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"Best moment of my life" - P!nk surprises two of her biggest fans for International Women's Day!
Two young fans got to meet their idol for International Women’s Day as Fleur East and the Hits Radio team surprised them both with a...
Mar 15, 2023


Malala Yousafzai makes her Oscars debut
The Ralph Lauren dress harkened back to a look by the same designer donned by actress Janelle Monae at the 2020 Academy Awards, as...
Mar 14, 2023


Jamie Lee Curtis wins her first Oscar
Everything Everywhere All At Once has enjoyed a successful start to the Oscars with Jamie Lee Curtis and Ke Huy Quan taking home major...
Mar 13, 2023


‘Women need to be made to feel comfortable taking menopause leave’
England’s first-ever Menopause Employment Champion said a culture change is needed before such a policy would work. Women are unlikely to...
Mar 13, 2023


Michelle Yeoh Makes Oscar History as First Asian to Win Best Actress
Michelle Yeoh took home the coveted best leading actress award Michelle Yeoh made history at the 95th Oscars as Everything Everywhere All...
Mar 13, 2023


Male birth control drug is 100% effective in mice
A male contraceptive drug that reduces fertility quickly and temporarily has shown promise in mice. Researchers say the findings indicate...
Mar 12, 2023


"Please don't be afraid to ask for help" - Selena Gomez sends message to her younger self
The US pop star was one of multiple high-profile women, including Madonna, Cher, and the Spice Girls, sharing posts of solidarity for...
Mar 10, 2023


Half of mothers have cut working hours due to childcare costs, survey suggests
Save the Children is calling on the Government to introduce a grants-based scheme to cover upfront childcare costs. More than half of...
Mar 10, 2023


Madonna says she is ‘caught in the glare of ageism’
Madonna said she has been “caught in the glare of ageism and misogyny” following criticism over her appearance at the 65th Annual Grammy...
Mar 9, 2023


Bindi Irwin has had surgery for endometriosis following years of enduring "unbearable pain"
The TV star said she was unsure if she wanted to discuss her health publicly, but felt a responsibility to share her story for other...
Mar 8, 2023


Woman rediscovers decades-old manual she made aged 9 on how to find ‘lovely men’
Katie McCloskey shared A Book Of Lovely Men On Holiday with her Twitter followers. A woman has revealed she discovered a nearly...
Mar 7, 2023


Space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock honoured with her own Barbie doll
A one-off likeness of space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock has been made in celebration of IWD and British Science Week. Female Lead...
Mar 7, 2023


Kate Forbes: I know the challenge of returning to work after maternity leave
Speaking during a visit to meet female entrepreneurs in Kilmarnock, the SNP leadership hopeful spoke of juggling her campaign with...
Mar 6, 2023


Top 10 myths and truths about teen social media use
Revealed by The Female Lead's Disrupt Your Feed Research The Female Lead & Dr Terri Apter have been collecting data for over five years...
Mar 6, 2023


Meet Lauren Paton - the former director of marketing partnerships for Disney
Former Director of marketing partnerships for Disney, head of content launch marketing for Amazon and head of marketing for Amazon...
Mar 6, 2023


Formerly the highest-ranking woman in the British army - meet Brigadier Nicky Moffat CBE
Brigadier Nicky Moffat CBE, formerly the highest-ranking woman in the British army, is a top International Women’s Day speaker and...
Mar 6, 2023


Meet Britain's first female fast jet pilot - Jo Salter
Jo Salter, who was listed as one of the UK’s Top High-Performance Experts, sat down with The Female Lead to discuss her experience of...
Mar 6, 2023


Share our Pledge on your Social Media!
We would love for you to be involved in sharing our pledge on your social media feed during International Women's Week. We have created 3...
Mar 5, 2023


Lauren Mahon: ‘We can’t keep silencing women’s pain’
The You, Me And The Big C podcast host speaks to Liz Connor about how we can empower women to talk about their health issues. When the...
Mar 5, 2023


Why Conversations With Friends’ realistic portrayal of endometriosis is so important
Catherine Lough – one of many women affected by the condition – explains why it’s a rare relief to see the condition depicted on screen....
Mar 3, 2023
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