Exploring the Psyche: July’s VOD and Web Series Picks

All three of the picks for this month’s VOD and web series round-up spotlight a loaded subject: mental health. Long considered taboo, mental health has finally started to be talked about more openly in recent years. The tide is slowly shifting away from stigma, and towards more candid discussion. Women have historically been taught to...Source: Latest F...

Weekly Update for July 13 Women Centric, Directed, and Written Films Playing Near You

FILMS ABOUT WOMEN OPENING THIS WEEK What Will People Say – Written and Directed by Iram Haq Sixteen-year-old Nisha (Maria Mozhdah) lives a double life. When out with her friends, she’s a normal Norwegian teenager. At home with her family, she is the perfect Pakistani daughter. But when her father (Adil Hussain) catches her alone...Source: Latest F...

Disney and UN’s Girl Up Launch Female Filmmaker Project

Just last month, Jennifer Lee was named chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios following the accusations against and exit of former chief John Lasseter. Now, Lee will be one of various female role models featured in a new project aimed at emerging female filmmakers. Per The Hollywood Reporter, Disney and UN Foundation Girls...Source: Latest F...

Weekly Update for July 6 Women Centric, Directed, and Written Films Playing Near You

FILMS ABOUT WOMEN OPENING THIS WEEK Whitney (Documentary) With over 200 million album sales worldwide, and remaining the only artist to chart seven consecutive U.S. No. 1’s, Whitney Houston was the voice of a generation. Coming from an esteemed lineage of singers, Whitney was destined to be plucked from her gospel-singing roots to rule the...Source: Latest F...

Andrea Riseborough Creates Production Company to Support Women in the Industry

Looks like hanging out with Billie Jean King made a mark on Andrea Riseborough. The “Battle of the Sexes” actress is speaking out against sexism in her industry and taking a stand by launching a female-led production company. “There’s a very narrow version of women in film, who are either chaste, pure, and irrepressibly good, or...Source: Latest F...

Chance The Rapper Gets Engaged To Longtime GF Kirsten Corley At Backyard 4th Of July BBQ

Chance the Rapper is making an honest woman out of baby mama Kirsten Corley. We've got video of his sweet proposal to his longtime girlfriend at a backyard 4th of July BBQ.Source: Hollyw...

July 4th 2018: Fireworks Spectaculars Across the Country — See Pics From NYC, Philly & More

Happy Birthday America! The nation celebrated turning 242 years old on July 4, 2018 and we're got firework spectaculars photos from across the country for the big holiday.Source: Hollyw...

Kim Kardashian Shares Adorable Throwback July 4th Pool Party Pic With Kendall & Kylie Jenner — And Adrienne Bailon!

Memories, memories, memories!!For the Fourth of July mid-week holiday here, Kim Kardashian West decided to share some old, nostalgic personal photos of a previous year's pool party an picnic for the holiday -- and we are sooooo happy for it!Kim just posted this photo of her at a MUCH younger age alongside sisters Kylie Jenner and Kendall Jenner (who look like such babies!!!!) and long-time family friend Adrienne Bailon (below) on her personal blog!!! Ahhhh! The nostalgia!!! Back in the days of the Cheetah Girls, and back when Rob and Adrienne were...

Ronnie Ortiz-Magro And Jen Harley Reunite For Fourth Of July Fun Amid Ongoing Legal Drama

Uhhh... so much for all that relationship (and legal) drama from, like, two seconds ago?!Ronnie Ortiz-Magro and Jen Harley have apparently buried the hatchet -- for now -- after publicly showing out together on social media by spending the Fourth of July holiday together along with their 3-month old baby girl, Ariana Sky.Related: Watch Ronnie & The Situation Get Into Explosive FightThe pair popped up on Ronnie's Instagram Stories a few hours ago, with a filtered selfie video of him and Jen making kissy faces along with some holiday-themed graphics...

Gal Gadot Slays On A Gigantic Waterslide On The Fourth Of July: See The Video!

Gal Gadot is getting into the Fourth of July!Source: New fe...

Area Man Shoves 74 Wieners In His Mouth — America Rejoices, Victorious In The Only Contest That Matters

USA! USA! USA! USA!America may be a pretty shitty place to live right now if you're black, or brown, or a woman, or LGBT, or somebody with a soul and/or a conscience (or any combination of all the above!), but if you're a big fat ol' white dude who loves wieners in your face, oh boy, do we have some good news for you!!!As you can see (above), Joey Chestnut once again won America's finest tradition on Wednesday afternoon when he set a new world (!) record by consuming 74 hot dogs at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island, New York.An...

Stormy Daniels' Hot Lawyer Says He May Run For President Against Donald Trump In 2020…

Just what you needed for your Fourth of July, right?!Michael Avenatti -- AKA Stormy Daniels' hot lawyer who has really risen to prominence over the past year as the porn star goes toe-to-toe with Donald Trump -- is considering making a run himself!On Twitter today, Avenatti was asked (maybe seriously, maybe not?) whether he was considering running for President in 2020, and the lawyer surprisingly had a serious, and significant, response (below): IF (big) he seeks re-election, I will run, but only if I think that there is no other candidate in...

Kylie Jenner Built A Lavish, Air-Conditioned Doghouse That Is Nicer Than Most Apartments!

Kylie Jenner just raised the stakes!!It's no secret the rich and famous like to shower extra love on their dogs (ahem, Paris Hilton!), but Kylie just took it a step above and beyond by building an incredible dog house that has both heating and air conditioning, among many other things!!Related: Kylie Gives Kim Mommy Advice?!The KUWTK star evidently felt her pups deserved a little bit of attention and love right now after, ya know, she gave birth to Stormi Webster and has since been doing the family thing with Travis Scott.So, she up and created...

Lily James to Co-Star with Gillian Anderson in “All About Eve” Stage Adaptation

A Hollywood classic is heading to London’s West End and Cinderella is going along for the journey. Lily James has signed on to star in a reimagined version of “All About Eve” with previously announced cast member Gillian Anderson. According to The Hollywood Reporter, rehearsals are scheduled to kick off in January, with performances starting...Source: New f...

“Claws” Renewed for Season 3

Celebratory mani-pedis are in order. Deadline confirms the nail salon-set crime dramedy “Claws” has received a Season 3 renewal at TNT, following an impressive ratings showcase in its current second season. The June 10 premiere, “Shook,” earned 1.3 million viewers in the 18-49 demo, a 38 percent increase from the series premiere in 2017, per the...Source: Latest F...

Submit Now: “The Spy Who Dumped Me” Female Storyteller Contest

Attention female filmmakers with “meaningful, heartfelt, and hilarious stories” you want to share with the world: a new contest is inviting you to share your stories about “enduring friendships.” The competition is celebrating the upcoming release of “The Spy Who Dumped Me.” Directed and co-written by Susanna Fogel (“Life Partners”), the buddy comedy stars Mila...Source: Latest F...

Susanne Bier’s “A Second Chance” Secures Theatrical Release in the U.S.

U.S. audiences are finally getting the chance to see “A Second Chance” in theaters. Susanne Bier’s kidnapping drama debuted at the 2014 Toronto Film Festival and was released in Denmark in 2015, but the film just secured a theatrical run stateside thanks to Rock Salt Releasing. Deadline broke the news. “Game of Throne’s” Nikolaj Coster Waldau stars...Source: Latest F...

Trailer Watch: Career Day Goes Awry in Judy Greer’s “A Happening of Monumental Proportions”

Career Day is shaping up to be a super memorable affair in a new trailer for “A Happening of Monumental Proportions.” Set in an elementary school, Judy Greer’s directorial debut tells a series of interconnected stories about students, teachers, and parents. The school’s groundskeeper has passed away unexpectedly. Since he’s already dead, medical services don’t...Source: Latest F...

Nailing the Godmother Game From Afar

The role of the godparent has, in many cases, expanded far beyond being involved in a kid’s religious upbringing, and often, being considered an auntie has less to do with being sharing the same relatives and more to do with sharing a deep bond with the offspring of a dear friend. And how cool is that, for both the child in question and for the adults involved? I don’t think there’s such a thing as having too many positive, loving adult influences on a child, and there’s a reason the saying, “It takes a village” has stuck around — those…The post...

Podcast Ep 89: Travel Expert JetSetSarah

Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, freelance writer and “jet-setter-in-chief” for JetSetSarah.com, is an expert on traveling (and shopping!), and she specializes in the Caribbean. Rough job, we’re sure, but happily this woman is more than up to the task! She brings her travel, beauty, fashion, and shopping advice to the show in this fun episode. You’re really going to dig the way she makes sure to keep fitness a priority, even though she’s on the road (or, in the air, really) so much of the year! Be prepared to start craving a cold, fruity drink — and your...

Hot Tech to Heat Up Your Workouts

To get in an awesome workout, all you really need is a plan, some space, and the desire to get your groove on. via GIPHY Well, and maybe also a sports bra and a hair tie and sneakers, and perhaps a set of weights … you know what I mean. However, even though you don’t need a bunch of technology in order to get good and sweaty, sometimes a little added technical support and a few new tools can make working out even easier — and more fun! Below are a few cool pieces of tech I’ve gotten my hands on recently,…The post Hot Tech to Heat Up Your...