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Why are we still so obsessed with Victoria Beckham’s weight?

The Beckham documentary has taken the world by storm – in the first five days of its release, it had a staggering 12.5 million views and quickly rose...

Hailey Bieber has shut down ‘disheartening’ pregnancy rumours – because apparently, body shaming is still a thing

Hailey Bieber has spoken out about a toxic, tiresome and dangerous norm that permeates how we speak about and perceive women's bodies. Especially famous women's bodies.We're talking about...

Fans telling Madonna to ‘grow up’ and ‘act her age’ on her Celebration tour is not OK

This isn't even the first time that Madonna has faced scrutiny over her performance in the context of her age. After her appearance at the 2023 Grammys, many...

It’s been a month since the Russell Brand allegations became public. This is how women in comedy are feeling…

Do you think the comedy circuit has a misogyny problem? Are there environmental factors specific to comedy that make it worse?I think there's two parts to this. Comedy...

We urgently need to talk about sexual assault in the armed forces

Two-thirds of women in the army said that parts of the military had a problem with sexual harassment and 61% of female Navy colleagues considered it widespread. In...

‘Free speech’ is not an excuse for misogyny

Laurence Fox has long positioned himself as a defender of free speech. The right to say whatever the hell pops into his head – consequences be damned –...

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We’ve got an exciting update on A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder season 2

Screenwriter and executive producer Poppy Cogan shared this sentiment: “I’m delighted to be back in Little Kilton with Pip and friends for season...

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Granny trainers are the latest normcore shoe we’re obsessing over

White with honey solesThere are some trainers that exemplify the allure of simple cleanliness. This creamy white model with a honey-coloured sole belongs...