Olivia McCormack

Washington, D.C.

Editorial Aide focusing in pop culture, queer culture and issues surrounding gender and identity.

Education: American University, BA in journalism

Olivia McCormack is a Style Editorial Aide at The Washington Post. Previously she worked as a Newsroom Copy Aide also at The Post. She was the managing editor of the Rival American, her campus publication, and has previously written for Bust Magazine.
Latest from Olivia McCormack

The list of Emmy winners in 2024

Winners and nominees from Sunday’s 76th Primetime Emmy Awards.

September 15, 2024
The cast and crew of "Hacks" accept the award for Best Comedy Series at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 15, 2024. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)

Emmys 2024 recap: ‘Shogun,’ ‘Hacks,’ ‘Baby Reindeer’ won big

“Shogun,” “Hacks,” “The Bear” and “Baby Reindeer” were among the big winners at the 2024 Emmy Awards.

September 15, 2024

The newest TV shows and movies to stream right now

What’s available on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Prime Video and more in September and October.

September 13, 2024

St. Vincent is a musical master. Just ask Taylor Swift or Olivia Rodrigo.

The guitarist, who co-wrote hits for the pop stars, will perform her own songs at the Anthem on Friday.

September 11, 2024
St. Vincent.

He’s been king of the Ren Fest for 22 years. The crown is weighing on him.

During the week Fred Nelson is an obscure bureaucrat. And for nine glorious weekends a year he’s ruler of a fantasy land. The privilege comes with a price.

September 7, 2024
“Long live the king! God save the queen!”

Saoirse-Monica Jackson is having a medieval moment

Actress Saoirse-Monica Jackson shines in “The Decameron,” an ensemble comedy set in Italy during the black death.

August 2, 2024
Tony Hale as Sirisco and Saoirse-Monica Jackson as Misia in “The Decameron.”

Indie musician Mxmtoon’s latest source of inspiration: Her younger self

The ukulele-playing artist opens for AJR on Friday at Capital One Arena.

July 31, 2024
“You can’t really become a pop star without telling your parents, I guess,” Mxmtoon said in an interview.

‘The Boys’ airs assassination-themed season finale

“The Boys” aired its fourth season finale, originally titled “Assassination Run,” on Thursday, complete with a plot to kill the American president-elect.

July 18, 2024
Homelander (Antony Starr), right, outs Victoria Neuman (Claudia Doumit) as a supe on Firecracker's inflammatory “news” program during the finale of “The Boys.”

2024 Emmy nominations list: ‘The Bear,’ ‘Shogun’ and ‘Fallout’ receive nods

The 76th Emmy Award nominations held few big surprises: “Shogun” earned the most nominations for a drama, while “The Bear” continues to dominate as a comedy.

July 17, 2024

The best beaches near D.C. — and which one is right for you

Want great restaurants? A classic boardwalk? A retreat into nature? We’ve got your ideal escape within easy driving distance of the DMV.

July 10, 2024