SAMANTHA OLSON
Photo by Carianne Older
As a Writers Guild of America member and journalist, Sam covers music, entertainment, and celebrity news at Cosmopolitan. She reported on similar topics at Seventeen, where she also tapped into beauty and lifestyle. Outside of magazine publication, Sam makes sense of the world around her with unfiltered prose and cultural commentary through her bi-monthly newsletter, Comfort + Chaos.
PLEDGES ALLEGIANCE TO POP CULTURE.FEATURED WORK ✧
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Please—I Beg You—Stop Calling It a “Lesbian Renaissance”
Cosmopolitan ✧ Published August 13, 2024
In this summer of Chappell Roan, here’s your healthy reminder that pop culture wouldn’t even exist without queer women.
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PinkPantheress Weighs in on TikTok Virality, Olivia Rodrigo, and Finding Herself Through Music, Pre–Tour Cancelation
Cosmopolitan ✧ Published August 2, 2024
On August 1, PinkPantheress canceled her 2024 shows. Weeks before, she gave this interview about discovering and owning her identity.
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Kenzie Ziegler Always Had a Voice. Now, She’s Ready to Unleash It.
Cosmopolitan ✧ Published July 26, 2024
The 20-year-old singer-songwriter opens up about growing into her own artistry, creating her new album, and skipping the Dance Moms reunion.
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The 5 Best Songs From Taylor Swift's ‘The Tortured Poets Department,’ Ranked
Cosmopolitan ✧ Published April 19, 2024
As a lifelong subscriber to Swiftian prophecy, I've never allowed myself to complete a definitive ranking of Taylor Swift's work. (1) Because I'm a Libra, and making any decision is a daunting task, and (2) Taylor's shapeshifting abilities over the years have made comparison nearly impossible.
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Alix Earle’s It Girl Status Was Literally Written in the Stars
Cosmopolitan ✧ Published February 14, 2024
The podcaster and influencer brought Cosmo along for her first-ever (!!!) birth chart reading, and it was very, very revealing. Spoiler: There’s boyfriend stuff in here.
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Katya Zamolodchikova Is Fully in His “Katie Couric Era” on Grindr’s ‘Who’s the Asshole?’ Podcast Series
Cosmopolitan ✧ Published February 7, 2024
The RuPaul's Drag Race alum is giving sex and dating advice on his latest project.
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These Artists Should've Been Recognized With 2024 Grammy Nominations
Cosmopolitan ✧ Published February 3, 2024
From Jung Kook to Reneé Rapp, these acts were snubbed in the Recording Academy's major Grammy categories.
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These Teens Released Children's Books About LGBTQ+ Inclusivity Just in Time For Pride
Seventeen ✧ Published June 1, 2021
A Kids Book About and the GenderCool Project have joined forces to release children's books about being transgender, non-binary, and what it means to be inclusive.
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Tate McRae Dishes on Tour Life, Her Debut Album, and Songwriting with Billie Eilish's Brother, Finneas
Seventeen ✧ Published April 7, 2022
Tate caught up with Seventeen and spilled all the tea on creating her debut album, I Used to Think I Could Fly.
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The Aces Open Up About Providing Queer Safe Spaces Through Music and What's To Come In Their New Era
Seventeen ✧ Published June 24, 2022
The Aces are four of a kind. The all-female alternative pop band caught up with Seventeen about “Girls Make Me Wanna Die,” their new album, and providing safe spaces for young queer people through their music.
LET’S GET SOCIAL.During her time at publications like Seventeen and Shifter Mag, Sam shot, edited, and posted social media content across platforms including sponsored content with brands like Sephora, Izze Sparkling Juice, and Nordstrom.
Her collective social media contributions have garnered more than 500K impressions.
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As a cultural expert in the entertainment space, Sam has lent her voice to podcasts and outlets like Teen Vogue, Paper, and Buzzfeed News to discuss a range of topics, from diversity in the fashion industry to pop culture predictions and career advice.
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Swifties, It’s Time for Your ‘Tortured Poets Department’ Era Outfits
Cosmopolitan ✧ Published April 18, 2024
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Snapshots of All Your Favorite Faces at NYFW
PAPER ✧ Published February 16, 2024
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Who Is Fashion Week for Anymore? 13 Insiders Share Their Stories
Teen Vogue ✧ Published October 5, 2023
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Samantha Olson Talks ‘Seventeen’ & Shares Advice for Aspiring Writers
Her Campus at UCF ✧ Published November 18, 2021
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NYC’s PR Conductor Matthew Cancel of Cancel Communications celebrates his Birthday Fault Style
FAULT ✧ Published April 20, 2023
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Davis Burleson Celebrates His 21st Birthday at The Ned NoMad
PAPER ✧ Published March 27, 2023
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What to Wear to Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour if You Wanna Impress the BeyHive
Cosmopolitan ✧ Published July 29, 2023
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Party People: Sam Olson
Forbes Functions ✧ Published August 9, 2023
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Instagram + COMPLEX start a flame with HOT ONES: Truth or Dabb
FAULT ✧ Published May 21, 2022
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To Cancel with Birthday Love
FAULT ✧ Published April 15, 2022
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The Beloved Host Of CNN’s Student Show Left And Everyone Freaked Out
Buzzfeed News ✧ Published October 5, 2022
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Tevin Milo Evans: The Model Taking Up Space In The Fashion Industry
New School Free Press ✧ Published November 20, 2023
Listen to Sam’s episode of Broke and Privileged here.
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Swarovski Goes Underwater, Catbird X Jenny Slate, Meghan Markle’s Beauty Expansion, Plus! Djerf Avenue’s New Digs…
The Daily Front Row ✧ Published March 27, 2024
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Parties! Parties! Parties! Tiffany & Co.’s Blue Book Soirée, Dolce & Gabbana’s Beauty Debut, & More!
The Daily Front Row ✧ Published April 26, 2024
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Condé Nast’s Makes Union Deal, Stella McCartney Toasts Falabella’s 15th Birthday, Plus! A Met Steps Preview?
The Daily Front Row ✧ Published May 6, 2024
