Dr. Mary Murphy

Biography

Mary Murphy is an award-winning newspaper, magazine, and digital television journalist with significant expertise in covering topics such as entertainment, pop culture, politics, and the crises faced by the homeless population. She has written hundreds of features, profiles, and investigative reports for regional, national, and international publications, including the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Los Angeles Times, New York, New West, Esquire, TV Guide, and Reader’s Digest International. She has served as an on-air correspondent for Entertainment Tonight and Insider and is known for her award-winning blog on major entertainment issues. Mary’s academic involvement includes her role as Associate Professor of Professional Practice at USC Annenberg School, where she engages students in critical discussions around digital media and entertainment. Her contributions to the field have been recognized by her peers, including a commentary runner-up award from the Los Angeles Press Club in 2019. Her published works include influential articles and books that address the intersection of entertainment and journalism in the modern digital landscape.

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