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While this podcast is still new, host Cathy Heller is all about pursuing your dreams and committing to your creative potential. Don't Keep your Day Job is perfect for those struggling to balance their jobs and also pursue their passion. Check out Episode 2, "Turning your dream job into a reality" to see what it's all about.
My Favorite Murder is a comedy (no, we're not kidding). Hosted by two LA women looking to talk through their anxieties, the show handles true crime stories with intelligence, honesty, and most interestingly, humor.
Nerd out with Tricia Bodega and Greta Johnsen, the two hosts of the wildly popular podcast, Nerdette. With interview guests like Neil DeGrasse Tyson and episodes that focus on the X-files, Nerdette shows how cool being the nerdy girl can be.
Crying strangers can illicit a lot different reactions, but Susan Orlean and Sarah Thyre's podcast illustrates the number of things that can bring us to tears. Each weak guests ranging like Amy Poehler and Jenny Slate share something that makes them cry. The answer is it can be anything from a movie to "Baby Got Back."
Stuff Mom Never Told You is about "the business of being a woman." Analyzing how gender, race, and economic factors have affected female figures throughout history, this show is tailor made for any feminist podcast fan. Looking for an episode recommendation? Tune in to "Fat Bottomed Girls."
With a co-hosting dream team made up of The Daily Show's Jessica Williams and Broad City's Phoebe Robinson, 2 Dope Queens should be a part of every comedy fan's library. Their topics range from race to sex and focus on representing stories and people we don't often get to see.
Sophie Amoruso, the founder of Nasty Gal and author of #Girlboss, interviews different female entrepreneurs, creatives, and business woman each week. The show traces women from their first jobs and stumbles to big time success.
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Film Features
Beyoncé Redefines History with "Black Is King"
"Black Is King" is now out on Disney+.
07.31.2020
Beyoncé in "Black Is King"
Beyoncé has released Black Is King, and as usual, her work is subtly shifting the world and inspiring millions.
The musical film dropped today on Disney+. It's a visual companion to 2019's The Lion King: The Gift, an album inspired by last year's remake of The Lion King, in which Beyoncé starred as Nala. The moment it released at 12AM PT, fans lost it with excitement.
BEYONCÉ SAVED MY LIFE. #BlackIsKing https://t.co/SY3S5kZsij— 𝓒𝓮𝓬𝓮☾ (@𝓒𝓮𝓬𝓮☾)1596226052.0
Black Is King is rooted in Black history. "History is your future," Beyoncé says prophetically toward the beginning. "One day you will meet yourself back where you started, but stronger." The film is studded with references to African history, portraying the lives of African royalty.
<div id="91f87" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="ef3e052fe761d6b0c6c3769203dc6006"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-twitter-tweet-id="1289290080390012928" data-partner="rebelmouse"><div style="margin:1em 0">The best part about #BlackIsKing is when you watch Brown Skin Girl wondering how much you can cry before becoming c… https://t.co/0ytyw3HfEX</div> — amber ruffin (@amber ruffin)<a href="https://twitter.com/ambermruffin/statuses/1289290080390012928">1596225683.0</a></blockquote></div><p>The visual album has taken on new resonance given the context of the last two months, as the Black Lives Matter movement and the fight against police brutality exploded into worldwide protests in the wake of George Floyd's murder.<br></p><p><div id="ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-632"></div>
<!-- End Ezoic - undersecond12 - under_second_paragraph --></p><p>The film is a loose retelling of <em>The Lion King </em>itself, except starring people instead of lions. In it, a young prince experiences a "transcendent journey through betrayal, love and self-identity," according to its liner notes. After his father is killed by a motorcycle, he runs away but receives guidance from his ancestors that help him grow and reclaim the knowledge he needs to take back his throne.</p><p><div id="ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-633"> </div>
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</p><p>The film was written by British poet Yrsa Daley-Ward, Jezebel culture editor Clover Hope, and <em>Lemonade </em>collaborator Andrew Morrow, and features more poetry from Warsan Shire, whose words peppered <em>Lemonade.</em><br></p><p>"These timeless lessons are revealed and reflected through Black voices of today, now sitting in their own power," read the announcement. "'Black Is King' is an affirmation of a grand purpose, with lush visuals that celebrate Black resilience and culture. The film highlights the beauty of tradition and Black excellence."</p><p>The music itself is a collage of great artists, ranging from Childish Gambino, Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell, 070 Shake, Tierra Whack, Jay-Z, Blue Ivy Carter and Jessie Reyez, as well as African artists including Wizkid, Shatta Wale, Burna Boy, Mr Eazi, Tiwa Savage, Tekno, Yemi Alade, Busiswa and Salatiel.</p><p><div id="ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-635"> </div>
<!-- End Ezoic - incontent2 - long_content --></p><p>The film has the Internet catching fire, celebrating the film's incredible costumes and its surprise cameos. Among the film's greatest gifts was the presence of Beyoncé's daughter Blue Ivy, who makes many cameos throughout and shows off her impressive dance skills during the song "My Power." (She also sings on "Brown Skin Girl.") Jay-Z also made an appearance (as the adult Simba), first appearing as he rolls up to the family mansion in his Bentley. The family's estate makes multiple appearances in the film, as does the family themselves. Other cameos include <a href="https://people.com/tag/naomi-campbell/" target="_blank">Naomi Campbell</a>, <a href="https://people.com/tag/pharrell-williams/" target="_blank">Pharrell</a>, <a href="https://people.com/music/grammys-2020-nominee-jessie-reyez-reveals-must-haves/" target="_blank">Jessie Reyez</a>, <a href="https://people.com/tag/lupita-nyongo/" target="_blank">Lupita Nyong'o</a>, <a href="https://www.motownrecords.com/artists/tiwa-savage/" target="_blank" title="(opens new window)">Tiwa Savage</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4lPl9gqgox3JDiaJ1yklKh" target="_blank" title="(opens new window)">Tierra Whack</a>, and many others.</p><p><div id="ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-636"> </div>
<!-- End Ezoic - incontent22 - long_content --></p><p>Beyoncé's fashion, style, and costuming is another highlight. Spearheaded by designer Zerina Akers, the film's costume design is a blend of traditional African fashion trends and modern ones, made their own by Beyoncé and her powerhouse hive of companions.</p><div id="f30e1" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="5b8cb79ec0e4a91678b211c67edf6316"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-twitter-tweet-id="1289117496063201281" data-partner="rebelmouse"><div style="margin:1em 0">Beyoncé gave us LOOKS!! #BlackisKing https://t.co/V9oZhiIdiK</div> — 🦄 (@🦄)<a href="https://twitter.com/HARDWHlTE/statuses/1289117496063201281">1596184536.0</a></blockquote></div><p><br></p><div id="b8ae6" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="c0aba6858399f40a4c32db051e2d6560"><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="4" style=" background:#FFF; border:0;
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<!-- End Ezoic - incontent3 - longer_content --></p><p>It's so full of stunning imagery, artistic genius, and cultural relevance that certainly dissertations will be written about it, but <em>Black Is King </em>is also a celebration of people, designed to inspire kids and orchestrated to alter an entire narrative, destroying stereotypes and literally re-calibrating history. Only Beyoncé could pull off such a feat, but she does it by working in thousands of old stories, new stars, and modern and ancient themes, braiding them together into a truly triumphant achievement. All hail our truest queen. </p><p><div id="ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-638"> </div>
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