Cynthia Lawrence
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With over 10 years experience, Cynthia began her media career as a production assistant in the Hub of MTV Networks Europe.

She made the natural transition to freelance music journalist for popular music publications, Touch and Echoes magazines. It wasn't long before she became a resident , columnist for the women's lifestyle magazine Pride before becoming features editor for six years. Her work has taken her around the world where she has interviewed a constellation of stars including Mariah Carey, Isaac Hayes and Janet Jackson to name but a few. Her engaging features have also ranged from lifestyle and travel to cutting-edge global and human interest stories.

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Have You Done Your 2013 Facebook Cull Yet?

(1) Comments | Posted 2 January 2013 | (23:07)

When we were young and carefree, friendships seemed so simple. You would have your compulsory playground argument and after a good sulk you would, "make up, make up, never do it again" and all would be forgotten. Nowadays, the world of social networking has made it virtually (excuse the pun)...

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What it Means to be a Working Mum Today

(3) Comments | Posted 8 June 2012 | (16:14)

Almost 21 months ago, I gave birth to my greatest inspiration, my son Corey. After a year's maternity leave (and NOT a year's holiday as hubby would have to believe) I was certain that the full-time job was not for me. So, I decided to embark on a freelance, writing...

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'Trolling' is Unacceptable But Are Celebrities Making Themselves Too Accessible?

(0) Comments | Posted 18 April 2012 | (15:17)

In recent weeks the news has been dominated with reports about cyber 'trolling' or in layman's terms, abuse or harassment posted on social networking sites. Celebrities in particular have become targets of such cyber 'trolls' from Ashton Kutcher to the lesser-known, former TV presenter Richard Bacon. After much distress, he...

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'The One That Got Away' ...To Be or Not to Be?

(0) Comments | Posted 10 February 2012 | (23:13)

Call me old fashioned but I do love a cheesy, romantic movie. Even those that don't always have the conventional, 'happy ever after' ending. There was 500 Days of Summer, where boy doesn't win back the girl of his dreams; she marries someone else. My Best Friend's Wedding where girl...

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Cut Flack Some Slack!

(0) Comments | Posted 15 December 2011 | (13:56)

Eyebrows raised (sharply!) at the news of the relationship between Caroline Flack, 32, and 17-year-old singer Harry Styles and she quickly became the victim of public hatred. But with Hefner, Stringfellow and Ronnie Woods all known to date women half their age, isn't this just a case of double standards?...

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