Benjamin VanHoose Title: Associate Editor - Movies - PEOPLE Education: Kent State University Expertise: Movies, Books, Breaking News Benjamin VanHoose has over five years of experience working as a digital writer and editor, primarily covering entertainment, celebrities and pop culture news.He joined PEOPLE in 2019 and currently serves as the Associate Editor on the Movies team. Benjamin was previously a Digital News Writer and Editorial Assistant at PEOPLE.Before joining PEOPLE, Benjamin worked as a copy editor at Topix Media Lab. Experience Benjamin VanHoose has over five years of experience working as a writer and editor, primarily covering entertainment, celebrities and pop culture news. He joined PEOPLE in 2019 and currently serves as the Associate Editor on the Movies team. Prior to that he was Digital News Writer and Editorial Assistant at PEOPLE.Benjamin has covered everything from the Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard trial to the Oscars and has interviewed stars like Drew Barrymore, Ryan Reynolds, Chris Evans and more.Before joining PEOPLE, Benjamin worked as a copy editor at Topix Media Lab. Education Benjamin VanHoose graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism from Kent State University in Ohio. About PEOPLE PEOPLE, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, delivers the most trustworthy celebrity news and captivating human interest stories, connecting you to the pulse of American culture. Since our first issue hit stands in 1974, we have been striving to tell compelling stories about the people behind the issues, as opposed to just the issues themselves. We are your everyday escape, taking you inside the lives of intriguing stars, newsmakers, up-and-comers and ordinary people doing extraordinary things. We serve and delight you by providing ideas about beauty, food and style through the lens of the people influencing the trends. And we are a force for good by telling stories of hope, optimism and kindness that drive conversation and inspire action. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.