Herb Scribner

Washington, D.C.

Media, style, fashion, pop culture, entertainment

Education: University of Massachusetts at Amherst, BA in journalism

Herb Scribner is a breaking news reporter for features at The Washington Post. He previously worked at Axios, where he wrote about breaking news in politics, entertainment and sports. Before that, he worked at the Deseret News in Salt Lake City as an entertainment reporter and editor, covering movies, television, pop culture and trending news.
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Rich Homie Quan, young Atlanta rapper, dead at 33

Rich Homie Quan, whose hit “Flex” dominated radio stations in 2015, passed away at age 33, according to multiple reports.

September 5, 2024
Rich Homie Quan performs in May in Louisville.

George R.R. Martin scolds ‘House of the Dragon’ in now-missing blog post

George R.R. Martin wrote a blog post criticizing the “House of the Dragon” television series for how it differs from his book “Fire & Blood.”

September 4, 2024
George R.R. Martin speaks at an event in 2017.

Kelce brothers ink 3-year podcast deal reportedly worth $100 million

Travis and Jason Kelce inked a new deal for their “New Heights” podcast with Wondery, an Amazon company.

August 27, 2024
Travis Kelce, right, and brother Jason, seen in January, host the “New Heights” podcast.

Oasis is reuniting — after one of the nastiest feuds in rock

Oasis, the British band behind such tracks as “Wonderwall” and “Champagne Supernova,” plans to reunite for a world tour in 2025.

August 27, 2024
From left, Oasis members Gem Archer, Noel Gallagher, Andy Bell and Liam Gallagher in 2006.

Beyoncé at the DNC? It wasn’t to Bey.

Beyoncé was rumored to appear as a special guest at the final night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention, but the headliner remained Kamala Harris.

August 23, 2024
Beyoncé at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards in April. She did not make a surprise appearance at the Democratic National Convention.

The celebrities who are performing at and attending the DNC in Chicago

John Legend, Mindy Kaling and Kerry Washington are among the celebrities attending the Democratic National Convention this week.

August 22, 2024
Rapper and producer Lil Jon appears alongside Georgia delegates as they take part in the roll call on the second night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Five charged in Matthew Perry’s death

Matthew Perry’s personal assistant was among those charged with conspiracy to distribute ketamine that led to the “Friends” actor’s death.

August 15, 2024
Actor Matthew Perry photographed in New York on Nov. 4, 2022. (Jelani Rice for The Washington Post)

Tom Cruise, Billie Eilish lead star-studded handoff at Closing Ceremonies

Cruise dropped into the Stade de France, before Billie Eilish and Snoop Dogg performed in L.A.

August 11, 2024
Tom Cruise rides on a motorbike with the IOC flag during the Closing Ceremonies on Sunday.

Taylor Swift fans cope with terror

Following Taylor Swift’s Vienna concerts cancelation, Swifties have found comfort through the support of their fandom.

August 8, 2024
Taylor Swift fans gather in Vienna after the government confirmed a planned attack Thursday.

Pitbull is getting his own stadium. It’s called Pitbull Stadium.

Pitbull, known as Mr. Worldwide, has struck a deal with Florida International University to buy the naming rights to its football stadium.

August 6, 2024
Pitbull, Mr. 305, during the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game on July 20 at Footprint Center in Phoenix.