Moná Thomas
School
St. John's University
Expertise
Lifestyle, Celebrity News, TV, Movies
- Moná is an Editor for Nicki Swift
- They have written for entertainment news outlets in the past including VIBE, The Things, Narcity, UrbanGeekz, Popdust, and more.
- They have participated in events, webinars, and have sat on panels discussing the ethics, growth, and future of the entertainment news industry in hopes of guiding next-gen writers.
Experience
Moná has worked as a professional editor and writer for about five years. Their journey as a pop culture writer began at St. John's University in Jamaica, New York, as a staff writer for the school's student newspaper, The Torch, where they focused on new music, arts and culture, and local news. They interned with VIBE magazine and went into marketing as a copy writer and editor for small businesses following graduation. This path transitioned into being a full-time freelance copy editor for influencers and content creators. Almost accidentally, they found a passion for journalism again and wrote articles for a variety of websites before landing an Associate Editor position at Narcity Media in 2019. Currently, Moná works as a News Editor for Nicki Swift. They are also building a creative brand hyper-focused on the spirituality and wellness practices of our favorite celebrities.
Education
Moná graduated from St. John's University with a bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communications. During their collegiate years, they wrote for the school's official student newspaper, The Torch, and organized the blog for Haraya: The Pan-African Students Coalition.
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Stories By Moná Thomas
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Here's what happened between Paris Jackson and soccer player Chester Castellaw.
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HGTV host Ty Pennington announces his engagement to girlfriend Kellee Merrell. Learn more about his bride-to-be.
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These platform sandals are sure to make any summer outfit shine!
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Looks like Renée Zellweger and Ant Anstead may soon share an address as sources say the actress is moving in with the TV host.
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Yaya DaCosta is worth more than you think.
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One of the more notable ANTM contestants was Raina Hein, who Tyra Banks called, "the second coming of Brooke Shields." Where is she now?
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There are few shows that translate across time for multiple generations and the popular '80s sitcom Punky Brewster is one of those gems.
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Gigi Hadid's newest tattoo is of her and Zayn Malik's daughter's name: Khai (in Arabic); the ink was spotted by fans in a Vogue tutorial Hadid had appeared in.
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Dakota Johnson owned up to lying about limes recently while on the Tonight Show, admitting that she was actually mildly allergic to limes and honeydew melon.
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Betty White, who turns 99 years old on Jan. 24, 2021, credits eating hot dogs, drinking vodka, and seeing the positives in life to her vitality and longevity.
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Nats Getty, designer and spouse of YouTube star Gigi Gorgeous, revealed on Jan. 19, 2021 on Instagram that they are transgender and non-binary.
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The 2021 presidential inauguration, which occurred early in the day on Jan. 21, was a momentous event that is slated to steer the U.S. into a new direction.
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Melania Trump appeared to be done with her former FLOTUS duties when she didn't stop to wave to supporters after descending Air Force One for the final time.