what i write
I became a celebrity and entertainment writer at BuzzFeed UK all the way back in 2015, and have done it all in the years since: Daily breaking news reporting, longform features, interviews, and of course, list posts and quizzes.
Here are a few highlights from my written work during my time at BuzzFeed, as well as some freelance pieces from other outlets:
interviews
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BTS Talks “Permission To Dance” And Spreading Positivity In Tough Times
The pop superstars told BuzzFeed News how they’re encouraging ARMY to get creative with the “Permission to Dance” Challenge.
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How TXT Made Magic In The Midst Of Chaos
"At the core of all our music is the voice we have and the story we tell," Beomgyu told BuzzFeed News.
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We Spoke With BTS About The Irresistibly Charming “Butter”
“I want to make songs that remain in people’s minds for a long time,” BTS leader RM told BuzzFeed News.
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How ENHYPEN Is Making A Name As The K-Pop Rookies To Watch
"We wish to show endless progression, and grow into a one of a kind group to watch out for," Heeseung told BuzzFeed News.
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We Asked ENHYPEN All About Their Debut And "Border: Day One"
"I want ENHYPEN to become a group that can connect people to people and worlds to worlds through our music," Sunghoon told BuzzFeed News.
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GFriend Talks "Walpurgis Night" And Six Years As A Team
The K-pop girl group told us all about their latest full album, their most meaningful tracks, and what they've learned from each other since their debut.
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Seventeen Reveal The Message They Want To Send To Carats With "; [Semicolon]"
"; [Semicolon] represents a pause before our takeover," rapper Vernon tells BuzzFeed News.
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TXT Talk "Minisode 1: Blue Hour" And Getting Creative In Quarantine
When asked to describe their new EP, minisode1: Blue Hour, Tomorrow X Together's leader, 19-year-old Choi Soobin, knows exactly what to say.
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MAX Talks "Colour Vision", "Blueberry Eyes", And Texting With BTS's Suga
"Magnificent", "exciting", and "a relief" are the words Max Schneider uses to describe his feelings around the imminent release of his second full album, Colour Vision.
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TXT Talks "The Dream Chapter: Eternity" And Receiving Advice From BTS
The K-pop superstars talk their new EP, the momentous year since their debut, and how they, themselves, have dealt with the conflicts they sing about in their music.
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Kit Harington Told Us 35 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Him
We talked to Kit about freaking out over meeting Ben Whishaw and the time he tried to talk his way into a French nightclub.
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“The Favourite” Is Not Your Average Period Drama
Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, and Rachel Weisz spoke to BuzzFeed about adding absurdity and filth to a traditionally gentle genre.
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33 Very Important Questions With Benedict Cumberbatch
The star of The Grinch spilled the tea about hating his moustache, meeting President Obama, and his Christmas pet peeve.
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40 Very Important Rapid-Fire Questions With Claire Foy
The queen herself told us about her weirdest fan encounter, her love of food, and playing Janet Armstrong in First Man.
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We Asked Ewan McGregor 38 Very Important Rapid-Fire Questions
The star of Disney's Christopher Robin spills the tea on his bagpipe collection and working with Winnie the Pooh.
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Eddie Redmayne And Katherine Waterston Answer Your Fantastic Beasts Questions
“This movie could be called Fantastic Beasts and...It’s Complicated.”
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We Asked Emily Blunt 33 Very Important Rapid-Fire Questions
The star of A Quiet Place discusses working with her husband John Krasinski and her love of Ina Garten.
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Greta Gerwig Is Breaking The Mould
We spoke to the mastermind behind Lady Bird about the joy she felt on set and how Lady Bird got her name.
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We Asked Eddie Redmayne 21 Very Important Things You've Always Wanted To Know
We talked to the Early Man star about everything from his favourite swearword to the time he freaked out in front of Allison Janney.
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Zac Efron And Zendaya Ask Each Other 13 Very Important Questions
The Greatest Showman stars talk circus acts, uncomfortable movie moments, and their first impressions of each other.
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We Asked Aubrey Plaza 31 Rapid-Fire Questions About Herself
We talked to the star of Ingrid Goes West about everything from crazy fan moments to her dream of winning a Grammy.
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31 Things You've Always Wanted To Know About Rupert Grint
To celebrate his new show, Sick Note, we asked Rupert Grint some extremely important questions.
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We Asked Camila Cabello 37 Rapid-Fire Questions About Herself
The "Havana" singer talks secret talents, her fear of sharks, and the incredibly important issue of whether pineapple belongs on pizza...
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Here's What Happens When You Get Daniel Radcliffe To Chat With His Own Corpse
“It's probably the best thing I've ever done. Other than this interview, now, with you.”
culture features
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BTS in Busan: Lights, Love, And Legacy
Amidst a spectacle of glittering fireworks and flashing lights at BTS’s epic Busan concert, a seemingly insignificant moment captured their legacy.
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The Radical Hopefulness Of BTS’s “Permission To Dance”
The newest single from the pop superstars is a refreshing reminder that not only is happiness possible, but there is no shame in feeling it.
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With “Mr. Perfectly Fine,” Taylor Swift Got Ahead Of Her Least Original Critics
There doesn’t have to be drama. There can just be bops.
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In A Difficult Year, BTS's "BE" Was Created To Comfort
BTS's latest release is more than just a quarantine album — it's a tangible representation of their unwavering connection with their ARMY.
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Taylor Swift Was Always Going To Begin Her Rerecording Journey With “Fearless.” Here’s Why.
Taylor Swift's first rerecorded album is both a reminder and a celebration of the legacy she's built.
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Taylor Swift Finds Freedom In "Evermore"
Taylor Swift's creativity thrives on her second album of 2020, but it's not only her freedom — it’s ours, too.
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With "Life Goes On," BTS Expresses The Importance Of Togetherness In Isolation
The lead single from BE (Deluxe Edition) offers fans a sense of comfort and healing through togetherness.
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BTS's "Tonight Show" Takeover Was A Guide To Why They're So Beloved
With performances ranging from "Idol" to "Dynamite" to "Mikrokosmos," the pop sensations proved why they're so beloved by the people who know them best.
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With "Folklore", Taylor Swift Has Completed Her Transformation
The pop superstar's surprise eighth album was unexpected in more ways than one.
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BTS' Virtual Concert "Bang Bang Con" Proved Their Biggest Strength Is Their Connection With Their Fans
In a time of unprecedented uncertainty and isolation, BTS' connection with their ARMY is stronger than ever.
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"Miss Americana" Shows Taylor Swift In The Most Transformative Years Of Her Career
In Taylor Swift's Netflix documentary, we see a superstar transform in real time.
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All The Easter Eggs You May Have Missed In Taylor Swift's "Me" Music Video
It's Taylor Swift's world, and we're all just living in it.
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Here's Everything You Need To Know About The Jonas Brothers' Upcoming Documentary
"We had to work through and understand what we were going through when we were that young."
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Taylor Swift Fans Are Convinced She's Releasing A New Album Soon And Here Are All The Theories
TS7 is coming. Are you ready for it?
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Ariana Grande Attempted To Fix Her Accidental Japanese BBQ Tattoo, And Here’s What It Means Now
It now reads “Japanese BBQ finger ♡”.
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How Taylor Swift's "Reputation" Era Broke All The Rules And Made Her More Successful Than Ever
A year after the release of "Look What You Made Me Do," Taylor Swift's reputation is back from the dead.
other fun stuff
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Teen Vogue: The 79 Best K-Pop Songs of 2022
“For Youth” is a waltzing serenade, saluting the group’s first decade-long chapter as they move on to the next.
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Teen Vogue: The 54 Best K-Pop Songs of 2021
For ARMY, there can only be one song that defined 2021: BTS’s pop behemoth “Butter.”
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Teen Vogue: The Best K-Pop Moments of 2020
There’s something special about music that defines a very particular moment in your existence, and in 2020, BTS member Suga’s second Agust D mixtape, D-2, was it.
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Set Visit: 13 Behind-The-Scenes Secrets I Learned On Set Of "Wonder Woman 1984"
"She's been waiting for him — it's been 80 years since they last met, and she hasn't loved anyone else since."
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Set Visit: 19 Secrets I Learned On Set Of The "Fantastic Beasts" Sequel
It's time to break the Statute of Secrecy.
what i’ve edited
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Interview: VanJess
The pandemic has made homebodies of all of us — R&B stars included — but VanJess flipped that into an opportunity to record an entirely new project.
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Interview: Angie Thomas and Amandla Stenberg
“I try to write fiction that’s rooted in reality, and the reality is even scarier than anything that I could write.”
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Interview: Barry Jenkins
“I knew of all the things I've ever done, it was going to take an even more heightened level of responsibility from me and my treatment of these images.”