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. 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.