Thrilled to announce the launch of BEYOND THE BOOK, a new monthly online book club (led by me) featuring **live** interviews with bestselling authors & much more!
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Me: Brad and Jen are mature adults who can be friends without the world freaking out every time they're in the same room together ok?
Me after seeing The Photo: do we call them Braniston or Anipitt
One day Millie is gonna talk about how screwed up her adolescence was because of how casually and constantly she was objectified, and we’ll all say how sad that is as if we had nothing to do with it.
Real question: did anyone else learn DNA to the tune of “Come On Eileen”, like “come on thymine, and your pair adenine, then there’s guaaanine, and cyyyyytosine” ?
10 years ago, THE GOOD WIFE killed off Will Gardner in one of the most shocking TV deaths of all time.
For
@vulture
, I spoke to
@MrJoshCharles
and showrunners Robert and Michelle King about planning the top-secret episode, consoling fans, and much more:
@Lin_Manuel
It was my winning spelling bee word in fourth grade (I hate that I remember this) so I still pronounce it like that in my head evevvvvvery time.
@SenGillibrand
on the Al Franken allegations: “There is no prize for someone who tries to hold accountable a powerful man who is good at his day job. But we should do it anyway.”
#Mic2020
As of today, I am the new Deputy Editor of
@hellogiggles
!
Super excited to lead a team of talented people set on making the internet a not-horrible place to be.
Pitch me: Rachel.simon
@meredith
.com
Thinking about the time at Sundance on the CERTAIN WOMEN red carpet when Kristen Stewart was about to leave but one girl was like “please just one more question” so she said ok and the question was “what’s your favorite dog breed”
Who is the nicest celebrity you've ever interviewed/met? Mine is Daniel Radcliffe, and every time I tell people this they inevitably go "oh thank god" and let out a large sigh of relief
@rgay
I remember interviewing her a few years back for GHOST IN THE SHELL and when I asked her about the controversy, she seemed both surprised and pissed that I dared to bring it up, despite *everyone* talking about it. She genuinely does not get it. At all.
What
@BenSPLATT
has done with Dear Evan Hansen each night is beyond special. I was lucky enough to witness it twice, and I don't think I've ever seen a better Broadway performance. Break a leg, Ben.
VERY excited to share a story I've been working on for months:
10 years ago today, the
#greysanatomy
musical debuted—and sparked a *lot* of reactions. For
@byshondaland
, I spoke to
@shondarhimes
,
@JessicaCapshaw
and more on the ep's making and legacy:
Last week, I Zoomed with the lovely
@ClaudiaSulewski
, who's transitioning from Youtube to acting with next year's
#ILoveMyDad
.
We talked about imposter syndrome, dogs, and her boyfriend Finneas' "Happier Than Ever" being the best.
Read on
@wmag
now!
Thinking about how Rashida Jones leaving TOY STORY 4 because of John Lasseter is just another heartbreaking example of a woman losing out on a job because a man made her feel unsafe.
I have watched the three JANE THE VIRGIN screeners and it should not be legal for a TV show to consistently be this smart and funny and emotional and surprising!!
FOR A STORY - I’m looking to talk to people about the moment they knew they needed to leave a toxic job.
What event/convo/demand/etc. sent you over the edge?
DM or email me if you’re interested! And yes; we can keep your full name + company out. 🤫
Reminder that we're always looking for pitches at
@hellogiggles
! Open to essays, features, trendpieces and more in the Fashion/Beauty and Lifestyle verticals. rachel.simon
@meredith
.com
@casey_mcquiston
THIS exactly! The song works so well because it is SO clear that a 17-year-old wrote it about 17-year-old problems with 17-year-old emotions.
In the second coolest thing to happen this weekend, I made my New York Times crossword puzzle debut!This is a dream come true and I hope you all have a blast solving 🙂
FREELANCERS: Reminder that we're always looking for pitches at
@hellogiggles
!
If you have an idea for a unique personal essay or thoughtful reported feature (COVID-related or otherwise), send it my way: Rachel.Simon
@meredith
.com
Hey, FREELANCERS: please do not sell yourselves short by saying you don't have a standard rate/are willing to write for free! Even if it's your first ever pitch, look up some common rates and ask for what you think makes sense. You deserve to be paid!
We're looking to add to our part-time Entertainment News section! If you're interested in writing about trailers, casting news, music releases, and much more, apply here:
Some news: after four amazing years as a
@bustle
Entertainment editor, I'm now moving one floor down to be the Wellbeing Editor at
@mic
!
Writers, pitch me your thoughts on health, sex, money, weed, and more - can't wait to dive in.
I spoke to the legendary
@michellebranch
about revisiting her debut, the pressures of Hollywood, and why she’s perfectly fine if you haven’t heard from her in awhile.
On
@byshondaland
now:
Any other writers feel incapable of writing these days? I want to be productive and use this time wisely, but the idea of working on my memoir (or even just using my brain for writing at all) feels exhausting to the point of impossibility.
Just try to tell me "Dress" isn't about Karlie. "I don't want you like a best friend," "a golden tattoo" (the stars she wore with K!), and, my magnum opus, "your buzz cut and my hair bleached" (at Met Gala, T had bleached hair and K cut hers super short). Good day, sir.