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Dan Clarendon

Summary

Dan Clarendon is a writer based out of Chicago, where he and his husband live in humble service of their cat. When he’s not testing the limits of his computer keyboard, Dan enjoys exploring the Windy City, hunting down doughnuts in their natural habitat, looking for queer subtext in everything, crafting pun-ishing wordplay and wondering what it must be like to have an empty DVR.

Work or writing background leading to expertise

Dan has been a part-time writer for Us Weekly since June 2018.

Education

He graduated with a B.A. in screenwriting from Hampshire College — where, to his dismay, he did not cross paths with fellow alum Lupita N’yongo.

Work history

Dan previously worked as the features editor for Wetpaint — also serving as show expert for Grey’s Anatomy and Game of Thrones — and his writing has appeared in Queerty, Marie Claire, Life & Style, Closer Weekly, In Touch, WerkLife, A Plus, Daily Mail and TV Insider.

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Actors Who Played Santa Claus on Screen

Some stars have taken on the ultimate challenge of spreading Christmas cheer by portraying the most iconic holiday figure — Santa Claus. While all actors find themselves donning a red suit and white beard in their roles as Santa, Billy Bob Thorton had the unique task of playing a naughty version in the 2003 film […]

Kourtney Kardashian's Love Life: A Timeline of Her Dating History

Kourtney Kardashian had her share of relationship ups and downs before she married Travis Barker. Us Weekly confirmed in January 2021 that the Poosh founder was in a relationship with the Blink-182 drummer, whom she had been friends with for years before things turned romantic. “Travis is very smitten with Kourtney and has been for […]

Taylor Swift’s Feuds: Where Are They Now?

Taylor Swift has not only made headlines for her chart-topping music over the years, but also her several high-profile celebrity feuds. In January 2022, Swift got into a social media argument with musician Damon Albarn after he claimed she shouldn’t call herself a songwriter if she isn’t the only creative credited on a track. “I […]

Riley Keough and More Stars Who’ve Battled Lyme Disease

Many celebrities have spoken out about their Lyme disease diagnoses over the years, and because the disease is easy to misdiagnose, many had to fight to be believed. According to the Mayo Clinic, Lyme disease is transmitted by ticks and caused by four species of bacteria in the United States, Europe and Asia. In fact, […]

Lindsay Lohan’s Dating History: Wilmer Valderrama, Samantha Ronson and More

Lindsay Lohan’s romantic entanglements have inspired countless headlines for decades — beginning with her teenage flings. During Lohan’s Disney days in the early 2000s, she was linked to the late Aaron Carter before dating That ‘70s Show alum Wilmer Valderrama. Lohan was later scrutinized for her relationship with English DJ Samantha Ronson and opened up […]

‘Roswell’ Original Cast: Where Are They Now?

Cue Dido’s “Here With Me”! Roswell‘s legacy still looms large, two decades later. The series, based on the Roswell High YA books by Melinda Metz, debuted on October 6, 1999. Shiri Appleby, Majandra Delfino, Colin Hanks and Nick Wechsler played high school teens in Roswell, New Mexico, who befriended a trio of teenage alien-human hybrids, […]

Maya Rudolph, Gwyneth Paltrow and More Stars Who Went to School Together

School daze! Long before they found fame, dozens of unexpected celebs shared classes — and even dorm rooms. Prince William and Eddie Redmayne walked the halls of Eton together in the ’90s. “He was a pal at school,” the Academy Award winner told the U.K.’s Loaded magazine in 2015 of his friendship with the Prince […]

Hayden Panettiere Lost Hair, Eyes Turned 'Yellow' While Getting Sober

Hayden Panettiere has had quite the career — and her personal life has been just as captivating. The Golden Globe-nominated actress started modeling at 5 months old and appeared in her first commercial when she was 11 months old. Her big break came in 1994 when she began playing Sarah Roberts on One Life to Live at […]

Katharine McPhee and David Foster's Relationship Timeline

There’s a song in Katharine McPhee’s heart! The American Idol alum and David Foster were friends for years before they were spotted getting cozy in Malibu in May 2017. “When Kat talks about David, her face lights up. She’s really so happy. They’re actually so sweet together,” a source exclusively told Us Weekly in November […]

Rihanna’s Dating History

Love on the brain! For more than a decade, Rihanna’s love life has captivated fans. The “Umbrella” singer’s first serious relationship began in 2008, three years after she launched her music career with her debut album, Music of the Sun. She and Chris Brown dated until February 2009, when he was arrested for physically assaulting her […]

Jenni ‘JWoww’ Wants to Marry Zack Carpinello Abroad, Teases Wedding Plans

Jenni “JWoww” Farley and Zack Clayton Carpinello have had quite the roller coaster of a relationship since getting together in early 2019 — including a split and an engagement in 2021. Us Weekly confirmed that the pair had reunited after a brief split on October 20, 2019, shortly after the Jersey Shore: Family Vacation star […]

Chris Lane: I ‘Pray’ Baby No. 3 Doesn’t Happen ‘Soon’ After 2nd Son's Birth

Three years after Bachelor viewers watched Lauren Bushnell Lane get engaged on national television, the former flight attendant confirmed that she was set to be married again — and this time, she headed to the altar with country singer Chris Lane. Bushnell Lane shared the happy news on Instagram on June 18, 2019, as she […]

Where Are the ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Alums Now?

Another year, another batch of young hopefuls aspiring to become America’s favorite dancer! After 16 successful seasons, Fox’s summer reality mainstay So You Think You Can Dance has continually launched several of its contestants into dance stardom. “Each season, the talent on So You Think You Can Dance reaches new levels and continues to create the most incredible routines,” Rob […]

Meghan Markle’s Inner Circle: Meet Her Closest Friends

Meghan Markle had a difficult transition to royal life after her May 2018 wedding to Prince Harry, contending with negative press from the British media, intense scrutiny from the public and drama with her own family. However, the former Suits star has plenty of friends to lean on when the going gets rough. More than […]

Demi Moore’s Dating History: A Timeline of Her Marriages, Flings

Demi Moore’s love life has been a topic of discussion over the years, something she chose to approach openly when writing a memoir. In her 2019 book, Inside Out, Moore delves into her past romances, including her marriages to Bruce Willis and Ashton Kutcher. The actress claimed that Willis expressed uncertainty about their marriage after the […]

Happy Birthday, Doll! See Kendall Jenner’s Evolution Over the Years

Going from Olympian’s daughter to reality fixture to fashion superstar, Kendall Jenner has grown up in front of fans’ eyes. Now, she’s taking the world by storm. In 2017, Forbes named her the world’s highest-earning model after the then-22-year-old raked in a $22 million in a single year. Two years prior, in an interview with […]

Zendaya Through the Years: From Disney Teen to Euphoric Leading Lady

The Age of Zendaya is upon us. The actress, who celebrates her birthday on September 1, has already left her mark on the Disney Channel, the DWTS dance floor, the Billboard Hot 100 and the world of fashion. Now she’s proving she can handle more adult fare with the HBO drama Euphoria. “There was no […]

Rosie O’Donnell Shades Elisabeth Hasselbeck’s ‘The View’ Return: ‘Strange’

In case any TV fans missed Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Rosie O’Donnell’s explosive on-air fight more than a decade ago, the two former View cohosts are dredging up their old drama now. Hasselbeck and O’Donnell had disagreed over politics throughout the ABC talk show’s 10th season, but their conflict turned into a shouting match in May […]

Non-Musical TV Shows That Aired Musical Episodes

Lights, camera, music! While some TV shows are known for their musical interludes — e.g. Empire and Glee — other series incorporate show-stopping numbers out of nowhere. Transparent, Riverdale and The Flash all have all aired musical episodes, and none of the shows are known for their song and dance. Transparent, for example, wrapped up […]

Liam Hemsworth’s Hottest Moments Over the Years: Photos

In just three decades, Liam Hemsworth has gone from an aspiring actor to one of the world’s most bankable movie stars, thanks to a winning combination of talent and good looks. “Normally, people that are so hot like that aren’t that funny,” his Isn’t It Romantic costar Rebel Wilson told Ellen DeGeneres in 2019. “Turns […]

Dua Lipa and Anwar Hadid’s PDA-Filled Romance Before Split

One kiss is all it took! Dua Lipa and Anwar Hadid showed major PDA throughout their romance ahead of their 2021 split. The couple’s romance first made headlines in June 2019, when Lipa was on hand for Hadid’s 20th birthday festivities. The Sun published a video of the singer laughing as the birthday boy received […]

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