07/16/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/16/2026 13:09
USA TODAY welcomes new editorial leaders and reporters across entertainment, culture, style, beauty and new media to further expand entertainment coverage.
These additions reflect USA TODAY's continued investment in premium entertainment, lifestyle and culture journalism, while expanding coverage of the topics and personalities shaping today's media landscape.
Charlie Carballojoins as West Coast Editor, based in Los Angeles. Most recently Executive Digital Director at Women's Wear Daily, Carballo brings extensive experience overseeing breaking news coverage, audience development, SEO and analytics.
Morgan Evans joins as Style & Beauty Reporter. Based in New York, Evans has contributed to publications including Vogue and InStyle and has covered many of the industry's most prominent fashion and entertainment events.
Zachary Pincus-Roth joins as New Media Editor, where he will oversee coverage of internet culture, content creators, influencers and emerging digital platforms. Based in Washington, D.C., Pincus-Roth most recently served as Senior Editor in The Washington Post's Style section.
Kalia Richardsonjoins as Entertainment Reporter covering documentaries and nostalgia. Based in New York, Richardson most recently reported for Rolling Stone, covering a range of entertainment and culture stories. Previously, she was a culture reporting fellow at The New York Times.
Krystie Yandolijoins as Senior Entertainment Reporter, focusing on enterprise and investigative storytelling. Based in Los Angeles, Yandoli is an award-winning journalist whose previous reporting at BuzzFeed News and Rolling Stone has driven national conversations and earned industry recognition.