Shannon Walsh
School
Georgetown University
Expertise
Movies, TV, Documentaries
- Shannon has been working as a freelance journalist since 2015.
- Shannon has excelled as a writer as both a journalist and creative writer. In 2019 and 2020, she was awarded Runner-Up and the Winner of UCLA's Professional Program in Screenwriting and TV Writing.
- Shannon graduated cum laude from Georgetown University, where she earned her majored in Economics and minored in Sociology.
Experience
Shannon has worked as a professional writer for nearly seven years. At Georgetown University, Shannon was a member of the school's newspaper, The Hoya, where she contributed as a feature writer to The Fourth Edition. Shannon has since worked at a variety of outlets as a freelance journalist, and has also applied her skills to the world of scriptwriting and television writing. Shannon spent two years studying TV and Feature Film writing at UCLA's Professional Programs. There, her feature film script won Runner-Up for Best Original Screenplay as part of the school's annual contest. The following year, she won the same competition for television writing. Shannon joined the team at Static Media in 2021, where she has applied her knowledge of entertainment, television, movies, and celebrities by writing news articles.
Education
Shannon graduated cum laude from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., in 2015 with a B.A. in Economics.
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Stories By Shannon Walsh
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Danny DeVito was the victim of one of Jim Carrey's pranks while on the set of the 1999 film, "Man on the Moon," -- and it was one for the record books.
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TLC's "Sister Wives" has shown us the lives of the expansive Brown brood — including son Logan. But what ever happened to the son of Janelle and Kody?
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Fans of TLC's "My Big Fat Fabulous Life" are likely curious about the relationship between Whitney Way Thore and her ex, Lennie Alehat. Here's what we know.
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In her adult life, Barbara Walters reflected on her difficult childhood and complicated relationship with her older sister, Jackie.
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Dennis Quaid has cemented his legacy in Hollywood, but what about his brother, Randy? Here's where the two stand today and what their relationship is like.
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Adam Levine and Blake Shelton were two of the closest friends you could possibly imagine on-screen. So what exactly happened to their friendship?
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Jeff Bridge's music career is more successful than you may have thought. Here's what we know about Jeff Bridges' music career and when he got started.
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Are Jason Momoa and Gal Gadot friends? Jason Momoa and Gal Gadot star together in the DC Extended Universe and seem to be close off-screen as well as on-screen.
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While Niall Horan is a famous name in pop music, his girlfriend Amelia Woolley doesn't stay in the limelight. Here's what we know about her.
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While Chad Michael Murray keeps the details of his personal life pretty private, we do know the sad reason behind why he and his father are so close.
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Steven Spielberg earned a multi-billion dollar fortune for his work in Hollywood. Here's how much he had to pay his first wife after their divorce.
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For decades now, Pat Sajak has been the face of "Wheel of Fortune." However, the game show host's particular role in the U.S. army might surprise fans.
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Dacre Montgomery and Joe Keery are two of the biggest breakout stars of "Stranger Things." Though they fight on-screen, it's curious — are they BFFs IRL?
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Anya Taylor-Joy shares how she learned English at such a young language and she found her inspiration through uncommon means. Here's what we know.
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Kevin Costner and Kelly Reilly have mesmerized "Yellowstone" fans for four seasons. But what's her relationship with Costner like off-screen?
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Here's what went down between "Laguna Beach" and "The Hills" co-stars and former lovers, Kristin Cavallari and Brody Jenner.
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Reality TV fans loved "Very Cavallari," so why did Kirsten Cavallari announce that she's decided to cancel her namesake series after three seasons?
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"Stranger Things" actor Maya Hawke and "The Sandman" actor Tom Sturridge were previously romantically linked — but what is the truth behind the rumors?
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Megan Fox's ensemble at the premiere of the MGK's "Life In Pink" documentary looks inspired by photos of Margot Robbie from the "Barbie" movie.
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Fans may be surprised to learn the story behind Jenna Ortega's rise to fame and how she was first discovered.
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Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell may be one of the most beloved couples and Hollywood, but the husband and wife leave their kids out of their spotlight.
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"Melrose Place" fans are mourning the loss of actor Brad Johnson, who played pediatrician Dominick O'Malley on the primetime soap opera. Here's what we know.
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At Princess Eugenie's wedding in 2018, Cara Delevingne chose to express herself with a fashion choice that was in direct violation of the dress code.
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"The Flash" star Ezra Miller has found himself in legal trouble, and now a bizarre video of the actor's arrest has people scratching their heads.
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Some fans think that Kim Kardashian is too controlling over Pete Davidson, and some of his supporters took to Instagram to call her out.
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Newly released audio reveals what Dave Chappelle really thought after he was attacked onstage at the Hollywood Bowl & several of his friends attacked the perp.
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New details in the defamation case between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard depicted a disturbing scene from 2013 that will undoubtedly leave readers alarmed.