Charlotte Phillipp Title: Writer-Reporter, Weekends, PEOPLE Education: University of Southern California Expertise: Celebrities, Breaking News, Social Media Charlotte Phillipp has over three years of experience in journalism, covering everything from celebrity pop culture news to trials and crime.She first joined PEOPLE as a Writer-Reporter in 2024.Charlotte previously worked as an entertainment reporter at The Messenger, and was the Executive Editor at the University of Southern California's Annenberg Media. Experience Charlotte Phillipp has over three years of experience in journalism and first joined PEOPLE as a Weekend Writer-Reporter in 2024.Before joining PEOPLE, Charlotte worked as an entertainment reporter at The Messenger, covering celebrity news, courts and trials, and social media trends. She previously served as the Executive Editor of Annenberg Media, the University of Southern California's student-run newsroom, and was nominated for a Los Angeles Press Club award for her work. Education Charlotte Phillipp received her Bachelor of Arts in journalism from the University of Southern California in 2022, and also earned her Master of Arts in Specialized Journalism in the Arts from USC in 2023. 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.