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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Shannen Doherty Recalls Shaving Her Head Amid Cancer Battle

For Shannen Doherty, it’s important to be “as honest as possible” as she continues her fight against cancer. The actress battled breast cancer between March 2015 and April 2017, and she revealed in February 2020 that the illness had returned. “It’s going to come out in a matter of days or a week that — […]

Stars Injured on Set: Broken Bones, Torn Tendons and Lightning Strikes

Some movie and TV stars have hurt themselves attempting their own stunts … while others have suffered injuries through no fault of their own. In one of the scariest examples, Teen Wolf alum Dylan O’Brien was seriously injured on the set of Maze Runner: The Death Cure and needed half a year to recuperate — […]

Bachelor Nation Stars Accused of Having Relationships Pre-Show

Talk about the wrong reasons! Some Bachelor and Bachelorette contestants weren’t exactly single when they were ready to mingle with the stars of their seasons. Most recently, that drama hit home for Bachelorette No. 15, Hannah Brown, who initially accepted Jed Wyatt’s proposal in the show’s July 2019 finale only to discover his relationship 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 […]

Stars Who’ve Battled Lyme Disease: Justin Bieber, Bella Hadid, More

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, […]

Hayden Panettiere’s Ups and Downs Through the Years

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 […]

How the Younger Royals Have Honored Princess Diana

It’s been more than 20 years since Princess Diana’s death, but her memory lives on through her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry; their wives, Duchess Kate and Meghan Markle; and even their children, Diana’s five grandchildren. Harry and William shared memories of their famous mom in the 2017 HBO documentary Diana, Our Mother: Her […]

‘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, […]

Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger's Relationship Timeline

Chris Pratt’s divorce from Anna Faris broke fans’ hearts, but the Parks and Recreation alum found another shot at love with Katherine Schwarzenegger. The couple started dating in 2018, one year after Pratt and Faris confirmed they were going their separate ways after eight years of marriage (the exes welcomed son Jack in 2012). In […]

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

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

Katharine McPhee and David Foster Celebrate 2 Years of Marriage

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 […]

Dua Lipa Says She’s ‘Lucky to Love’ BF Anwar Hadid in Birthday Tribute

One kiss is all it takes! Dua Lipa and Anwar Hadid have been showing major PDA throughout their romance as they’ve spent time together in and out of the spotlight. 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 […]

15 Unexpected Celebrity Feuds We Never Saw Coming

Celebrity feuds are so captivating that there’s even an award-winning Ryan Murphy anthology TV series devoted to the topic. While some A-list beefs seem inevitable — Nicki Minaj vs. Cardi B, for example, or Jef Holm vs. Arie Luyendyk Jr. — others seem to come out of nowhere. Freddie Prinze Jr., for instance, spoke ill […]

Lauren Bushnell and Chris Lane’s Whirlwind Romance

Three years after Bachelor viewers watched Lauren Bushnell 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 shared the happy news on Instagram on June 18, 2019, as she praised her […]

Dancing With the Stars’ Most Shocking Eliminations: Photos

We demand a recount! While some Dancing With the Stars contestants are understandably eliminated for their two left feet, other entrants are sent home far too early. The voting system got an overhaul for season 28, following the controversial victory of radio host Bobby Bones one season prior, but the changeup didn’t stop fan favorites […]

Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor: A Timeline of Their Relationship

Someone attending the 2019 Primetime Emmy Awards might never have known Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor had announced their split two years prior. They two actors sidled close to one another and smiled for photos on the purple carpet of the event, and inside the auditorium, Taylor “was smiling and leaning forward and in toward” […]

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 […]

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip’s Seven-Decade Love Story

It’s been seven decades since Prince Philip wrote to Queen Elizabeth II to say he had “fallen in love completely and unreservedly” with her, and the couple have been together ever since — through marriage, childbirths, triumphs and trials. An 8-year-old Elizabeth met Philip in 1934 while attending a wedding for Princess Marina and Prince […]

Stars Who Have Broken Grammy Records: Beyonce, Adele and More

With another year’s worth of Grammys awarded, it’s high time to check in on Grammy Award records and all the big names who have broken them over the course of the awards show’s six-decade history. Taylor Swift skipped the 2019 Grammys — instead opting to attend the British Academy Film Awards with boyfriend Joe Alwyn […]

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez Split After 4 Years Together

It’s over! Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have called off their engagement after two years, Us Weekly can confirm. The breakup comes one month after Lopez, 51, admitted the couple sought professional help last year amid the coronavirus pandemic lockdown. “We got to work on ourselves. We did therapy,” she told Allure in February 2021. […]

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