Kira Richards

Kira Richards is a student and freelance journalist, specialising in personal essays and opinion pieces. She also has keen interests in sustainable fashion, skin care and marathoning the latest series to drop on Netflix.

Kira is a 2nd year BA journalism student at City, University of London, and an inaugural leader of City’s African Caribbean Journalism Network. She has written for her university’s student publication, Carrot, as well as Aurelia Magazine, The Indiependent and Mercury Magazine. She runs her own blog, posting her thoughts and spilling the tea on student life.

In her spare time, Kira loves film photography, pop-culture podcasts and discovering hidden gems around her hometown, London. She wants to travel the world and try new food in every place.

You can find Kira (always) on Twitter @kiramaerichards.

Fashion

These British TikTok Creators Are Changing How We Shop

And yes, sustainability is key.

By Kira Richards

Celebrity

8 TikTok Accounts Every Royal Fan Needs On Their FYP

We’re here for the RoyalTEA.

By Kira Richards and Frances Stewart

Streaming

UK 'Fresh Prince' Fans Can Stream Will Smith's 'Bel-Air' Very Soon

The hit ‘90s comedy has had quite the makeover.

By Kira Richards

Celebrity

Simon Cowell & Partner Laura Silverman Have Announced Their Engagement

The former X factor seems to have changed his tune on marriage.

By Kira Richards

Politics

All Historic Same-Sex Convictions Will Be Pardoned Under A New UK Scheme

“I hope [this] will go some way to righting the wrongs of the past,” said UK Home Secretary Priti Patel.

By Kira Richards

TV & Movies

“Grindr Killer” Stephen Port Is Serving A Life Sentence

At his sentencing, the judge decline to set a minimum term.

By Kira Richards

TV & Movies

Watch These Simone Ashley TV Shows & Movies While You Wait For 'Bridgerton' Season 2

The newest member of the ton has featured in a number of hit series and films.

By Kira Richards

TV & Movies

'Dancing On Ice' Has Poached A 'Strictly' Professional For Its Judging Panel

“It's more than an honour & I already can’t wait to join the family.”

By Kira Richards

Celebrity

The Francis Bourgeois TikTok Saga, Explained

Here's everything you need to know about the young trainspotter.

By Kira Richards

TV & Movies

TikTok’s Newest Viral Trend Is House Swapping À La 'The Holiday'

And it all started with one American woman searching for adventure (& Jude Law).

By Kira Richards

Beauty

Where & When UK Shoppers Can Buy The Pat McGrath x 'Bridgerton' Collection

The British makeup mogul, Pat McGrath, has created a line of regency-inspired cosmetics.

By Kira Richards

TV & Movies

The 'All Creatures Great & Small' Christmas Special Teases Yuletide Romance

The heartwarming countryside drama returns for a Christmas Eve special.

By Kira Richards

Activism

Josephine Baker Just Became The First Black Woman To Enter France’s Panthéon

Being in the Parisian mausoleum is considered the nation’s highest honour.

By Kira Richards

Celebrity

Jack Grealish’s Response To His Old Boss Being Fired Is Classic Grealish

The England player reached out to his former manager straight away.

By Kira Richards

TV & Movies

Keira Knightley Thinks She Knows Who Juliet Ends Up With In 'Love Actually'

The famous cue cards scene left fans with one big question.

By Kira Richards

TV & Movies

What We Know About 'Magic Mike' 3 Coming To The UK

Prepare for disappointment.

By Kira Richards

TV & Movies

The Creators Of Vigil Are Back With A Gripping New BBC Drama

You Don’t Know Me is adapted from the bestselling novel of the same name.

By Kira Richards

Music

Ed Sheeran’s “Bad Habits” Has A Sweet Hidden Meaning About His Daughter

The singer became a father for the first time in 2020.

By Kira Richards

Music

Glastonbury 2022 Is Sold Out, But There Might Still Be Chance To Get Tickets

The world-renowned festival will be back after two year break.

By Kira Richards and El Hunt

Royals

Prince Harry Spoke Publicly About The Term “Megxit” & Its Origin

The royal shared some thoughts in a panel about internet disinformation.

By Kira Richards