Brenton Blanchet Title: Writer-Reporter • Brenton Blanchet is an entertainment journalist with seven years of experience.• He joined PEOPLE in 2022 as a writer-reporter, mainly covering news with a background in writing music features.• Brenton previously freelanced extensively for publications including Billboard, Pigeons & Planes, Teen Vogue, SPIN and Alternative Press. He's held past positions at Complex and The Daily Gazette of Schenectady, New York. Experience Brenton Blanchet has seven years of experience as an entertainment journalist and has worked at PEOPLE since 2022.Before joining PEOPLE, Brenton freelanced for several publications, including Billboard, SPIN and Complex. He specialized in interviewing and writing features — including some on Usher, Doja Cat and SZA — and has published deep-dives and anniversary retrospectives on the careers of Frank Ocean, Mac Miller and N.E.R.D. About PEOPLE PEOPLE, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, delivers the most trustworthy celebrity news and captivating human interest stories, connecting you to the pulse of American culture. Since our first issue hit stands in 1974, we have been striving to tell compelling stories about the people behind the issues, as opposed to just the issues themselves. We are your everyday escape, taking you inside the lives of intriguing stars, newsmakers, up-and-comers and ordinary people doing extraordinary things. We serve and delight you by providing ideas about beauty, food and style through the lens of the people influencing the trends. And we are a force for good by telling stories of hope, optimism and kindness that drive conversation and inspire action. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.