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This article took a walk down Sabrina Carpenter’s discography ahead of the release of “Short n’ Sweet,” her second album with Island Records.

Billboard

I have contributed to Billboard as a freelancer. My first piece from 2022, linked to the right, takes a look at mid 00’s rock songs that found a new fan base and re-entered the charts because of TikTok trends.

I recently worked as a Movies & TV Features Writer at Screen Rant. My latest work is linked below. You can find my full body of work with this publication here.

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What’s Trending

Following my graduation from Emerson College, I began working as an Associate Editorial Reporter for What’s Trending. I cover digital culture, entertainment, and general news, and am based in Los Angeles. You can find my full body of work with this publication here.

Details on Dr. Dre's cease and desist to Marjorie Taylor Greene

A look at some of Jennifer Coolidge's most show stopping moments.

A dive into the latest on the George Santos scandal.

The tributes to Jeff Beck from his contemporaries paint a portrait of innovation.

An update on the case of Biden's Obama-era classified documents.

A guide to the ongoing nepo baby debate.

Tributes to the late Lisa Marie Presley.

The reboot of early 2000s children shows is now trending for 2023.

Brendan Fraser took home the Critic's Choice for Best Actor.

The statue was unveiled days before MLK day.

A dive into all of those TikToks about Miley you've seen.

A look at Betty White's career in honor of what would have been her 101st birthday.

A look at fan's reactions to Madonna's return to touring.

A look at the internet's true crime obsession in the wake of Ana Walshe's murder case.

Twitter's reactions to the return of Fall Out Boy.

Dolly Parton will collaborate with Miley Cyrus, Stevie Nicks, Cher, and more.

In a landmark case for the film industry, Alec Baldwin is charged with involuntary manslaughter for the accidental shooting of Halyna Hutchins.

"That 90s Show" features a new generation of kids in the Foreman's basement.

Chris Salvatore's Only Fans account is allegedly what got him banned from "The Real Friends of WeHo." Fans and sex workers alike are speaking out.

David Crosby was a legendary folk rock musician and a pioneer of the genre.

Google is the latest tech company to lay off thousands of employees.

Kim Kardashian expands her historical collection with the late Princess Diana's necklace. This comes after weeks of Prince Harry's American press tour.

Pamela Anderson's memoir takes back the narrative that the press portrayed of her early in her career.

Kylie Jenner's dress, which featured a faux lion's head, sparked discussions about trophy hunting online.

After mounting criticism from Fox News host Tucker Carlson, the M&Ms did away with the spokescandies.

The internet reacts to Oscars 2023 nomination snubs and surprises.

The Ticketmaster hearings begin, and senators crack jokes using Taylor Swift lyrics in wake of her presale debacle.

The internet criticizes celebrities for using surrogates.

Justin Roiland's domestic violence charges lead to the end of his role in Adult Swim's "Rick and Morty."

Burberry gets criticized by conservatives for featuring LGBTQ+ and transgender models in latest campaign.

Snapchat to be investigated for involvement in fentanyl drug deals.

Vanessa Bryant's charity organization continues to honor the legacy of her late husband Kobe Bryant.

Taylor Swift's "Lavender Haze" video hints at a "Speak Now" re-record.

Jay Leno's latest injury leads to cancellation of "Jay Leno's Garage."

Young Jewish TikTok creators honor their heritage on Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Dylan Mulvaney reveals the much anticipated results of her facial feminization surgery.

Lisa Loring, the original Wednesday Addams, is honored by costars and fans after sudden passing.

HBO's "The Last of Us" revives Linda Ronstadt's "Long Long Time."

The Jonas Brothers announce new album at Hollywood Star dedication.

George Santos steps down from congressional committees amid mounting controversies.

Whoopi Goldberg makes controversial comments on "the View" about police brutality a year after Holocaust scandal.

Will Smith makes blockbuster return after last year's Oscars slap.

Tom Brady retires from the NFL ahead of the release of "80 for Brady."

Could Beyoncé be the next victim of Ticketmaster?

Jessica Simpson drops new essay with Amazon detailing a relationship with an unnamed movie star.

"Outer Banks" drops season three official trailer.

AR-15 pins worn by GOP members of congress.

The internet theorizes about this year's Grammy awards.

A review of the mixed reactions to Harry Styles winning Album of the Year at the 2023 Grammys.

Sam Smith and Kim Petras are among several boundary pushing acts that utilize devil imagery in their performances to convey a deeper meaning.

"Hogwarts Legacy" continues the transphobia conversation surrounding J.K. Rowling.

Bono among several to appear at the 2023 State of the Union Address.

Laverne Cox and Dylan Mulvaney finally had the chance to chat at the 2023 Grammys.

Leonardo DiCaprio is the latest man in Hollywood to come under fire for dating younger women.

HQ Trivia excluded a former host from new CNN documentary.

Yoel Roth was the subject of homophobia in congress.

Was Disney's big announcement all to distract from mass layoffs?

Stephen Sanchez trends as women come out with allegations of cheating and manipulation.

National Pizza Day ushered in all types of celebration.

She stole his dog, and dyed it a key lime green.

An interview with acclaimed indie rock artist Declan McKenna.

Miss Benny stars in Netflix's "Glamorous" in a role that revolutionizes the gay community.

Hozier's newest album is based on Dante's "Inferno."

The allegations come amid Danny Masterson's sentencing.

This TikTok trend offered an unwitting glimpse into history and academia's role in advancing misogyny.

Donna Lewis of "I Love You Always Forever" fame will soon release her full album detailing her battle with breast cancer.

Tree Paine has called out deuxmoi. She is not the first to do so.

Sabrina Carpenter wants the world to remember that Jesus was a carpenter.

Here's why THAT video is everywhere right now.

AfterBuzz TV

In the spring semester of my final year at Emerson, I worked as an intern at AfterBuzz TV & Better Together with Maria Menounos. For the AfterBuzz TV side of the internship, I covered entertainment news for the company website, founded by Maria Menounos and Keven Undergaro. You can find my web articles for this platform below.

A roundup of all of Grammy-nominated pop singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo's upcoming projects for 2022.

A recap of AfterBuzz's own Maria Menounos' guest appearance on the "Drama Queens" podcast with her former "One Tree Hill" castmates.

Orville Peck's track "Dead of Night" reached new audiences after it appeared in the first episode of the new season of "Euphoria." Read on to learn more about the budding country star.

A look at where the iconic cast of "The Vampire Diaries" is now–from podcasts to bourbon companies.

In wake of the iconic songstress being accused by Damon Albarn of the Gorillaz of not writing her own songs, here's a breakdown of some of Taylor Swift's most powerful lyrics.

A list of some of TV's best theme songs of the past few decades.

In honor of Dolly Parton being announced as host of this year's Academy of Country Music Awards, here are some of her most iconic moments.

A roundup of five up-and-coming Black artists nominated for Grammys this year.

A self love playlist for singles this Valentine's Day.

A ranking of the past ten Super Bowl Half Time shows.

Celebrities across TikTok have been participating in a trend inspired by Grammy--nominated indie rocker Phoebe Bridgers' hit "Motion Sickness." Read on to learn more about this trend.

A look at Dominic Fike's impressive music and modeling career for new fans of him since "Euphoria."

Several union organizations within the film industry have expressed disappointment and outrage in the 2022 Oscars ceremony changes.

Get to know the artists behind the popular songs on your TikTok ForYou page.

Many celebrities are organizing fundraising efforts for the people of Ukraine.

Get to know Mitski, the voice behind so much more than just the "Nobody" trend on TikTok.

A list of upcoming female directed and produced projects, coming soon to a screen near you.

All the hints we have about the much anticipated second season of "Bridgerton".

Get to know Tom Odell, the voice behind a surprising new anthem for Ukraine.

Live music is back. Here are ten tours to look forward to.

New to Nirvana? Here's a guide to their complex lyrics.

Get to know the cast of this year's groundbreaking Best Picture winner.

Read on for fan reviews of "Bridgerton" season two.

A tribute to the late legendary drummer Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters.

Ukrainian musicians have joined the fight for their country in more ways than one.

Get to know new Grammy winner Jon Batiste.

Learn more about Orthodox Easter traditions from some our favorite Greek celebrities.

Music festivals coming to a city near you.

A list of songs for graduating college and high school seniors.

Some advice from celebrity commencement speeches.

A guide to 80s songs for new fans of the music of "Stranger Things."

This Q&A for Affection Magazine online was a follow up interview with indie pop artist KIIRA ahead of the release of her single “Steady.” She plans to release her EP, “Butterfly,” in 2022.

A Q&A with Grammy-nominated multi-genre artist Madison Cunningham for The Boston Globe. We spoke on her latest music, her inspiration for releasing her EP, “Wednesday” comprised of only covers, and her interesting run in with Harry Styles that led to her opening for him at Madison Square Garden.

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This listicle for Affection Magazine was a Y2K inspired summer mixtape for the 2000s teen inspired issue.

A Q&A with Boston-based indie rock band Coral Moons ahead of their debut album, “Fieldcrest,” for The Boston Globe.

For this story with my summer 2021 internship at Hola Cultura in Washington, D.C., I spoke with Colombian multidisciplinary artist Carolina Mayorga about her community art gallery, ARTidotes, at the Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery in the District. To read the story about this unique gallery, click on the image at the left. This project was in part funded by the Pulitzer Foundation.

I had the opportunity to contribute to The Boston Globe music section. To the right, you can read my article about a list of songs curated for fans of Olivia Rodrigo’s new album, “SOUR.” The album ushered a new wave of feminist breakup anthems for Generation Z, and the list reflects this phenomenon.

I served as the Content Managing Editor of The Berkeley Beacon, Emerson College’s only student newspaper, founded in 1947. I managed primarily the Living Arts and Opinion sections, and contributed my own stories and photos occasionally as well. Linked to the right is my staff profile, where you can find the stories I wrote and reported on for the paper, both in print and online.

I have worked as a staff writer at Affection Magazine for about a year now. Most recently, I spoke with a sheep farmer in Scotland about her transition to an online AirBnB meditation experience for tourists amid the COVID—19 pandemic. Click the image above to check out the latest print edition.

Online work: Affection Magazine

Kid Hastings

This artist Q&A features indie artist Kid Hastings, born in England, raised in New Jersey, and now based in Los Angeles.

KIIRA

I interviewed Swedish indie-pop artist Kiira on FaceTime in a remote Q&A, reported amid the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trenity Thomas

I spoke with New Orleans-based photographer Trenity Thomas about his work, inspirations, and upcoming projects.

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Much of my work at the publication is centered around music and culture. This story explores how TikTok is providing a platform for independent artists to be discovered. You can access the full clips by clicking on the images.

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This piece details the inequities surrounding biliteracy in the American education system.

Online work, YourMagazine

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Time To Face the Music: Music in Social Justice

This online piece focused on the resurgence of modern musicians using their work as a vessel to discuss sociopolitical issues.

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The Caffeine Machine

A lifestyle piece ranking the best coffee in downtown Boston.

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This past fall, I covered immigrants (particularly, DACA holders) who worked in or were pursuing careers in the arts. This piece was reported on for Covering Immigration, a course at Emerson College, alongside another student. Included in this story is Lady Pink, who was recently featured at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston’s Basquiat exhibit.

Read the story here