Why the 'Rebel Girls' Podcast is a Must-Listen for the Whole Fam

Jul 06, 2020

We're in the middle of a pandemic, we're in the middle of a moment of absolutely necessary social activism, and all the while we're trying to balance work, parenting and simply being a human. Like so many parents, I've been working to add more diversity to my kiddos' bookshelves, but I've also given in to more screen time than ever before. Ever since my first daughter was born, one of our favorite books has been Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, so I was thrilled to find out that they have an equally incredible podcast featuring the stories of real female trailblazers and heroes.

Based on their book, the Rebel Girls Podcast is all about the extraordinary women throughout history who inspire us to dream bigger, aim higher and fight harder. Narrated by prominent present-day women like Jameela Jamil, Gayle King, Lindsey Vonn and Ashley Graham, this podcast is a great listen for the whole family. Plus, their most recent episodes are a great way for parents to teach children about the history of Black women and ignite important conversations around race and racism. Subscribe and listen over at RebelGirls.com.

"During this pivotal moment in time, it's more important than ever to me to help elevate the voices of Black activists who have paved the way to fight for a better future. I'm so moved by Josephine Baker's fearless and tireless work, both publicly and behind the scenes, to fight for racial justice and stand up for what's right. Josephine is the definition of a trailblazer--her grit and conviction should serve as a call to action for us all. I'm honored to help shine a light on her powerful legacy in partnership with Rebel Girls, and hope her story can help inspire the next generation to fight for change." — Ashley Graham

"I really love that Rebel Girls takes inspiring stories of women of all ages, socioeconomic backgrounds and races and highlights them as heroes for young girls. In Simone's case, she worked really hard and pushed herself to her highest potential to become one of the best gymnasts in the world." — Lindsey Vonn (Note: This episode comes out on July 28th!)

Head here to browse all three seasons of Rebel Girls. There are seriously SO many amazing stories to listen to. And to learn more about Rebel Girls' founders and authors Francesca Cavallo and Elena Favilli, check out my interview with them from a couple years ago where they talk through their mission, creative process and journey.

Taylor Swift & Gracie Abrams Are Finally Releasing A Song Together

As if surprise dropping an extra 15 songs for The Tortured Poets Departmentwasn't enough, Taylor Swift fans are getting another new song this summer thanks to Gracie Abrams' new album The Secret of Us. The Eras Tour opener revealed the collaboration when she dropped her album track list May 13, and needless to say, the internet went crazy. The song will be released with the full album on June 21, 2024.

Image via Gracie Abrams/Instagram

"Us. Feat @taylorswift," Gracie Abrams said in an Instagram story. "All I can tell you for now is that some of the most fun I've ever had in my whole entire life was writing this song together. Hands down. I am currently smiling and sweating thinking about it and I'll never get over the shock of seeing this one on the tracklist. You know how I feel."

Taylor Swift has been teasing "Us" since the release of TTPD thanks to a notebook with "Us" written across it — both at the library installation and in the "Fortnight" music video.

Gracie Abrams has talked about how much she loves Taylor Swift throughout her entire career, and the two quickly became friends! Gracie showed up to Taylor's birthday, and even got to sing her hit song "I Miss You, I'm Sorry" with Taylor during the Eras Tour after her opening set got canceled during the July 1 show in Cincinnati, Ohio.

“My set was canceled for safety reasons,” Gracie says on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon. “Then Taylor texted me being like, ‘Hey, come out with me and do ‘I Miss You, I’m Sorry?” We ran it one time in her room and then did it there. I blacked out.”

“It’s a real masterclass to watch her do what she does,” she continues. “I felt like I was at college for this job. I watched every single one of her shows that I was lucky enough to open. I watched from every place possible in each stadium, just trying to pick up on how she’s able to do what she does.”

Are you excited for the new Gracie Abrams x Taylor Swift collab? I love Gracie's new song "Risk" so I can't wait to hear "Us"!

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"The Golden Bachelorette" Is Coming This Fall

The Golden Bachelorette has officially been greenlit to be released this fall, and the very first Golden Bachelorette has officially been named!

Scroll on for everything we know about the upcoming TV show, including casting announcements and premiere date details.

Who is the Golden Bachelorette?

Joan Vassos, a 61 year-old school administrator, will star in the upcoming The Golden Bachelorspinoff as the Golden Bachelorette. She was a contestant on The Golden Bachelor's first season, but chose to leave the show to be with her daughter who was experiencing a medical emergency at the time.

The Golden Bachelor, Gerry Turner, shared his congratulations towards Joan via an Instagram post reading:

"Dear Joan, congratulations on being named the first ever Golden Bachelorette. You will be phenomenal as the new representative of a generation. From one Golden to another... relax, breathe, and enjoy. Gerry."

Winner of The Golden Bachelor, Theresa Nist, spread more love via Instagram Stories. She shared a few smiley photos of her and Joan together with the caption reading: "My dear friend, Joan, I am so excited for you!!"

Who will be part of "The Golden Bachelorette"?

There haven't been any official casting announcements for the rest of the The Golden Bachelorette cast yet. What we do know is that the season will start off with Joan Vassos as the Golden Bachelorette and 22 senior men looking to steal her heart and lock down an everlasting love by the end of it. ❤️

When will "The Golden Bachelorette" air?

ABC noted that The Golden Bachelorette will air in fall 2024. Keep checking back here for the official date and time of the season 1 premiere!

Impatient for The Golden Bachelorette to air? You can still get your fix of love, laughs, and a little bit of drama very soon – ABC also announced that a new season of The Bachelorette is coming in summer 2024!

How can I watch "The Golden Bachelorette"?

According to ABC, The Golden Bachelorette will air on ABC and be available to stream on Hulu the following day. Historically, the different installments of The Bachelor have aired on Thursdays at 8pm ET.

What is the cast of "The Golden Bachelor" up to now?

It just so happens that our most beloved contestants from The Golden Bachelor, Kathy and Susan, have been working on a podcast titled Bachelor Happy Hour: Golden Hour. They've posted tons of episodes dishing on The Golden Bachelor experience.

The pair definitely showed some real chemistry during the first-ever Golden Bachelor, and the podcast is a true testament to their friendship.

“We can finish each other's sentences,” Susan told PhillyVoice about Kathy. “We're night and day, but yet we're the same in a sense. We just roll off each other, and it's so easy.”

As far as the winners of The Golden Bachelor, Gerry and Theresa, things worked out for a bit, but they mutually decided to end their marriage in April 2024. Many speculated that they split because they had settled down in different places of the country and found it hard to relocate for love.

“We looked at homes in South Carolina, we considered New Jersey, and we just looked at homes after home,” Theresa said during an interview on Good Morning America, “but we never got to the point where we made that decision.”

How successful was "The Golden Bachelor"?

According to Variety, the first installment of The Golden Bachelor reached about 43.4 million viewers, making it ABC’s most-watched unscripted premiere on Hulu. The finale amassed 6.1 million viewers, deeming it the biggest episode in Bachelor history in nearly 3 years.

We had so much fun watching the very first installment of The Golden Bachelor, that we just can’t wait to see the roles reversed for The Golden Bachelorette. The hype is very real!

Check back here for more updates on The Golden Bachelorette!

Images via ABC, Disney/John Fleenor.

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The Movie That Reintroduced Zoë Kravitz & Channing Tatum Is Finally Coming To Theaters

Simply put, Zoë Kravitz & Channing Tatum are just made for each other. The couple met while filming Blink Twice (Zoë directed, Channing starred), and after they went viral for that Brooklyn bike ride, the rest is history. Well, the trailer for Zoë's directorial debut is finally here and it looks absolutely INSANE. No matter how many times I watch the trailer I have no idea how it's going to end. Which, honestly, makes me more intrigued than ever. Whether you're a fan of crazy movies or you just want to bask in the glow of Zoë and Channing's love, here's everything you need to know about the new Channing Tatum movie. Read up on The 33 Most-Anticipated 2024 Movies to see what else is coming this year — it's a great lineup!