Alyssa Holcomb
School
University Of Florida, Northwestern University
Expertise
Boy Bands, The Disney Renaissance Era, 2000s Music And Culture
- Alyssa has spent almost two decades immersed in the many nuances of pop culture communications, from interviewing the likes of Betty White and the cast of "Workaholics," to working at institutions including ABC's "The View" and MSG Entertainment (formerly The Madison Square Garden Company).
- Her after school activities as a child revolved around watching "TRL" and "E! News," which prompted a life-long love of celebrity entertainment coverage.
- She is a former Twihard, a (somewhat) closeted Gleek, and a longtime Little Monster.
Experience
Alyssa has spent the majority of her career in arts and entertainment journalism at both the local and international levels. She began her career as an arts intern at her hometown newspaper, covering area performances and leading features on local directors and filmmakers. She has written for a variety of outlets spanning the industry, including BroadwayWorld, College Magazine, Blurred Culture, and The Independent Florida Alligator. At the latter, she created the original column "Trophy Hunting," which covered awards season, for three years.
Education
She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Telecommunications Management with a minor in Theatre from the University of Florida; she also holds a Master of Science degree in Leadership for Creative Enterprises from Northwestern University.
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Stories By Alyssa Holcomb
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Pop divas love to throw shade at each other. Here's a look at some of the most intense feuds between pop music's princes and princesses.
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You may think you already know everything about BTS. But there may be some facts about the "Tannies" that even the most vigilant of ARMY members may not know.
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Victoria Pedretti is a sensitive soul with an empathetic muscle primed for acting. So how did she become one of the top scream queens of her generation?
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There are a few things you need to know about the 'House of Dragon cast before continuing your journey with our Westerosi friends and foes.
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In two decades, Menudo cycled through 33 members to maintain its fountain of youth strategy. The band's untold truth is a story of greatness and of downfall.
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Here's the truth about Sylvester Stallone and Brigitte Nielsen, who were not the first but were one of the most talked-about celebrity couples of the 1980s.
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Singer-songwriter Jason Mraz was a hitmaker in the 2000s and early 2010s, but since he's seemingly disappeared. Here's why you don't hear much from him anymore.
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Ryan Reynolds will go down in Hollywood history as one of the hunkiest heartthrobs and his transformation truly encapsulates how captivating his life is.
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Like many Grammy-winning artists, Ariana Grande got her start in television. Here's a look at the singer's rise to fame over the past decade.
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Dolly Parton is America's irresistible sweetheart. Here's a look at her evolution from ambitious ingenue to beloved icon in the transformation of Dolly Parton.
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The Olsen twins created a billion-dollar empire. But it wasn't easy. It turns out, being two of the most famous twins on the planet is really hard.
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In a case of art only sort of imitating life, Sylvester Stallone's own tough origin story arguably rivals that of his popular underdog character, Rocky Balboa.
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Victoria Justice cemented herself as a tween icon by starring in Nickelodeon's Victorious. So, what has she been up to since her teen stardom?
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TV staple Julianne Hough seems to be everywhere all the time while remaining somewhat of an enigma. This is the truth about the DWTS alum finally revealed.
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Off-screen, the "Saturday Night Live" cast is still just people. That means they're prone to the same scandals, gaffes, and tragedies as the rest of us.
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British pop group S Club Party's success on the charts ended almost as quickly as it began. What's the gang been up to since they split in the early '00s?