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Serena Williams, seen here during the final of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif., responded to comments by the tourney's director, saying, "Last year, the women's final at the U.S. Open sold out well before the men. I'm sorry, did Roger play in that final, or Rafa or any man play in that final that was sold out before the men's final?"

Tennis Executive Apologizes After 'Lady Player' Comments Spark Anger

Indian Wells CEO Raymond Moore says his comments about female tennis players were in "poor taste and erroneous." Among those displeased: Serena Williams.

'Ladies Home Journal' To End Monthly Publication

The women's magazine published its first issue in 1883. The Journal will live on with quarterly and special-interest publications. It will only be sold at newsstands, no subscriptions.

John Mayer sings to tens of thousands at the 2013 Global Citizen Festival in Central Park. The event is part of an effort to end extreme poverty.

A Concert With Jay-Z (And India's Leader) Aims To End Poverty

The Global Citizen Festival is live in New York (and on TV) on Saturday. The superstar-studded event is designed to encourage concertgoers to care about the issues as well as the celebrities.

Women at a whiskey tasting at the <a href="http://www.wsouthbeach.com">W South Beach Hotel</a> & Residences on May 3, 2012, in Miami Beach, Fla.

Not Just A Man's Drink: Ladies Lead The Whiskey Renaissance

Whiskey was long considered a man's drink. But as sales of whiskey soar, it's women who are leading the new boom, thanks to a vanguard of female distillers, blenders and tasters.

Lucy Nabiki Takona of the Masai community is a female safari guide in a male-dominated profession. Men don't always think she can handle the job, but she just forges ahead.

Female Safari Guide: 'I Am A Lady But I Am Telling You, I Am Capable'

If Lucy Nabiki Takona passes the silver guiding exam this month, she will be only the second Masai woman to reach this level.

Angelica Rivera, the wife of Mexico's President Enrique Pena Nieto, has been embroiled in controversy over the purchase of a luxury home.

Allegations Of Corruption Dog Mexico's First Lady Angélica Rivera

Rivera promised she would sell a multimillion-dollar home bought under controversial circumstances. Many questions remain regarding the purchase, and she hasn't sold the house.

The first lady was confronted by a heckler at a private event in Washington on Tuesday.

The First Lady, A Heckler And Public Dissent

It was hard for people to ignore the racial optics of the exchange last night between Michelle Obama and a heckler.

Extraordinary Ladies Battle Across Berlin In 'Roses'

The new League of Extraordinary Gentlemen book pits Captain Nemo's daughter against dark forces in a silent-film inspired Berlin. Reviewer Etelka Lehoczky says Nemo: Roses of Berlin is uneven but fun.

U.S. singer Beyonce and her husband, rapper Jay-Z, right, tours Old Havana as a body guard, left, and tour guide, right, accompany them in Cuba on Thursday, April 4.

On Cuba Trip, Jay-Z Responds To Washington With Verse

The rapper and his wife, Beyonce, were criticized by politicians for taking a trip to Cuba. The White House dismissed the song saying, "I guess nothing rhymes with Treasury."

First lady Michelle Obama's dress wowed audiences for President Obama's State of the Union speech Tuesday night.

Dress First Lady Wore To State Of The Union Sells Out Online

Michelle Obama was trending on Twitter. The orange/yellowish dress by designer Narciso Rodriguez was bought on sale for $628. Neiman Marcus was selling it — the dress is already sold out.

'Founding Mothers' Helps Kids 'Remember The Ladies'

Cokie Roberts' new children's book tells the stories of women who contributed to the success of the American Revolution — women like Martha Washington and Abigail Adams. She tells NPR's Steve Inskeep, "These were very, very politically passionate women. ... They were utterly devoted to the patriot cause."

Increasingly, we're finding more ways to celebrate women older than 50.

I'm 22, And I Can't Wait To Be An Old Lady

Cool grannies aren't just a meme. They're proof that getting older doesn't have to be about loss — it's about living freely and on your own terms.

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