A new era of Taylor Swift is upon us—and we’re not just talking about her highly anticipated seventh album, which fans think will be titled Lover. The singer is also showing off a new publicly political side. Criticized by some for not speaking out enough during the 2016 election, Swift has more recently begun using…
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In a powerful op-ed in the Washington Post framed as a letter to Brett Kavanaugh’s accuser Christine Blasey Ford, journalist Connie Chung reveals that she is a victim of sexual assault. “I, too, was sexually assaulted — not 36 years ago but about 50 years ago,” Chung writes. “I have kept my dirty little secret…
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The wage gap in Hollywood has been an especially hot topic in recent months, with high-profile stars like Claire Foy and Ellen Pompeo revealing that they hadn’t received equal pay to their male counterparts—and demanding change. Now, there’s a budding movement—one carrying the support of many high-profile actors and directors—to address the wage gap between…
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The first time I got to write a featured role for an Asian character was on a one-hour network TV drama. I was a staff writer and my showrunner told me he had an idea for my episode. “It’s about two sisters. Two HOT sisters. And they’re Asian. Like the Hilton sisters, but Asian.” I’d…
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In a world short on joy, humor can be a unifier and a survival tool. In that spirit, we bring you our Comedy Issue, a monthlong celebration of funny (and fearless) women and the enduring power of a good laugh. Here Orange Is the New Black star Natasha Lyonne salutes the woman who made her…
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In a world short on joy, humor can be a unifier and a survival tool. In that spirit, we bring you our Comedy Issue, a month-long celebration of funny (and fearless) women and the enduring power of a good laugh. Here Crazy Ex-Girlfriend star Rachel Bloom salutes the woman who made her see the value…
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