Rachel Carrington
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I write a little bit of everything because I love to write. 53 novels. Over 2,500 articles. Essays. Short Stories. Book Reviews. Movie Reviews. And more. You can find a lot of that stuff here. rachelcarrington.com. X: @rcarrington2004
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Let It Go, Y'all: Justin Timberlake Is Playing The Super Bowl Halftime Show...And Fans Want An Apology For Janet Jackson
The Super Bowl's halftime show is known for its expansive performances. Some of the biggest artists of the day like Katy Perry, Coldplay, Missy Elliott, Prince, Aerosmith, and Bruno Mars have taken the stage in the past to perform during the 30-minute intermission. This year, Justin Timberlake will return for the first time since his 2004 performance with Janet Jackson that went down in history for its infamous "wardrobe malfunction." And the internet, being what it is, is apparently upset about that.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Beat
You'll Want These TV Witches On Your Side When Evil Comes A-Knockin'
Witches have gotten a bad rap over the years. Most of the time, they can be portrayed as green-faced hags with warts and hooked noses and labeled "evil" because their powers are otherworldly. Take the Wizard of Oz's Wicked Witch of the West, portrayed by Margaret Hamilton, as a prime example. We can thank her the tinted complexion, which can immediately come to mind when we hear the word "witch," but it wasn't to make her appear any creepier than she already was. But it wasn't her skin tone that gave the Wicked Witch of the West so much influence over the creation of witches in the next two and a half decades. It was the clear lack of redeemable qualities. She was clearly a villain and enjoyed the role. It wasn't until 1964 and the introduction of Bewitched's Samantha Stevens that viewers caught a glimpse of a witch that had a good heart.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Geeks
A Force For Women: Gal Gadot Stands With Those Confronting Sexual Harassment And Violence
Having portrayed a powerful woman who isn't afraid to face any danger in her path, Wonder Woman's Gal Gadot offered young girls and women hope for a future in which women aren't treated as any less than a man. After her role as Diana Prince in the massively successful film, the Israeli-born actress amassed millions of fans.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Viva
Christina Applegate Had Her Ovaries And Fallopian Tubes Removed — And She’s Talking About It For An Important Reason
Christina Applegate played the clueless Kelly Bundy on Married With Children, but in being an advocate for women's health, she has proven that she is anything but clueless.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Viva
Though She's 'Ragged Tired,' Mila Kunis Has The Right Attitude About Raising Children
Mila Kunis has been juggling motherhood and a career since she gave birth to her daughter, Wyatt, in 2014, and her plate got even fuller with the birth of her son, Dimitri, in 2016. But, to the Golden Globe winning actress, it's all part of life. As she recently told Marie Claire:
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Families
Madea Gets Political As The White House Communications Director On Fallon
Tyler Perry's Madea brought her hilarity to the stage in the 1999 play I Can Do Bad All By Myself. She followed that with a string of successful movies that came full circle when she took the podium as the new White House Communications Director on The Tonight Show. Tall, loud, and rude, Madea didn't pull any punches when she said she was Donald Trump's new Communications Director because "all the other sorry asses got fired."
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Geeks
'Wonder Woman 2' Set To Shoot Next Summer—With Chris Pine Returning As Steve Trevor
DC Entertainment has had a successful string of superhero hits at the box office, but Wonder Woman set numerous records including the highest-grossing film directed by a woman and the biggest domestic opening for a film directed by a woman. Shortly after the movie hit screens, a sequel was confirmed at SDCC, with Patty Jenkins returning as director.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Geeks
Demi Lovato Is 'Simply Complicated' In New Documentary About Her Sobriety And Her Life
Though only 25 years old, Demi Lovato has accomplished much. She was an actress in Barney & Friends as well as the Camp Rock movies and Sonny With A Chance. Five of her albums have reached gold certification, and she was a judge on The X-Factor in 2012 and 2013. Adding to the success are numerous accolades, including 13 Teen Choice Awards, Five Peoples Choice Awards and a Latin American Music Award. Most recently, Lovato was honored with the GLAAD Vanguard Award for making a profound difference in promoting equal rights for LGBT people.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Geeks
3 Reasons Why 'SEAL Team' Earned Its Full Season Order. Top Story - December 2017.
With only two episodes aired, the CBS military drama SEAL Team has received a full-season order. The series garnered approximately 12 million viewers per episode, making it CBS's second highest-rated drama this season. The chances for a second season have now risen considerably.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Serve
'It Should Just Rest': Shannen Doherty Says A 'Charmed' Revival With The Original Cast Is Not Happening
In its heyday, Charmed was the quintessential supernatural drama, a story of three sisters with unique powers that gave them a special bond. When it ended in 2006, fans weren't ready to say goodbye — which is why petitions have tried to get the actresses to return to the small screen.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Geeks
Former Pussycat Doll Kaya Jones Says The Band Was A 'Prostitute Ring'—Literally
All-female singing group The Pussycat Dolls formed in 2003 and quickly achieved worldwide acclaim. The group sold 54 million records, making it one of the bestselling girl groups of all time. But while the singers were making music, there was something more insidious going on behind the scenes, according to former member, Kaya Jones, who left the Pussycat Dolls in 2005, only two short years after her arrival.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Viva
No More Abby: Pauley Perrette Is Leaving 'NCIS' After 15 Seasons
For the past fifteen seasons Pauley Perrette has portrayed the goth-loving forensic scientist, Abby Sciuto, on NCIS. With her adorable relationship with gruff team leader Jethro Gibbs, played by Mark Harmon, and her fast-talking brilliance, she has garnered a fan base all her own. So the recent announcement of her impending departure next season has put a damper on the new season of the long-running crime drama.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Criminal
