Preston Smith
School
Bowling Green State University, Wright State University
Expertise
Makeup Trends, Plus-Size Fashion, Queer-Centered Wellness
- Preston's MA thesis on gender and sexuality intersectionality in modern fairy tales earned his department's Academic Achievement in Literature award.
- Since moving to SoCal in 2021, Preston has attended launch, premiere, and misc. events for brands like ColourPop, Smirnoff, and BET.
- Preston has interviewed many iconic celebrities for Static Media, including Keke Palmer, Emma Roberts, and Garcelle Beauvais.
Experience
Preston has long been a hopeless romantic and interested in all things beauty and fashion, though he wasn't able to pursue them until he went off to college. Once free from his hometown, he flourished, and there was no going back. He began writing about all things lifestyle for Fuzzable before becoming an editor there. As he continued his education, he gained professional editing experience from positions held with literary journals like Prairie Margins and Mid-Amerian Review. Everything culminated in a career path of exploring any and all lifestyle topics, including all of the ones covered at Glam. His journey at Static Media has consisted of several websites and positions, but leading Glam is his favorite.
Education
Preston has earned a bachelor's and master's degree in English literature, as well as a professional and technical writing certificate. During both degrees, he took courses to combine his three loves: journalism, poetry, and fairy tales, and everything he learned about language and communication helped him become not only a stronger writer and editor but also a better team player and leader.
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Stories By Preston Smith
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Candace Cameron Bure has been Hallmark's princess, but she's leaving for good now. Here's why, and where she's going.
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You might recognize Thomas Mann from a slew of popular films over the past decade. He revealed how his new film, "Chariot," tested his life philosophies.
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Devale Ellis from "Sistas" is a fan favorite but has only recently transitioned to acting. He revealed how the NFL prepared him for the entertainment industry.
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Jane Seymour stars in Acorn TV's new mystery series, "Harry Wild." She discussed how her roles in comedy have bolstered her work in dramatic projects as well.
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Shane West never slowed down during the pandemic. He told The List about shooting "Chariot" and how the crew navigated safety protocols.
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Claudia O'Doherty is back in Peacock's new Florida-set comedy series, "Killing It." She revealed some of the challenges she and the cast had while filming.
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Horror star Elisha Cuthbert was the first guest host of "Canada's Drag Race" in 2020. In an exclusive interview, she shared what the experience was like.
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Jack Osbourne has seen no shortage of scary places. He told The List about the most terrifying locations he has investigated throughout his career.
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Thomas Mann wants to bring out another version of himself with each film. He told the List about his new psychological thriller, "Chariot."
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"The Cellar" star Elisha Cuthbert has also guest-hosted "Canada's Drag Race." She clarified something that fans initially objected to from her time on the show.
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Tyler Perry has a massive catalog, but what is he like on the set? Devale Ellis of "Sistas" told The List how involved the prolific producer and director is.
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Claudia O'Doherty never expected to become a snake handler. She told The List about her new series "Killing It" and working with Craig Robinson.
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Amy Schumer hosted the 2022 Academy Awards in March, where Will Smith slapped Chris Rock. Now, she's being mocked for how she handled the violent act.
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Matthew Davidge was an extra on "Coronation Street" from the '60s until this week, and now he's talking out about being fired.
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Elisha Cuthbert returns to horror in this year's "The Cellar." She revealed how her previous role in "House of Wax" helped her prepare for her new film.
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"RuPaul's Drag Race" has pitted countless queens against each other over the years, but did they know who they'd be sparring against before the race began?
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"RuPaul's Drag Race" has aired 14 seasons, but only a few queens have snatched the crown without ever lip syncing for their lives. Here's who.
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Prince Andrew's downfall continues, with the Duke of York now losing yet another business venture. Here's what we know.
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"Harry Wild" isn't the average murder mystery, with plenty of comedy to be seen in the new Acorn TV series. Jane Seymour revealed how she prepared for her role.
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Elisha Cuthbert always makes sure her characters have motives. She spoke to The List about "The Cellar" and creating a backstory for her motivations.
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Devale Ellis has realized his dream. He spoke to The List about starring in Tyler Perry's "Sistas" and the upcoming spinoff, "Zatima."
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Sandra Lee was once entangled with the disgraced Andrew Cuomo, but she's now found true love — and has a new update regarding her relationship with Ben Youcef.
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Will Smith turned heads across the world when he slapped Chris Rock at the Academy Awards, and now he's facing yet another consequence of his actions.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle don't make public appearances often, but when they do, they make them count.
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Americans initially supported Meghan Markle and Prince Harry after their tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey. However, do they still stand with them?
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Jack Osbourne has turned his sixth sense into a career. He told The List about the upcoming season of "Portals to Hell" and his knack for the paranormal.
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Prince Charles has accepted increased royal duties as the queen grows older, and now he's representing her at another big event.