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Marlene Dietrich
18 February 2019

LGBT History Month: Nine alleged queer women of history
While the subject of same-sex relationships has been taboo for most of history and practically unheard of between women, you'd be surprised at how many iconic female figures have been ...

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18 February 2019

Will 2019 be the year female players make their mark in eSports?
From the likes of Beyonce and Ariana Grande in the world of music to actresses like Keira Knightley who are making a mark in Hollywood and the movies, strong and ...

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18 February 2019

Five simple and short self-care rituals for busy women
Have you ever noticed how different you feel when you go away on holiday, get a change of scenery, and maybe some sunshine as an extra bonus? You probably think ...

Millenials are turning to other platforms of social media
18 February 2019

Millenials are getting fed up with Facebook
A new survey has found that whilst millennial use social media for three hours a day on average, one in seven of them are not using Facebook anymore. Instead, they’re ...

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18 February 2019

A week in the world of women's sport: Nelly completes 'Korda Family Slam'; boost for Aussie women
In our weekly feature on the ins and outs in women's sport, Nelly Korda becomes the latest member of the Korda family to win in Australia while interest in women's ...

Would you lie about being vegan?
18 February 2019

Veganism is so trendy people lie about their diet
A new study has found that one in ten Britons have once pretended to be vegan and a quarter of Britons have admitted to once pretending to be vegetarian. It ...

cults
18 February 2019

Podcast of the Week: Cults
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 ...

Honeyfeet perform in Manchester tonight
17 February 2019

Getting to know barrelhouse boppers Honeyfeet
Tonight, Honeyfeet play at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester. The jazz group consists of Ríoghnach Connolly, John Ellis, Ellis Davies, Phill Howley, Rik Warren, Biff Roxby and Lorien Garth ...

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15 February 2019

The Overwatch League 2019 season kicks off with a huge grudge match and surprising results
The Overwatch League 2019 season kicked off last night with four brilliant matches that showcased just some of the chaotic yet mesmerising plays we should expect from the next few months ...

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15 February 2019

Conspiracy of the Week: Is the Earth flat?
After we dove into the world of Mandela Effects last week, we decided that this time round we'd take a peek at the Flat Earth Theory. Many of us would laugh at ...

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14 February 2019

Six ways Friends is similar to being a university student
Who would have thought that the hit 90s American sitcom Friends would relate so closely to a university student? After paying for a Netflix subscription so I could binge the entire ...

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14 February 2019

Our favourite looks from New York Fashion Week
One of the biggest events in the industry, New York Fashion Week, closed last night with a spectacular show from Marc Jacobs. The week showcased all the offerings from the ...

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14 February 2019

Five things we want to see in Sex Education season 2
The first season of Sex Education ended with a plethora of unanswered questions, so you can imagine my delight to learn that Netflix had renewed the critically-acclaimed series for a second outing. Laurie ...

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13 February 2019

Nine things we learned from the first Frozen 2 trailer
Today (February 13) saw the release of the very first teaser trailer for Disney's upcoming Frozen sequel, the aptly-titled Frozen 2. You can check out the two-minute taster above. So, what did ...

Amanda Augustine, career advice expert, TopCV
13 February 2019

Fallen out of love with your job? How to get your career back on track
Finding a new job can be a daunting prospect. It’s a frustrating, painstaking process, constantly swinging from moments of optimism to feelings of futility. But there’s a reason why: finding ...

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13 February 2019

Nick Haines' non-resolution #3: Boosting confidence through kindness
Today I want to tell you about a moment in my life where I needed my confidence to be at its best. I needed it desperately as I was due ...

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12 February 2019

Nine film swaps for Valentine's Day movie night
It's almost Valentine's Day which means that a lot of couples will be preparing to settle down in front of the TV with a bottle of wine, some candles and an ...

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12 February 2019

Seven couples who turned their on-screen romance into a real-life relationship
As Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, we wanted to have a look at some of our favourite on-screen couples who took their faux romances and turned them into something real. ...

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12 February 2019

LGBT History Month: Joe Root and five other sportspeople to help tackle homophobia
West Indies bowler Shannon Gabriel appears to have used a homophobic slur during a match against England during the Test's third day, but it wasn't something England captain Joe Root ...

Sir Ian McKellen at the Beauty and the Beast screening / Photo Credit: NYKC/Famous
11 February 2019

LGBT History Month: 10 most influential queer men in Britain
As part of LGBT History Month in the UK, we're celebrating queer celebrities who have shaped this country. Last week we looked at the ten most influential queer women still living, ...

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11 February 2019

Seven hilarious reactions to Will Smith as the Genie in the new Aladdin movie
Last night (February 10) saw the release of the second teaser for the upcoming live-action Disney adaptation of their classic movie, Aladdin. In it, we got our first glimpse at Will ...

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11 February 2019

A week in the world of women's sport: England dismantle France in Women's Six Nations
In our weekly feature on the ins and outs in women's sport, we give you details about Park Sung-hyun's meeting with Tiger Woods, news from the table-topping Women's Super League ...

This week it's The Naked Professors
11 February 2019

Podcast of the Week: The Naked Professors
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 ...

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11 February 2019

A history of all the female jockeys to have competed in the Grand National
Though the Grand National has been around since 1839, women have only been able to compete in the year's most famous horse race since 1977, following the passing of the Sex ...