Hi everyone! I’ve been getting a lot of pitches for
@Cosmopolitan
recently and we don’t really have public guidelines for them, so I thought it might be good to make a little thread to give more insight to the pitching process (at least for me. I don’t speak for other editors):
If you know me, then you already know
@LaurenJauregui
was always a dream interview of mine. And now I can finally say that it happened! Check out my wonderful chat with her about her new EP and how she's grown from the experience of going independent.
Okay, I can finally say it.
#Bridgerton
season 2 is a slow burn, but damn, Simone Ashley and Jonathan Bailey make you love every single second of it. Their chemistry is everything you want to see from this show and will make you want to hit play right away on the next episode.
I did not have Andrew Lloyd Webber doing a DJ set outside of the Majestic Theatre and playing “Rain On Me” by Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande on my 2021 bingo card.
Get ready for
#TheIdeaofYou
because it is IT! Hot, sexy, and also just fun, it’s an interesting exploration of a whirlwind romance that goes deeper than you think. Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine have incredible chemistry. The fashion is everything! And then there’s…
Also just sharing the response that I got from them when I reached out.
“We are not telling journalist they cannot do their jobs. You will not [be] barred membership for doing so.”
A) writing reviews is not crossing picket lines or scabbing. Our professions are not the same.
B) why are you just now worried about this question? WGA — the guild actually closer to our industry — has been striking for 74 days.
Critics are not influencers. Stop it.
And this is why me and probably some other journos dread red carpets, which already were difficult to begin with. We're getting even less time because influencers have gotten spots for stuff like this. And we have to chase a soundbite instead of asking actual questions.
And there’s a reason why Billie was like “why are there TikTok influencers here?” Yall aren’t funny nor real journalists with any professionalism. Theres only a select few I can think of who earn their keep but most of yall? Ugh, gross.
FX's
#WelcometoWrexham
is one of the best pieces of TV this year. Not only is it funny thanks to Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, but it shows the power and love that comes from the biggest sport in the world: soccer. It's not just about the team, it's also about the supporters.
I understand that screener access is a privilege and not a right. But what I do find concerning is emailing journalists at an hour where most of us are not checking emails to tell us about an embargo on a show you did not provide screeners to that is out to the public already.
For
@cosmopolitan
’s first issue of 2023, I pitched a wild idea (and my 1st essay for the mag): let’s bring back DVDs. As you can tell, physical media is important to me, so I loved being able to do a little ode to it while also writing about how it could save the history of TV.
Okay, looks like I can finally talk about
#Challengers
. Y'all, this movie is WILD! I'm absolutely obsessed in so many different ways. It's definitely not what some of y'all are thinking, but god, I'll be thinking about Mike Faist's and Josh O'Connor's scenes forever.
#TheMarvels
is a MARVEL! A fun and cosmic good time with a lot of surprises in store. Couldn’t stop smiling and laughing the entire time. Has some pacing issues due to its short runtime, but fulfills its job of highlighting a wonderful trio! Iman Vellani continues to be a star!
Journalists should get patches or pins that you get after covering an award show, con, Met Gala, Fashion Week, etc. that you can put on a jacket to show how many of these you’ve survived.
So honored that
@Cosmopolitan
is exclusively revealing details about
@annatodd
's new book, The Falling, with a cover reveal, excerpt, and all the info you need for this huge release! Check it out below:
One last thing. I can’t say much (obviously) but some of these subplot endings…they set up season 3 in a way you didn’t expect. Will be interesting to see how the audience reacts to it. It might be a little divisive, but you’ll definitely come back to watch what happens next.
I love being sent a PR pitch that says, "I love your articles," that then goes into something that is absolutely not my beat or related to anything I've ever written before.
These Hearst layoffs are brutal. I stand with my colleagues in this difficult time. If you know of any opportunities, please share so I can pass along. So many good writers, editors, researchers, designers, copy editors and more were affected. You’ll be lucky to have any of them.
Thank the gods for this new
#PercyJackson
series! It’s the adaptation of your dreams! This brand new trio is stellar and their quest quickly turns into one that you will become obsessed with. Even with an incredible guest cast, it’s the young actors that will blow your mind!
Asked Selena Gomez about some of the paparazzi photos that came out of
#OnlyMurdersInTheBuilding
filming in NYC and she said, "I got an infamous photo from set."
#TCA21
Just to let you all know, V is my bias and I wish I had a video of me freaking out at MetLife d1 during Singularity. Not sure how I survived after his performance, but getting all these messages from the ARMY has been incredible. Thank you all! 💜
also the incredible dramatic moments in the film’s third act that prove that this is more than what the headlines and trailer want you to think. It’s stellar, refreshing, and another win for romance films.
1. Please don’t pitch me via DMs, social media, or my personal email address. You can send pitches to: tfuentes
@hearst
.com.
This also goes for any PR emails or if you’re trying to have me review something of yours like a book, movie, or album.
#AvatarTheLastAirbender
episode 1 is pretty solid, but it just doesn't have the same spark of the OG series. Some of the changes just feel odd right off the bat and some of the acting takes you out of it. Dallas Liu as Zuko is incredible though! But otherwise...kind of meh...
Don't worry, I'm not going very far! I'm so excited to announce that I'm joining the
@Cosmopolitan
team as an Associate Entertainment Editor starting tomorrow! Can't wait for this new experience with this iconic brand!
Super excited that
@seventeen
got to premiere the new music video for
@Meghan_Trainor
's song, "All the Ways." It stars
@BaileeMadison
and it's the cutest video I've seen in so long! Check it out over at Seventeen:
Some ~personal news~!
Today was my last day at
@seventeen
! These past 3 years have been absolutely amazing and I'm so proud to have been a part of this incredible team. There are not enough words to describe how I feel, so thank you to everyone whose been a part of this ride!
I have officially walked out along with the members of the
@HearstUnion
as we fight for our first contract! It's been too long and we're ready to finally get what we deserve!
Please support us by signing this petition:
Bridgerton season 2 is a solid continuation to the show. Hopefully, the show will find the right balance with its other characters in season 3. But the main storyline between Anthony and Kate makes the rest of the chaos oh so worth it.
And then there’s also what happens to the other characters. At times, it feels like there’s so much happening at once, that it’s almost unnecessary. Some moments will mean more to the fans of the books. But Polly Walker as Lady Featherington has the best side plot this season.
The fact that they cast Jason Mantzoukas as Dionysis means they're actually listening to us in terms of casting.
So, Logan Lerman, blink twice if you're playing Poseidon.
#PercyJackson
That being said, if you’re looking for the same amount of sex as in season 1, you’ll be disappointed. But that doesn’t mean this season isn’t as juicy.
Just a reminder that this and other Ryan Murphy productions decided to continue filming despite the WGAE protests happening daily, which means Kimberly and the other cast members have crossed the picket lines multiple times even though every other non-RM production stopped.
Before the end of year, just want to say that I cannot believe I got to write Excuses to Stay In for every single issue of Cosmopolitan in 2022. I pitched the idea late last year and somehow we made it come true. So excited to continue it in 2023. 💖
3. We’re mainly looking for opinion pieces, interesting interviews, introspective pieces, or special features for our entertainment section.
Unfortunately, we are not looking for listicles or reviews at this time.
But also the final 15 movies of the film...Luca your mind. It's an fun film about the difference between love, lust, and finding passion for a crazy game. And, of course, Zendaya is iconic! Go watch it if you're ready for a good time! Cinema is BACK!
#ChallengersMovie
Honestly, getting a personal wake-up call from Corbin Bleu sounds perfect! Here is a special sneak peek from this week's episode of
#HSMTMTS
exclusively on
@Cosmopolitan
!
Book friends! I'm looking for end of 2024 titles (November - December) and 2025 (yes, 2025!) titles for Cosmopolitan! Please send over any that you have in mind to my email: tfuentes
@hearst
.com!
North Bergen native
@MelissaFumero
is a Golden Globe-winning actress known for her starring role as Amy Santiago on Brooklyn Nine-Nine. This
#HispanicHeritageMonth
, we’re proud to see her on our TV screens and wish her continued success.
I truly cannot be the only person baffled by this. If I use my own subscription service that I pay for to watch it because that’s easier and then write something because I missed the email, then can I be punished for breaking embargo? I feel like this is gonna cause problems.
If you have any questions, you can always email me (tfuentes
@hearst
.com) and I’ll be more than happy to answer! My inbox can get a bit full sometimes, so it might take me a day or two to get back to you. But if it’s been a bit, you can always bump it up!
Thanks for reading!
2. Check the website to make sure the idea hasn’t been done before. This has been a bigger problem recently and it really sucks to say no to an idea you’re excited about because it’s already on the site.
I would suggest Googling while using “site:” w/o “”.
Two interviews, one set visit, and a special essay all out this week for
@Cosmopolitan
.
And I got to collab with Latines in every single one of them.
I can't believe it.
We're here and we're ready.
BIG news: Warner Bros. is shutting down its Writers/Directors Workshop and Stage 13 unit. Both are major paths for underrepresented voices in television. Big setback for Hollywood's diversity movement.
So I got to talk to
@hollyblack
for a while, which means some things, unfortunately, did get cut. But I had to mention
@IncorrectCruelP
and this is what she said in regards to The Stolen Heir:
After two years of organizing and two years of bargaining, WE HAVE A CONTRACT!!! There are no words except thank you to each and every person who made this happen! We finally did it!
@HearstUnion
now and
@HearstUnion
forever!!! 💖
BREAKING NEWS: We have reached a deal! Details tk, but we're so proud of our awesome bargaining committee,
@WGAEast
organizers and staff, and our entire unit for reaching a historic win not just for
@Hearst
but for the entire media industry. Hearst has a union contract, world!
Babel by
@kuangrf
might be the biggest fantasy book of the year and
@Cosmopolitan
has an exclusive excerpt that you won't find anywhere else to get you even more excited until its big release on August 23.
A couple of days ago
@nytimesarts
asked readers to share their first favorite musicals and I wrote about finding
#InTheHeights
by
@Lin_Manuel
while watching the 2008 Tonys. It's small, but something that has means so much. Thanks
@nytimes
for sharing it!
If I could give the cast of Impeachment: American Crime Story a round of applause, I would. What an insightful panel and I truly can't wait for others to watch this show.
#TCA21
And, on top of that, if you didn’t get that email with embargo because you are not on that list or don’t work with publicists but you still are doing work about it, then you’re not held to that embargo at all causing another set of issues for journos who did get it.