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Chanel Vargas

Former Associate Editor, Breaking News

Chanel Vargas was an associate editor on the Breaking News team at POPSUGAR. Her areas of expertise include TV, film, music, fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content, with an emphasis on original features. Chanel's work spans a wide breadth of topics, including celebrity style moments, true-crime documetaries, thrillers, rising TikTok stars, reproductive rights, and more. She is a graduate of Northwestern University and has five years of experience in journalism. Previously, she was an intern at Bustle and at Hearst Digital Media. Her work has been featured in Harper's Bazaar, Elle, Cosmopolitan, and Seventeen, among other publications.

Latest Posts From Chanel

Reneé Rapp Brings Regina George to Life in the "Mean Girls" Musical Trailer

11/08/2023

Reneé Rapp Brings Regina George to Life in the "Mean Girls" Musical Trailer

We have our best look yet at "Mean Girls," the new movie adaptation of the musical based on the original 2004 film (say that 10 times fast).

Megan Fox Reflects on "Very Difficult" Pregnancy Loss With Machine Gun Kelly

11/08/2023

Megan Fox Reflects on "Very Difficult" Pregnancy Loss With Machine Gun Kelly

In a deeply personal collection of poetry titled "Pretty Boys Are Poisonous," published on Nov. 7, Megan Fox revealed she experienced a pregnancy loss that profoundly impacted her relationship with Colson Baker, aka Machine Gun Kelly.

These Photos of Aaron Judge Supporting Samantha Bracksieck at the NYC Marathon Will Make You Melt

11/07/2023

These Photos of Aaron Judge Supporting Samantha Bracksieck at the NYC Marathon Will Make You Melt

In a refreshing turn of events, Aaron Judge hit the bleachers on Nov. 5 to cheer on his wife, Samantha Bracksieck, as she completed the New York City Marathon for the second year in a row.

Hunter Schafer Drips Down the Red Carpet in a Hand-Painted Puzzle-Piece Dress

11/07/2023

Hunter Schafer Drips Down the Red Carpet in a Hand-Painted Puzzle-Piece Dress

Hunter Schafer served surrealist haute couture in a hand-painted puzzle-piece dress on Nov. 5.

Home Depot's Skeleton Santa Claus Is Proof Halloween and Christmas Can Coexist

11/04/2023

Home Depot's Skeleton Santa Claus Is Proof Halloween and Christmas Can Coexist

It's shaping up to be a creepy Christmas this year, thanks to Home Depot's new Skeleton Santa Claus animatronic.

Reneé Rapp Covers "Your Love Is My Drug" With Musical "Hero" Kesha

11/03/2023

Reneé Rapp Covers "Your Love Is My Drug" With Musical "Hero" Kesha

Reneé Rapp experienced a heartwarming full-circle moment when she performed on stage with her musical hero Kesha in New York on Nov. 2.

Don't Wait For Santa: Shop the Viral Christmas Tree Wine Glasses Here

11/02/2023

Don't Wait For Santa: Shop the Viral Christmas Tree Wine Glasses Here

Santa's sleigh had better be stacked with bubble wrap because these Neiman Marcus Christmas tree wine glasses are going straight to the top of my holiday wish list.

I'm Convinced Any Day Can Be Halloween — Here's How I Celebrate Throughout the Year

11/01/2023

I'm Convinced Any Day Can Be Halloween — Here's How I Celebrate Throughout the Year

I'm a firm believer that Halloween doesn't have to end after Oct. 31.

This Cozy Gingerbread-House Incense Burner Will Spice Up Your Holiday Decor

11/01/2023

This Cozy Gingerbread-House Incense Burner Will Spice Up Your Holiday Decor

Holiday decor has hit the shelves, and this gingerbread-house incense burner looks good enough to eat.

Winnie Harlow Shuts Down Childhood Bullies in a Powerful Cruella de Vil Costume

10/31/2023

Winnie Harlow Shuts Down Childhood Bullies in a Powerful Cruella de Vil Costume

Winnie Harlow is reclaiming her power this Halloween.

Why Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Are Compatible, According to Numerology

10/31/2023

Why Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Are Compatible, According to Numerology

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's rumored relationship has impacted the news cycle, social media, and the economy, in addition to attracting new football fans.

Everyone Camila Mendes Has Dated, From Charles Melton to Boyfriend Rudy Mancuso

10/31/2023

Everyone Camila Mendes Has Dated, From Charles Melton to Boyfriend Rudy Mancuso

Camila Mendes has a short but sweet dating history, though the only romance on her radar right now is with boyfriend Rudy Mancuso.