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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Andy Cohen is known for his more classic, stripped-back apporach to fashion, but his iHeart Jingle Ball attire didn't go over too well with anyone.
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A migraine and nausea couldn't keep actor Alyson Hannigan down on Motown Night during her run on "Dancing With The Stars." Here's how she overcame the pain.
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Paris Hilton's daughter London's two middle names - Marilyn and Hilton - hold a very special significance in her life for some pretty obvious reasons.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sent their holiday card out via email, but fans were quick to comment on what's blatantly missing from the annual greeting.
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Liam Neeson lost the love of his life, Natasha Richardson, in 2009. He's had at least one serious relationship since but doesn't seem to mind the single life.
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Vanessa Hudgens just tied the knot with Cole Tucker, but let's take a look back at her youthful romance with The Hunger Games star Josh Hutcherson.
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Mama June and her late daughter, Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell, were estranged for years but they reconnected once Anna fell ill and things were put in perspective.
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Lenny Kravitz likes to lavish extravagant gifts on his girlfriends, but one super expensive gem given to Adriana Lima wound up in the garbage.
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Ryan O'Neal and Farrah Fawcett had a tumultuous relationship at times, but friends said they always loved one another. Here's a look back at their love story.
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"American Idol" alum Grace Leer made her Hallmark debut in "Time for Her to Come Home for Christmas" but the singer actually pulled double duty on the movie.
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Gwyneth Paltrow is no stranger to unusual relationships, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that she's friends with her ex-husband's girlfriend, Dakota Johnson.
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Rumors of a split have plagued Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco for years. Here's what a body language expert has to say about their relationship.
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It has been over a year since the death of Queen Elizabeth II, and King Charles III is still stepping into his role as monarch.
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Steven Tyler's daughter Chelsea is all grown up and takes after her famous rock star dad in more ways than one.
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Melissa Bererra knew early on that she wanted a career in showbiz, but her path to getting there took many twists and turns over the years, that's for sure.
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Sheynnis Palacios will make a wonderful Miss Universe, but her triumph was only one of the most impressive changes and developments in the pageant.
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Lauren Alaina wanted to keep her relationship private until she knew it would last, which is why little was known about her fiance, Cam Arnold, until now.
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Kevin James and wife Steffania de la Cruz have been together for more than two decades, with James saying he's certain his wife "loves me for me."
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Prince William proved once again that he's an environmental champion by rocking a tie made entirely from recycled bottles to several high-profile events.
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If you're a big fan of Dolly Parton (and let's be honest, who isn't?), you'll want to grab some of her perfume gift sets this holiday season.
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Sarah Jessica Parker's perfumes are the favorite of many, but which are the best buys for this holiday season? When choosing a gift, consider these first.
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Co-stars Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney set tongues wagging thanks to their fiery chemistry while promoting "Anyone But You" but differed on clarifying matters.
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Ginnifer Goodwin and Josh Dallas didn't just play Snow White and Prince Charming on TV, they actually share a fairytale love story in real life.
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Joe and Jill Biden have been happily married for more than 40 years, but sparks didn't fly immediately. In fact, it took Jill a while to warm up to Joe.
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Mike Johnson has only 7 years of experience in Congress, but that didn't stop him from being voted as the new Speaker of the House in October 2023.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship is moving at the speed of light, but based on her concert in Argentina, it looks like dad Scott Swift approves.
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The world is still mourning the loss of Friends star Matthew Perry, and his family and loved ones sent him off to the tune of one of his favorite songs.