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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In an interview with Allure, Jennifer Aniston is finally addressing the rumors why she and ex-husband Brad Pitt split up in the mid 2000s.
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Following his untimely death, Aaron Carter's former fiancee Melanie Martin has shared her hopes and plans for their future together.
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The royals are one of the world's most powerful, wealthy, and influential families. Here are the celebs who have managed to become close friends with them.
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Lala Kent and Randall Emmett had a brutal break-up, and even after parting ways new details of his shocking behavior keep coming to light.
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Prince Harry has written a tell-all memoir, titled "Spare," and royal experts claim that his father King Charles is anxious about what the book will reveal.
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Vicki Gunvalson was the first Real Housewife, and perhaps the messiest. Now it looks like she'll be making her return to TV after being fired from "RHOC."
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In regards to to the royal family, things are not easy between Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and King Charles. Here are the details of their relationship.
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Aside from the brand deals, Ye is also facing the closure of his school, Donda Academy, which does not seem able to withstand the fallout from his remarks.
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Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie haven't had hard lives by nearly any standard, but they have gone through some sad times.
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The trouble never stops for Armie Hammer. The once-promising actor has faced an onslaught of scandals that have only worsened as his career has progressed.
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Eboni K. Williams may have stirred up a lot of drama with the "RHONY" cast, but what about her personal life? Here's the story behind her broken engagement.
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Which Real Housewives divorce did Bravo fans totally see coming? A new Nicki Swift survey reveals which divorce Bravo fans knew was on the way.
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After his long absence from the "Today" show, Carson Daly made his triumphant return - and with a positive update about his health to boot.
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When Kyle Richards met her husband Mauricio Umansky, she was actually engaged to someone else. Here's what we know about her former fiance, Michael Tuck.
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Bad news for Taylor Swift because "Amsterdam" is predicted to be almost as big a disaster as "Cats."Here's what we know about the monetary loss.
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Lea Michele's performance in "Funny Girl" is getting rave reviews from critics, but Chris Colfer is the latest former "Glee" star to say he won't be seeing it.
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Peter Madrigal made appearances on Vanderpump Rules and had even dated Stassi Schroeder. So, what happened between them and where do they stand now?
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Danielle Olivera met her one and only, Robert Sieber, where she was working for the summer as a reality star — the Hamptons. Here's what we know about her beau.
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Kim Kardashian is no stranger to controversy, and this time her justice reform podcast "The System" is catching heat from those close to the show's subject.
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Lily Rabe may be a fiercely private star, but here's what we do know about how much she is worth.
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Country music fans around the world were saddened at the sudden death of Loretta Lynn early on October 4. More on her friendship with Reba McEntire.
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As Meghan Markle's Spotify podcast "Archetypes" returns from hiatus, there's one particular guests that fans can't wait to hear appear on it.
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Now, just a few months after Jennifer Lopez's wedding with Ben Affleck, Alex Rodriguez isn't holding back about her new love.
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Hayden Panettiere sent her daughter to live with her ex-fiance in Ukraine while the "Nashville" star worked on her addiction issues. Now, she has regrets.
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In 2018, a Coolio-themed question was asked on Jeopardy!, however the moment was memorable not because of the answer, but how it was handled.
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Camilla Parker Bowles has long been a controversial figure, especially for fans of Princess Diana. But King Charles' former staffers have a message.
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Royal life may seem like a pie-in-the-sky hope for most, but Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie of the U.K. prove that even royals can be relatable.