Rowena Henley
Rowena Henley is a writer and editor. She used to run a regular column, Do It For The Applause, in which she asked performers, writers, business leaders, and public figures to think about the notion of applause and what it meant to them.
Rowena graduated from The University of Bristol in 2015 with a BA in English Literature and went on to receive a Master's in journalism from New York University. She has previously worked for titles including BBC Travel, New York Magazine, and Culture Trip.
When not lost in edits or her overcrowded inbox, Rowena can be found at a cheap comedy show or at a pub quiz in South London demanding to know why there aren't more questions on 'Sex & The City.' She still loses sleep thinking about what could have been between Carrie and Aidan.
Bustle Booth
Cat Burns’ Lyrics Will Make You *Feel* Things
The singer-songwriter discusses her journey from TikTok stardom to chart success.
Bustle Booth
Nikita Parris Has Big Dreams For Women’s Football
And she wants young girls to dream big, too.
Bustle Booth
Emer Kenny On Playing The Woman Who (Almost) Called The Shots
And why 'The Curse’s Natasha – a behind-the-scenes puppet master in a high-stakes robbery – was her “dream role.”
Beauty Detail
Jade Thirlwall Took This Crystal On Her First Date With Jordan Stevens
Crystals & astrology had a big influence on the singer's new BEAUTY BAY eye shadow palette.
Bustle Booth
Olga Koch Can Scientifically Prove That This Is The Ultimate Karaoke Tune
The 'Homecoming' performer on comedy, reality TV, and her ultimate singsong.
Books
In 'We Have A Dream,' Mya-Rose Craig Re-Centres The Climate Conversation
The activist has given the mic to 30 Indigenous people & people of colour to hear their fears & hopes for the future.
Celebrity
Iain Stirling Is Fully Invested In Faye’s Narrative Arc
The comedian discusses this year's 'Love Island' drama and his new sitcom, 'Buffering'.
Politics
The UK Government Announced A New Role To Tackle Violence Against Women
The appointment comes as part of a larger strategy to address gender-based violence in England and Wales.
Self
Choose Love’s New Fragrance Range Celebrates The Scents Of Home
The new collection was inspired by memories from three refugees.
Do It For The Applause
Leomie Anderson On What It Takes To Be A Role Model
The fashion star and LAPP founder is on a mission to empower women & use her platform for good.
Health
A Day In The Life Of An NHS Community Mental Health Nurse
To mark Mental Health Month 2021, we ask 26-year-old Eleanor* to take us through a typical day on the job.
Music
Florence Welch Is Scoring A 'Great Gatsby' Musical For Broadway
Thomas Bartlett – who received an Oscar nod for his work on 'Call Me by Your Name' – will be in the writing room also.
Bustle Booth
Rose Matafeo’s Love Of “Meta, Self-Referential” Rom-Coms Runs *Deep*
And how she has carved out her own niche with 'Starstruck'.
International Women's Day
Meet The Scientists Using TikTok To Fight COVID Misinformation
“A vaccine is only as good as the uptake by people.”
Politics
What Aung San Suu Kyi's Sentencing May Mean For Myanmar
Here’s everything you need to know about the ongoing situation in Myanmar.
Do It For The Applause
Alistair Green On The Pros & Cons Of Viral Fame
"Ultimately, I’m filming stuff on my phone in my front room, so that’s the be-all and end-all of it. But I do think what I'm doing is good."
Do It For The Applause
Le Gateau Chocolat Doesn't Need Anyone's Permission To Thrive
The performer discusses the Arts Council Funding controversy & why he doesn't justify himself to trolls.
Bustle Booth
Antonia Thomas Talks 'Small Axe,' John Boyega, & Her Thoughts On A 'Lovesick' S4
The actor is appearing in Steve McQueen's 'Red, White & Blue.'
Celebrity
Meghan Markle Reveals She Miscarried Her Second Child
The Duchess of Sussex shared the news in a moving New York Times article.
Do It For The Applause
'Industry' Writers Mickey Down & Konrad Kay On The Joy Of Quitting A Miserable Job
"I got very little validation from my work in banking because I was just so terrible at it."
