Britt Hawes
School
Chipola College
Florida State University
University Of New Orleans
Expertise
Natural/curly Hair Care, TikTok Nail Trends, Cozy Video Games
- Britt is an avid fan of TikTok and YouTube makeup hacks and will try any of them at least once, no matter how crazy it sounds.
- She has interviewed dozens of hair experts and likes to think she has an insider's view of the latest hair trends before they become mainstream.
- Her first novel, Twisted: Volume 1, was published when she was 19 and won a Readers' Favorite Choice award for YA General Fiction in 2014.
Experience
Britt began her writing career right out of high school when she wrote her first novel, Twisted. Between juggling coursework, a library assistant job, and a book review blog, Britt started working with Uloop first as an intern then a writer, where she wrote articles to help other busy students stay motivated and entertained. It was during her time with Uloop that she discovered her passion for writing lifestyle pieces that connected directly to an audience. In 2018, she became a full-time writer and editorial assistant for Panama City Living Magazine, publishing many successful articles that include an on-the-ground story on Mexico Beach and Hurricane Michael, several luxury home tours, and sampling dishes from the best restaurants in the Panhandle. Since then, Britt has worked with a wide variety of publications such as Go! Magazine, Dot eSports, Best Gaming Settings, and Macbrane before joining The List as a news writer in 2022.
Education
Britt has a bachelor's degree in English from Florida State University and a master's degree in English from the University of New Orleans. Her studies have further deepened her love of the written word and assisted her in becoming a better writer in general.
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Stories By Britt Hawes
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Alicia Keys may seem pretty unproblematic on the surface, but she's been no stranger to a variety of controversies over her years in the business.
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After Prince Harry shook up the royals with his memoir, "Spare," it seems likely that Meghan Markle's memoir may be coming, though hers may be a bit different.
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Jason Kelce put on his full Kelce regalia to support his brother Travis at Super Bowl LVIII, and fans had some interesting theories as to what inspired it.
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Rumi Carter made a rare appearance with her father, Jay-Z, and her sister, Blue Ivy, at the 2024 Super Bowl, and she's growing up unbelievably fast!
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Kylie Kelce found a way to show support for her brother-in-law, Travis Kelce, during this Super Bowl. But she's still a die-hard Eagles fan!
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Donald Trump took advantage of Super Bowl Sunday to send a message to megastar Taylor Swift. What did the former POTUS have to say to Travis Kelce's love?
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Taylor Swift rolled up to the Super Bowl in a stylish Kansas City Chiefs jacket. Here's how this particular piece of sports couture could be yours.
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President Joe Biden took issue with statements made by special counsel Robert Hur questioning his memory, a body language expert tells us exclusively.
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It's hard to imagine a more appropriate spokesperson for CeraVe than Michael Cera, and they teamed up for one of the goofiest Super Bowl ads of the year.
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All eyes are on the royal family right now, and a relationship expert tells us King Charles' cancer could make or break Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's future.
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King Charles III's cancer diagnosis has royal watchers scrambling but the signs that he was planning to abdicate the throne sooner rather than later were there.
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If King Charles III dies of cancer, the British monarchy will shift, but his wife, Queen Consort Camilla, won't take the throne. Here's why.
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Tracy Chapman's smash hit "Fast Car" has experienced a renaissance thanks to Luke Combs. After stepping out of the limelight, what is Tracy Chapman up to today?
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You might be dying for an HGTV crew to show up at your house and transform it into something special -- but don't assume the upgrades are free.
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Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey couldn't stand each other on American Idol, and here's why the two divas seemed to clash while shooting the reality show.
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The exact amount of Lisa Hochstein's divorce settlement hasn't been released, but it could run into the millions - and Lisa hopes that will be the case.
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Prince William and Kate Middleton have proven to be quite a popular pair over the years, and here's Inside their friendship with the Swedish royal family.
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Playing Hermione Granger in "Harry Potter" has cemented Emma Watson's place in Hollywood history, but she also has a sibling bond with her brother Alex Watson.
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Rick Harrison of the reality TV series "Pawn Stars" has befriended the Trump family, and some Trump family members reached out to Harrison after his son died.
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Sofia Richie and Elliot Grainge aren't taking the usual celebrity route of sharing every aspect of their pregnancy, but they're still maintaining some luxury.
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Co-parenting with an ex can be tough especially when there's a new partner around, but Drew Barrymore and Will Kopelmam are proving how easily it can be done.
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Hallmark star Autumn Reeser could have lost a lot in her divorce from Jesse Warren, but she found a clever way out of making a big dent in her bank account.
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A contestant on the 28th season of "The Bachelor" has a surprising tie to former president Donald Trump, and "Bachelor Nation" is not happy about it.
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Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens are so in love that they had to get married twice -- just kidding. What was the real reason they decided to have two ceremonies?
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When Kate Middleton appeared in public at Christmas, she hid any discomfort she might have been feeling due to a medical concern, says a body language expert.
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Body language expert Jess Ponce III shared with The List that Donald and Melania Trump's appearance at her mom's funeral may mean trouble for their marriage.
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With Kate Middleton's recent surgery and Kensington Palace's vague statement about her health, there are parts of this story that are pretty suspicious.