Lola Ogunnaike

Lola Ogunnaike (born September 13, 1975) is an American entertainment journalist. She gained recognition as an entertainment writer for The New York Times, where she covered celebrities including Jennifer Lopez, Ozwald Boateng, and Oprah Winfrey. With a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature from the University of Virginia and a Master of Fine Arts in journalism from New York University, Ogunnaike has been a prominent figure in the industry since 1999. She has worked as a freelance media reporter and hosted Couch Surfing, a celebrity interview web series produced by People. Lola Ogunnaike's work has been published in Rolling Stone and Vibe, where she contributed to monthly music features and cover stories.