Location
Istanbul, Turkey
School
Ankara Üniversitesi
Expertise
Pop culture trends, Global political landscape, Celebrity news and media buzz
- Jonathan won first place in the short story writing competition in his hometown at the age of eight. Ever since, he's dedicated his life to the writing craft.
- He led a news roundup initiative at We Got This Covered, and he still counts interviewing the exceptionally talented Natasha McElhone as a career highlight.
- A lifelong entertainment enthusiast, Jon spends his weekends writing deep-dive essays for pleasure and hosting discussion panels with fellow cinephiles at his local cafe, hoping to one day turn them into a proper movie podcast.
Experience
Jonathan began his writing career by contributing movie and game reviews to local magazines. In 2019, he joined the editorial team at We Got This Covered, covering television, politics, and pop culture trends, particularly anything related to sci-fi, fantasy, and anime. His passion for the entertainment industry also led him to write for Destructoid, where he wrote in-depth game guides and book listicles for fellow literature enthusiasts. Now, he finds himself increasingly drawn to the world of celebrity culture and public figures, wishing to explore the truth of the stories that unfold underneath the headlines.
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Lifestyle
By Jonathan Wright 5 days ago
William Shakespeare was married to Anne Hathaway, his wife and the mother of his children, for over 30 years, so his gift to her in his will raised eyebrows.
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Quotes
By Jonathan Wright 5 days ago
Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius lived an incredible life, but underneath it all, the former Roman emperor knew what mattered most, hence our quote of the day.
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Quotes
By Jonathan Wright 5 days ago
Socrates was a celebrated philosopher and free speech enthusiast who essentially died for his beliefs, and our quote of the day showcases his attitude on death.
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Quotes
By Jonathan Wright 9 days ago
Inspirational author Roy T. Bennett is something of an enigma, but his sayings are all over social media, including today's quote of the day about gratitude.
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Hallmark
By Jonathan Wright 12 days ago
Hallmark Mystery features a whole plethora of cozy whodunits, but online, fans' most highly-ranked installments in the various series may surprise you.
By Jonathan Wright 12 days ago
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Celebs
By Jonathan Wright 12 days ago
German writer and philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche knew what it was like to have loved and lost, which likely influenced today's chosen quote of the day.
By Jonathan Wright 12 days ago
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Celebs
By Jonathan Wright 15 days ago
Albert Einstein was arguably the greatest scientist who ever lived, and certainly the most well-known, so his thoughts on isolation are pretty noteworthy.
By Jonathan Wright 15 days ago
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Celebs
By Jonathan Wright 16 days ago
Today's quote is from the philosopher Marcus Aurelius. He shares that, instead of casting judgment, we must educate ourselves on the why behind the actions.
By Jonathan Wright 16 days ago
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Celebs
By Jonathan Wright 16 days ago
Today's quote of the day focuses on the moment a friendship's rose-colored lens is shattered, leading to profound grief, deeper than you may expect.
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Relationships
By Jonathan Wright 11 days ago
While these love stories may have lit up the silver screen, these classic romances starred couples who did not get along nearly as well off-camera.
By Jonathan Wright 11 days ago
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Royals
By Jonathan Wright 18 days ago
Prince Harry is adamant about spending time with his family, especially when travel is involved, whether for him, Meghan, or both of them without the kids.
By Jonathan Wright 18 days ago
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Quotes
By Jonathan Wright 19 days ago
Iconic Russian author Leo Tolstoy had a unique insight into the ways families function and fall apart, which is showcased in today's chosen quote of the day.
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Looks
By Jonathan Wright 19 days ago
Sam Elliott and Katharine Ross share one daughter, the beautiful Cleo Rose Elliott. She chose a different career path than her parents, but she's also creative.
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Entertainment
By Jonathan Wright 20 days ago
Too often, creative genius is born from pain. Such was the case with Mary Oliver, who nevertheless managed to work past her trauma and focus on her poetry.
By Jonathan Wright 20 days ago
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Quotes
By Jonathan Wright 19 days ago
In "The Analects," the famous philosopher Confucius discusses what people should care about more than others' opinions, and his advice still holds true.
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Quotes
By Jonathan Wright 24 days ago
Mahatma Gandhi advocated peaceful resistance, supporting justice without resorting to violence — the underlying message of his quote today.
By Jonathan Wright 24 days ago
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Royals
By Jonathan Wright 24 days ago
Though barely registering among the controversies Tom Cruise has faced in the past, this royal rule-breaker was aiming to assist Kate Middleton.
By Jonathan Wright 24 days ago
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Relationships
By Jonathan Wright 25 days ago
Taylor Swift has attended many of Travis Kelce's football games since early in their relationship. Statistics show that Kelce plays better with his wife around.
By Jonathan Wright 25 days ago
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Relationships
By Jonathan Wright 26 days ago
Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning's swoon-worthy love story is somehow even more romantic than her poetry, though it's notably often told backwards.
By Jonathan Wright 26 days ago
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Quotes
By Jonathan Wright 25 days ago
It took a while for Dale Carnegie to find his purpose in life, but the writer and public speaker had plenty of wisdom to share, including our quote of the day.
By Jonathan Wright 25 days ago
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Quotes
By Jonathan Wright 1 month ago
Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung was fascinated by the human psyche, and particularly our "shadow" selves, which is reflected in our chosen quote of the day.
By Jonathan Wright 1 month ago
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Quotes
By Jonathan Wright 1 month ago
Acclaimed writer Emily Dickinson once said that poetry evokes emotion and feeling; when you read it, you know it's poetry if you have any bodily reaction.
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Looks
By Jonathan Wright 1 month ago
Taylor Swift has attended the VMAs throughout her celebrated career but when it comes to outfits, the pop star gets it wrong just as often as she gets it right.
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Relationships
By Jonathan Wright 1 month ago
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship is beloved by many of their fans. Taylor's mother, Andrea Swift, has also approved of the match since the start.
By Jonathan Wright 1 month ago
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Celebs
By Jonathan Wright 1 month ago
This Libra A-lister turns 51 today and, aside from having a celebrated, Oscar-winning career spanning several decades, she also counts Leo DiCaprio as her BFF.
By Jonathan Wright 1 month ago
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Quotes
By Jonathan Wright 1 month ago
The 14th Dalai Lama is a wise man, and today's quote of the day shows how he approaches strangers with the warmth and kindness of an old friend.
By Jonathan Wright 1 month ago
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Quotes
By Jonathan Wright 1 month ago
Today's quote of the day comes from Mary Oliver, who says love may not have all the answers or solve all the problems, but the feeling is too good to pass up.
By Jonathan Wright 1 month ago
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