Brenton Blanchet is a versatile entertainment journalist based in New York, recognized for his ability to navigate the intersections of music, pop culture, and digital storytelling. With over seven years of industry experience, he currently works as a Writer-Reporter at PEOPLE Magazine, where he covers high-profile interviews, artist features, and cultural news that resonates with a global audience.

Before joining PEOPLE, Blanchet wrote for several prominent outlets, including Billboard, Complex, SPIN, Teen Vogue, Alternative Press, and Pigeons & Planes. His portfolio includes in-depth profiles on artists such as Doja Cat, Usher, SZA, and retrospectives on creatives like Frank Ocean and Mac Miller. His writing often balances insight with authenticity, offering readers a lens into music’s evolving landscape and the personalities shaping it.

Outside traditional media, Blanchet also explores creative storytelling through his YouTube channel, which merges retro gaming and musical analysis. This fusion of nostalgia and sound reflects his passion for cultural timelines and untold narratives, earning him a reputation as a sharp, thoughtful voice in modern entertainment journalism.