Vannessa Jackson

Pop Culture Junkie. Storyteller. Dreamer.

Los Angeles, CA

My desire in life is to unveil the extraordinary stories hidden within the beauty of everyday life. My ultimate goal is to break into the field of entertainment journalism, and I welcome every opportunity that allows me to get closer to what I was made to do. I have been published in College Lifestyles Magazine, USA Today College Blog, The Celebrity Cafe, QuirkyDaily.com, and Veritas. Below is a list of clips from each of these publications. I hope you enjoy what you see and learn something new!

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Quirky Daily

Quirky Daily
02/02/2015
Women in Hollywood: Reality Reforming History - Quirky Daily

2014 was the year America reclaimed womanhood. The year the media finally took a stand and brought us career women, stay at home moms, women with incredible victories, and women with baggage. Hollywood seemed to have finally caught up with reality, and what ensued was a year of real women portrayed on screen.

Quirky Daily
10/01/2014
5 Ways to Survive Life After College

The college experience can quite possibly be summed up in one word: preparation. Most of our college years are spent preparing for our next move. Yet, it seems that so many of us step into the real world with utter confusion and lack of a plan.

The Celebrity Cafe

Thecelebritycafe
Interview with author, dietician, and Food Network Host Ellie Krieger

Ellie Krieger is a world renowned dietician, author, and the host of Food Networks hit television show Healthy Appetite. Krieger has come a long way since her start as a teen model for Wilhelmina Modeling Agency, and has turned her love of nutrition into a household name.

Thecelebritycafe
First official trailer for Lindsay Lohan's new OWN original series

On Tuesday evening, the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), released the first trailer to Lindsay, an 8 episode docu-series chronicling the rehabilitation, recovery, and eventual rise back to fame of actress Lindsay Lohan. News first spread of the show's debut in July of 2013 and was linked to rumors of an exclusive interview with Lindsay that was a set to be a teaser for the March 9th series premiere.

Thecelebritycafe
Justin Bieber changes name to 'Bizzle' on Instagram briefly

Just when you think Justin Bieber can't pull anymore insane stunts, he changes his name. Bieber renamed himself Bizzle on Instagram over the weekend. For all of the diehard "Beliebers" out there, there is nothing to worry about. Us Weekly reports that Bieber has said this change is just "for now."

Thecelebritycafe
Top 10 Gavin DeGraw songs

Gavin DeGraw first caught the attention of the world in 2004 when his single "I Don't Want To Be" was used as the theme song for the CW show One Tree Hill. The song, which was originally released in 2003, became very popular and launched Gavin's career.

Thecelebritycafe
'Graceland' recap: 'Tinker Bell'

Who would have thought that a harmless Disney character could hold the key to tracking down a dangerous cartel and a multi-million dollar drug scandal? Mike Warren. In this week's episode, it seems the team is finally ready to buckle down and find solve this case, well everyone except for Briggs.

Thecelebritycafe
'Graceland' Recap: Connects

After Mike's unexpected return to Graceland last week, the house has gotten a little more welcoming. It seems Briggs is back to his normal hell-raising self, because within the first five minutes of the episode he is on his way to Mexico to find out who actually ordered a hit on Mike.

Thecelebritycafe
Channing Tatum's role in 'Foxcatcher' may be Oscar worthy

"Its going to be weird when Channing Tatum wins an Oscar!" was the tweet sent out by actor Richard Lawson, which got many people talking of a possible supporting actor nomination for Channing Tatum. Tatum, who plays Olympian Mark Schultz in Foxcatcher, which debuted at the Cannes Film Festival, has received high praise for his role.

Thecelebritycafe
'Scandal' Recap: 'The Price of Free and Fair Election'

Nothing is what is seems on the season finale of Scandal. Although many of this seasons questions were answered, the last episode of the season left us with tons of questions. Last week, we watched as Cyrus learned the news that a bomb was planted at a funeral Fitz was going to give a speech at, and withheld the information to kill Sally Langston.

Thecelebritycafe
'Scandal' Recap: 'Flesh and Blood'

As season 3 winds down, the drama has only begun to heat up! Olivia Pope and associates have finally brought down B6-13, but at the possible cost of many lives. In last week's episode, the country cheered Olivia on as she finally learned how to destroy B6-13, but that wasn't the last of "command."

Thecelebritycafe
'Scandal' recap: 'Mama said knock you out.' | TheCelebrityCafe.com

As per typical Scandal style, this episode starts out in a crisis. The episode fades into a close-up of Olivia Pope walking somewhere with a determined pace, which could only mean one thing: something must be fixed. Olivia addresses Noah, the reporter waiting to interview the Grants, which is an interview that Olivia is fervently trying to get postponed.

Thecelebritycafe
Netflix releases 'Orange Is the New Black' return date

It's official! Netflix has released the season premiere date for its hit drama Orange Is the New Black, which will premiere its second season on June 6, 2014. The show originally premiered via Netflix on July 11, 2013, with a 13-episode season.

College Lifestyles Magazine

Collegelifestyles
Top Ten Holiday Date Looks Under $50

Top Ten Holiday Date Looks Under $50 The holidays are one of the most romantic times of the year. Snow is falling, hot chocolate is brewing, and love is in the air. However, it can provide a challenge of how to dress.

Collegelifestyles
Top Ten Leading Men

They are the men who slay dragons and rescue damsels in distress, all while finding the time for grand romantic gestures that sweep us off our feet. Being a leading man is comprised of much more than nice teeth and big muscles.

Collegelifestyles
Gentleman Spotlight: The Men of One Direction

The only direction they are going is straight to the top! One Direction, the London-based pop band, which rose to critical acclaim in 2010 on the televised singing competition, The X Factor, were originally just five solo acts looking for a chance to make their dreams a reality.

Collegelifestyles
What Was Better: Book or Movie?

What Was Better: Book or Movie? Any book fanatic knows there are two equally acceptable responses to hearing that your favorite book is being turned into a movie. The first response is to shriek with excitement that your beloved characters are going to be brought to life, while the second is to cringe in utter horror that they might destroy a piece of your heart.

Collegelifestyles
How Celebrities Spend the Holidays

It is easy to watch celebrities on the big screen or see them in concert and forget that they are just regular people. They eat food, sleep, and celebrate the holidays. However, their Christmas feasts and New Year's Eve bashes may look a little bit different than the general public's.

Collegelifestyles
10 TV Moms We Love

College Lifestyles™ takes a look at a few TV moms we have let into our homes and our hearts over the years. They were able to love their kids, hold full-time jobs, and some of them were single moms. They impressed us with their ability to handle it all, even while wearing a dress!

Collegelifestyles
How to Divide Family Holiday Gatherings

The holidays can provide some of the most vibrant family memories of a person's lifetime, but they can also be a very stressful time. Having to buy presents for Christmas, or getting the house ready for tons of relatives can put anyone a little on edge.

Collegelifestyles
Top Ten Gifts for Him

Whether you are shopping for your father, boyfriend, husband or friend, College Lifestyles has the gifts every man is looking for this Christmas season. Shopping for the man in your life may seem like an impossible feat, but fear not, CL has got you covered.

Collegelifestyles
How to Form a Midterm Study Group

Midterm season is upon us and so is the stress that comes with it! However, there are ways to decrease your load and increase your grade! Studying alone is an important part of getting a good grade, but there are several benefits to studying with a group.

Collegelifestyles
5 Signs He Isn't Ready to Commit

5 Signs He Isn't Ready to Commit The ten dreaded words that no woman wants to hear, "I'm just not ready for a commitment right now, sorry." These words can leave us confused, disappointed, and even angry, but can we truly say we didn't see it coming?

Collegelifestyles
Gentleman Spotlight: Douglas Booth

Nobody's perfect, but Douglas Booth comes pretty close. Booth is a smaller known actor who is sure to be a household name within the coming years. He is talented, confident, chic and not to mention, very handsome.

Collegelifestyles
What Would They be if They Weren't Movie Stars?

If these classy actors and actresses weren't gracing the big screen with their talent and dazzling us with their beauty, what would these "A listers" do? Of all the characters and jobs they have portrayed, College Lifestyles™ takes a look at which real life jobs they would actually want to achieve.

USA Today College Blog

Veritas