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Freelance journalist specialising in culture - @bbc , the floor mag| Researcher @waterlooroad | @thisisriverside sport producer ❤️🤍 kbrownejourno @gmail .com

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9 months
Earlier this year I reviewed Barbie🩷 It’s only ended up at the beginning of the Talking Movies end of year review, and is in the same programme as an interview with Christopher Nolan🤯✨ You can watch here:
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3 years
The team at M&S Romford have me in a chokehold 🥺
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2 years
“Mind you” = a fantastic story telling phrase. When that’s sprinkled in, you know it’s going to be good 😂
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3 years
I’m about to start working as a journalist at Newsround📺💕 I grew up watching the programme religiously and now I actually work there?! Mad😭 If you have a story appropriate for the programme that’s bursting to be told, DM me💌
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@kb__rowne
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3 years
This couple are so consistent, but somehow continue raise the bar. The lavish gifts are something, but the creativity is just 🥺
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2 years
Why is ‘be kind’ always wheeled out when someone does something horrible and wants to be absolved from any responsibility?😭
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3 years
I still can’t believe it… I co-produced a 27 minute documentary for bbc iplayer about sickle cell disease.
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2 years
HBO Max not being available in the uk is my last straw. Don’t even get me started on not having access to s2 of Abbott elementary either
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3 years
📷shot by @visualsbystefy (on IG) love that she didn't edit out my eye bags and the stray hairs 😊
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2 years
@_haaniyah_ I agree, they’re catching strays for no reason😭
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2 years
@AmberRoseGill Amber, pls can you imagine how we all felt sitting at home watching your season! After the first week I was on the edge of my seat every episode 😭😭
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3 years
There’s so much to unpack. But they’re movements actually mirror 90s boy band chic. I am a fan.
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3 years
so sorry for this self indulgent moment, but I really like how my hair is sitting today😊
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2 years
@maddylratcliffe Awww you held it down Madeline! 🥳🥰
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5 months
Huge congratulations @SamMcAlister1 - you were always so kind to so many of us. In a world where those who work behind the scenes don’t get credit, Scoop highlights the importance of those who aren’t front and centre, but work tirelessly.
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@kb__rowne
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3 years
My face after talking to children about my journey so far: Story telling is so powerful, the children we’ve met have actually been so sweet!!😊tiktok connoisseur, Joe Tasker, was our panel host but they actually asked for everyone’s autograph, including mine loool🥰
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@kb__rowne
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5 months
In a state of shock and disbelief 🥹 Editors, I’ll be going to Cannes Film Festival! Feel free to commission me 🫶🏾
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@kb__rowne
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3 years
@AmberRoseGill 😂😂😂 The last sentence is the final crumb of audacity
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3 years
Today’s Google Doddle is the pioneering poet and journalist Una Marson. She was the BBC’s first black producer. I wrote a bit about her in this article from 2018.
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@kb__rowne
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1 year
I guess it’s time to 🚨 announce 🚨 that after 4.5 years I’ve left my staff role at BBC News. Grateful for what I’ve learnt &the people who’ve allowed me to tell their stories. I’m a freelance journalist now with BBC studios, but do you want to. work together on an adhoc basis?
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@kb__rowne
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2 years
I’m two months late🤭but did you know Newsround turned 50 this year? It was such a privilege to work on the programme that influenced me to work in news!
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@kb__rowne
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1 year
Started a new job last week and my new boss told me I was a natural. Definitely teared up🥹
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2 years
Okay so I’m turning 26 in a couple months, and after speaking to other people in similar positions I want to know what 18-25 schemes we can apply for before then? Can you let us know?🥺 if there’s loads, I’ll create a one off newsletter. #18to25schemes
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@kb__rowne
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1 year
Going freelance was a bit risky, but I’ve secured a stream of income since taking the plunge 🥳🥹 still open for article commissions and producing/ presenting junket interviews of course - kbrownejourno @gmail .com 🫶🏾
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@kb__rowne
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3 years
Starting to feel somewhat like myself again after nearly a year of being so grief struck I struggled to even get out of bed some days. I’m thinking of all the other families who have also lost someone to suicide during these two years❤️❤️❤️
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@kb__rowne
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3 years
In 3 weeks time, Shang-Chi will land on Disney Plus as part of a new annual event called "Disney+ Day" Last month, I spoke to @nancywyuen @gracehahahan @DanielYorkLoh and @its_willyu about the film's cultural footprint within Western cinema.
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@kb__rowne
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3 years
Pandemic or no pandemic, why are some of you guys coughing like a 3 year old and not covering your mouth?😭 it has me on complete edge
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@kb__rowne
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2 years
Going through an extremely transitional point in my career. For anyone in a similar boat, we’ve got this❤️
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2 years
Not Luca comparing Gemma to 50 cent? Beloved I — #LoveIsland
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3 years
My life has been transformed by mentoring! If you are a student journalist and you are wanting to speak to someone a couple of years older or want any advice, feel free to send me a DM 🧡
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@kb__rowne
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2 years
Portugal wagwarn
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3 years
After this very difficult year, I hope you all have a pleasant and peaceful Christmas🎄❤️💫
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3 years
Is there a better feeling than filing an article and the editor not changing anything? The endorphins swirling around my brain are having a field day!
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3 years
I don’t think I can argue with racists anymore who choose to speak so confidently about an experience they have no idea about✂️
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@kb__rowne
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2 years
The love Michelle Yeoh has for everything everywhere all at once and her castmates brings me such joy! You can feel the warmth and love they have for each other through a phone screen 🥰
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@kb__rowne
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2 years
I interviewed Ryan Coogler 🥹 Also I think I made progress on communication and boundaries 💅🏾
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EVERYONE INCLUDED :: Please brag to me about a thing you did in 2022 that you’re proud of.
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one photo that makes you go "i did that"
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1 year
Come on Barbie, let’s go party #BarbieMovie is sharp, funny, witty and heart-wrenching all in one. Dare I say this film is perfect. Thank you @WarnerBrosUK for the invite. This is the film of the year 🩷
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2 years
I really am in a state of shock and dismay at the amount of adults who cough&make no attempt to cover it with their hand or elbow…have we learnt nothing from the past 2 years? I’m trying to think of a polite way to bring this up and can’t so instead I will be quietly seething
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3 years
2011 vs 2021🥲
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@kb__rowne
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1 year
Submitted for my first script competition of the year! So often I’ve held back from sending anything, so irregardless of the outcome, I’m gassed I had the courage to do so🥹
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@kb__rowne
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3 years
Starting a new job is so humbling! I'm thick as mince😁
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1 year
Survived another week of freelancing! I’d even go as far to say as THRIVED for the first time this year 🥹🫶🏾
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@kb__rowne
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3 years
Growing up in Luton, Jamal Edwards was someone so many of us looked up to. He was born round the corner from me, broke barriers + launched so many careers. The Google advert feels like just yesterday! I always thought, if he could break into the industry, then why can’t I? RIEP❤️
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1 year
Not praise from THEE Russell T Davies 🥹 so proud to work on this show
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1 year
Me 🤝 talking about Barbie in my personal and professional life #Barbie I can’t wait to watch it again! Thank you to the live page queen @malucursino 🫶🏾 If 16 year old me could see that talking about films is something I’d do for work, she wouldn’t believe it!
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@kb__rowne
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3 years
Out for food with myself and a book in the UK. I’ve done this in other countries but felt a bit nervous doing it in England!🤣
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@kb__rowne
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3 years
. @leizenomis tweeted about Benedict Wong and now we are hosting a space on Thursday about actors we thought were American but are actually British🤣 Set your reminders and come thruuu if you can 🎬
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2 years
William didn’t have to die, he was literally the best character of the entire programme
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We're canceling each other over our #ThisIsUs takes today. Post your most cancellable #ThisIsUs takes.
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1 year
A little disappointed with the journalism coverage around Lucy Letby’s case focusing on her aesthetic and insisting “she doesn’t look like a serial killer.” What does that even mean?
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1 year
I think media law is something everyone needs to be taught
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1 year
Am I deeping it a little too much, or is it rude after giving someone 30 mins - 1 hr of your time for career related advice and not getting a thanks?😭
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@kb__rowne
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2 years
It’s Sickle Cell Awareness month! Seeing tonnes more tweets about the condition this year in comparison to last, which is welcomed. I worked on a documentary about the condition and you can watch it on iplayer🤍
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@kb__rowne
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3 years
Last year I was so nervous to move away for work (albeit for a few months, hoping I’m here for longer) but I’m genuinely really enjoying it and everyone’s so kind🥺❤️
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2 years
I was so excited to write this! I’ve never loved a TV show as much as I love This is Us🫶🏾
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Over its six series, #ThisIsUs , a show about a seemingly regular Pittsburgh family, became both a critical hit and audience phenomenon, writes @kb__rowne
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1 year
Feel so privileged to have seen #forblackboys for a second time now during the West End transfer. The topics hit a little too close to home. It’s thought provoking, painful and affirming all at once. Fantastic performances and choreography 5/5 for real!!!
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@kb__rowne
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3 years
English teachers and lecturers are truly the best🥺 they sometimes marked harshly, but planted a seed of self belief in my mind🌱
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1 year
Feeling especially blessed today. Pinching myself that I currently work in TV development like wth man🥹
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3 years
I want to see Zendaya in a happy role one day. I haven’t seen her joyful on a TV screen since Shake it Up😫😂
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Legendary actor Sidney Poitier has transitioned to the other side at age 94💔 He was the first black actor and the first Bahamian to win a Best Actor Oscar. I loved watching him & the coolness and confidence he exuded on screen.
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2 years
Friday night lights (yes I know it’s Saturday)
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Me 🤝 taking photos of a pretty sky
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@kb__rowne
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3 years
Thanks to @MaisieWrites for coming onto Newsround to talk about her novel - Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths ➕🎨
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@kb__rowne
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3 years
Gunna be on 5live at around 6:20. Tune in if you can!📻 My mum is screaming “you’re going to be talking to Tony” if I mess up I’ll never hear the end of it!🤣
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@kb__rowne
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3 years
Grateful 🙏🏾
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2 years
Wishing you a stress free month!❤️💕🫶🏾
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@kb__rowne
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1 year
Five years a journalist this month. There have been highs and lows and now I do it in a freelance capacity and part time. I’m not sure what’s next for me in my journalism journey but i’m thankful 🥰
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London is red❤️🤍
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Job rejections are my villain origin story
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Someone’s holding a sign outside St Pancras saying ‘Soja isn’t real reggae’
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2 years
One of my friends just told me they started therapy because of me previously being so open that I went in the past🥺 I cringe every time I talk about mental health lool but I can't describe how amazing that feels. Wishing everyone healing, and a reminder, it's not linear❤️
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Tonight I went to Badminton after not doing it since school, with a woman I met who also hadn’t done it in years! I felt such a sense of accomplishment. Here’s to trying more new things 😊
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1 year
Presenters that credit their producers for finding guests >>> 🫶🏾
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1 year
This morning’s screening! #TheLittleMermaid 💙
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@kb__rowne
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3 years
What they said! get your tix!!
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There's still time to sign up to our writing workshop with @kb__rowne happening today at 6pm✍️ Brush up on ya interviewing skills and ask her any journalist related question your heart desires! ➡️
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My partner unknowingly read this piece on the tube home as it was on the home page🥰
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Black Panther: Should King T'Challa be recast? ✍🏾
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Didn’t get it, but the feedback I received was surprisingly so positive!🥹 i’m going to stick with it!
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1 year
Submitted for my first script competition of the year! So often I’ve held back from sending anything, so irregardless of the outcome, I’m gassed I had the courage to do so🥹
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Tasha Ghouri can really dress. Love her style, never dropped the ball! #LoveIsland
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Not us discovering Andrew takes out Tasha's cochlear implant at night🥺🥺😭😭 #LoveIsland
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2 years
not even just weight, appearance, intelligence, name teasing etc. definitely a topic that came up with my therapist a lot 😭
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Therapy isn’t enough, I need to go back in time as an adult and fight all the adults in my life that would make comments about my weight as a kid
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I can’t believe women are branded as over dramatic when grown men move like this💀
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BBC News is now on TikTok👀📱
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100 years ago this team would have banned from the pitch. I feel so proud. This is just outstanding🥺 #WEURO2022
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3 years
So blown away about the love I’ve received!! the internet is a cesspit but people can be so kind. Thankful🤩❤️
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1 year
Coco for you 🥥🌴
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I have a ticket for Arsenal v Aston Villa today. Can no longer attend will give it to someone for free ❤️ #arsenalwfc
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I’m now deputy editor for the @ThisisRiverside sports show 🥰 SW london sports teams and SE teams close by, I want to tell your stories! From interviews with players, to amplifying staff that go above and beyond I want to hear it all!!! 📻 DM me 🫶🏾
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I’m so sad to leave BBC Studios and the @BBC_Reel and features team but hopefully I can make bomb films/ write cool articles for them in the future🎞🎥 so thankful for the guidance they’ve given me💕
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Zayn needs to do a tell all interview or documentary like Leigh-Anne did because the slander/rumours over the last few years have actually been wild
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Absolutely obsessed with Daniel Khalife’s former inmate peer describing him as an “odd sausage” and telling him he thinks “he got on the wrong bus”
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I was so incredibly moved by #WakandaForever - What a film! It was full of love, rage, sensitivity and warmth. The way it handled grief really resonated with me. My film of the year
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The #Oscars are just a stone throw away! I loved Wakanda Forever and like many had a lot of thoughts at the lack of nominations. Dir. Ryan Coogler told me that for him “the truest gift is being able to make the thing…to mark art” 🎬🎥🎞️ @BBCTalkMovies
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@iamAlexHowell Very important questions!!
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I don't know about anyone else, but I sometimes feel an overwhelming anxiety-inducing impulse to be 'successful.' I don't even know what 'success' looks like in my eyes, but I'm getting better at ignoring the 'I should be doing more' thoughts 💬
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Absolutely adored Sleepova at @bushtheatre and I’m so glad I got to see it before the final curtain close. Fantastic cast, brilliant writing and amazing storytelling. I left feeling seen🥹
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Why am I doing that with my face😭 thanks @NewsAssociates for having me. Here's to making journalism more accessible❤️
@NewsAssociates
News Associates
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Our digital journalism panel is starting now! 🥳 #JournoFest Joined by: @MarcSettle , BBC trainer @kb__rowne , BBC digital journalist/assistant producer @lizhazelton , MyLondon editorial director @daisy_wyatt , Mail+ head of digital and hosted by BBC presenter @JaxxSheps ! 🤩👏
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The Barbie press screening is tomorrow and I’m not sure what the vibe will be/ how dressed up other attendees are planning to go 😭
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Just drove 3+ hours (on the motorway) with easeee, after not driving regularly 😮‍💨 Call me Lewis Hamilton! 🏎
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