Melissa Sherrard
Location
St. Augustine, FL
School
University Of Florida
Expertise
TV, Movies, Pop Culture
- Melissa is an experienced researcher and reporter with a love of both classic and modern films and television shows.
- She's written/edited thousands of authoritative articles for various platforms, including eHow, The Culture Trip, Snip News, SteadyContent, Civilized, Hoodline, and WalletHub.
- She also reviewed young adult fantasy books for IndieReader.
Experience
Melissa has worked as a professional writer/editor for more than a decade. Her work has covered a broad range of topics, including breaking news, cultural trends, politics, travel destinations, the environment, wellness, and entertainment. She's also held several positions in which she managed the writing, editing, and design of various media materials, both online and in print. She is familiar with several editorial styles (AP, Chicago, AMA).
Education
Melissa has a bachelor's degree in Public Relations with a concentration in psychology from the University of Florida.
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Stories By Melissa Sherrard
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Why does Mercedes Gardner from Wynonna Earp look so familiar? The Canadian-based talent is no stranger to the small screen.
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Fun fact: NCIS's Michael Weatherly had a cheeky line that was actually a reference to his real-life ex-fiancé.
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Ricky has had a lot of hairbrained money-making schemes in Trailer Park Boys, but his dumbest scheme in the whole series was stealing and repainting barbecues.
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Syfy canceled Wynonna Earp after its fourth season, and fans want the supernatural Western to be picked up by another network — except one in particular.
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HBO Max's new modern teen drama, Generation, boasts a few familiar faces in its cast. Here's where you may have seen the actress who plays Naomi before.
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Here's what Raya and the Last Dragon's Chief Benja, or the character who Disney calls "the baddest blade in the five lands," looks like in real life.
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NCIS fans know a lot about Abby Sciuto, but only hardcore fans remember this obscure fact about her family.
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Getting paid to appear intimate with some of Hollywood's most attractive people isn't always fun; sometimes it's downright awkward and anxiety-inducing.
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This supernatural mystery hidden gem has been a hit with both fans and critics. We've got the scoop on your next HBO binge watch.
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The beloved characters of NCIS are relatable and therefore fallible. Here's Abby Sciuto's most questionable action while at NCIS.
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American Horror Story: Roanoke follows a couple after moving to a country house in North Carolina, where they begin to experience strange events.
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Suicide Squad had many memorable characters, but the standout was Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn. Here's the Suicide Squad scene Margot Robbie regretted filming.
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Ever wonder what it was really like working with Tobe Hooper on Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2? Well, Caroline Williams answered that very question in a Reddit AMA.
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If you watch NCIS, you know the team members aren't all squeaky clean. But Clayton Reeves made a huge mistake on the show, putting his whole team at risk.
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NCIS is full of fun cameos, but there's one specific kind of guest star that means more than viewers might think.
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Even the most hardcore NCIS fans might not be aware that some of the characters that have appeared on the show were played by the cast's actual family.
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While many viewers think they know everything about Abby on NCIS, they might have missed this mention of her biggest pet peeve and how to stay on her good side.
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The NBC comedy Young Rock follows the life of actor and wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and viewers want to know why his mom looks familiar.
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They say life imitates art, and sometimes the reserve is true. Then, of course, there are total coincidences as well.
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Wondering who plays teenage Dwayne Johnson's girlfriend Karen in Young Rock? We've got the scoop.
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All the Shrek movies are available online, but it gets a little complicated if you want to set up a proper binge session. Here's where you can find them.
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You might be wondering what happened to The Godfather script that got away on Pawn Stars.
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The television show 12 Monkeys is inspired by the 1995 film of the same name, and here is how you can watch all four seasons.
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Relics from Camelot generally net a pretty penny, but this JFK artifact takes the cake, and it showed up on Pawn Stars!
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No doubt audiences the world over easily recognize Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, but you've probably seen the actor who plays a younger version of him before too.
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In Mudbound, released in 2017, the struggles between races, sexes, and classes in the 1940s American south are seen through the eyes of a new wife and mother.
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Sugar Panda is about to become a much more saturated brand mascot, and he's voiced by a familiar Hollywood talent.