Glenda Jackson, ‘Women in Love’ Oscar Winner and U.K. Politician, Dies at 87

Glenda Jackson, who segued from a successful actress — Oscars for “Women in Love” and “A Touch of Class” and two Emmys for “Elizabeth R” — into a 23-year career as member of the U.K.’s House of Commons, has died. She was 87. Jackson died “after a brief illness” at her home in London, her…

ByWomenpreneur Middle East StaffJune 15, 20230Comments

News

Arizona woman alleges sexual assault by Trevor Bauer; he denies allegation and countersues

The woman’s accusations are laid out in a civil suit updated this week in Maricopa County Superior Court. She first sued the former Cy Young Award winner in December, and Bauer countersued in April. The Associated Press does not typically identify people who say they have been victims of sexual assault. The woman’s attorney did…

ByWomenpreneur Middle East StaffJune 15, 20230Comments

Fitness

US Olympian dies from pregnancy complication that disproportionately impacts Black women

The unexpected death of U.S. Olympic sprinter Tori Bowie is putting a spotlight on a pregnancy complication that disproportionally impacts Black women. Bowie, 32, was found dead last month in her home near Orlando, Florida. At the time of her death, Bowie was around eight months pregnant and was in labor, according to an autopsy report released this…

ByWomenpreneur Middle East StaffJune 14, 20230Comments

Aspiring

Founder of sexuality-focused women’s wellness company pleads not guilty in forced labor case

An entrepreneur who promoted group “orgasmic meditation” as a road to women’s well-being turned herself in and pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a charge of manipulating traumatized people into debt, undesired sex and underpaid work. Nicole Daedone, who founded the sex-centric wellness company OneTaste, faces a federal forced labor conspiracy case that was unveiled last week. She…

ByWomenpreneur Middle East StaffJune 14, 20230Comments

News

Southern Baptists Confirm Rejection of Women Pastors

The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), one of the largest Protestant denominations in the United States, recently reaffirmed its long-standing position against the ordination of women pastors. The decision, made at the SBC's annual meeting, has reignited a heated debate within the religious community and beyond. Supporters of gender equality in ministry view this move as…

ByWomenpreneur Middle East StaffJune 14, 20230Comments

Fitness

The 5 Best UFC Fighters to Replace Amanda Nunes as the Face of Women’s MMA

The recent retirement of Amanda Nunes, widely regarded as the greatest female fighter in MMA history, has left a significant void in women's mixed martial arts. As fans and analysts speculate about who will step up to become the new face of the sport, we present the top five UFC fighters who have the potential…

ByWomenpreneur Middle East StaffJune 14, 20230Comments

Fashion

Sydney Sweeney, Olivia Wilde, Scarlett Johansson embrace ‘intentional wardrobe malfunction’ trend

Showing skin has always been in season on the red carpet, but Hollywood stars are taking a bold approach by purposefully revealing even more. Sydney Sweeney recently turned heads wearing a silky white Miu Miu slip dress while leaving the Hotel Martinez at the Cannes Film Festival. The 25-year-old "White Lotus" star also revealed a powder blue…

ByWomenpreneur Middle East StaffJune 13, 20230Comments

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Mrs. Russia beauty pageant winner mocked online over unflattering image

A 34-year-old mom who won the Mrs. Russia beauty pageant was promptly hit with ugly commentary about her looks in unflattering images that organizers blamed on the camera angle. Natalya Oskar became the object of widespread derision – much from Ukraine – after she won the contest on Tuesday, the UK’s Telegraph reported. The newly-minted beauty…

ByWomenpreneur Middle East StaffJune 13, 20230Comments

Business

Why New York’s cannabis equity program is stranding women entrepreneurs

NEW YORK — Women weed entrepreneurs who applied for New York’s first retail licenses are being left behind in the state’s effort to establish an equitable cannabis market. Since launching the program in August, New York regulators have awarded dozens of licenses to entrepreneurs who had an immediate family member convicted on marijuana charges or…

ByWomenpreneur Middle East StaffJune 13, 20230Comments

Fitness

Rhea Ripley Presented With Women’s World Championship On 6/12 WWE RAW

When Asuka was presented with a new WWE women’s championship on Friday Night SmackDown, one that looked just like Roman Reigns’ WWE Universal championship, it was immediately clear the powers that be would be doing the same for Rhea Ripley. Pretty much everyone speculated she would get a white leather version of the new world heavyweight championship Seth…

ByWomenpreneur Middle East StaffJune 13, 20230Comments