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Victoria Messina

Former Senior Editor, Breaking News

Victoria Messina was a senior editor on POPSUGAR's Breaking News team. A University of Florida graduate with more than six years of digital media experience, she covers a range of topics, including TV shows and movies, celebrity style, rising stars, food trends, and just about any pop culture-adjacent subject in between. Her writing has also been published in Her Campus, SheKnows, College Fashionista, WUFT News, and The Independent Florida Alligator, and she was a panel speaker at Her Conference in 2017. In addition to writing and editing, Victoria enjoys playing soccer, bike riding around Brooklyn, and petting strangers' dogs in spite of her allergies.

Latest Posts From Victoria

15 Best Dry Shampoos on the Market, According to Our Editors

Aug 14, 2025

15 Best Dry Shampoos on the Market, According to Our Editors

When dry shampoo first entered the market a decade ago, my initial thought was something along the lines of, "WTF?!" I couldn't wrap my head around how I could possibly cleanse my hair with a few quick sprays and no suds or water.

The Real Stars of "Love Is Blind": Those Gold Wine Glasses — Shop Them Here

Feb 20, 2025

The Real Stars of "Love Is Blind": Those Gold Wine Glasses — Shop Them Here

With each new season of "Love Is Blind," comes a standout star.

Enough With the Pumpkin-Scented Fall Candles

Sep 25, 2024

Enough With the Pumpkin-Scented Fall Candles

I need to get a personal opinion off my chest: I can't stand pumpkin-scented candles.

Are We All Just Pretending to Like Honeydew Now?

Aug 28, 2024

Are We All Just Pretending to Like Honeydew Now?

It happens every summer like clockwork.

Again, Why Was No One Eating the Charcuterie Boards at the Grammys?

Feb 5, 2024

Again, Why Was No One Eating the Charcuterie Boards at the Grammys?

We need to discuss the real underdog of the 2024 Grammys: the charcuterie boards.

Inside Flavor Flav and Taylor Swift's Unexpected Yet Delightful Friendship

Nov 7, 2023

Inside Flavor Flav and Taylor Swift's Unexpected Yet Delightful Friendship

Flavor Flav is in his Swiftie era.

Kim Kardashian's Invisible-Strap Heels Are Playing Tricks on Our Eyes

Nov 7, 2023

Kim Kardashian's Invisible-Strap Heels Are Playing Tricks on Our Eyes

It's a miracle Kim Kardashian made it through the CFDA Awards without breaking an ankle.

Lupita Nyong'o Has Her Revenge-Dress Moment in an Underwear-Baring Gown

Nov 6, 2023

Lupita Nyong'o Has Her Revenge-Dress Moment in an Underwear-Baring Gown

Lupita Nyong'o's latest look may be her most daring yet.

A Look Back at Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler's Decades-Long Friendship, in Photos

Nov 5, 2023

A Look Back at Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler's Decades-Long Friendship, in Photos

Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler have a bond like no other in Hollywood.

Shop the Tiny-Purse Trend For Less With Target's $15 Micro Nano Bag

Nov 2, 2023

Shop the Tiny-Purse Trend For Less With Target's $15 Micro Nano Bag

If you're obsessed with the tiny-purse trend but don't want to drop hundreds on one from a high-end designer, Target has you covered.

My Honest Review of the New Starbucks Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai

Nov 2, 2023

My Honest Review of the New Starbucks Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai

I'm generally not a fan of winter, but nothing gets me ready to zip up my puffer jacket and embrace the cold quite like a Starbucks holiday drink.

Mariah Carey's Christmas Countdown Videos Are Getting More Extra by the Year

Nov 1, 2023

Mariah Carey's Christmas Countdown Videos Are Getting More Extra by the Year

It's not Christmas until Mariah Carey says so.