Will Heffernan

I proudly hold a Bachelor of Science in Journalism Degree from Suffolk University, a milestone I achieved on May 20th. Over the past several years, my journey as a writer has been a dynamic and thrilling one, primarily focused on the realm of entertainment journalism.


My writing odyssey commenced at The Suffolk Voice, the esteemed online publication of Suffolk University. Here, I honed my craft by crafting engaging movie reviews, spotlighting local entertainment events, and conducting interviews with an impressive array of artists. Notable personalities such as Kelly Clarkson, Demi Lovato, Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas, Ross Lynch, Sabrina Carpenter, Shawn Mendes, and many more have graced my interview roster during my tenure at The Suffolk Voice.


My passion for the world of entertainment news continued to flourish as I joined CelebSecrets. Within its virtual pages, I delved into the intricacies of celebrity happenings, delivering articles that covered everything from tour announcements to song reviews, and beyond.


Expanding my horizons further, I ventured into the vibrant world of Blended Magazine, a New York City-based publication that shines a spotlight on music, arts, fashion, and culture. Here, my portfolio grew richer with numerous music reviews and captivating artist interviews.


A significant milestone in my writing career was contributing to CelebMix, a prominent platform that boasts a readership ranging from 300,000 to 500,000 each month. My role encompassed reporting on celebrity news, as well as conducting insightful interviews with notable artists such as Forever in Your Mind, The Vamps, New Hope Club, Maddie Poppe, and more.


During my time at MOOD Magazine, I had the privilege of interviewing esteemed artists such as Olivia Rodrigo and Ava Max, expanding my horizons even further within the entertainment world.


Recent endeavors have seen me co-create ECHO Magazine (East Coast Hollywood Official) alongside a friend. With ECHO Magazine, our mission is to traverse the diverse landscape of music from the East Coast to the West Coast, capturing the essence of musical creativity across the nation.


My journey as a journalist has been characterized by an unyielding passion for storytelling, a commitment to capturing the essence of entertainment, and an insatiable curiosity to explore the ever-evolving world of pop culture. I look forward to continuing this exhilarating journey, sharing the world of entertainment with audiences far and wide.

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Noah Beck, Siena Agudong, James Van Der Beek and Drew Ray Tanner Return for “Sidelined 2: Intercepted” with New Cast Members Charlie Gillespie, and Roan Curtis

Tubi’s beloved original film Sidelined: The QB and Me is back with a sequel that’s set to bring even more heart and drama to the screen. Titled Sidelined 2: Intercepted, the film reunites fans with familiar faces while introducing exciting new talent to the cast. Returning for the sequel are James Van Der Beek (Pose), reprising his role as the tough but supportive father Leroy Lahey, and Drew Ray Tanner (Riverdale), back as Nathan Bryan, the protective big brother and guardian of Dallas (Sien...
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Q&A with Kaleb Cohen: Finding Inspiration and Musical Growth

With a distinctive sound and a passion for storytelling, Kaleb Cohen is quickly making a name for himself in the indie-folk scene. Drawing inspiration from a diverse musical upbringing and his experiences as a young artist navigating the industry, Kaleb brings a fresh yet nostalgic feel to his music. As he gears up for the release of his latest single, “Cherry Trees,” we caught up with him to chat about his journey, creative process, and what’s next on the horizon. Hi Kaleb, thanks for joinin...
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EXCLUSIVE: Alex Sampson on "Used to You," Touring, and Life After America's Got Talent

If you’ve been anywhere near TikTok lately, chances are you’ve heard Alex Sampson’s latest single, “Used To You.” The track, a vibrant and heartfelt anthem, has been making waves across social media and streaming platforms, solidifying Sampson as one of pop’s most exciting new voices. Fresh off a national tour with Jamie Miller and still riding the momentum from his time on “America’s Got Talent (AGT),” the singer-songwriter sat down with ECHO to talk about his whirlwind year, the inspiration...
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Cole Sage Talks Musical Journey, Touring Highlights, and Upcoming Projects

Cole Sage is an emerging artist making waves in the music world since discovering his passion for guitar and songwriting during the early days of the pandemic. With a love for music theory and a talent for translating emotions into melody, Cole has been crafting songs that deeply connect with his audience. In this interview, Cole dives into his journey as a musician, the excitement of exploring his sound, and the challenges of building a career in music. From his creative inspirations and col...
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XO, Kitty Season 2: A Delightful Fusion of K-Drama Charm & American Teen Drama

In the final moments of XO, Kitty Season 1, Kitty Song-Covey confidently declares that life is finally falling into place—only for things to spiral into delightful chaos once more in her love life, friendships, and academic adventures. But that unpredictability is exactly what makes this series so captivating, blending the emotional highs of Korean dramas with the lively antics of American teen soaps. The Netflix series spins off from Jenny Han’s beloved To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before tril...
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Back in Action: Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz Deliver High-Octane Fun in Spy Comedy

Back in Action is a delightful throwback to over-the-top action-comedy fare, with Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz bringing infectious energy as CIA operatives turned suburban parents. Directed by Seth Gordon, the film doesn’t take itself too seriously—and that’s exactly where its charm lies. From explosive set pieces to stylish fight choreography set to timeless hits like Frank Sinatra’s “L.O.V.E.,” it’s a gleeful mix of espionage chaos and family antics. Foxx and Diaz have crackling chemistry, b...
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You're Cordially Invited: Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell’s Chaotic Rom-Com Debuts on Prime

Nicholas Stoller’s latest rom-com flips the traditional “date night movie” on its head by skipping theaters entirely for a 2025 Prime Video release. Starring Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell, the film explores wedding chaos when two determined adults clash over a double-booked island venue. As their carefully planned celebrations collide, sparks fly—but not always the romantic kind. Ferrell plays Jim, a widowed father devoted to his daughter Jenni (Geraldine Viswanathan). When she announces...
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Movie Review: Carry-On

Jaume Collet-Serra’s Carry-On is a high-octane, holiday-set action thriller that reinvents the ordinary-hero trope with remarkable depth and precision. Anchored by a stellar performance from Taron Egerton, the film plunges viewers into the chaotic life of Ethan Kopek, a TSA agent thrust into an extraordinary situation on Christmas Eve. With its tight pacing, sharp script, and a dazzling ensemble cast, Carry-On is a compelling blend of human drama and pulse-pounding action. Egerton shines as E...
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Siena Agudong and Drew Ray Tanner Talk New Tubi Film '"Sidelined: The QB and Me"

Tubi’s "Sidelined: The QB and Me" actors Siena Agudong and Drew Ray Tanner sat down with ECHO co-editor Will Heffernan to chat about how their past experiences helped them in their roles, how they stay present, and more! Read our review of "Sidelined: The QB and Me": https://readechoonline.com/sidelined-the-qb-and-me-a-heartfelt-rom-com-that-scores-big-on-tubi/ Stay connected with ECHO: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/readecho/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@readecho ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/readechoonline/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pinterest.com/readecho/
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EXCLUSIVE: Jason Fernandes Talks Transitioning From Soccer to Acting and 'Sidelined: The QB and Me'

Jason Fernandes may have grown up chasing soccer goals, but today, he’s scoring big on the small and silver screens. Hailing from Vancouver, this charismatic actor, who many compare to a young Ralph Macchio, is rapidly making a name for himself in Hollywood. From his early days as a shy boy with a love for sports and choir to his breakout roles in Fire Country and Cruel Summer, Jason’s journey is a testament to resilience and reinvention. His latest project, TUBI’s Sidelined: The QB and Me, is a...
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Director Justin Wu Talks New Tubi Film '"Sidelined: The QB and Me"

Tubi’s "Sidelined: The QB and Me" director Justin Wu sat down with ECHO's Will Heffernan to chat about tackling Tay Marley's story, working with Noah Beck and Siena Agudong, and more! Read our review of "Sidelined: The QB and Me": https://readechoonline.com/sidelined-the-qb-and-me-a-heartfelt-rom-com-that-scores-big-on-tubi/ Stay connected with ECHO: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/readecho/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@readecho ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/readechoonline/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pinterest.com/readecho/
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"Sidelined: The QB and Me" – A Heartfelt Rom-Com That Scores Big on Tubi

Tubi’s latest original, Sidelined: The QB and Me, directed by Justin Wu, delivers an endearing YA rom-com adaptation of Tay Marley’s beloved Wattpad novel, The QB Bad Boy and Me. Brimming with themes of love, ambition, and self-discovery, the film encapsulates the emotional highs and lows of youth while staying true to its roots as a fan-favorite story. At the heart of the story is Dallas (Siena Agudong), a driven dancer striving to follow in her late mother’s footsteps by earning a coveted s...
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David Kushner Casts a Spell Over House of Blues Boston with Raw, Emotional Performance

David Kushner, a swiftly rising star from Chicago, brought his evocative blend of pop and alternative rock to the House of Blues in Boston, MA, leaving an unforgettable mark on the packed venue. Known for his intensely personal lyrics and haunting, atmospheric melodies, Kushner’s music has a way of immersing listeners in an emotional experience, and his performance that night was no exception. The energy inside the House of Blues was electric, with fans who weren’t just passive onlookers but...
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EXCLUSIVE: Huddy Talks Tour Vibes, New Album The One, and Embracing Self-Love

Just kicking off his tour, Huddy is feeling the magic of life on the road, from intimate guest appearances to sharing heartfelt moments with family and friends in the crowd. With his long-awaited single “Addicted to You” finally released, he’s eager to connect with fans and reflect on his journey—from his first shows at No Vacancy to headlining in major cities like London. In this exclusive interview, Huddy opens up about the emotional evolution behind his forthcoming album The One, the inspirat...
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Celtics Celebrate 18th Championship with Shaboozey's and Benson Boone's Electrifying Performance at City Hall Plaza in Boston

The Celtics and Shaboozey both understand that success is even sweeter the second time around. As Boston’s basketball team celebrated their historic 18th championship with a banner-raising ceremony at TD Garden on Tuesday, Shaboozey energized the crowd with a free performance at City Hall Plaza. His set kicked off and closed with his hit single “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” Shaboozey’s performance was part of the “NBA on TNT American Express Road Show,” a free event marking the start of the 2024-2...
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EXCLUSIVE: Alfie Templeman Delivers an Unforgettable Night at Boston’s Brighton Music Hall: A Deep Dive Into His New Album and Creative Journey

On October 14, 2024, Alfie Templeman brought his infectious indie-pop sound to Boston’s Brighton Music Hall for an unforgettable headline show. Templeman, known for his captivating blend of 80s-inspired pop and indie-rock, had the audience hooked from the moment he took the stage. His setlist, which featured fan favorites like “Obvious Guy” and “3D Feelings,” had the crowd jumping and singing along throughout the night. The energy in the room was palpable, and Templeman’s band, made up of longti...
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Movie Review: A Heartfelt Tale of Ghosts and Choices in Girl Haunts Boy

In Girl Haunts Boy director Emily Ting crafts a modern ghost story that is more about the living than the dead. At first glance, the premise seems like a familiar haunted house narrative, but the film quickly surprises with its depth of emotion and exploration of the human condition, especially in the delicate space between life and death. Starring Michael Cimino as Cole and Peyton List as Bea, this touching supernatural romance carries the weight of grief, friendship, and ultimately, difficult...
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Review: Outer Banks Season 4 — Treasure Hunting, Danger, and the Bonds of Friendship

The Pogues are back in Outer Banks Season 4, and the stakes have never been higher. With the return of John B (Chase Stokes), Sarah (Madelyn Cline), JJ (Rudy Pankow), Kiara (Madison Bailey), Pope (Jonathan Daviss), and Cleo (Carlacia Grant), fans are in for the wildest ride yet. Set to be split into two parts, the ten-episode season promises more danger, treasure hunts, and heartfelt moments that have kept viewers hooked since the beginning. At the end of Season 3, the Pogues had just uncover...
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Heartstopper Season 3 Review: Falling In Love All Over Again

Heartstopper Season 3 has finally arrived, and fans are in for a heartfelt journey through all eight episodes, packed with deeper emotional connections, personal challenges, and more mature themes. As Nick (Kit Connor) and Charlie’s (Joe Locke) relationship continues to grow, this season explores uncharted territories, offering fans a richer and more complex look at their love story. When Season 2 left off, Nick and Charlie were on the verge of saying those three magical words, but as their r...
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Only Murders in the Building Season 4 Delivers Suspense, Laughs, and a Double Murder Mystery

The fourth season of Only Murders in the Building is shaping up to be one of its best, offering a gripping mystery (or two!) and a delightful lineup of guest stars, including Zach Galifianakis, Eugene Levy, and Kumail Nanjiani. Paul Rudd even returns, playing his former character’s eccentric stunt double, Glen. The season kicks off with the murder of Sazz Pataki (Jane Lynch), revealed in the closing moments of Season 3. Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short), and Mabel (Selena Gomez) d...
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