Carey Ostergard

New York

Executive Editor at Accelerate360

Executive Editor @FIRSTmag and @WomansworldUS

Articles

10 Debut Novels From 2024 That You Won't Be Able to Put Down

Jul 25, 2024 | kansascity.com | Melissa D'Agnese |Carey Ostergard |Courtney Shapiro

Bibliophiles always have a collection of favorite books they'll read time and time again or a host of go-to authors who remain auto-buys with each new release. But with countless books being released weekly by first-time authors, it's also exciting to step out of your comfort zone and give something new a try. Luckily, 2024 has already been chock-full of fresh, captivating debut novels that should be on your radar.
Experts Share How To Forgive Someone and Give *Yourself* the Gift of Healing

Dec 14, 2023 | womansworld.com | Kristina Mastrocola |Carey Ostergard

As early as our preschool days, we’re taught the meaning and merits of forgiveness. Whether another child snatched our favorite toy or our big brother pulled our pigtails, letting go of grudges seemed relatively easy. But as we got older, and our relationships became more complicated, so has the very definition of forgiveness become murkier and more complex. Does it require reconciliation? Will it make us vulnerable? What if someone doesn’t deserve our forgiveness?
Matthew Perry Facts: 10 Surprises About His Time on 'Friends' - First For Women

Oct 29, 2023 | firstforwomen.com | Carey Ostergard
10 Surprising Behind-the-Scenes Secrets About Matthew Perry’s Time on ‘Friends’

Oct 29, 2023 | star-telegram.com | Carey Ostergard

Actor Matthew Perry was best known for bringing the dry wit and endless charm of the character Chandler Bing to life in the hit TV sitcom Friends, which became one of the most popular and iconic shows of all time.
Matthew Perry: Remembering the 'Friends' Star's Early Life in 15 Rare Photos

Oct 29, 2023 | firstforwomen.com | Carey Ostergard

On Saturday afternoon, multiple news outlets confirmed that the 54-year-old actor had died from an apparent drowning in a hot tube at his home in Las Angeles. Young Matthew Perry rose to fame as Chandler Bing on the beloved sitcom Friends, which aired from 1994 to 2004, alongsideJennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer. “We are devastated by the passing of our dear friend Matthew Perry,” Warner Bros.
Richard Roundtree, Star of ‘Shaft,’ Dies at 81: See His Incredible Life in Photos

Oct 25, 2023 | womansworld.com | Carey Ostergard

Richard Roundtree, the actor considered to be one of the first Black action heroes for his portrayal of private eye John Shaft, “the cat that won’t cop out when there’s danger all about,” died Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles. The cause was pancreatic cancer. He was 81. Roundtree’s longtime manager, Patrick McMinn, said the actor had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer two months ago, after having struggled with breast cancer decades earlier.
Barry Manilow Hits: 10 of His Most Memorable Songs That Make The Whole World Sing

Oct 24, 2023 | womansworld.com | Bonnie Siegler |Carey Ostergard

Not many singers and songwriters have had hit after hit spanning 70 years, but Barry Manilow and his songs are in a league of their own. The beloved Grammy-Award winner has recorded more than 51 Top 40 singles, including 13 that have hit number one.
'The Beverly Hillbillies' Cast: Hilarious Facts About The Clampetts

Oct 23, 2023 | firstforwomen.com | Kara Wahlgren |Carey Ostergard

In the pilot episode of this beloved rags-to-riches sitcom, hayseed mountaineer Jed Clampett becomes an overnight multimillionaire when an oil-rich swamp is discovered on his property. With his newfound fortune, he uproots his family from their cabin in the Ozarks to a Beverly Hills mansion, and fish-out-of-water hijinks ensue — and thus The Beverly Hillbillies and their memorable cast or characters was born.
Three's Company Behind the Scenes: 10 Surprising & Funny Facts - First For Women

Oct 22, 2023 | firstforwomen.com | Ed Gross |Carey Ostergard

Come and knock on our door…the beloved sitcom Three’s Company (1977 to 1984) is celebrated for its witty humor, memorable characters and timeless comedic situations. Based on the British sitcom Man About the House, Three’s Company starred physical comedy master John Ritter as Jack Tripper, a culinary student who crashes a party and wakes up in Janet Wood (Joyce DeWitt) and Chrissy Snow’s (the late Suzanne Somers) bathtub.
The Scariest Movies from the '60s, '70s and '80s, Ranked — Perfect for a Halloween Thrill

Oct 18, 2023 | firstforwomen.com | Ed Gross |Carey Ostergard

When we were kids, one of the biggest thrills of the year came during the weeks leading up to Halloween when gather up a few friends, head to the movie theater and find ourselves munching on licorice sticks and shrinking down further and further in our seats with each horrifying twist and turn.