Lauren Conlin
School
Marymount Manhattan College
Expertise
Hollywood Gossip, Celebrity Relationships, True Crime
- Lauren is the host of the popular entertainment and news podcast, "Lauren Interviews" (formerly known as "Red Carpet Rendezvous"), where guests range from Luann de Lesseps to Joe Exotic.
- She is a frequent guest on international television (BBC, Fox News Channel, SkyNews, TMZ TV), where she comments on the latest in entertainment and true crime news. To date, she's been on the air with celebrities and politicians ranging from Alec Baldwin to Andrew Yang.
- Her favorite one-on-one interviews include Diane Keaton, Garret Hedlund, and Keri Russell.
Experience
Lauren previously worked for 77WABC Radio in New York City, writing articles pertaining to entertainment, crime, and politics, and also serving as on-air talent, delivering news and entertainment reports. She also served as an executive producer and segment writer for George Whipple of NY1 News. Her work and interviews have been featured in People Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, and more. Notably, her love for celebrity gossip also extends to Hollywood crime. She was featured multiple times on Dan Abrams' "Law & Crime" network, disclosing new information she discovered regarding the deaths of actor Brittany Murphy and her husband, Simon Monjack, through her interviews and blog posts. Her latest true crime podcast is called "Corruption," detailing the mysterious death of a young 18-year-old boy, in the hopes of getting the case re-opened.
Education
Lauren holds a B.A. from Marymount Manhattan College in New York City where she majored in communications with a musical theatre minor.
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Stories By Lauren Conlin
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If you've watched even a single second of Netflix's "Love is Blind," you know that cringe is its middle name. Here are the cringiest moments in the series.
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Fame and fortune are things most can only dream of. So, when these celebs caused their own problems for themselves, we simply had no pity for them.
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There are certain stars that are unforgettable, no matter how long they've been gone. In the case of these late A-listers, they died by truly tragic murders.
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Jessica Alba appears to have it all; movie-star looks, a successful career, and a wonderful family. However, what many are unaware of is her tragic past.
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Tiffany Trump hasn't always made the right calls when it comes to fashion. Here are her most inappropriate outfits to date.
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The recent stormy years in America have caused many stars to get involved in trying to make a difference. Here are the celebrities who became politicians.
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The story of Aaron Hernandez is one of the most harrowing situations in the NFL. Since his death, he left behind his fiancée and their daughter.
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Jeffrey Epstein's NYC townhouse on 9 East 71st Street was home to countless horrific acts. Let's dig into the secrets of this mansion with a troubled past.
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Dancing with the Stars quickly became one of the most beloved shows on television after its premiere on ABC. Let's see what the former cast is doing today.
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It's no secret that society is equally obsessed with both royalty and celebrity culture, so we've hunted down the stars who are related to the royal family.
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Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest are truly the golden couple of daytime television. So, what makes them work so well? Read on for details about their relationship.
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The beautiful Autumn Reeser is best known for her sweet, fun-loving characters on the Hallmark Channel. Let's take a look at some fun facts about this star.
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The world has tragically lost some of the greatest rappers of all time, entirely too soon. Let's pour one out as we remember just a few of the fallen.