Welcome to my portfolio! Here you may view select samples of my writing – just click the links.
Us Weekly bylines (click for full size):
Exclusive interview with Vanessa Hudgens:
Music:
DJ Pebbles exclusive music video premiere & interview
Tegan and Sara interviews: 1, 2, 3, 4
Phoebe Ryan “Dark Side” acoustic & Facebook Live interview
Capital Cities on-camera interview & Facebook Live
Daniella Mason interview and acoustic performance
Jake Miller on-camera interview & Facebook Live
The Naked & Famous on-camera interview & Facebook Live
Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness interview
Tegan & Sara iHeartRadio MMVAs performance
Tegan & Sara “Stop Desire” music video
The Head and The Heart interview
TV recaps published in real time:
‘American Idol’ Recap: And The Final Two Contestants Are…
‘Revenge’ Series Finale: Fans Freak Out Over [SPOILER]’s Violent Death
‘The Mindy Project’ Recap: Mindy & Annette Go To War
‘American Idol’ Recap: [SPOILER] Wins The Final Season
TV:
‘Arrested Development’: Tony Hale Reveals Season 5 Is Closer Than We Thought – exclusive interview
‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’: Co-Creator Reveals 5 Secrets About Season 2 – exclusive interview
The return of NBC’s “Community”
‘The Mindy Project’ Could Include A ‘Cheers’ Reunion This Season – exclusive interview
La’Porsha Renae Should Have Won The Final Season Of ‘American Idol’ – opinion piece
‘Difficult People’ Cast On S2’s Sexual Escapades & Bullying A Beloved Broadway Icon – exclusive interviews
Movies/movie reviews:
Is ‘Mean Girls’ Overrated? Why The Iconic Teen Comedy Might Have Already Peaked
‘Sisters’ Review: Tina Fey & Amy Poehler Are Comedy Perfection – my review is quoted on the DVD/Blu-Ray packaging:
College life on the big screen! 10 movies you just have to see
Amy Poehler & Rachel Dratch Tease ‘Sisters’: ‘It’s Not Just A Chick Movie’ – exclusive interviews
‘Whiskey Tango Foxtrot’ Review: Tina Fey Gives Powerful Performance In Riveting Dark Comedy
Jason Sudeikis: ‘I Wouldn’t Be Here’ Without Tina Fey — Interview – exclusive interview
Zachary Levi Teases The Future Of ‘Tangled’ — Will There Be A Sequel? – exclusive interview
Fashion Week coverage – all shows attended and covered by me:
Carolina Herrera Fall 2015: Great For Dianna Agron and Olivia Palermo
Tracy Reese Spring 2016: Great For Sarah Jessica Parker & Carrie Underwood
Kate Spade New York Spring 2016: Great For Anna Kendrick & Zooey Deschanel
Elie Tahari Spring 2016: Great For Ireland Baldwin & Madonna – exclusive interview with Elie Tahari
Jill Stuart Fall 2016: Perfect For Willow Shields & Emma Roberts – exclusive interview with Jill Stuart
Theater/Broadway:
‘The Great Comet’s Denee Benton Is Ready For A Trans Woman To Save The World – exclusive interview
‘Hamilton’ Broadway Cast ‘Blows Us All Away’ At 2016 Grammy Awards With Title Number
‘Thank God For Jokes’ Review: Mike Birbiglia’s Off-Broadway Play Will Have You In Stitches
Steve Martin ‘Sad’ Over Garry Shandling’s Death: He Was So ‘Genuine’ – exclusive interview
‘Hamilton’ Cast Slays Tribute To ‘Sweeney Todd’ — Watch Now
Awards show coverage published in real time:
Reese Witherspoon’s Oscars Dress: Stuns In Tom Ford Gown
Margot Robbie’s Academy Awards Look: Red Hot Lip & Sexy Bob
Nick Jonas Brings The Intensity With ‘Chains’ At iHeartRadio Music Awards
Tina Fey Literally Slays In Purple Strapless Versace Gown At 2016 Oscars – here is a clip of Savannah Guthrie and Tina Fey discussing my post on the TODAY show:
Beauty:
Try Berry Stained Lips & Elegant Twists For Fall Like At Tracy Reese – exclusive interviews with hair and makeup leads backstage at NYFW
Gigi Hadid Sports Sexy Cat Eye On ‘W’ Magazine — Get The Look
Halle Berry’s Long Hair Makeover At Unite4:humanity Event
Taylor Swift’s Straight Hair & Coral Lip — Get Her Summer Makeup Look
Fashion:
Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez & More: Best Dressed Celebrities This Week
Malia & Sasha Obama Shine In Bright Fit & Flare Frocks — Shop Their Looks
Thrift shops that will save you big money at school
Food:
Thanksgiving Day 2016: 25 Best Restaurants To Visit If Cooking Is Just Not Your Jam
Restaurants for Family Weekend at Binghamton University
My Elite Yelp profile (800+ reviews)
Issues:
Protect Trans Kids: This Is What You Can Do To Fight
Jemima Kirke: Why I’m Open About My Abortion Story — Watch
J.K. Rowling Slams Westboro Baptist Church For Ignorant Anti-Gay Tweet About Dumbledore
Gigi Gorgeous Admits New Anti-LGBT Laws In North Carolina & Mississippi Are ‘Sad’ – exclusive interview
College/Campus:
Thoughtful gifts for graduating seniors
10 things NOT to bring to college
A college student’s back-to-school to-do list
Tips for surviving your freshman orientation
Finally, a few of the folks I’ve had the pleasure and privilege of interviewing:
Ken Marino…Casey Wilson…Amy Poehler…Rachel Dratch…Holland Roden…Seth Meyers…Donald Faison…Bill Nye…Brendon Urie…Emily Kinney…Aidy Bryant…Bobby Moynihan…Megan Hilty…Dascha Polanco…Jim Gaffigan…Pete Davidson…Jason Sudeikis…Robert Carlock…Willow Shields…Steve Martin…Andrea Martin…Billy Eichner…Laura Benanti…Javier Munoz
