Jacob Pitts
Expertise
Pop Music, Celebrity Feuds And Scandals, 2000s Trivia
- Jacob is a lifelong lover of all things pop culture, but especially music. He's been fascinated by it ever since his first piano lesson at 6 years old, and has continued to expand his musical taste and knowledge throughout the years.
- He previously served as assistant editor of NYS Music, recapping Saturday Night Live's musical guests and creating the weekly newsletter. He's also written numerous scripts for WatchMojo videos about music and celebs, racking up millions of combined YouTube views.
- During his studies at UAlbany, he was awarded the Marc G. Guggenheim '92 Endowed Scholarship for academic excellence and a career in writing, leading to a Zoom call with the co-creator of the Arrowverse.
Experience
Jacob Pitts is a writer, editor, and journalist who specializes in entertainment. From album reviews in his college newspaper to viral YouTube videos, he's been highlighting the best and worst of pop music past, present, and future since 2017. Whether it's the Beatles, Björk, or Beyoncé, he approaches them all with equal enthusiasm and esteem. He's also written about health and lifestyle, campus politics, and published short stories.
Education
Jacob graduated from SUNY Albany in 2020, receiving a B.A. in English with a minor in journalism. He served as president of the UAlbany Page Turners, leading passionate literary discussions about old and new books of all genres.
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As we cover a wide breadth of pop culture, we're constantly reviewing, fact-checking, and updating stories to ensure they're accurate and current. Additional information on our editorial process available here.
Stories By Jacob Pitts
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been all over the press since news of their relationship broke in late 2023, but we may have reached the pinnacle.
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After his passing in early December, Norman Lear's cause of death has been revealed. The legendary producer had an unprecedented eight-decade career.
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Jimmy Buffett and Warren Buffett are both uber-wealthy celebrities with the same last name. But do they come from the same family? Here's what we know.
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NFL legend, activist, and actor Jim Brown has died at the age of 87. Here's everything we know about the former Cleveland Brown great's death.
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RHOA alum Phaedra Parks may be making an unexpected Bravo return. Phaedra Parks is rumored to be joining Bravo, but not in the way most fans would expect.
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RHOP star Ashley Darby confirms sad fate of her romance with Summer House's Luke Gulbranson. Here's what Ashley Darby had to say about Luke Gulbranson.
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With the release of her memoir, "I'm Glad My Mom Died," Jennette McCurdy blew the lid off childhood stardom. Here's what we know about her love life.
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After Coolio's tragic death, his strained relationship with "Weird Al" Yankovic is in the spotlight once again. Were the two able to bury the hatchet?
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After Victoria Beckham's "DB" tattoo began fading, rumors swirled that she and David Beckham were splitting. Luckily, there's a simple explanation.
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Katie Couric shared on Instagram and her website that she was diagnosed with breast cancer on the day of her eighth wedding anniversary. Here's what we know.
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Melissa Benoist almost seems too normal for the madness and drama of "Glee," but she was once an instrumental player during the series' transition years.
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Neither Brad Pitt nor Emily Ratajkowski have confirmed or denied their rumored fling, but new intel is finally pointing to some answers about the stars.
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Hannah Waddingham and Juno Temple's friendship extends far beyond the set of "Ted Lasso." Here's what you need to know about the two's wholesome relationship.
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Now that the cat is out of the bag about Johnny Depp's new romance, some might be curious to know what Amber Heard thinks about the situation.
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Tom Hardy claims he's too afraid to get into a fight anymore, but he secretly entered a martial arts competition and won a gold medal.
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The country singer's tragic death has been linked to drug use.
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After staying silent amid revelations around her ex Armie Hammer, Elizabeth Chambers revealed where she stands today with the father of her two children.
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Unfortunately, there was a bigger reason for Emma Chamberlain's break from YouTube than being busy with coffee and catwalks. Here's what happened.
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Anne Heche died from complications after a car accident in August. Her "Dancing with the Stars" family recently paid tribute to the late star in a moving way.
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A personality as polarizing as Wendy Williams is bound to get some pushback, even from daytime legend Oprah Winfrey. Here's a look at their feud.
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Jennifer Lawrence called Erika Jayne "evil," the "RHOBH" star had some choice words for the "Silver Linings Playbook" actor.
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Jada Pinkett Smith has mostly avoided addressing Will Smith's infamous Oscar's slap, but a recent social media photo invoked the unforgettable moment.
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Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex's appearance at Queen Elizabeth II's procession has (once again) people up in arms, this time, about her facial expression.
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Rudy Giuliani's ex-wife, Judith, is speaking out about the former New York City mayor, claiming who he is now is not the man she married.
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Once upon a time, Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus considered each other friends — but what is their relationship like today? Learn all about it.
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Nearly two decades after Fergie sang "Where Is the Love?," ex Josh Duhamel has found it with someone else. Here's a look at his exciting relationship news.