Wendi McLendon-Covey on Bev Goldberg As She Faces an Empty Nest
Wendi McLendon-Covey has learned some important life lessons from playing her role on “The Goldbergs.” Here, she tells us why Betty White is her role model and shares the secret to her great marriage (it’s got nothing to do with sex).
The Best (Healthy) Chocolates to Give Yourself This Valentine’s Day
5 good-for-you chocolates (yes, you read that right). And 1 that’s just plain goooood.
From Dolly Parton to Aretha Franklin, the 2019 Grammys Were a Big Night for Women
We were treated to many memorable moments at the Grammys, but performances by two women in particular stood out for us.
The Shocking Hodel Family Secrets TNT Left Out of the Riveting I Am the Night
Incest, murder, mistaken racial identity and…the Mamas & the Papas? Sheila Weller reveals never-before-published details of the true, twisted saga.
Janis Joplin’s Best Friend Peggy Caserta Remembers Life with the Legend
On the 50th anniversary of Janis Joplin’s breakout as a solo artist—with a movie and book on the way—the legendary singer’s best friend tells of their bond and their escapades—from Haight Ashbury to Woodstock.
No Question: Diana Ross is the Reason to Watch the Grammys
At 75, the dynamic diva proves she’s still a force of nature.
Cuban Artist Carmen Herrera Is 103 — and Proves That Persistence Is Everything in Life
Feeling stuck in your career? This inspirational artist didn’t sell her first piece until 1998—and she’s been at it since the ’30s. Now she’s the hottest thing on the market.
Super Bowl Ads: Nostalgia and a Surprise Skincare Ad
Were the football advertising gods actually pandering to our generation this year?
Linda Ronstadt on Parkinson’s Disease and Never Singing Again
If you’ve loved Linda Ronstadt’s music, you now have even more reasons to admire her. Sheila Weller looks at the quiet dignity of the superstar as she deals with Parkinson’s Disease.
These Movie Stars Are Still Big—It’s Just the Screens That Got Small
These days, any high-profile mature actress doing great work is most likely doing it on television, not the silver screen. Hannah Brown explores how that happened.
Florence Knoll Bassett: Remembering a Design Pioneer Who Defined Modern Style
The Barcelona chair, the ‘Mad Men’ office look, and so much more: That is the legacy of Florence Knoll Bassett.
Too Soon: A Tribute to the Poet Mary Oliver
Mary Oliver’s words showed us how to live. Now, devastated by her death, author Lori Beveridge explains what the poet meant to her.
The Eve Babitz Resurrection and Other “Forgotten” But Cool Women Who Deserve a Revival
The bad girl of the decadent 70s is celebrated in a new book, and Sheila Weller looks at why we should be seeing more under-the-radar women from the past get their moment in the sun.
What We’re Looking at When We’re Looking at the 10 Year Challenge
The new Facebook meme has Annabelle Gurwitch thinking about how we view aging and what happens if we look back farther. Say, 30 years.
Glory! Women Our Age Nab 70 Percent of the 2019 Oscar Acting Nominations
Even without Meryl Streep in the mix this year (how odd!), actresses with long resumes are finally getting their due.
What the New Gillette Ad Campaign Means to Women
The P&G brand points a finger at toxic masculinity to foster the “best” in men. What else can it do? Plenty!
Sade Just Turned 60, but Here’s Why She’s Truly Timeless
Happy Birthday to the Queen of Cool.
Need Creative Inspiration? Then You Need to Know About 88-Year-Old Artist Faith Ringgold
With decades of politically charged work to her credit, Ringgold refuses to be invisible. Marcia G. Yerman talks with this trailblazing artist.
Why Every Midlife Woman Needs Younger Friends
Sure, you love the friends you’ve had for decades—but you’ll also love having pals who’ve only been alive a few decades. Veronica Chambers shares why.
What’s With This “How Hard Did Aging Hit You” Social Media Challenge?
It’s the new viral thing to do—show off your current and former selves. The amazing part: so many look better now than a decade ago.
