PEOPLE
People Magazine delivers the most trustworthy celebrity news, human interest and pop culture stories. Or, in other words, it serves as the beating heart of American culture. I had the pleasure of being a People intern in New York City for the first time in late 2023, and interviewed dozens of K-pop throughout 2024, resulting in just as many detailed narrative pieces. Some top moments include the adrenaline rush of breaking news reporting in the aftermath of Friends star Matthew Perry’s death and interviewing newsmakers like Charlize Theron, Daymond John, Kristin Chenoweth, Dwyane Wade, Laufey, TWICE, ITZY and too many more (along with expanding People‘s K-pop coverage). Along the way, I’m grateful for the new relationships I built and a direct lens into the chaotic world of entertainment. Please view my author page here, or better yet – check out all my pieces below, which has so far amassed 3M+ page views!
Solo Exclusives, Enterprise & Original Reporting
- Bada Lee on Winning Street Woman Fighter 2, the ‘Smoke’ Challenge and Choreographing for Biggest K-Pop Idols (Exclusive) — Oct. 14, 2024
- as1one on How They ‘Lift Each Other Up’ as World’s First Israeli-Palestinian Boy Band with Debut Single (Exclusive) — Sept. 3, 2024
- Jay Park on the Secret Sauce for ‘McNasty’ and What Drives His Work Ethic: ‘I’m Just a Human Being as Well’ (Exclusive) — Aug. 16, 2024
- HyunA on Being a Girl with Attitude, Evolving Artistry and Resilience: ‘It’s OK to Say I’m Not OK’ (Exclusive) — July 1, 2024
- TREASURE on ‘Blind Love’ and What Keeps Them ‘Growing Together’ in New Single and on Tour (Exclusive) — June 11, 2024
- MONSTA X’s I.M Gets Real on His First Solo World Tour, the Present Moment and Not Caring What Others Think (Exclusive) — May 8, 2024
- Xdinary Heroes on Vulnerability, Introverts and Troubleshooting Life’s Challenges: ‘Best Is Yet to Come’ (Exclusive) — May 2, 2024
- CRAVITY on Why They’d Rather ‘Love or Die’ and How They’re ‘Finding Light in Darkness’ (Exclusive) — April 8, 2024
- DAY6 Open Up About Their Long-Awaited Comeback and What Fourever Means to Them: ‘It’s Our Time’ (Exclusive) — March 25, 2024
- ‘Sick’ of Toxic Relationships, AleXa Explains Why Self-Love Is ‘Prerequisite’ for Healthy Love in New Song (Exclusive) — March 20, 2024
- How Freddy Wexler Got Billy Joel to ‘Turn the Lights Back On’ When the Legend Had ‘Nothing to Prove’ (Exclusive) — March 13, 2024
- TWICE on ‘Fresh Approach’ to Friendship and What Gives Them the ‘Confidence to Go On’ in New Album (Exclusive) — Feb. 23, 2024
- Twice, arguably one of Korea’s biggest girl groups, reposted the piece on their X (formerly Twitter) account, which generated 267,000+ impressions
- P1Harmony Reveal How They’re ‘Killin’ It’ as Superheroes with a Force ‘That Can’t Be Ignored’ on New Album (Exclusive) — Feb. 14, 2024
- John Lindahl on Overcoming the ‘Darkness’ to Create CULT CLASSIQUÉ Album and Feature Film (Exclusive) — Feb. 9, 2024
- New Global Group VCHA Debuts as the ‘Girls of the Year’ and Reveal ‘How Far We’ve Come’ (Exclusive) — Jan. 29, 2024
- IVE on Their Single with Saweetie, First World Tour and How They’re ‘Focused on the Future’ (Exclusive) — Jan. 22, 2024
- NMIXX Opens Up About Their ‘Magnetic’ New Album and the Confidence That ‘Pulls’ New Fans In (Exclusive) — Jan. 19, 2024
- ITZY Is ‘Born to Be’ Resilient on New Album: ‘Think About How Strong You Are’ (Exclusive) — Jan. 10, 2024
- Kelsey Plum on Navigating Long-Distance Marriage with Darren Waller and ‘Connecting’ Over Holidays (Exclusive) — Dec. 13, 2023
- Amber Ruffin on ‘Messing Up’ the Collard Greens Every Christmas: ‘I’ll Never Stop Trying’ (Exclusive) — Dec. 1, 2023
- Dwyane Wade on the ‘Unconditional Love’ He Shares with Daughter Zaya and His Parents: ‘We Have No Judgment’ (Exclusive) — Nov. 27, 2023
- Laufey Reflects on Love, Life and Sisterhood with Modern Jazz That Leaves Audiences ‘Bewitched’: ‘Most Magical Thing’ (Exclusive) — Nov. 22, 2023
- Teacher Takes Class on Magical Field ‘Trip’ to Mexico: ‘I Want Them to Have Culture’ — Nov. 22, 2023
- Six Dads of LGBTQ Kids — Including Matthew Shepard’s Father — Bond and Cry in New Doc (Exclusive) — Nov. 21, 2023
- BIBI Drives into New Territory with Becky G in ‘Amigos’ as She Reveals ‘True Self’: ‘Always Shapeshifting’ (Exclusive) — Nov. 17, 2023
- Kristin Chenoweth Shares Her Best Christmas Decorating Tips and Holiday Plans as a Newlywed (Exclusive) — Nov. 17, 2023
- Charlize Theron Gets Candid About Motherhood and Finding Joy in Her ‘Two Nuggets’ When It ‘Gets Hard’ (Exclusive) — Nov. 6, 2023
- Friends Fans from Around the World Mourn Matthew Perry in N.Y.C: ‘Losing a Dear Friend’ (Exclusive) — Oct. 30, 2023
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- See the Cutest Costumed Pups from New York City’s Halloween Dog Parade — Oct. 26, 2023
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- All the Details on Jordan Roth’s ‘Sexy’ Evil Queen Costume Designed by Zac Posen (Exclusive) — Oct. 29, 2023
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Other Portfolio Bylines
- And the Winner of Netflix’s Inaugural Squid Game: The Challenge Is… (Dec. 6, 2023)
- Patti LuPone Says ‘I Don’t Think I’ll Ever Go Back to Broadway’ Because It Has Become a ‘Circus’ (Nov. 30, 2023)
- Mary Lou Retton Says She’s ‘Eternally Grateful’ in Thanksgiving Message After Health Scare (Nov. 23, 2023)
- Simone Biles Cheers for Husband Jonathan Owens After He Scores Touchdown During Thanksgiving Game: ‘My Mans’ (Nov. 23, 2023)
- Miss Nicaragua Crowned Miss Universe 2023 (Nov. 19, 2023)
- Taylor Swift Song Titles and Lyrics Pop Up in the Names of These 17 Books (Nov. 12, 2023)
- Kylie Jenner Joins Timothée Chalamet at Saturday Night Live Afterparty — See the Photos! (Nov. 12, 2023)
- Timothée Chalamet Raps, Sings and Shows off Comedy Skills While Hosting Saturday Night Live (Nov. 12, 2023)
- Arnold Schwarzenegger Says He ‘Doesn’t Think’ First Thing in the Morning: ‘Do Something Physical’ (Nov. 6, 2023)
- Shark Tank’s Daymond John Shares 5 Tips for Success — in Business and in Life! (Nov. 1, 2023)
- Kate Chastain Celebrates First Halloween as a Mom – and Jokes About Son’s Future Embarrassment (Nov. 1, 2023)
- Christina Hall’s Sons Brayden and Hudson Adorably Pose in Matching Halloween Costumes — See the Photos! (Nov. 1, 2023)
- Costars and Friends of Matthew Perry Remember Him as a ‘Lovely Man’ as Tributes Continue to Pour In for Star (Oct. 30, 2023)
- Nate Bargatze Makes SNL Hosting Debut with Cameos from Christopher Walken and Padma Lakshmi: Watch (Oct. 29, 2023)
- Kendall Jenner Supports Bad Bunny at Saturday Night Live Afterparty — See the Photos! (Oct. 22, 2023)
- Bad Bunny Is Joined by Surprise Guest and ‘Favorite Actor’ Pedro Pascal on Saturday Night Live (Oct. 22, 2023)
- Pete Davidson Attends SNL After Party with Madelyn Cline: ‘They Seemed Very Lovey’ (Exclusive) (Oct. 16, 2023)
- Ice Spice Makes Her SNL Debut as Musical Guest with Rema Collab, Surprise Intro from Taylor Swift (Oct. 15, 2023)
- Madonna Talks Her ‘Crazy Year’ Onstage at Celebration Tour Launch — and Leads Singalong for Lourdes’ Birthday (Oct. 15, 2023)
- Remember ‘The Pepsi Girl’ of the ’90s? Enjoy Some Refreshing Nostalgia (Plus: What She’s Up to Now!) (Oct. 23, 2023)
- Paulina Porizkova Gets Candid About Aging: ‘I Am the Best That I’ve Ever Been’ (Exclusive) (Oct. 18, 2023)
- Kendall Jenner Surprised College Students by Guest Bartending at 4 Different Universities (Oct. 16, 2023)
- The Goosebumps TV Series Adaptation Will Keep You ‘On the Edge of Your Seat’ (Exclusive) (Oct. 27, 2023)
- Ewan McGregor Teases New Long Way Series as He Shares His Passion for Motorbiking: ‘I Absolutely Love It’ (Oct. 20, 2023)
- Billie Jean King Delivers a Mindset-Changing Pep Talk: ‘Pressure Is a Privilege’ (Sept. 29, 2023)
- Chris Evans on ‘Enjoying Life’ After 2 ‘Wonderful’ Wedding Ceremonies with Alba Baptista (Oct. 14, 2023)
- USWNT’s Ashlyn Harris Files for Divorce from Ali Krieger After Nearly 4 Years of Marriage (Oct. 11, 2023)