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.

Stars Who’ve Battled Lyme Disease

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, […]

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 […]

Lala Kent: Stepparenting Randall Emmett's 2 Daughters Is 'Hard'

Considering the shelf life of Hollywood relationships, it’s a given celebrities would have stepchildren. But some of the A-list stepparents in this photo gallery have famous stepchildren, one of whom is a stepmother herself. Keep reading for the details on these blended families.

Chris Pratt Lists What He Loves Most About Katherine on 2nd Anniversary

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 […]

14 Times 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 […]

Surprise! Celebrities Who Secretly Welcomed Children

Jessica Chastain and Rashida Jones recently welcomed children under the radar, joining a long list of celebrities with “secret” babies. Scroll down to learn about their covert additions — and to get the skinny about other stars whose pregnancies went undetected.

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 […]

Mike Sorrentino and Lauren Sorrentino: A Timeline of Their Relationship

Mike and Lauren Sorrentino have survived many “Situations” during their relationship and marriage — including, most notably, his recent prison sentence for tax evasion. Yet the Jersey Shore: Family Vacation couple still seem to be rock solid as they look forward to the future and plan on starting a family. Of course, Mike and Lauren […]

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Drama: Everything to Know

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle surprised the British public — and multiple royal relatives, apparently — by announcing on Wednesday, January 9, that they intend to “step back” from their duties as senior members of the royal family. “After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year […]

Stars Who’ve Gotten Injured on Set

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 — […]

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” […]

Dua Lipa and Anwar Hadid's PDA-Filled Romance

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 […]

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. […]

JWoww and Zack Carpinello’s Whirlwind Romance: A Timeline

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 now, an engagement. Us Weekly confirmed that the pair had reunited after a brief split on October 20, 2019, shortly after the Jersey Shore: Family Vacation star pulled […]

Katharine McPhee and David Foster: A Timeline of Their Relationship

There’s a song in Katharine McPhee’s heart! The American Idol alum and David Foster got engaged in July 2018, a little more than a year after the world caught wind of her relationship with the music producer. At the time, Foster was finalizing his divorce from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Yolanda Hadid. Meanwhile, […]

Rihanna’s Dating History: A Timeline of Her Romances and Flings

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 […]

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

Not to be outdone by her sisters’ love lives, Kourtney Kardashian has had her share of relationship ups and downs. From her romance with Travis Barker to all the boys she has loved before, here are all the details about the reality star’s dating history.

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