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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During the Feb. 22, 2021, ep of 'The View,' Meghan McCain got backlash for criticizing Dr. Fauci and the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Here's what she had to say.
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Actors often get deeply immersed in their roles, but this Kate Winslet story takes it to the next level. Make that level... underwater!
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Betty White and Jennifer Love Hewitt co-starred in a 2011 Hallmark movie, with the two building a fun friendship. Here's what you should know about their bond.
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Ever since RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 premiered on VH1, Symone has been a clear frontrunner. But now the contestant has one huge fan in particular — Rihanna.
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Kim Kardashian filed for divorce from Kanye West on Feb. 19, 2021. Here's how fans have reacted to the news.
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Donald Trump and Melania Trump have been spotted together for the first time since waving the White House goodbye several weeks prior.
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Ted Cruz left his state of Texas out in the cold — literally — and now, he's giving his reason for why.
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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson gave an interview in February 2021, addressing whether he'll run for president one day. Here's what the actor had to say.
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The entire D'Amelio clan — Charli and Dixie, and their mom and dad — are getting their own reality show. And Charli just addressed rumors about her parents.
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Tamron Hall invited Sherry Pie to be a guest on her show on Feb. 16, 2021, and the internet is very unhappy about it. Find out why.
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Conservative radio personality and political commentator Rush Limbaugh has died at age 70. Here's an inside look at this complicated legacy.
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The "Gorilla Glue Girl" saga is one of the most stickily strenuous stories of 2021, and it got even more complicated. Another TikToker used glue in their hair.
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Ahead of Valentine's Day, Dr. Jill Biden posted an image of her picking up some sweet treats at a Black-owned D.C. bakery while wearing a scrunchie.
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With all of Kristen Wiig's credits as an actor, some might be surprised to learn she once starred on a reality show. So what was the gig? We explore it here.
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Taylor Swift famously loves to drop more Easter eggs than the White House in April, and her first major announcement of 2021 is no exception.
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From Chris Evans in Captain America to Taylor Swift in Cats, check out a ton of celebs whose bodies were digitally edited in their films!
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One of the central conflicts of Netflix's Bling Empire is undoubtedly the rivalry between Anna Shay and Christine Chiu. Here's why Anna snubbed Christine.
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As former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial kicked off on Feb. 9, 2021, his niece Mary Trump took to Twitter to share her thoughts.
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Clarice star Rebecca Breeds has had an impressive acting career, and she's only going up from here. Here's how much she's worth.
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He became the first president to be impeached twice. So what will Donald Trump be doing when it all happens? (Hint: he won't be attending).
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After the death of 'Alaskan Bush People' star Billy Brown on Feb. 7, 2021, some want to know how much he was worth when he died. We reveal that figure here.
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After the 2021 Super Bowl in Tampa, Fla., there was one hug on the field that you might have missed. Get the scoop on this memorable embrace.
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Donald Trump Jr. reacted to Tom Brady winning his seventh Super Bowl title with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers despite the Trump family's rocky history with the NFL.
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President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden's pups, Champ and Major, joined them at the White House — but that doesn't mean they're letting the place go to the dogs!
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Suzanne Somers' makeup livestream was interrupted by a home intruder on Feb. 5, 2021. This is the truth about the scary incident.
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The Jonas Brothers' 2020 hit, "What A Man Gotta Do," proved the boy band had not only made a comeback but was here to stay. And its meaning couldn't be sweeter.
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Jamie Lee Curtis lights up the screen in practically every role she's in, and her inspiring journey with sobriety may be a light to you as well.