Chris Malone Méndez

Chris Malone Méndez is a Celebrity Writer at Elite Daily, where they cover news and happenings across the world of entertainment. Whether it’s the latest album release or a little-known fact about your favorite musician, you can count on Chris being on it.

Chris has been an entertainment writer since 2017, and their byline has appeared in publications including Forbes, Billboard, TV Guide, Thrillist, and POPSUGAR. They graduated from New York University with a bachelor’s degree in Media, Culture, and Communication.

Over the years, Chris has profiled many artists and actors working in every corner of the entertainment industry, from Teyana Taylor and Natasha Bedingfield to Billy Porter and several RuPaul’s Drag Race alumni. They’ve also conducted Spanish and Portuguese interviews with international artists J Balvin and Pabllo Vittar.

Outside of work, Chris is an avid marathon runner, pianist, and a die-hard Nintendo fan.

You can read more of Chris’s work at chrismalonemendez.com.

Drag Race

Everything To Know About Drag Race's 15 International Editions

Read up on every worldwide franchise.

By Chris Malone Méndez
Music

Let’s Revisit These Throwback Taylor Swift Collabs

From Kendrick Lamar and Shawn Mendes to Zayn and The Chicks.

By Chris Malone Méndez
Celeb Birthdays

These 60 Celebs Turned 30 This Year

Miley, Selena, Cardi, & many more.

By Chris Malone Méndez
Music

These Taylor Swift Songs Are Perfect For Sad Girl Autumn

“Sad Girl Autumn” is here.

By Chris Malone Méndez
Halloween

For Halloween, Heidi Klum Went As A … Worm

She's one glow(ing) worm.

By Chris Malone Méndez
Halloween

Lizzo & Cardi B Both Dressed Up As This TV Icon For Halloween

Their wigs are legendary.

By Chris Malone Méndez
Halloween

Nicki Minaj’s Halloween Costume Was Inspired By This Classic ’80s Film

Ya, she really served here.

By Chris Malone Méndez
Award Shows

Lizzo, Shania Twain, & Lauren Spencer Smith Are PCAs Performers

Now that’s an excellent lineup.

By Chris Malone Méndez
Halloween

JoJo Siwa Entered Her Slytherin Era With This TikTok Cosplay

The resemblance is a bit uncanny, no?

By Chris Malone Méndez
Music

These Easter Eggs Suggest Which Album Taylor Might Re-Release Next

Her purple era might be making a comeback.

By Chris Malone Méndez and Michele Mendez
Music

Wait, Did Taylor Swift Reveal The Name Of Blake Lively's 4th Baby?

Fans think she spilled it on "You're On Your Own, Kid."

By Chris Malone Méndez
Concerts

Beyoncé’s 2023 Renaissance Tour Was Announced At An Auction

Start saving now.

By Chris Malone Méndez
This Keeps Me Up At Night

Taylor's "Life You Lead" TikTok Has Inspired This Fun New Theory About Joe

Will the real Niceboy Ed please stand up?

By Chris Malone Méndez
New Music

This 'Midnights' Song Will Forever Be Part Of Taylor & Joe's Love Story

William Bowery is back in the building.

By Chris Malone Méndez
Midnights

These Clues Point To "Vigilante Sh*t" As Taylor's 2nd 'Midnights' Single

We need to discuss the upside down phone, too.

By Chris Malone Méndez
Books

Jennette McCurdy’s Author Era Continues With A Huge Novel Announcement

Anything she writes I’ll absolutely read.

By Chris Malone Méndez
Music

Ashe Turned Loss Into Light With The Help Of Diane Keaton

The rising singer-songwriter opens up about her legendary influences.

By Chris Malone Méndez
Royals

Well, King Charles’ Coronation Is The Same Day As Archie's Birthday

That’s quite the coincidence.

By Chris Malone Méndez
Memes

Here’s Why 'HOTD' Star Emma D’Arcy’s Drink Of Choice Broke Twitter

Aperol spritz is officially out of style.

By Chris Malone Méndez
Theories

Taylor’s Song “Karma” Could Mean This Old Fan Theory Is True

“Karma” is real, but what about Karma?

By Chris Malone Méndez