Rowena Henley

Rowena Henley is the News & Features Editor at Bustle UK. Her role includes commissioning and editing stories, managing writers, and liaising with talent and publicists to plan upcoming content. She also runs a regular column, Do It For The Applause, in which she asks performers, writers, business leaders, and public figures to think about the notion of applause and what it means 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. You can follow Rowena on Twitter @RowenaHenley and learn more about her and her work at www.rowenahenley.com.

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.

By Rowena Henley

Self

Choose Love’s New Fragrance Range Celebrates The Scents Of Home

The new collection was inspired by memories from three refugees.

By Alice Broster and Rowena Henley

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.

By Rowena Henley

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.

By Rowena Henley

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.

By Rowena Henley

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'.

By Rowena Henley

Politics

What's Happening With The Situation In Myanmar?

More than 500 civilians have died since the military took control on February 1, reports show.

By Sophie McEvoy and Rowena Henley

International Women's Day

Meet The Scientists Using TikTok To Fight COVID Misinformation

“A vaccine is only as good as the uptake by people.”

By Rowena Henley

Do It For The Applause

Why 'Normal People's Eliot Salt Is Thankful For Her Parents' Brutal Honesty

The writer & actor is striving to become "less needy" for other people's applause.

By Rowena Henley

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."

By Rowena Henley

TV & Movies

How To Watch The Sex & The City Reboot In The UK

The new series was announced on January 10.

By Rowena Henley

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.

By Rowena Henley

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.'

By Rowena Henley

Celebrity

Meghan Markle Reveals She Miscarried Her Second Child

The Duchess of Sussex shared the news in a moving New York Times article.

By Rowena Henley

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."

By Rowena Henley

Do It For The Applause

Ovie Soko Isn't Fussed About How Fit You Think He Is

"That's just sort of like a lottery, isn't it?"

By Rowena Henley

Do It For The Applause

Jamii Founder Khalia Ismain Proves There’s Power In Being A Doer

The entrepreneur chats about what it's like to build a brand that will create long-lasting change.

By Rowena Henley

Activism

We Can't Ignore What Happened To Belly Mujinga

Britain's failure to adequately address its inherent anti-Blackness and racism is having actual life and death consequences.

By Rowena Henley and Alice Broster

Do It For The Applause

Joe Dempsie On 'Skins' Fame & Breaking New Ground With 'Adult Material'

"I did feel pressure to be Chris."

By Rowena Henley

Celebrity

Vas Morgan Prompts Change At 'TOWIE' After Revealing The Racism He Experienced

The former 'Only Way Is Essex' star is in "ongoing discussion" with the show's producers.

By Rowena Henley