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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Megan Thee Stallion, Beyonce and GloRilla

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Cardi B, Offset, Wave Birthday, Instagram

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Fatman Scoop's Ex-Wife Shanda Remembers Him as an 'Icon and Legend' After His Death: 'He Was a Pure Heart'

Fatman Scoop performs during Metrofest 2021 at Trent Park on August 8, 2021 in London, England.

Fatman Scoop, Beloved Rapper and Hype Man, Dies at 53: 'The Undisputed Voice of the Club'

Reporter Linda Deutsch at Baltaire in Los Angeles, California on March 7, 2016

Linda Deutsch, AP Court Reporter Who Covered High-Profile Trials, Dies at 80: 'A True Trailblazer'

Johnny Gaudreau, Meredith Gaudreau, Instagram

Late NHL Star Johnny Gaudreau's Sister-in-Law Promises to 'Take Care' of His Kids and Wife 'Forever'

Savannah Chrisley arrives at the Melodies For Minds Fundraising event at The Loveless Cafe on February 06, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee

Savannah Chrisley Reminds Fans It's 'Perfectly Okay Not to Be Okay' amid Ongoing Family Hardship

Dwayne Johnson, The Rock, University of Miami

Dwayne Johnson Offers Hilarious Advice to College Students After Gifting Grooming Products to Them at His Alma Mater

Justin Baldoni attends "The Boys In The Boat" New York Screening at Museum of Modern Art on December 13, 2023 in New York City

Justin Baldoni Writes Heartfelt Message to Domestic Violence Survivors After It Ends with Us Release: 'You Inspire Us All'

Matthew Perry, Friends Sweater Auction

Matthew Perry's Friends Sweater Among Several Show-Used Items Available in 30th Anniversary Auction

Unified Police Car

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Jessica Alba Surprises Her Parents by Buying Dad's Childhood Home in Emotional Video

jennifer Garner Shares Throwback Photo of Herself as a Child

Jennifer Garner Shares a Sleepy '70s Throwback Snap of Herself as a Child

Gypsy-Rose Blanchard, Instagram

Pregnant Gypsy-Rose Blanchard Shows Off Growing Baby Bump in Cropped Top and Shorts

Matthew Gaudreau, Johnny Gaudreau, Sean Higgins

Driver Accused of Killing Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau Makes First Court Appearance After Brothers' Deaths

Los Angeles Confidential x Hornitos x GLAAD People's Choice Celebration

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Victoria Monet and Usher for their new single SOS

Victoria Monét and Usher Team Up for Sensual New Single 'SOS': 'Hope You Enjoy the Escape'

Mariah Carey, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Fantasy Music Video

Mariah Carey Reflects on Ol' Dirty Bastard's 'Fantasy' Feature: 'Every Single Part of It Was Genius'

Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Spingsteen Shuts Down Retirement, Farewell Tour Rumors: 'I Ain't Going Anywhere'

Matty Healy, Noel Gallager, Liam Gallager of Oasis

Resurfaced Clip of Matty Healy Telling Oasis to 'Get Back Together' Goes Viral amid Reunion Rumors

Rihanna, Fenty Skin

Rihanna Goes Makeup-Free in New Photos and Shares Skincare Tip: 'Put That Sunscreen on, Baby!'

Rap Group The Wu-Tang Clan pose for a portrait on April 1, 1994 in New York City, New York

Ol' Dirty Bastard Had 'Legitimate Concern' About Government Surveillance Before Reveal of FBI File on Wu-Tang Clan

Lynn Massey, Loretta Lynn

Loretta Lynn's Granddaughter Lynn Massey Dies Following 'Long Health Battle': 'Grateful for the Prayers'