Popverse is a modern entertainment brand that covers TV, movies, comics, creators, and conventions. They welcome pitches from freelancers. They’re seeking in-depth analyses on major projects in comics, movies, TV, and games; personal stories that would be evocative to their readership; and captivating interviews/conversations with pop culture personalities. Their standard rate is $100 per article (1,000-1,800 words). They might pay $150 or more for in-depth interviews or deeper original reporting and $50 or $75 for exceptionally short write-ups. To learn how to write for them, refer to this page.
Home & Texture is “a platform
where BIPOC Millennials transform houses into homes by infusing modern
individuality, warmth, and culture.” They accept pitches for stories. As per
this tweet
by their deputy editor, they pay $150 to $200 per piece. If you’re interested in
pitching them a story then refer to this page.
Dirt is a newsletter about digital pop culture. They cover books, streaming, music, style, fashion, blockchain, and the internet. Their pieces are generally around 500 to 800 or 800 to 1,000 words. Standard rates begin at $0.50 per word, negotiable for reported pieces. Rates for Q&As are $0.30 per word. Send your pitches to editors@dirt.fyi. For details, read their pitch guidelines.
LatinaMedia.Co is a digital publication covering “TV, film, books, podcasts, and culture from Latina and femme Latinx perspectives.” They’re always seeking more voices to add to their community. They pay $150 for 600+ word pieces. For more information, read their pitch guide.
Teen Vogue is an online publication that offers the latest on fashion, celebrity style, entertainment, beauty, teen issues, etc. They accept pitches for reported and op-ed pieces across the following sections:
- Culture (covers TV, movies, music, internet culture, etc.)
- Identity (covers mental health, sexual health, body image, etc.)
- Style & Beauty (highlights trends, changemakers, celebrity styles, and more)
- Politics (covers social justice, politics, history, and education)
According to their news & politics editor, they generally pay $250 to $600 per piece. To learn more, read their pitching guide.
whynow is an online magazine and production studio that features stories from both emerging and established people in arts, music, and entertainment. They’re seeking features, interviews, stories, and reviews related to arts and culture. They pay £80 to £150 for the majority of pieces. If interested, email your pitches to editors@whynow.co.uk. For details, read their pitching guidelines.
CRWNMAG is a print magazine for Black women. They exist to “create a progressive dialogue around natural hair and the women who wear it.” They offer paid writing opportunities for their magazine and journal’s print editions. All the submissions should speak to their Brand Pillars, which are knowledge of self, self-love, authenticity, sisterhood, and ownership. Digital submissions are currently unpaid, but there are paid writing opportunities for the print editions of their magazine and journal. To learn more, refer to their call for submissions.
Vulture is an entertainment news website for the culturally obsessed. They cover TV, movies, comedy, music, theater, art, books, and more. They accept pitches for investigative features, short and timely Q&As with exciting talent, oral histories, lists and recommendations, guides, and more. According to their recommendations and crossword editor, their rates generally start at $200. To learn more, refer to their pitch guide.
RIZE
Entertainment covers “the thoughts, feelings,
traditions, and beliefs birthed from each branch of art, entertainment, and
culture.” They are looking for BIPOC writers. Their rates begin at $200. For
details, refer to this page.
Stylist Magazine is a weekly magazine
and a website for smart, successful, and sophisticated women. They welcome
pitches from freelance writers. They look for “smart, original, newsworthy
journalism, covering women’s lifestyle, feminism, current affairs, social
trends, culture, health, careers, relationships, dating, sex, and tech.” According
to their editor,
they pay £150 per feature. To learn more, read their pitch
guidelines.