10 Fun Girl Movies & Reads for a Weekend Watch (2026)

Contestants clash in a zany Malibu game show for $10K and fame, with laughs, drama, and bikinis in this 1990s beachside comedy! Get ready for the ultimate beachside showdown in this laugh-out-loud comedy from director Jason Williams! When a quirky TV game show, Bikini Showdown, sets up shop in sunny Malibu, the stakes are high, and the swimsuits are even higher. With $10,000 cash and a guaranteed role in a Hollywood movie on the line, contestants from all walks of life flock to the sandy stage, ready to compete in outrageous and risqué challenges. Meet Mary Johnson (Barbara Moore, Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery), a sweet and naïve country girl with big dreams; Kelly Johnson (Kathy Pasmore, Beach Beverly Hills), her fiercely competitive counterpart; and Natalie Woodman (Shauna O'Brien, Emmanuelle 2000), whose charm and ambition turn heads on and off the beach. As the competition heats up, so do the laughs, with unpredictable antics, behind-the-scenes drama, and enough over-the-top fun to keep you guessing who will claim the crown. Packed with sun, sand, and plenty of sizzle, Wild Malibu Weekend! Is a 1990s cult classic brimming with carefree humor and a playful nod to Hollywood's glitz and glamour. Perfect for fans of campy comedies and beach party antics, this film guarantees a wild ride you won't soon forget!

Goodbye New York! Hello... Cowboy? If Samantha's Baker's life were as simple as one of the movies she produces, when she - a latte-loving city girl - gets banished to the country and fights with the local hunk cowboy soon afterwards they'd fall in love. But everyone knows the movies aren't real life! (And just FYI, Mr Cowboy, it's not gonna happen!)Travis Hunt knows what it's like to miss the city. He's given up everything to take over the family ranch and become mayor of Emerald Creek. He has responsibilities. But how does he convince a gorgeous, hot-shot executive like Samantha to swap her stilettos for cowboy boots and her Friday night cocktails for country dance competitions? Small town life just can't compete with all the hustle and bustle of New York City. But what if it's not where you are that you call home... What if it's *who *you find while you're there? An opposites attract, fish-out-of-water rom-com perfect for fans of Sarah Adams and Mhairi McFarlanePlease note that this title was originally published as Sweet Love and Country Roads.What readers are saying about Camilla Isley: 'A fun read filled with humor, heart, and love big enough to reach...to the stars and back. Recommended read for Contemporary Romance, Chick-Lit, and Romantic Comedy fans. Get ready to be starstruck!' Gina, Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers'It's not every day the female lead is revered more for her high intelligence, than her beauty. It was nice to see that dynamic between Lana and Christian...following what the heart wants. Sara, Chick Lit Central'I completely fell for Christian in this book and it's been ages since I last felt like this about a book boyfriend.' *Rachel, Rachel Random Reads *'I adored these characters. Penned in my favorite dual POV, the writing style was crisp and engaging, yet also perceptive and loaded with wry wit and clever touches. I zipped through their star-crossed storylines.' Honolulubelle, Books & Bindings'Cute, sweet, and fun!' Zoe, What's Better Than Books?'This book had me smiling away to myself!! It has the perfect mixture of sweet, passion, drama and courage!' Michelle, Come Read With Me'A fantastic romantic read that I devoured in one sitting.' Kay, Coffee and Kindle Book Reviews'An addictive page turner with an absolutely wonderful meet-cute.' Julie, Romantic Reads and Such'You can definitely feel the chemistry between main characters. They're so different but perfect for each other. An adorable rom-com that made me smile a lot.' San, Behind the Sentence

To Phil (Adam Devine), a hot Saturday night is binge-watching reality shows and ordering takeout. Phil needs to get a life. What Phil gets is a new phone with an unexpected feature: Jexi (Rose Byrne a badass A.I. life coach determined to make a man out of him. With Jexi's help, Phil attracts his dream job, fun friends, and a beautiful girl. But when Phil grows less dependent on Jexi, she morphs into a tech nightmare determined to keep Phil all to herself in this star-studded comedy from the writers of THE HANGOVER and BAD MOMS.

Fans of the Free Willy series will cheer this exciting family film about a baby orca who needs a friend and a girl who finds the courage to help him. After young Kirra (Bindi Irwin) leaves her Australian home to summer with her grandfather (Beau Bridges) in South Africa, she soon discovers a baby orca stranded in the lagoon near her grandfather's rundown seaside amusement park. She names the lonely whale Willy - and embarks on a quest to lead the little guy back to his anxious pod before her grandfather's greedy rival turns Willy into a captive, moneymaking attraction at his slick theme park. A little girl, a little orca and big, big fun and adventure!Starring: Stephen Jennings, Beau Bridges, Kevin Otto, Matthew Dylan Roberts, Bindi Irwin, Mike Falkow Director: David Wicht, John Stainton, Laura Lodin Rating: PG

A song-by-song exploration of the Spice Girls' music, rise to fame, and enduring pop icon status.In the mid-1990s the Spice Girls burst onto the music scene in towering platform shoes and promptly dominated the radio waves with a string of joyously catchy chart-topping anthems about female friendship. While other groups aimed for uniformity, the Spice Girls were unrefined but infectiously fun, with five distinct personalities: Scary, Baby, Ginger, Posh, and Sporty. By pairing their boundless charm with irresistible pop tunes, the Spice Girls cemented their status as icons in the annals of music history, where they remain the best-selling girl group of all time.Relive the heady days of Spicemania by taking a deep dive into the group's discography, exploring everything from their smash hits to their underrated gems. Spice Girls: Song by Song goes behind the scenes to examine the genesis, development, and significance of each track, while revisiting major milestones in the band's career, including their formation, their fight for creative control, their subsequent rise to superstardom, and the pressures of fame.About the AuthorHarrison, Anne: - Anne Harrison is a Canadian writer and pop culture enthusiast whose passions include live music, iced coffee, and talking endlessly about TV and movies no matter the quality level. She runs the successful Spice Girls Nostalgia Instagram account where she contextualizes iconic '90s images for legions of Spice fans who, like her, cannot let go of the Girl Power era. She graduated from Carleton University with a Bachelor of Arts in English and now lives in Hamilton, Ontario with her husband and two precious pugs.

Soleil Moon-Frye, George Gaynes. Punky's escapades continue in this fourth season of frollicking by an orphan girl whose resourceful activities are all dressed up in lighthearted fun. Includes 22 episodes on 4 DVDs. 1988/color/9 hrs/NR/fullscreen.

Greetings, I hope every one of our readers is enjoying this long hot summer. It's been hotter than usual so please make sure to stay hydrated and cool.In this months edition, we have on the cover girl group "Rumble G" . With the emergence and popularity of k-PopThis group of 4 girls, Didi Ga Yun, BaRum, and IAn are ready to take on the world with their debut single" Rootpretelcham"So dive in and read more about the next big K-Pop sensation " Rumble G".And we approach the day of Michael Jackson's passing we invite you to read a short article to remind you that The King of Pop was a a special person and a good human being. Gone too soon. On page 17 is a great article on Girl groups around the world. Can you guess which is the biggest selling girl group in history? ( not gonna tell) I'll give you a hint..Sugar and S___________ and everything nice! That's what girls are made of.And we move on in our expose of Girl Groups, we introduce you to some girl groups from around the world you may not have been aware of.Check out some of our hottest new indie artist's, And my top tips, one of the main reason I created this magazine, to support and help indie artists!If you need to know more about this music business from an indie artist standpoint, then you will want to pick up or order a copy of The Modern Artist Handbookby Bernie Capodici. A good and educational read.Being that I am French and my husband is American, we have teamed up to introduce a series of children's books ( adults too) to learn French and English in a fun and entertaining way.So flip through the pages and see even more on Music, Film, Fashion the arts and more.And don't forget to tune in to Pump it Up Magazine Radio for your daily dose of the best of indie and mainstream artists.Anissa About the AuthorBoudjaoui, Anissa: - "Pump It Up magazine is the brainchild of Anissa, a multi-faceted creative and businesswoman who has previously collaborated on the start-up papers Delit Music Magazine in Paris and The Umbrella Music Magazine in America. Those experiences thoroughly prepared her for the day she decided to start her own publication, Pump It Up, combining her gifts for scintillating and uplifting editorial with her personal experiences as an entertainer/recording artist under the stage names Anya Rose, Lady Aneessa and, currently, simply Aneessa. As one who not only sings and writes songs but is also a web ad graphic designer and creates marketing plans (www.editions-la.com) and started her own record label, Anissa is the perfect renaissance woman to usher new artists into the full spectrum of what it means to be seriously competitive in today's ever changing music industry, but to also have BIG FUN doing it. Thus, the encouraging and inspiring name Pump It Up - an expression that says Viva Life and Where's the Party?!Pump It Up Magazine is born out of her desire to give voice and exposure to the independent artist, musician, film maker and also offer a place for opinions and other articles of international interest. Anissa has a keen eye and ear and is known for attention to detail. In the words of Anissa, Pump it Up Magazine is my love and I hope you enjoy this experience as much as I have in giving birth to it"Sutton, Michael B.: - A veteran Motown producer, Mike has been an important hidden force in the music industry. Writing and producing countless songs for artists such as Stevie Wonder, Thelma Houston, and Smokey Robinson, Mike became known for his behind-the-scenes efforts more than anything else.Writing many theme songs as well, he branched into movies and even scored a few films before the late 90's. Since then, Mike has helped lots of artists on the way to stardom. Think of Mike as your guide in the industry. CEO of www.thesoundofla.com

A Vulture Best YA Book of 2017 Now a Netflix original movie starring Lana Condor and Noah Centineo and the inspiration behind the Netflix spin-off series XO, Kitty, now streaming! Lara Jean's letter-writing days aren't over in this follow-up to the bestselling To All the Boys I've Loved Before and P.S. I Still Love You. Lara Jean is having the best senior year a girl could ever hope for. She is head over heels in love with her boyfriend, Peter; her dad's finally getting remarried to their next door neighbor, Ms. Rothschild; and Margot's coming home for the summer just in time for the wedding. But change is looming on the horizon. And while Lara Jean is having fun and keeping busy helping plan her father's wedding, she can't ignore the big life decisions she has to make. Most pressingly, where she wants to go to college and what that means for her relationship with Peter. She watched her sister Margot go through these growing pains. Now Lara Jean's the one who'll be graduating high school and leaving for college and leaving her family--and possibly the boy she loves--behind. When your heart and your head are saying two different things, which one should you listen to?About the AuthorJenny Han is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the To All the Boys I've Loved Before series, now Netflix movies. She is also the author of The Summer I Turned Pretty series, Shug, and Clara Lee and the Apple Pie Dream. She is the coauthor of the Burn for Burn trilogy, with Siobhan Vivian. Her books have been published in more than thirty languages. A former librarian, Jenny earned her MFA in creative writing at the New School. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Miranda Woodruff has it all. At least, that's how it looks when she's starring in her homebuilding television show, From the Ground Up. So when her network begins to talk about making cuts, she'll do anything to boost ratings and save her show--even if it means pretending to be married to a man who's definitely not the fiance who ran out on her three years ago. When a handsome reporter starts shadowing Miranda's every move, all his digging into her personal life brings him a little too close to the truth--and to her. Can the girl whose entire identity is wrapped up in her on-screen persona finally find the nerve to set the record straight? And if she does, will the life she's built come crashing down just as she's found a love to last?"Sweet, fun, and faith-filled, Melissa Tagg's Made To Last is a story made to delight lovers of romance and behind-the-scenes reality TV. Pull up an armchair and enjoy!"--Lisa Wingate, National Bestselling Author of Blue Moon Bay, one of Booklist's Top 10 of 2012"Clever plot. Engaging, funny, fresh writing. A winning voice with deeper layers that touch the heart. Melissa Tagg is the whole package. A delight for CBA readers."--Rachel Hauck, award-winning and bestselling author of Once Upon a Prince "If there is such thing as a perfect story, Melissa Tagg has written it with this first novel. Laugh-out-loud funny, a delightful premise, hunky heroes, surprising plot twists and poignant, heart-tugging moments, all wound together with beautiful writing. Made to Last is a keeper that will charm its way onto your shelf, and into your heart."--Susan May Warren, RITA Award winner and bestselling author of Take a Chance on Me"Made to Last is a fun romantic comedy that will have you turning the pages. Melissa Tagg is a fresh voice to watch."--Jenny B. Jones, award-winning author of Save the Date and There You'll Find Me"Melissa Tagg has written a fun, fast-paced romance. Her first novel will certainly not be her last."--Kristin Billerbeck, author of The Scent of Rain"A must for fans of romantic comedy! Melissa Tagg's endearing characters charmed me and their story line captured my imagination. Reading Made To Last was like eating a hot fudge brownie sundae with girlfriends. Fun. Delicious. Completely entertaining."--Becky Wade, author of My Stubborn Heart and Undeniably Yours"With witty dialogue, lovable characters, and an entertaining plot, Melissa Tagg is sure to become a new favorite among fans of Christian romance. Made to Last reminds us all that we are more than the roles we play. At our core, beneath our failures and hang-ups, we are loved and cherished by a faithful God."--Katie Ganshert, author of Wildflowers From Winter and Wishing on Willows"Readers are going to fall in love with Melissa Tagg's novels! She writes vivid stories filled with true-to-life characters who wrestle with questions about life, faith and romance. Melissa's writing is equal parts laugh out loud humor and moments that touch your heart. I can't wait for others to discover this talented new author!"--Beth K. Vogt, author of Wish You Were Here and Catch a Falling Star "What happens when a harmless lie you didn't intend to tell takes on a life of its own? When you're Miranda Woodruff, star of a home improvement show, you learn how to let go and become who God called you to be because nothing else is left. A great story with life-impacting truth surrounded by romance to make you swoon."--Cara Putman, award-winning author of A Wedding Transpires on Mackinac Island"Reading Made to Last, Melissa Tagg's debut novel, was like meeting new friends whom I wanted to continue hanging out with long after the book ended. Melissa's fresh voice and ability to craft a well-written story hooked me with the opening line and held my attention to the very end. Her flawed characters, LOL moments and spiritual truth provided a foundation for a stellar debut novel. I even had to dab my teary eyes a couple of times. Melissa Tagg is an author to watch and one whose books I want to fill my shelves."--Lisa Jordan, award-winning author of Lakeside Reunion and Lakeside FamilyAbout the AuthorMelissa Tagg, author of Made to Last, is a former reporter and total Iowa girl. In addition to her homeless ministry day job, she is also the marketing/events coordinator for My Book Therapy, a craft-and-coaching community for writers. When she's not writing, she can be found hanging out with the coolest family ever, watching old movies, and daydreaming about her next book. She's passionate about humor, grace, and happy endings. Melissa blogs regularly and loves connecting with readers at www.melissatagg.com.

His Girl Friday - Digitally Remastered. She learned about men from him! His Girl Friday is a hysterically fast-paced 1940 American screwball comedy film directed by Howard Hawks (Scarface, Bringing Up Baby) about a newspaper editor who uses every trick in the book to keep his ace reporter ex-wife from remarrying. Adapted by Charles Lederer, Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur from the play The Front Page by Hecht and MacArthur. Starring Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell. His Girl Friday changed the play's hard-driving newspaper reporter Hildy Johnson from a man to a woman, transforming the story into a scintillating battle of the sexes. Rosalind Russell plays Hildy, about to forsake journalism for marriage to cloddish Bruce Baldwin (Ralph Bellamy). Cary Grant plays Walter Burns, Hildy's editor and ex-husband, who feigns happiness about her impending marriage while plotting to win her back. The ace up Walter's sleeve is a late-breaking news story concerning the impending execution of anarchist Earl Williams (John Qualen), a blatant example of political chicanery that Hildy can't pass up. The story gets hotter when Williams escapes and Hildy and Walter hide him from the cops - right in the prison pressroom. His Girl Friday may well be the fastest-paced comedy of the 1930s, with kaleidoscope action, instantaneous plot twists and overlapping dialogue. If you listen closely, you will hear a couple of "in" jokes, one concerning Cary Grant's real name (Archie Leach) and another poking fun at Ralph Bellamy's patented "poor sap" screen image!