Originally from New Jersey, I am a writer, copyeditor, social media manager, and editor based in North Carolina's Cape Fear region. I specialize in entertainment journalism (TV/music/podcasts), craft beer, and travel/culture/lifestyle.
12 of the Best Colleges and Universities in North Carolina: What to Know
North Carolina boasts some of the best public universities, private colleges, and historically Black universities (HBCUs) in the nation. We listed 12 of them based on tuition, academics, and the diversity of their student population.
Want to Support NC Drag Performers? Here Are 11 NC Drag Shows You Won’t Want to Miss.
As Republicans in NC try to make drag shows a crime, we’re pulling together a list of the best performances that deserve your love, from Wilmington to Asheville.
Where Is Lance Armstrong Now? All About the Former Cyclist's Life After His Doping Scandal
Lance Armstrong won a record seven consecutive Tour de France titles before being stripped of them following doping accusations in 2012.
Willie Nelson's 8 Children: Everything to Know
Get to know Willie Nelson's eight kids: Lana, Susie, Billy, Paula, Amy, Lukas, Micah and Renee.
Fleetwood Mac: Where Are They Now?
Fronted by Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham, Fleetwood Mac created hits like ‘Dreams,’ ‘Rumors’ and ‘Landslide' over their more than 50-year run as a band.
9 Holiday Movies Filmed in North Carolina You Don’t Want to Miss
Bring on the fake snow and Santa suits—these Hallmark Channel and company classics were all filmed in the Tar Heel State.
Kim Kardashian Admits She Never Thought She'd Be a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Model
The 'Kardashians star' is one of the four 2022 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover models, starring alongside Ciara, Maye Musk and Yumi Nu.
Ting Su's Feminist Revolution Is Still Shaking Up LA's Beer Scene
Why Eagle Rock Brewery co-owner Ting Su fought back and continued on with her Women’s Beer Forum events in Los Angeles.
Model Kelly Hughes Shows Off Her C-Section Scar, a First for SI Swimsuit Issue
There are many firsts in this year’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, and that includes model Kelly Hughes showing off her C-section scar.
Los Angeles Breweries Are Responding to the Coronavirus Pandemic With Creativity, Tenacity, and a Lot of Four-Packs
Taprooms have become a major part of craft beer culture, but with COVID-19, social gatherings are off-limits and a huge piece of revenue has been cut from businesses where margins are already narrow. Pivoting to new moneymaking models hasn’t been easy, but the pandemic has brought out the ingenuity in both craft beer lovers and brewery owners. This is how four local Los Angeles breweries are navigating the coronavirus pandemic.
Ghosts, Gnomes, and Carnivorous Plants: 8 Spots To Get Weird in Wilmington
There are many beautiful, historic places to visit in Wilmington, many of which top both tourists’ and locals’ must-see lists: Airlie Gardens, Battleship North Carolina, the downtown Riverwalk. But what if you want to get a little… weird? Wilmy’s got plenty of those off-the-beaten path options, too.
EXCLUSIVE: Kevin Smith Ranks Every Kevin Smith Movie -- and ...
Self-deprecating and exceptionally blunt (even for a guy from Jersey), the 46-year-old writer-director fully acknowledges the chutzpah it took to make his first movie, Clerks, at just 22, credits Shannen Doherty for Mallrats' existence, and knocks Jersey Girl down a peg before you can. Find out where he ranks all of his movies!
Behind the Can: Illustrator Jacqui C. Smith Brings Brewyard’s Beautiful Skin Lager to Life
Bold, creative can art has become as big a part of the craft beer industry as the suds themselves. For Hopped's first “Behind the Can,” we chatted with Burbank-based illustrator Jacqui C. Smith.
Chrishon Lampley Wants to Bring Love Cork Screw National: ‘Now You See Me, So Let’s Roll’
VinePair caught up with Chrishon Lampley to learn more about her new path forward online, and what’s next in her quest to make Love Cork Screw a wine brand for everyone.
Navigating the Bottle Shop-Craft Beer Bar Hybrids of Los Angeles
For those times when you want a couple pours AND you need to pick up cans to-go.
Los Angeles may have taken a while to catch up with the craft beer scenes in nearby San Diego and close-enough San Francisco, but you know where we’ve long been killing the game? At our bottle shop-craft beer bar hybrids.