10 pivotal moments in 'Parks and Rec' that make us glad Amy's back.Amy Poehler. She's the greatest, right? RIGHT? RIGHT?! RIGHT. So let's remember the show (more than "SNL"!) that introduced America to how truly awesome Amy was, is, and will be forever. And ever. She's got a way of making you laugh but also making … Dec 07 15December 07, 2015Article at Upworthy
13 hidden life lessons in the life and art of Britney Spears.Yeah, Britney's had her moments of struggle (haven't we all?), but there are some excellent little tidbits of lessons in there. Here are 13. #1. "I'm not a girl, not yet a woman" Britney introduces teens everywhere to non-binary thought. #2. Show … Dec 04 15December 04, 2015Article at Upworthy
13 more reasons to be excited about the Dixie Chicks' return.The Dixie Chicks haven't toured in a decade. But now they're back. Yesssssssssssssss. Yes yes yes yes yessss! Yay! We're so lucky, and here are 13 reasons why. Just in case you need 'em. 1. They support our troops, veterans, and those left behind in… Nov 19 15November 19, 2015Article at Upworthy
21 times Cher kept it real on Twitter.Cher. You can count on her to see things from a unique perspective. GIF from "Live! with Kelly and Michael." Turning back time, getting you babe, believing in life after love ... she's got it covered. She's CHER! When I saw Cher's trill-to-the-max… Oct 30 15October 30, 2015Article at Upworthy
5 ways Julie Andrews is even cooler than you already thought.On her 80th birthday, we decided to look into the ways that Julie Andrews inspires us all to be better humans. (Aside from the obvious, which are ... obvious! Voice! Beauty! Poise! Great at winking!) As it turns out, there are more than many ways, so… Oct 02 15October 02, 2015Article at Upworthy
For years, actor Tom Hardy has supported awesome women in action movies. Thanks, Mad Max.Once upon a time, big-time action movie star Tom Hardy predicted his own action movie future. He's the star of the new "masculine" action film "Mad Max: Fury Road." It's wildly passing the Bechdel test, which challenges films to show women having … May 22 15May 22, 2015Article at Upworthy
The endangered elephants of Africa have an unlikely hero: Billy Joel.When I was a kid, I was very worried about elephants going extinct. But then I thought they were OK! Turns out, NO. I was wrong to not remain vigilant. But turns out another relic of my childhood ... ... has been on the case all along! Legendary … Apr 27 15April 27, 2015Article at Upworthy
A bevy of famous ladies sing along to this 50-year-old classic. Wow. This song is magic.The ladies behind this magical mash-up of celebrity lady faces did. They were like, "This song is about dating, but also — it's about rights!" (And therefore, it's about VOTING.) Try not to get choked up when it gets to the part where she says, "I … Oct 20 14October 20, 2014Article at Upworthy