Lora Michelle
Expertise
Hair & Beauty, Romance & Relationships, Celebrity News
- While working for a best-selling hair and beauty magazine, Lora interviewed world-renowned beauty experts such as the legendary Vidal Sassoon, CND founder Jan Arnold, makeup's Bobbi Brown, and Hollywood hairstylist Chris McMillan.
- As an editor and writer for a women's magazine, Lora has covered all things related to relationships and had a reputation for not shying away from any topic.
- An avid pop-culture fan, Lora has had the opportunity to conduct photo shoots and interviews with some of the biggest stars in TV, movies, and music. Taylor Swift, Eva Longoria, Shailene Woodley, Kristin Chenoweth, Kelly Clarkson, Kellie Pickler, Vanessa Hudgens, and Mila Kunis are just a few names she's dropping.
Experience
Lora has been writing since she was very young and started her educational journey as a fiction writing major. After discovering she also loved to write non-fiction, she switched her major to English and began expanding her writing portfolio. Directly out of college, she worked for a magazine publishing group specializing in craft magazines and became an expert in penning how-to articles. Moving forward, she was hired to work with another publishing group as both an editor and writer on three national newsstand publications focusing on hair and beauty. During her 25-year tenure, she interviewed dozens of celebrities and multitudes of hair, makeup, and nail artists to create articles for readers interested in learning how to look and feel beautiful. In addition, she also served as an editor and writer for a woman's magazine, crafting articles about sex and love, romance and relationships, as well as a wide variety of other topics, including feng shui, diet and exercise, and even how to bake the perfect chocolate cake for Valentine's Day.
Education
Lora graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Iowa.
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Stories By Lora Michelle
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George Clooney and Barack Obama have been friends for many years, which is why the "Ocean's 11" star wanted his Lake Como home to be perfect for Obama's visit.
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Jamie-Lynn Sigler formed a close bond with fellow actor Christina Applegate over their shared experience with MS. But their friendship goes far deeper.
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Kristi Noem has been a longtime supporter of Donald Trump's political career, and it seems she's received the same favor in return over the years.
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Prince William may have meant well with a recent comment about Kate Middleton, but it's only calling more attention to one weird aspect of her absence.
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The speculation of an affair with Prince William has put Rose Hanbury in the news, but her husband, David Rocksavage, has inspired some rumors of his own.
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Robert Downey Jr. thanked his wife, Susan, after winning his first Oscar, and their red-carpet walk showcased their love, a body language expert tells us.
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Jennifer Lawrence took a big fashion risk with her vintage-inspired ensemble at the 2024 Oscars – and it didn't pay off.
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Nikki Haley and her husband make a decent living, but their combined $300K income certainly isn't enough to cover the more than $1 million debt they have.
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While only a teenager, Tiger Woods' son Charlie has garnered plenty of attention not just for his own golfing skills but for being the son of a famous dad.
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While Kate Middleton continues to recover from surgery, Prince William continues to make public appearances such as partying in Wrexham with Rob McElhenney.
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Hallmark star Ashley Williams has two children with her longtime husband, but the actor opened up about a devastating pregnancy loss that occurred in between.
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While there has been much speculation regarding Kate Middleton's recovery from surgery, a royal insider says the public will not be told the details.
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Dean Winters may be best known as Allstate's Mayhem these days, but he has a long and successful career on both TV and on the big screen that's impressive.
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We fondly remember Chris Gauthier for his roles in Hallmark's "Three Wise Men and a Baby," "The Christmas House," and "Heist and Seek."
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Reba McEntire is best known for two things: being a country music legend and her iconic red hair. How many different styles has she worn over the years?
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While most American Idol stars would hope to be remembered for their singing chops, some are more noteworthy for their criminal history these days.
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Usher and Alicia Keys looked pretty close on the Super Bowl Halftime stage, and body language expert Jess Ponce III decoded their intimate vibe.
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Tucker Carlson was uncharacteristically subdued during his interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin, a body language expert tells us exclusively.
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Pandora has released a new Valentine's Day campaign, and singers Chlöe and Halle Bailey (known as Chlöe x Halle) showcase their vocals in a new commercial.
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There have been whispers that Verison's Super Bowl 2024 commercial might include superstar Beyonce, exciting fans worldwide. What hints have they dropped?
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First Lady Jill Biden is known for living a healthy, clean lifestyle so it's not surprising that she looks so good going completely makeup-free.
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After taking part in an internal investigation, "Days of Our Lives" star Arianne Zucker has personally filed a lawsuit against former producer Albert Alarr.
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Royal watchers were shocked to learn that King Charles III had been diagnosed with cancer but Prince William has given them reason to be optimistic in a speech.
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Celine Dion's health struggles have been well-documented so fans were thrilled to see her looking happy and healthy at the 2024 Grammy Awards.
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At the 2024 Grammy Awards, Billy Joel performed his new single, "Turn the Lights Back On," and his wife, Alexis Roderick, was there to support him.
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Ozempic has often been talked about when we see pictures of celebrities who look a bit unrecognizable. Such was the case for Christina Aguilera at the Grammys.
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Peter Phillips and Lindsay Wallace have been dating since 2021 and seem to be extremely happy together, and Wallace has fit right into the royal family.