Chris Barilla

Chris Barilla
Title: Digital News Editor
Education: Ramapo College of New Jersey
Expertise: Celebrities, Breaking News
  • Chris Barilla has worked as a writer and editor for 15 years covering topics such as entertainment news, politics, business, fashion and automotive engineering.
  • He joined PEOPLE as a Digital News Editor in 2023.
  • Chris previously worked as the associate editor of music at Distractify.

Experience

Chris Barilla has 15 years of experience working as a writer and has worked at PEOPLE since 2023.

Before joining PEOPLE, Chris worked as a writer and editor for a number of digital brands, including Distractify, The Blast and Entertainment Daily. He has extensively covered entertainment news with a particular interest in the music industry.

Chris is an experienced interviewer who has published an array of conversations with some of the biggest names in music, movies, and television.

Education

Chris Barilla graduated from Ramapo College of New Jersey with a bachelor's degree in journalism and music production.

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.

Latest from Chris Barilla

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 11: Serena Williams attends the 2024 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 11, 2024 in Hollywood, California
Highlights from the 2024 ESPY Awards After Serena Williams Hosts and Prince Harry Is Honored
Jennifer Garner, right and Violet Affleck arrive to attend a state dinner in honor of French President Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron hosted by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the White House in Washington
Violet Affleck Reveals She Contracted a Post-Viral Condition in 2019: 'I'm Okay Now'
Jenna Bush Hager
Jenna Bush Hager Says Her Cat ‘Jumped’ Out Her 3rd Story Window Over the Fourth of July Holiday: ‘She Was Fine!’
Montague Family, Tennesee Car Fire
Toddler Dead, Brothers and Dad Recovering After Tennessee Car Fire: 'Prayers Are Always Welcomed'
Slash in Las Vegas on Feb. 19, 2022
Slash Teases Further ‘Country Influence’ in His Music: ‘A Nashville Thing That's Gone Home with Me’ (Exclusive)
Slash performs onstage with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators during the River Is Rising tour at the Paramount Theatre on February 09, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.
Slash Says Performing Is His Biggest Motivator: ‘Love Every Aspect of What That's All About’ (Exclusive)
John Mayer (left); Zach Bryan; Bruce Springsteen
Zach Bryan Teases Collaborations with 'Great Friends' Bruce Springsteen and John Mayer for New Album
Miranda Lambert
Miranda Lambert Says She's 'All About' Fans Fighting at Her Shows — but Only During Certain Songs
Slash in Los Angeles on May 29, 2024
Slash Says He Does 'Not Recall Any' of His First Gigs with Early Band: 'Such a Drunken Kind of Thing' (Exclusive)
Who will become the next American Idol? The Top 3 finalists give their all for the last chance to earn America's vote. Jon Bon Jovi serves as guest mentor and performer, plus special performances from other music legends and today's top stars.
Jason Mraz Reveals He Came Out Later in Life Because Being Gay Was a 'Punchline' in the '90s'
Rick Ross
Rick Ross Involved in Brawl After Playing Kendrick Lamar's Drake Diss Track 'Not Like Us' at Vancouver Concert
Shanna Moakler (left); Hugh Hefner
Shanna Moakler Shares Her Experience with Hugh Hefner: ‘The Man Is Dead. He Can’t Defend Himself’ (Exclusive)
Ali Krieger poses next to a framed jersey celebrating her career and retirement at Toyota Stadium on December 5, 2023 in Frisco, Texas.
Ali Krieger on Using Her Platform 'for Equal Rights and for Female Athletes' (Exclusive)
Judge Reinhold
Beverly Hills Cop Star Judge Reinhold Says His Career Was Stalled Because of an 'Executive Murder Plot'
Shanna Moakler
Shanna Moakler Slams Rumors That She’s a ‘Deadbeat Mom,’ Reveals She’s 'Never’ Met Kourtney Kardashian (Exclusive)
Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy performs onstage during the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena on September 23, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada
Patrick Stump Says He's 'Ridiculously Lucky' That Fall Out Boy 'Has Lasted This Long' (Exclusive)
Fall Out Boy attends 34th Annual American Music Awards 2006 Arrivals at Shrine Auditorium on November 21, 2006 in Los Angeles, CA.
Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump Reflects on the Band’s Early Success: 'It Wasn't Really Overnight' (Exclusive)
Peter Frampton
Peter Frampton Is 'Overwhelmingly Thankful' for 60-Plus Year Career: 'It Always Blows Me Away' (Exclusive)
Patrick Stump of rock band Fall Out Boy visits SiriusXM Studios
Fall Out Boy’s Patrick Stump Is Relishing in Being the 'Coolest I'm Ever Going to Be’ to His Kids (Exclusive)
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Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump Teases His Amazing New Music, Dropping Today (Exclusive)
Glen Powell (left) and Adria Arjona
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Alexandra Grant (left) and Keanu Reeves
Inside Keanu Reeves' 'Fun and Positive' Relationship with Longtime Girlfriend Alexandra Grant