Rishma Dosani
Rishma Dosani focuses on the moments where entertainment, celebrity behaviour and audience reaction collide, using sharp, accessible coverage to show how showbiz stories land with the public. She writes and edits across Metro’s entertainment desk, leading coverage of film, television and celebrity news with an emphasis on US-facing stories. Her work spans breaking news, quick-turn reactions, longer features and opinion-led pieces, drawing on more than a decade in entertainment journalism and several years on Metro’s entertainment team.
Awards shows and viral celebrity moments
Dosani regularly zeroes in on awards ceremonies and the flashpoints that turn into talking points, rather than treating them as routine diary events. In coverage of an Oscar-winning actor throwing chewing gum at his partner before stepping on stage, she homes in on the small, visual detail that sparked fan criticism and amusement, and uses that to frame the wider reaction.
She picks up on the way viewers question behaviour, the etiquette of live broadcasts and the line between private and public conduct, keeping the focus tightly on what audiences are actually discussing. When she writes around major honours, such as Adele’s Oscar-winning Bond theme, she anchors the story in the achievement itself and the way it fits into a bigger entertainment narrative, instead of just listing red carpet arrivals.
Across these pieces she treats awards shows as live culture rather than static ceremonies, foregrounding fan commentary and the specific moments that travel online.
Film, TV and franchise decisions
Much of Dosani’s entertainment coverage tracks decisions inside film and television projects and how they play out with viewers.
In a piece on a Sex and the City star pushing for more nude scenes in a recent spin-off, she focuses on creative control, boundaries and the tension between nostalgia and updated storytelling. She treats casting choices, script changes and tonal shifts as news in themselves, explaining what is at stake for the franchise rather than simply reporting that a show returns. Headlines pointing to critics being “not impressed” and “huge numbers” underline how she joins reception and performance in the same frame, pairing box office or ratings information with the tone of reviews.
Her articles on superhero films and similar big-screen projects often centre on the “make-believe” involved, highlighting both the spectacle and the demands placed on audiences and performers. This gives her film and TV reporting a clear through-line: she is interested in how creative decisions, critical response and fan expectations intersect.
Red carpet rules and public opinion
Dosani also covers fashion and event etiquette when they become entertainment stories in their own right. In the article about Lizzie Cundy being turned away from Ascot over her dress, she frames the incident around questions of fairness and taste, asking whether the venue was right to enforce its rules and inviting readers to vote in a poll.
The piece treats dress codes, gatekeeping and celebrity presentation as a live debate rather than a simple style roundup, making space for audience views while clearly setting out what happened on the day.
Her approach to these stories blends showbiz reporting with consumer sensibility: she explains the official stance from organisers, notes how it affects the person at the centre of the story, and then opens the floor to wider opinion. This reflects a consistent interest in how institutions manage image and access, and what fans think about those decisions.
From quick hits to longer features
Dosani’s output ranges from fast-turn news pieces to more reflective features, and she moves between formats without changing her straightforward tone.
Shorter stories often hinge on a single striking detail or quote, such as a throwaway line from a superhero actor or a surprising box office statistic, while longer articles give room to unpack themes in film and television over time. She uses opinion and commentary sparingly, preferring to show the contours of a story through reported facts, selected reactions and clear description, which keeps her work direct even when the subject is heavily discussed elsewhere. Over years on Metro’s entertainment team she has built up a steady volume of pieces that cover celebrities, movies, TV shows, music and related lifestyle angles, with a consistent focus on what drives conversation. The result is a body of work that helps readers understand not only what happened in entertainment, but why it matters to fans and how it fits into the broader showbiz cycle.
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Abbie Bray
Abbie Bray reports on how television affects the people on screen and the viewers at home. She is acting head of Screen Time, working across national and regional titles on dramas, soaps, factual entertainment and live broadcasts. Her focus includes Death in Paradise, Beyond Paradise, Vera and Midsomer Murders, as well as Gardeners’ World, Our Yorkshire Farm, Countryfile, Garden Rescue and A Place in the Sun. She also covers presenters, long-running series, sports broadcasts, viewer complaints and Ofcom scrutiny. Before Screen Time, she was a TV reporter for Metro and the Daily Express, then held weekend TV editor, assistant TV editor and deputy showbiz editor roles. Her reporting links TV formats to grief, career changes, casting, audience reaction and the personal stakes behind live coverage.
Adam Bloodworth
Adam Bloodworth covers how culture, nightlife and luxury spaces shape modern entertainment and everyday life. He is a Features Journalist and Deputy Life&Style Editor at City A.M., where he has written and commissioned culture and lifestyle features since 2022. He is also Deputy Editor of City A.M. The Magazine. His beat includes film, TV, music, theatre, things to do, restaurants, hotels, members’ clubs, fashion and LGBTQ storytelling. He has written for The Telegraph, The Independent, VICE, Metro and HuffPost UK. He reviews gigs, theatre and restaurants, profiles venues and reports on live-music infrastructure. His work often combines criticism with first-person experience, judging places and performances by their atmosphere, stories and audience experience. He also interviews public figures and appears as an on-air commentator.
Adam England
Adam England stands out for linking celebrity news to wider trends in music, sport, health and everyday life. He is a writer-reporter on the news team at People, where he covers entertainment, culture and lifestyle through timely stories and evergreen explainers. His work has appeared in publications including The Guardian, The Independent, Vice, Dazed, Healthline and Verywell Mind. He writes about music, screen entertainment, celebrity careers, fan communities, sport, cultural history, mental health, travel, pets, relationships and social affairs. His explainers include the 2023 NFL Draft and Bruce Lee’s death. He also reports on sensitive celebrity health stories, such as Lionel Richie cutting a concert short after feeling dizzy. His reporting is clear, factual and service-driven. He strips back jargon and mythology, uses lived experience and expert input where relevant, and avoids sensationalism.
Adam White
Adam White is features editor across culture and lifestyle at The Independent. He writes and commissions long-form features, essays and interviews on film, television, music and entertainment. His work examines how fame, fandom and taste shape contemporary culture, from streaming thrillers and celebrity disclosure to festivals, live music and creative careers. His writing has appeared in Dazed, Huck, i-D, Playboy, The Telegraph, The i, Little White Lies, The Quietus and Nylon. He uses a strong, voice-led style that combines reporting, observation and personal immersion. His streaming coverage treats television as something experienced as much as watched. His celebrity essays connect star narratives to wider questions about privacy and public image. His festival writing focuses on audiences and live events as cultural rituals. His interviews with film-makers and authors rely on rapport, extended stories and reflection.