Chris Barilla

Chris Barilla

Title: Staff 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.

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.

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

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Latest from Chris Barilla

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Verdine White (left), Ralph Johnson and Philip Bailey

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Chicago in 1971

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Chicago Lee Loughnane

Lee Loughnane: New Chicago Album Is a Capsule of Early 'Performance and Rehearsal' That 'Got Lost in the Mix' (Exclusive)

Verdine White (left), Ralph Johnson, Maurice White and Philip Bailey in 2004

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A stock image of a couple holding hands in bed

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A stock image of a Band-Aid being administered

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Emory University Hospital Midtown

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Groom’s Mom Insists That She Slow Dance with Son to 'I Will Always Love You' at His Wedding Reception

Cardi B and Offset attend the 65th GRAMMY Awards

Cardi B Divorce Filing 'Wasn't an Easy Decision' (Exclusive Source)

Bryan Adams (left); Gene Simmons; Jim Vallance

Bryan Adams Releases 2 Tracks Originally Created for KISS as Part of New Independent Record Label Launch

Kesha performing during Lollapalooza 2024

Kesha Claims Prop Knife Used During Her Lollapalooza 2024 Set Was Swapped Out for a 'Real Butcher Knife'

Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake Looks Stoic During DWI Court Hearing as Judge Revokes Driving Privileges in New York

Jacoby Shaddix (left); Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood and Papa Roach Team Up for Powerful 'Leave a Light On' Duet in Support of Suicide Prevention

ASAP Rocky, Jessica Pratt and Jon Batiste

A$AP Rocky Drops Heavy-Hitting New Collaboration 'HIGHJACK' with Jessica Pratt and Jon Batiste

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Billie Eilish Bulldozes Her Way into Charli xcx's Underwear Party in Music Video for 'Guess' Remix: Watch

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Fred Again, Emylou Harris, Sampha and Anderson .Paak

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Snoop Dogg and Queen Elizabeth II

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lin manuel miranda album

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Taylor Swift performs onstage during "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at Volksparkstadion

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Taylor Swift performs onstage during "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at Volksparkstadion on July 23, 2024 in Hamburg, Germany. (Photo by

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