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Meet Our Team

Brenda Alexander
Showbiz Writer
A Christmas fanatic who's a sucker for sappy Hallmark films. Equally equipped on ratchet reality television and black history. I'm a balance of gangsta and gospel, an admitted wino, an avid viewer of documentaries, a book enthusiast and ride or die for my family and friends.
Lauren Anderson
Showbiz Staff Writer
I'm an entertainment nerd (seriously, I studied it in college) who consumes pop culture for breakfast. When I'm not writing about my favorite movies and television series, you can find me watching Forgetting Sarah Marshall for the umpteenth time or planning my next vacation.
Becca Bleznak
Showbiz Staff Writer
Wannabe superheroine, actual nap queen. Writing about entertainment by day and watching inordinate amounts of TV by night.
Kelli Boyle
Showbiz Writer
I'm an entertainment news writer with a deep love for TV, film, and female singers who go by one name. I'm a lifelong performer, making me a true theater nerd. And I spend a lot of time wishing for an *NSYNC reunion tour.
Perry Carpenter
Showbiz Staff Writer
When I'm not writing entertainment news, I'm crisscrossing Europe with the Pineapple 4.
Laura Dorwart
Showbiz Writer
I'm a reality TV lover who specializes in a myriad of guilty pleasures, from Prosecco and hazelnut lattes to romance novels and buttercream layer cakes
Julia Dzurillay
Showbiz Staff Writer
When I'm not writing or sleeping, you can probably find me eating spoonfuls of vanilla soft serve or crying about the latest episode of RuPaul's Drag Race.
Megan Elliott
Showbiz Senior Editor/Team Lead
When I'm not writing, I enjoy cooking, yoga, and reading. I also collect vinyl records and am eagerly awaiting the Twin Peaks reboot.
Andrea Francese
Showbiz Staff Writer
I’m a native New Yorker on a mission to find the best bagel in the state. When I’m not writing you can find me spending all of my money on coffee and shoes.
Johnell Gipson
Showbiz Writer
I'm a spiritual being on a human journey. I love writing, reading, traveling, and having deep conversations.
Kelsey Goeres
Showbiz Staff Writer/Team Lead
I'm an entertainment writer who predominantly covers television shows and celebrities. I also sometimes write about movies and music. When I'm not writing I love to read, cook, paint, and perform as an improviser and stage actress.
Tamara Grant
Showbiz Writer
Entertainment writer with a focus on reality TV. Sushi lover. Dog owner. Survivor and Big Brother aficionado.
Amanda Harding
Showbiz Senior Writer/Team Lead
I'm an Entertainment writer by day and a super mommy by night. In my three minutes of downtime per week, you’ll find me reading library books, drinking coffee at all hours, scrolling Zillow listings, and laughing at my own jokes.
Lou Haviland
Showbiz Staff Writer
If I'm not reading or writing one thing or another, I'm probably watching an old movie (Alfred Hitchcock's Shadow of a Doubt' is a must-see) or cleaning up after my naughty cat.
Rachel Hunt
Showbiz Staff Writer
When I’m not writing entertainment articles, you will find me chasing a toddler, preparing food that my children refuse to eat, or Ubering my two big kids from one activity to the next. In my oodles of free time, I try to catch a wink of sleep. In a kid-free world, I find myself writing self-help books for the other exhausted Mamas out there.
Kourtnee Jackson
Showbiz Writer
Night owl. Longtime vegan but lifelong enemy of peas. I love writing, wordsmiths, and storytelling in all its forms, and therefore consider the works of Neil Gaiman, Wu-Tang, and Prince to be sacred pieces of art.
Michelle Kapusta
Showbiz Senior Writer/Team Lead
When I'm not busy writing about celebrities, the royals, and star athletes, I enjoy spending time with friends and family while cheering on my favorite Philly sports teams
Mandi Kerr
Showbiz Staff Writer
When I'm not writing about the newest TV shows or trying new recipes, you can find me exploring the aisles of Sephora.
Josh Lezmi
Showbiz Senior Writer/Team Lead
I'm an entertainment enthusiast with a particular passion for Broadway and Netflix. When I'm not writing, I'm probably going on about an upcoming movie or Stephen Sondheim.
Connie Liou
Showbiz Writer
"Gilmore Girls" Season 6, Episode 13, 20:01. When I’m not writing, I’m learning the choreography to "Serendipity," scouring Southern California for the best Taiwanese beef noodle soup, or completing another year in "Stardew Valley."
Chris Malone
Showbiz Writer
Marathon runner and child at heart who’s in a serious relationship with their air fryer. When I’m not covering entertainment news, you can usually find me listening to Donna Summer, laying out on the beach, or reading about prison abolition — sometimes all at the same time.
Trey Mangum
Showbiz Staff Writer
I'm a journalist writing about all things TV and film who once accidentally asked for sweet tea in Canada.
Wendy Michaels
Showbiz Staff Writer
My obsession with entertainment news makes it nearly impossible for me to focus on anything else, but somehow I manage to have a life, too.
Melissa Mitas
Showbiz Staff Writer
Writer, wife, mom, dog owner, coffee addict, ice cream enthusiast. In my (extremely minimal) spare time I love being outdoors, meeting up with friends, and watching Pixar movies with my hubby and 2 daughters. The dogs enjoy them too.
Christina Montford
Showbiz Senior Writer/Team Lead
I'm a travelling junkie with a recovering sweets addiction.
Matt Moore
Showbiz Quality Editor
I'm an editor passionate about collaborating with writers to deliver quality content. I spend my free time with family and friends, traveling, and trying to figure out the next thing to watch on Netflix.
Julia Mullaney
Showbiz Senior Writer/Team Lead
I'm a self-proclaimed macaroni and cheese connoisseur who loves writing about health, fitness, and food. When I’m not writing, you can find me at the beach!
Eryn Murphy
Showbiz Staff Writer
When not writing, you can find me binge-watching whatever show is currently consuming my life or seeing the same movie multiple times in theaters.
Sheiresa Ngo
Showbiz Staff Writer
When I'm not writing about personal finance or lifestyle, I'm thinking about where I'm going to get my next cup of coffee.
Jessie Quinn
Showbiz Managing Editor
I am passionate about building a team of collaborative and creative individuals. When I’m not managing the Showbiz team, I am crafting my heart out, practicing yoga, hoarding books, or binge-watching ‘Friends’ for the one-billionth time.
Gina Ragusa
Showbiz Senior Writer
When I'm not wrangling dogs or running, I'm running after dogs and trying to find slick ways to save some cash. To spend on the dogs.
Elizabeth Randolph
Showbiz Writer
I am a media and fashion junkie from Akron, Ohio. When I’m not writing about entertainment news, you can find me listening to The Read podcast or going down a YouTube rabbit hole.
Elana Rubin
Showbiz Writer
Jewish journalist and screenwriter covering television and movies. Proud Scorpio, Slytherin, and lefty. Still waiting for One Direction to return from their hiatus. Say hi on Twitter @elanarubin.
Amanda Spence
Showbiz Staff Writer
I'm a writer that enjoys nothing more than getting the latest entertainment news in the blink of an eye. You can find me in my downtime obsessing over plants, cooking, and spending time with my family and friends.
Chelsea Stewart
Showbiz Staff Writer
When I'm not writing about celebs I wish were my friends IRL, I'm exploring Atlanta or watching "Frasier" reruns. Tweet me @cjasminest.
Armando Tinoco
Showbiz Writer
I’m a pop culture junkie who loves all things Disney and takes “The Real Housewives” too seriously that often lead to strong arguments. When I am not writing about entertainment, I am traveling and testing Dorit Kemsley’s theory on accents.
Aramide Tinubu
Showbiz Senior Writer/Team Lead
A brunch enthusiast with a penchant for books and movies. When I’m not writing entertainment news you can find me reviewing movies, sipping coffee between flights, or dragging myself to the gym.
Tram Anh Ton Nu
Showbiz Writer
I'm an entertainment fan who has been following celebrities for as long as I can remember. When I'm not writing, I can usually be found obsessing over K-pop, watching cat videos, or trying to catch up on General Hospital.
Fred Topel
Showbiz Staff Writer
I live in the heart of film and television, and go wherever the story is to talk to the people who perform and create them. If you see a typo, that's my cats trying to help me write.
Simone Torn
Showbiz Writer
I am as addicted to pop culture as Kelly Kapoor from The Office. When I’m not writing about my favorite movies and TV shows, I’m binge-watching Game of Thrones and devouring Stephen King novels.
Alani Vargas
Showbiz Staff Writer
I'm a history nut who loves coffee and wine just as much as I still love Daenerys Targaryen (which is a lot). 'Scott Pilgrim vs. The World' and 'Buffy' are things you should watch if you want to get to know me. I love the MCU and Star Wars, but I am also a sap for a good rom-com
Nicole Weaver
Showbiz Senior Writer/Team Lead
My life is pretty much having arguments about The Bachelor and Games of Thrones all while playing The Sims.
Lauren Weiler
Showbiz Senior Writer/Team Lead
My life would be incomplete without editing, writing health articles, and swinging from the aerial silks at my local circus gym.
Bre Williams
Showbiz Staff Writer
I'm an entertainment junkie, who has the scoop on every trending celebrity to date. When I'm not writing, I can be found binge watching Hulu or enjoying naps with my dog!
John Wolfe
Showbiz Staff Writer
I'm a Survivor fan with a passion for baking bread, and DMing board games.
Robert Yaniz Jr.
Showbiz Writer
A self-described student of pop culture, I can usually be found at my local movie theater taking in the latest new release or at a nearby Starbucks writing about it. The Last Jedi is everything
Mishal Zafar
Showbiz Writer
I'm a native Chicagoan who's obsessed with all things TV and movies. When I'm not writing, you can find me stealing chocolate chip cookies from my kids.