Emily Blackwood Title: Contributor Emily Blackwood has worked as an entertainment writer for 10 years, covering everything from evergreen content to celebrities.She joined PEOPLE as a contributing writer in 2023.Emily's words have appeared in outlets such as Outside, SELF and HuffPost. Experience Emily Blackwood has 10 years of experience as a writer and has been a contributing writer for PEOPLE since 2023.She's dedicated the past decade of her career to covering all the things we use to define ourselves: TV shows, celebrity crushes and what Taylor Swift album we most identify with.Prior to going freelance, Emily worked as a reporter and editor for newspapers in Central Florida and San Diego and served as YourTango's pop culture editor. She's won multiple awards from the Florida Press Association and received an honorable mention for Journalist of the Year from the Local Media Association in 2016. Her words have appeared in outlets like Outside, SELF and HuffPost. About PEOPLE PEOPLE, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, delivers the most trustworthy celebrity news and captivating human interest stories, connecting you to the pulse of American culture. Since our first issue hit stands in 1974, we have been striving to tell compelling stories about the people behind the issues, as opposed to just the issues themselves. We are your everyday escape, taking you inside the lives of intriguing stars, newsmakers, up-and-comers and ordinary people doing extraordinary things. We serve and delight you by providing ideas about beauty, food and style through the lens of the people influencing the trends. And we are a force for good by telling stories of hope, optimism and kindness that drive conversation and inspire action. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.