Vinney Wong
School
University Of Toronto
Expertise
TV, Entertainment, Music, Lifestyle
- Vinney has been an entertainment journalist for six years.
- She's previously written op-eds about the celebrity culture and lifestyle for the Toronto Star and Huff Post Canada.
- When she's not writing on entertainment news, she works as a freelance copyeditor and has copyedited for several published novels.
Experience
Vinney has been writing about pop culture and entertainment since 2015 She started a television blog during her undergrad and went on to serve as Arts & Entertainment Section Editor for the University of Toronto's student newspaper. In the role, she managed a pool of 300+ volunteer writers, pitched, wrote, and edited articles on a weekly basis, and also formatted the articles for publication. In addition, her writing — focused on entertainment criticism and celebrity — has been featured in the Toronto Star and the Huffpost Canada. She currently freelances for different publications and works as a copyeditor for various book publications.
Education
Vinney has a B.A. in Communications from the University of Toronto, with minors in Professional Writing and English.
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Stories By Vinney Wong
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Prince William and Kate Middleton were forced to make changes to their Caribbean Royal Tour. Here's what we know about the drama and their new travel plans.
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Amanda Bynes has made big plans for her conservatorship-free life -- and it includes her fiancé Paul Michael.
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The Grammys have officially barred Kanye West from performing at the show, which is set to be held on April 3. Here's everything we know about the situation.
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ESPN NFL reporter John Clayton died at age 67 on March 18 after a brief illness. Here's a look back at his impact on the sports industry.
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"NCIS" has made the actors in the series household names, like Michael Weatherly. Weatherly, who got his start in the '90s, was an adorable kid.
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Discovery+ is gearing up to release "Serving the Hamptons," a reality show about workers at one of the Hamptons' hottest restaurants. Here's what we know.
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"Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Kandi Burruss has always had a fraught relationship with NeNe Leakes, and now Kandi claims it has reached a whole other level.
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Many fans of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have wondered if they'll continue their partnership with Spotify, and the answer has now finally been made clear.
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The latest mishap in a string of botched "Wheel of Fortune" answers saw contestants unable to solve the puzzle, "Renting a paddle boat."
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Four months after "All Too Well: The Short Film," Dylan O'Brien is spilling the beans on what it was like to work with the first-time filmmaker, Taylor Swift.
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With such an exciting nominations list, the 2022 Oscars are shaping up to deliver some great moments. Here's how you can watch the show.
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Nothing says real love than having your lover's name branded on your body — and that's exactly what Pete Davidson just did for Kim Kardashian.
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Al Roker's fitness journey has been well-documented over the years, but his latest milestone has people turning their heads in a good way.
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After "Selling The Hamptons" Season 1 gave fans an inside look at the competitive East End housing market, here's what we know so far about Season 2.
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Donald Trump received a luxurious gift from Nelk Boys' SteveWillDoIt after appearing on his "Full Send" podcast on March 7. Here are the details.
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Norah O'Donnell's days at CBS might be numbered, as she has come under fire for her behavior in the newsroom. Here's what we know.
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Traci Braxton took on many roles in her life, but she also had a successful career as a reality star. Here's how much she was worth at the time of her death.
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Hailey Bieber was recently hospitalized for a "medical emergency." Here's everything we know about her condition so far.
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Months after officials discovered her body, the family of the late Gabby Petito is now filing a bombshell lawsuit against Brian Laundrie's family.
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Kellyanne Conway has criticized the Biden administration for being untruthful, which has many people calling her out for hypocrisy.
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Hugh Hefner wanted fresh new playmates in the '90s and Anna Nicole Smith had lost favor with him, according to claims made by Playboy regulars.
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Russian "Dancing With the Stars" pro Artem Chigvintsev has faced backlash for his silence on the war in Ukraine. Now he has strong words to share.
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Kimora Lee Simmons, model and ex-wife of Russell, has found herself entangled in a scandal involving estranged husband Tim Leissner. Here's what we know.
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Duff Goldman is a man of many talents, but his role on "The Masked Singer" saw him perform in a way that none of us had ever seen him before.
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Pat Sajak is feeling the heat over his recent on-air behavior. Here's how the "Wheel of Fortune" host sparked backlash from fans of the game show.
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Here's everything we know about Simone Ashley, the new star who plays Kate Sharma, on the upcoming season of Netflix's "Bridgerton."
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"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" host Stephen Colbert made some jokes about the skyrocketing price of gas in the U.S., and some people are outraged.