Steve Helling Title: Former Senior Staff Writer Education: University of Central Florida Steve Helling is a former senior staff writer at PEOPLE. He left PEOPLE in 2023.He joined PEOPLE in 2000.Before joining PEOPLE, Steve started working as a freelance writer from 1996 to the present. Experience Steve Halling was a former senior staff writer at PEOPLE. He left PEOPLE in 2023.Before joining PEOPLE in 2000, Steve began his work as a freelance writer in 1996. While serving as senior staff writer, Steve also worked as the TV host and commentator for the series Murder Made Me Famous from 2014 to 2020.Steve earned a B.A. in political science from the University of Central Florida. 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.