Published articles: Mail Online

I spent a brief amount of time in the Mail Online offices the other week and wrote three showbiz articles that I thought I should share.

I didn't have a byline but I promise I played a hand in writing each of these articles.

Sam Bailey supports Beyoncé - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2567666/X-Factor-winner-Sam-Bailey-stuns-black-jumpsuit-supports-Beyonc.html

Educating Joey Essex - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2567758/Educating-Joey-Essex-TOWIE-star-reveals-title-ITV2-show.html

Maria Fowler gets a Botox treatment - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2567694/Ex-TOWIE-star-Maria-Fowler-looks-fresh-floral-jacket-skinny-jeans-gets-Botox-up.html

Published features: Fifty Shades of Grey movie and cast

As the world waits for the highly anticipated Fifty Shades of Grey movie to hit our screens next year, journalists have been writing non-stop about every part of the process.

Here are the features I have written in regards to the film:


Cosmopolitan.co.uk - Fun facts about Mr Christian Grey aka Jamie Dornan here.

Handbag.com - The film's release date and all the actors who were once linked to the film can be found here.

Cosmopolitan.co.uk - For all the Charlie Hunnam fans, watch all his sexiest scenes here.

Handbag.com - The songs I really wanted to hear on the Fifty Shades of Grey soundtrack are right here.

Cosmopolitan.co.uk - Check out the actors I thought might make a good Christian Grey here.

Published articles: January 2014

Film review: Mandela - Long Walk To Freedom

Based on Mandela's own autobiography, the film perfectly captures his message of love and forgiveness. Slightly too long but you can forgive that considering just how much a story they are trying to tell. Check out my full review here.

Article: Ke$ha plays a stripper in Dirty Love 

Kesha makes her directorial debut in her latest music video which sees the singer grinding on stage while wearing a revealing outfit. Read for the full article here. 

Article: Shakira and Rihanna announce their duet 

Following her years out of the music world, Shakira announced her big comeback with the help of Rihanna. Check out the article here. 

Article: Miley Cyrus releases Adore You music video

Starting 2014 as she ended the year before, Miley Cyrus revealed her sultry new music video. Watch the video here.

Feature: 5 facts about Zac Efron's That Awkward Moment

Starring Zac Efron, Miles Tell and Michael B. Jordan, the film follows three best friends as they deal with relationship issues. Click here to find out what you need to know about the film.

Article: Ed Sheeran announces his UK arena tour

As he prepares to release his second album, Ed Sheeran announced his 11-date UK arena tour starting later this year. Find out more here.

Article: Kanye West and Drake to headline Wireless Festival 2014

Huge acts such as Kanye West, Drake, Outkast and Pharrell Williams have been confirmed to take to the stage at the 2014 Wireless Festival. Read more information here.

Article: Beyonce and Jay Z to perform at the Grammys

Everyone got pretty excited when it was revealed that Beyonce and Jay Z would be performing at the 2014 Grammy awards. See more here.

Feature: Kendrick Lamar x Imagine Dragons remix review

Following what I believed was the Grammy performance of the night, Kenrick Lamar teamed up with Imagine Dragons to release a special 'Radioactive' remix. Read more here.

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Published articles: December 2013

5 reasons to watch The Bodyguard musical

After being wowed by the utterly fabulous show at the Adelphi Theatre, I wrote this piece on why you just HAVE to go and see the production.

Read the full article here.

Film review: Last Vegas

It's safe to say a film that sees Michael Douglas, Morgan Freeman, Robert De Niro and Kevin Kline actually their age was always going to be entertaining. Add in some hijinx in Las Vegas and it's a wrap.

Quick verdict - A fun, easy watch that's sure to make you shuckle despite a slightly predictable storyline.

Check out my full review here.

Film critic experience: Film posters and trailers

So far in my career I have been lucky enough to have some of my review quotes and star rating featured in the promotional campaigns of a variety of successful films.

The Paperboy (2013)



Poster quote: "Completely mesmerizing... Filthy, edgy and unbelievably raw"

Star rating: "**** Handbag.com"



Star rating appears at 0:19

Lovelace (2013)



Star rating: "***** Handbag.com"



Quote appears at 1:44

Stuck In Love DVD ( 2013)



Star rating: "**** Handbag.com"

Beauty gallery : Heat protection products for afro hair

I worked with the lovely Online Beauty Editor on Cosmopolitan.co.uk to come up with this beauty feature that stemmed from an issue that I had been wondering about after purchasing some new hair straighteners.

I reviewed every single product myself so you can trust that this review is the whole truth according to my locks!

Have a look at the gallery HERE (and you can see more of my beauty reviews on nolalikesbeauty.wordpress.com)

Interview: Alexandra Burke

While working at Cosmopolitan.co.uk, I had a chat with the lovely Alexandra Burke about being the face of Funkin cocktails as well as her new album and her thoughts on becoming a judge on The Voice.

Alexandra Burke has been a bit absent recently - turns out it's because she's been busy recording new music in the studio, and teaming up with Funkin Cocktails to front their new campaign (more below).

We managed to pull the X Factor star away from the studio for a quick chat about making music and making drinks. Well, you've gotta have priorities...

Hey Alex! What have you been getting up to this summer?
I’m recording pretty much every day. I’ve basically got no voice right now because I was in the studio till an ungodly hour.
I don’t feel like deserve a break or a holiday as such yet until maybe the end of the year. Depending on how the schedule goes but for now it’s just all about the work.

Read the full interview on cosmopolitan.co.uk