Darian Lusk
School
Binghamton University
Expertise
Peak-era "American Idol", "RuPaul's Drag Race", Lil Nas X
- Darian was a full-time editor at Nicki Swift.
- He's previously written pop culture and entertainment for CBSNews.com, The Observer, ABCNews.com, Real Clear Politics, and more.
- He has interviewed celebrities like NeYo, Busta Rhymes, and actor Harry Shearer. A story he wrote about Kim Catrall was retweeted by her (and they even DMed), and he's gone viral on Tumblr, Twitter (where he is verified), and more!
Experience
Darian has covered pop culture since graduating from college in 2014. He previously worked as an editor at CBSNews.com and Weather.com. He had a weekly pop culture column in the Observer called "Weekend Stream." While still in college, Darian parlayed a one-slot internship for CBSNews.com into a full-time position and he never left the industry.
Education
Darian was the Arts and Entertainment editor for two years at Binghamton University's fully student-run newspaper Pipe Dream and the site's most-viewed writer for one year.
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Stories By Darian Lusk
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Bling Empire's Anna Shay is a character but you can sense she has more stories to tell. Apparently one of those involves a beloved pet monkey... and air travel?
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Doja Cat gifted us an irresistible bop, if we do "Say So" ourselves! So, what's the real meaning behind the mega-hit single?
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Netflix's Bling Empire is rich (no pun intended) with memorable characters. But what stand-out Anna Shay didn't do after the hit show premiered is next-level!
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Oscar winner and 'Capote' star Philip Seymour Hoffman will always be a legend. Here is his net worth when he died.
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It doesn't take a "Community" to see that Ken Jeong's net worth is seriously impressive! Read on to find out how many big bucks this comedian has.
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"Romina." What's in a name? For Jesse Eisenberg, it's one that may forever live in infamy. Here's the notorious interview that's hard to watch now.
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What is Gibby, played by Noah Munck, up to these days? Gibby-dance down to slide two to find out more about the iCarly star.
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Dan Rather is weighing in on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's explosive Oprah interview, and his take is Rather... hilarious!
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It's a bird, it's a plane... it's Donald Trump! The former president was spotted in New York City in March 2021. Here's what we know.
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Comedy golden child John Mulaney and former President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump have a surprising thing in common.
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Fairuza Balk ruled the big screen in the '90s, but has she mastered The Craft of amassing wealth since?
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"Toosie Slide" down to find out all about the meaning behind Drake's new song, "What's Next."
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In a Nicki Swift survey of 627 people in the U.S., voters definitely had one celeb in mind they'd especially dislike as president. Who is it?
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Justin Timberlake wished wife Jessica Biel a sweet happy birthday on Instagram on March 3. See his loving message here.
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Sacha Baron Cohen has revealed that he will not play Borat in any future movies or skits, saying 'the gray suit is locked up' from now on.
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Emilio Estevez is a legendary actor and director, but "Don't You Forget About" his impressive net worth! Here's the Might Ducks star's net worth.
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Despite the ongoing pandemic, the 2021 Golden Globes were still dripping in absolute style! Well, mostly.
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Sia's feature-length directorial debut, Music, has faced backlash over its portrayal of autism. Here's how the pop star feels about the controversy.
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Does the "TL" in "GTL" actually stand for "touch-less"? Because that's the type of marriage Jersey Shore's Angelina Pivarnick says she has with her husband.
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When it comes to bizarre weight loss techniques for a film role, Tom Holland has it in the bag... literally. Here's how he lost weight for 2021's Cherry.
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Here's everything you'd want to know about actor Riz Ahmed's wife, writer Fatima Farheen Mirza.
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With a plethora of high-profile gigs under her belt -- including Harry Potter films and The Crown -- let's take a look at Helena Bonham Carter's net worth.
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With Ken Jennings' guest-hosting gig on 'Jeopardy!' ending, Mike Richards will temporarily take over the job. So who is Richards? Let's find out.
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So, what made rapper Nelly want to saddle up to country music? Scroll down and find out.
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As you watch the Shailene Woodley dance on Big Little Lies or take down enemy factions in Divergent, keep in mind how far she's come given her diagnosis.
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On Feb. 23, 2021, Tiger Woods was in a terrible car accident. Here's how the wreck could potentially affect his golfing career.
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Frances McDormand may have Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, but how much money does the actor have inside of her bank account?