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.

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.

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Latest from Brenton Blanchet

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Simone Biles Shares Her Reaction to Husband Jonathan Owens' New 'S' Tattoo

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2 Teen Sisters Die After Being Pulled from the Water at Coney Island Beach: 'Tragic Event'

Salma Hayek and Francois-Henri Pinault in the Royal Box on Centre Court Wimbledon Tennis Championships, Day 7

Salma Hayek and Husband François-Henri Pinault Watch Wimbledon from the Royal Box

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LeBron Jamesâ Son Bryce Recreates His Popular Meme: âCanât Believe This Is My Lifeâ

Bryce James Hilariously Recreates Dad LeBron's 'Smiling Through It All' Meme

Judy Belushi attends the official Blues Brothers Revue at the Rialto Theater on March 5, 2012 in Joliet, Illinois.

Judy Belushi-Pisano, Widow of John Belushi and Producer, Dies at 73: 'There Was No One Like Her'

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Arnold Schwarzenegger Wishes 'Legend' Sylvester Stallone a Happy Birthday: 'You Inspire Me'

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Sean Combs

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Colourful rides in a traveling carnival in Windjammer Park on Whidbey Island, Oak Harbor, Washington, USA

6 Injured After Carnival Ride 'Tipped Over' During Fourth of July Celebration in Washington

Hawk Tuah Girl Tells Fans to Stop Asking About OnlyFans

'Hawk Tuah' Girl Tells Followers to Stop Asking About OnlyFans: 'I Just Make Funny Jokes'

Andy Murray of Great Britain and Serena Williams of The United States react during their Mixed Doubles first round match against Andreas Mies of Germany and Alexa Guarachi of Chile during Day six of The Championships - Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 06, 2019 in London, England.

Serena Williams Says Playing Mixed Doubles with Andy Murray Was 'One of the Highlights of My Life'

July 4, 2024: Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox are spotted mingling on the beach at Michael Rubin's star studded White Party at the Fanatics CEO's mansion in The Hamptons.

Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox Spotted Together at 4th of July White Party in the Hamptons

Serena Williams Reveals the Origin of Her Infamous Grunt on the Tennis Court: âItâs Like a Part of My Lifeâ

Serena Williams Shares the Origin of Her Grunt on the Tennis Court: 'It's Like a Part of My Life'

Selena Gomez Benny Blanco

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Cuddle Up in Wholesome 4th of July Snap

YouTuber Pretty Pastel Please dies âsuddenly and unexpectedlyâ aged 30

YouTuber Pretty Pastel Please Dead at 30: 'Unexpected and Devastating'

Katy Perry Cleans Off Her Diamond Plaques

Katy Perry Scrubs Her Diamond Certification Awards While 'Housecleaning' Ahead of New Single 'Woman's World'

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 12: Ice Spice and Taylor Swift attend the 2023 Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on September 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey.

Ice Spice Plays Coy When Asked if Taylor Swift Will Appear on Her Debut Album: 'Let's See'

Soleil Moon Frye Shares Emotional Tribute to Late Ex Shifty Shellshock of Crazy Town

Soleil Moon Frye Shares Emotional Tribute to Late Ex Shifty Shellshock of Crazy Town: 'Love You Forever'

Jojo Siwa performs onstage at LA Pride in the Park concert held at Los Angeles State Historic Park on June 8, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

JoJo Siwa Claps Back at Haters After Getting Booed at N.Y.C. Pride Concert: 'Respectfully, F--- You'

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