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Climbing the Corporate Ladder at a Cost: Four Women in Banking
theater4 hours ago

Climbing the Corporate Ladder at a Cost: Four Women in Banking

Tim Teeman reviews Alex Lin’s Chinese Republicans at Roundabout’s Laura Pels Theater, a 2019-set satire about four Chinese American women in banking who form an affinity group to navigate racism, sexism, and the grind of climbing the corporate ladder; though the cast delivers sharp, quotable exchanges, the play remains disappointingly straight, letting ambition overpower nuance, and ends on a resonant note about white patriarchy reasserting itself.

BLACKPINK Faces Backlash Over Five-Track Comeback Amid Leaks and Criticism
entertainment22 days ago

BLACKPINK Faces Backlash Over Five-Track Comeback Amid Leaks and Criticism

BLACKPINK’s February 27 mini-album reveal has sparked backlash after only five tracks were announced, with several previously leaked songs now confirmed as real and fans criticizing the rollout as lazy. Controversy centers on misogynistic-leaning lyrics in some tracks and the handling of leaks, echoing earlier copyright takedowns of leaked material like “Me & My Girls” and “Champion.”

SNL Backlash: Finn Wolfhard’s Jokes Spark Outcry Over Misogyny
entertainment1 month ago

SNL Backlash: Finn Wolfhard’s Jokes Spark Outcry Over Misogyny

Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard hosted Saturday Night Live and, along with Caleb McLaughlin, faced swift backlash for jokes many labeled misogynistic and tasteless. The opening monologue touched on growing up in the spotlight, including a crude line about learning what a woman looks like on camera, and a later Sex and the City–themed skit with McLaughlin drew further criticism for its content and context on women’s bodies.

Italian Women Fight Back Against Unauthorized Online Image Sharing
world6 months ago

Italian Women Fight Back Against Unauthorized Online Image Sharing

A scandal erupted in Italy after a website showed doctored images of women politicians, including Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, leading to its shutdown and police investigations. The site was used to share non-consensual, sexist, and explicit content, sparking outrage among politicians and activists who called for stricter regulation of digital platforms to combat misogyny and abuse.

entertainment6 months ago

Hollywood Women Share Support Amidst Stalking and Divided Friendships

Sandra Bullock and Jennifer Aniston, both Hollywood stars from the 1990s, became friends 15 years ago after meeting at a wedding, overcoming Hollywood's divisive culture that discouraged women from supporting each other. Their friendship has helped them cope with personal safety fears related to stalkers and reflects a rare bond in an industry often marked by rivalry.

Controversy Over Sex Toy Tosses at WNBA Games Sparks Outrage
society6 months ago

Controversy Over Sex Toy Tosses at WNBA Games Sparks Outrage

The article discusses the recurring phenomenon of dildo-throwing at women's basketball games, highlighting how such acts are rooted in misogyny and serve as a form of humor that perpetuates sexist stereotypes, especially as the WNBA gains legitimacy and attention. It emphasizes that these acts are not just pranks but part of a broader cultural pattern of misogyny disguised as humor or viral stunts.