Frances Dean
Location
New York, New York
School
Columbia University
Expertise
Vanderpump Rules, Taylor Swift, Celebrity Blind Items
- Frances is an amateur Bravo historian and lover of the Real Housewives.
- She loves covering the royals and even used to live in the town where Kate Middleton and Prince William met.
- In college, Frances wrote an in-depth thesis on celebrity marketing in the film industry.
Experience
Frances has worked as a professional writer for nearly a decade. After graduation Frances landed her first job in the industry as fashion assistant at Harpers BAZAAR. She previously covered beauty for STYLECASTER, and her writing has appeared in Architectural Digest, BuzzFeed, and the Daily Mail. At Static Media she covers entertainment and women's news.
Education
Frances holds a Bachelor of the Arts from Columbia University in New York City.
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Stories By Frances Dean
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"Below Deck Adventure" cast member Kyle Dickard didn't even make it a full season on the show. So why was his time cut short, and what's he doing now?
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Social media and other digital footprints are still helping onlookers piece together what happened to Gabby Petito in her final days.
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Megan Fox had MGK's back when he suffered a devastating Grammy loss. Rather than being disappointed herself, watching her fiancé lose made her love him more.
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For the 2024 Super Bowl, Sam Adams, a long-time Super Bowl supporter, tapped one of the biggest names in the NBA to help them out.
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Which former Real Housewife deserved a second season? Here's what Bravo fans say - Nicki Swift Survey. Nicki Swift fans want to see more of this Real Housewife.
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After three great seasons on "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," Jacqueline Laurita's world crashed in 2009 when her husband filed for bankruptcy.
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Philadelphia loves star center Jason Kelce, who's led the team to one Super Bowl victory and seemed poised for a second. Who is his wife, Kylie McDevitt?
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After the announcement that she'll be playing Lily in the "It Ends With Us" adaptation, Blake Lively has debuted a new hair color on her Instagram story.
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"Jersey Shore" star Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino announced to the world that he and his wife have welcomed their second child.
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Former "Good Morning America" hosts Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes are embroiled in a highly-publicized affair, and now more details of the drama has been revealed.
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Panic! At The Disco was one of the hottest bands of the 2000s. But amid allegations against frontman Brandon Urie, the band has called it quits.
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Eminem and his daughter Hailie went through a lot over the years. But are they close today?
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When things ended with Flavor Flav, Nicole Alexander got together with multi-hyphenated star, Shaquille O'Neal. Here's what happened between the two.
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After Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's docuseries and memoir, where does the Duchess of Sussex currently stand with Princess Beatrice? Here's their status.
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During what started a routine day on the set of "The Goodwife" back in 2012, Kristin Chenoweth suffered a serious injury that left her with severe chronic pain.
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Donald Trump met his third wife, Melania, while still married to his second wife, Marla Maples. Here's what we know about their first encounter.
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Lisa Marie Presley's shock death at the age of just 54 has left her fans and Hollywood as a whole reeling. The singer had a history of drug and alcohol abuse.
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Before Lisa Marie Presley and Michael Jackson split, they stunned the world with their kiss at the 1994 MTV VMAs. Here's how Presley really felt about it.
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Ariana Madix insists her sexuality isn't an issue with longtime partner Tom Sandoval but her friends find that hard to believe. Here's what she's had to say.
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Federal prison expert Justin Paperny has some words of advice for the Chrisley family, as they prepare to begin their prison sentences for fraud.
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How Dr. Dre got Marjorie Taylor Greene in trouble with Twitter. Here's what went down between Dr. Dre and Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene because of a Twitter vid.
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Whitney Rose introduced viewers to her dad on Season 1 of "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City." But as he hasn't reappeared, what is he up to now?
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MMA fighter Phil Baroni's past legal troubles have ramped up again. Now, he's being held in a Mexican prison for allegedly murdering his girlfriend.
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Not all athletes go vegan. Some rely on gluten-free diets, junk food diets, and even holistic cleanses to keep them playing their best.
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An affidavit of probable cause is revealing how authorities identified Bryan Kohberger, the prime suspect in the University of Idaho Killings.
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Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger has disturbing connection to serial killers. Here's how Bryan Kohberger is linked to some famous serial killers.
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Tiger Woods is often regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time. Here's why the golfing legend always wears red on the final day of a tournament