According to CBS News, women account for nearly half of the NFL’s fan base, yet they make up just a third of league employees. There has never been a woman head coach or general manager of an NFL team. But there are a few women towards breaking the sport’s glass ceiling. At an NFL forum held earlier […]
Tina Fey, born Elizabeth Stamatina, is an actress, a comedian, a writer, producer and a playwright. Not only is she a best selling author with her book “bossy Pants”, she is known for her work on Saturday Night Live, and for creating the series 30 Rock, and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. You may also recognize Fey […]
Here on Tuesdays we’re starting a new series where we recognize the powerful women that have influenced modern day. Today, we recognize Joan of Arc. Joan of Arc (1412-1431) was a French heroine and a saint to Roman Catholics. She claimed to have mystical visions and rallied French troops to defeat the English in the Battle […]
Carrie Underwood has had quite the eventful past few weeks. Her record breaking sixth studio album, Cry Pretty, has made her the first female country artist to reach No. 1 on Billboard’s Artist 100 chart. It is not often that country artists hold this title. And typically, country music has been dominated by men. Before Underwood, nine other artists […]
National publishers and financial groups often list their Top ‘40 under 40’ and not surprisingly there are plenty of women on the list. These women are evaluated by their overall contributions to their disciplines, as well as wealth and power. A record 18 women have appeared in the Fortune list, so let’s check out who’s […]
‘Little Women’ based on the classic Louisa May Alcott best-seller celebrates its 50th birthday this year, opened to rave review reviews a few weeks ago, and features today’s biggest stars, including Lea Thompson, Ian Bohen, Lucas Grabeel, Melanie Stone. We think Lea Thompson steals the show in ‘Little Women,’ so let’s spend time sharing her […]
Did you know that Gilda Radner was the very 1st cast member to be singed on the upcoming ‘SNL’ show that was to begin on October 11th, 1975, with the legendary comedian George Carlin as its 1st host? We bring up Gilda’s name today, as the film ‘Love Gilda’ opens at the week, and her […]
Sissy Spacek has always had a very special birthday, born on Christmas Day 1949 in little old Quitman TX. She’s starring in a very funny and touching movie which opens at the end of the week called ‘The Old Man and the Gun’ opposite Robert Redford. You might say there are sparks in the love […]
The Hollywood Reporter releases multiple charts weekly looking at actors, TV personalities and comedians among others. Amy Schumer and Sarah Silverman are having great success these days, but let’s give props to Tina Fey, Margaret Cho, and Aisling Bea are doing well in their own right. The biggest news is being made by Tiffany Hadish […]
Jane Fonda has not always been a popular figure in American culture. Sure, she’s the daughter of the late and legendary Henry Fonda and accomplished actress in her own right, but a polarizing political activist during the Vietnam War – the wounds that still sting. Now the 70-year-old star of Grace and Frankie is talking […]