What Silicon Valley Thinks Of Women
On a spring afternoon last year at an outdoor café in San Francisco, two denizens of the tech community sketched out their strategy for a startup. Like most 28-year-olds in…
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Why Katy Perry Won’t Be The Superbowl’s ‘Girl Power’ Moment
The Super Bowl wants to have what the VMAs are having. After Beyoncé’s Internet-shaking performance at MTV’s Video Music Awards last year, in which she spelled out “FEMINISM” in bright…
Joss Whedon: ‘Quiet Misogyny’ Within Industry Prevents Growth Of Female Superheroes
Joss Whedon has never been shy about speaking out against misogyny within the entertainment industry. His latest shot across the bow of the patriarchy comes in an interview with Digital…
Six Reasons I Finally Decided To Marry My Same-Sex Partner After 13 Years
By Rick Clemons for YourTango.com Thirteen years is a long time to share a life with someone. I should know; I’ve now done it twice. Once with my ex-wife, and…
HUFFPOLLSTER: Economic Recovery Seen As Mostly Helping The Rich
Americans see the economy looking up, but mostly for the wealthy. Many think government action could help improve the middle class, but few expect Obama’s proposals to pass. And data…
Tom Petty Calls ‘Stay With Me’ Similarities A ‘Musical Accident’
Earlier this week, The Sun learned that Sam Smith would pay Tom Petty royalties for “Stay With Me,” which contains similar notes, chords, rhythms and pitches to Petty’s classic track,…
Jennifer Lawrence ‘Screamed’ When She Met Kim Kardashian
www.justjared.com: We all know that Jennifer Lawrence is a huge fan of reality television and now we have all the details of what went down when she met Kim Kardashian…
‘Supergirl’ Casts Mehcad Brooks As Jimmy Olsen
Actor Mehcad Brooks has been cast as Jimmy Olsen in the upcoming CBS drama “Supergirl.” Olsen will serve as a love interest for the titular character, according to The Hollywood…
Jimmy Fallon’s ‘Ew!’ Supercut Is Anything But Basically Basic
Get ready to seriously freakin’ flip. Jimmy Fallon, aka Sara, has done “Ew!” with everyone from will.i.am to Taylor Swift, and now “The Tonight Show” has put together the best…
14 Super Bowl XLIX Stars Who Look Exactly Like Celebrities
Are you ready for some football lookalikes? Super Bowl XLIX kicks off this Sunday, and while you’re enjoying those funny commercials or pizzas with Doritos on the crust, you might…
How This Straight, Cisgender Man Deals With Aggression Against His LGBT Advocacy
Just because you don’t self-identity as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender does not mean your advocacy isn’t welcome. However, that isn’t exactly the message this author received. – Sign up…
Florence Henderson, 80, Has A ‘Friend With Benefits’
“Brady Bunch” mom Florence Henderson sure isn’t living in a 1970s TV show. “I actually have a friend with benefits!” the soon-to-be 81-year-old actress told Closer Weekly. – H/T New…
Art Book Chronicles The Badass Women Who Changed The World In ‘A History Of Sluts’
Frida Kahlo. Nan Goldin. Hatshepsut. Lena Dunham. Hannah Hoch. Wallis Simpson. Emilie Du Chatelet. Stevie Nicks. These are just some of the women who, through their various life’s work, changed…
Jordan Demands ISIS Deliver Proof Captured Pilot Still Alive
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Jordan on Thursday demanded proof from Islamic State militants that a Jordanian pilot they are holding is still alive, raising doubts that a rapidly approaching Thursday…
Inside The Dark And Twisted Alternate Universe Of Outsider Artist Henry Darger
The Outsider Art Fair is coming to New York on January 29, bringing 50 international galleries of folk, self-taught, and outsider art to Center 548 for four glorious days. The…
No, You Probably Won’t Get Addicted To Facebook
As social media use has surged, so too has research on its addictive potential and negative psychological impacts . – “Such ‘addictions’ can result in academic failure, sleep deprivations, social…
17 Photos That Will Make You Wish Jared And Lupita Were An Actual Couple
www.popsugar.com: Dear Jared Leto and Lupita Nyong’o: we can’t do this with you guys anymore. Ever since we saw your undeniable chemistry during last year’s award season, we haven’t been…
Worker Dies On Taiwan Film Lot To Be Used For Scorsese Movie
A worker was killed in an accident Thursday at a Taiwanese film lot during preparations for the shooting of a new Martin Scorsese movie, media reports said. – The website…
These Twitter-Sourced Collages Paint A Dark Portrait Of Today’s Iran
Sheida Soleimani learned early about injustice. Her parents, outspoken critics of the Iranian government, fled the country during the regime collapse of the 1970s, alongside so many moderates. Sheida’s mother…
These 3D Printed ‘Face Vases’ Are A Real Thing You Can Own
There is something very SNL sketch-worthy about the “Fahz,” a customized vase imprinted with the faces of those you love. – Since Valentine’s Day is around the corner, we thought…
Slow Cooker Cinnamon Roll Fondue Feels So Wrong But Tastes So Right
Cinnamon rolls are decadent treats we reserve for weekend brunch or snow days. Fondue is equally decadent, appropriate at celebrations and on cold winter nights when feasting and promptly falling…
Loretta Lynch Moves Closer To Nomination
Senators weigh Loretta Lynch’s nomination for attorney general for a second day at a hearing certain to pile criticism on President Barack Obama and Eric Holder, the current occupant of…
Spain’s ‘Floury Sunday’ Festival Gets The Town Of Xinzo De Limia Ready For Lent
Lent starts early this year — but these Spaniards are ready. – Check out photos of the raucous affair below.
Rare Photograph Captures The Blue-Green Magic Hidden On The Other Side Of An Iceberg
The tip of an iceberg has been well documented, both in photography and overused idioms. We’ve been told time and time again that the visible part of those giant chunks…
Quarterback Russell Wilson Says God Cares About Football – What Do You Think?
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is quick to credit his success to divine intervention. After his team’s victory over the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game on January…
Daily Meditation: Warrior Bhangra
We all need help maintaining our personal spiritual practice. We hope that these Daily Meditations, prayers and mindful awareness exercises can be part of bringing spirituality alive in your life….
Penn State Task Force Calls For Disclosure Of Sexual Assault Punishments
Penn State University should reveal more information about how the school punishes sexual assault, change how it investigates rape claims and survey students on their experiences with sexual violence in…
Khloe Kardashian Mocks Kendall Jenner And Scott Disick Affair Rumors
If you keep up with the Kardashians at all, you may know that the rumor du jour is that Scott Disick is cheating on Kourtney Kardashian with her 19-year-old half-sister…
Bulgaria Extradites Fritz-Joly Joachin, Man Suspected Of Link To Paris Attacks, To France
A Frenchman wanted in connection with deadly terrorist attacks in Paris has been extradited from Bulgaria to France, where he is facing charges of links to terrorism. – Raf Casert…
Amazon To Launch An Email Service
(Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) accelerated its efforts to win over corporate clients on Wednesday by announcing an email and scheduling service that will compete with Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) and…