I'm an international journalist who writes about health, tech, and culture. I've contributed to the BBC, The Washington Post, The Guardian, Wired, Teen Vogue, Cosmo, and more. I'm represented by Inkwell, and I have an MA in Creative Writing from the University of Westminster.
The 78th Cannes Film Festival Kicks Off in the South of France
The annual Cannes Film Festival is currently underway along the Croisette, and the excitement is contagious. Film industry movers and shakers, as well as members of the international press, continue to arrive at the nearby Nice Côte d’Azur Airport, touching down from all corners of the globe, as the event welcomes festival-goers from over 160 countries for the 12-day event...
Amazon Prime’s “Étoile”: Emily in Paris, but Make It Ballet
The ballet world has long been fertile ground for good entertainment. It seems that at least once a decade, a new iteration of the latest “It” ballet show or film takes centerstage, and Amazon Prime’s Étoile – set in New York and Paris – is the latest program to put its spin on the ballet ecosystem...
Run-D.M.C.’s Darryl McDaniels teams up with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Ahead of his May 8 performance at Stifel Theatre, DMC talks music, legacy, and what’s next for the legendary artist.
"Grateful and Humbled": The Back-to-Back Transplants at Saint Luke's that Saved One Man's Life
Anthony Weatherspoon, 68, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, remembers it like it was yesterday: The day he wasn’t feeling very well in 2024. “I didn’t know what was up,” Anthony says, with his wife, Peggy, at his side...
5 Tips for Shopping at Louis Vuitton Stores in Paris
Louis Vuitton is an iconic luxury French fashion brand that is quintessentially Parisian. In fact, the brand was founded in Paris in 1854...
Is It a Sinus Infection or Seasonal Allergies?
This time of year, it’s easy to confuse seasonal allergies and sinus infec ons. You’re probably staying inside—where the germs that cause sinusi s can spread easily—to avoid the cold weather...
Dance teacher Leigh Brockman Horowitz gives adults the opportunity to embrace ballet
The lifelong dancer and teacher encourages dancers of all ages to rediscover their strength and creativity...
Paris Fashion Week Roundup: Stella McCartney, Dries Van Noten, Zomer & More
The sun is out in Paris this week, and fashion is in the air. The who’s-who of the fashion world (and beyond) descended upon Paris to be part of the action of Paris Fashion Week and to feast eyes on the autumn-winter 2025 ready-to-wear collections. This year, 72 shows and 37 presentations are being featured...
13 Inspiring Street Style Looks from Paris Fashion Week
It’s Fashion Week in Paris, which means that street style in the city – which is normally, already top tier – is serving even more elevated and exciting looks than your typical week...
Intermittent Fasting and the Impact on Your Heart
Unlike traditional diets, which focus on what kind of food you’re eating, intermittent fasting is focused on when––rather than what––a person eats. Intermittent fasting has become a popular approach to eating. It includes going intervals without food, then returning to a typical eating schedule....
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘SNL’ Cameo as Alexander Hamilton Interrupted by James Austin Johnson’s Donald Trump
Tonight’s “Saturday Night Live” cold open had a very special surprise in store for viewers as Lin-Manuel Miranda popped up onscreen behind the “SNL” cast who were dressed in 1700s attire in a scene of the signing of the Declaration of Independence...
A BJC HealthCare Employee Reflects on His Recovery
When Carl Summers was using drugs, he couldn’t take care of his two daughters –– he couldn’t even look in the mirror. A low point came when his family asked him to sign a life insurance policy, “in case I died during active addiction,” he said. But with that rock bottom moment came a realization: “Y’all don’t care if I live –– I better care if I live,” he remembered thinking...
Dave Chappelle’s ‘SNL’ Monologue Wishes Trump Good Luck, Jokes about the LA Fires and Says He’s Tired of Being Controversial
Dave Chappelle took the stage at Studio 8H for the new year’s inaugural episode of “Saturday Night Live,” marking his fourth time hosting the show...
‘SNL’ Host Martin Short Welcomed to Five-Timers Club by Tom Hanks, Emma Stone, Alec Baldwin, Tina Fey and More
Tom Hanks opened the 2024 season finale of “Saturday Night Live” and could barely get a “hello” out of his mouth before the audience in Studio 8H went wild with excitement. Sitting in a leather chair and wearing his Five-Timers Club jacket, the actor said, “Hello, I’m Tom Hanks.”...
‘SNL’: Bowen Yang Sings ‘Defying Gravity’ Dressed as New Jersey Drone
During the year’s final episode of “Saturday Night Live,” cast member Bowen Yang appeared at the “Weekend Update” desk dressed as one of the drones that have been sighted over the skies of New Jersey — which, as co-anchor Michael Che explained, caused the FAA to issue “temporary flight restrictions” over the state...