide us towards our goals. It's a time for growth, new creative ventures and the power of ...
19 June 2019

Seven films that have made me sob; and will make you ugly cry too!

When it comes to tearjerker movies, there are a whole host of films that force us to reach for the tissues. Whether you're a real softy, or a bit of ...
18 June 2019

RuPaul's Drag Race: Ranking the Miss Congeniality winners

As far as rankings go, putting together a list from the bottom up of all those queens to have taken the Miss Congeniality crown home following their time on RuPaul's Drag ...
18 June 2019

Autistic Pride Day: How to make life easier for your autistic friend

The terms "neurodivergent" and "neurotypical" have only come into popular usage in recent years and it's important that we recognise the differences between the two. Autism is a form of ...
18 June 2019

A week in the world of women's sport: Women's World Cup group stage reaches business

In our weekly feature on the ins and outs in women's sport, women's football continues to shine bright at the World Cup in France while Fran Wilson takes a stunning ...
17 June 2019

Christian Jessen and six other celebrity doctors

Every celebrity has a reason for becoming famous. Some rise to stardom via a particular extraordinary talent, such as singing or balloon modelling. Others use the skills and knowledge that ...
17 June 2019

Loneliness Awareness Week: Six ways to make a lonely person's day

Statistics show that 10% of us never meet socially with friends, family or co-workers. We're becoming an increasingly lonely world, content with sporadic text messages and Facebook comments. And yet, ...

17 June 2019

Podcast of the week: Icons: The Greatest Minds in Music & Culture

We can’t get enough of podcasts here at Female First. That’s why every week, we’re reviewing our favourite one to binge-listen to. The great thing about podcasts is how conveniently ...
16 June 2019

The week in Instagram pictures

These days, we find a lot of celebrity news out through Instagram, straight from the stars themselves. Whether it’s a pregnancy announcement, a new campaign they’re promoting, or simply an ...
15 June 2019

Seven films better than the books they're based on

Today (June 15, 2019), #TheFilmWasBetter found itself trending on Twitter, with users sharing their favourite book-based movies that they actually think told a better story on the big screen, than on ...
14 June 2019

Conspiracy of the Week: Was Lewis Carroll also Jack The Ripper?

We've got to get a little bit serious with this week's conspiracy theory, as it involves murder and two of the biggest names in history. Whilst Lewis Carroll and Jack ...