
Risa Weber
Freelance WriterLocation: Los Angeles, Calif.Education: University of California, Santa BarbaraRisa is a writer/editor with a background in digital publishing, technical writing, and film and TV development. She has done editorial work with Distractify, CBR.com, the People app, and 22 words, often focusing on pop culture news. She has contributed to “The Dump” podcast, and she wrote and produced an audio series for the Headfone app. She currently writes for and performs with the Leopold sketch team at The Ruby Theater. She loves the Oxford comma, crafting, soup, stationery, and spending time with her cat, Chicken.
More From Risa Weber
Sports
Tennis Champion Boris Becker Went to Prison in 2022 — Here's What Happened
Boris said he was asset-rich but cash-poor. Entertainment
Here's What Happened in the Explosive Lily Tomlin David O. Russell Fight on Set
After all that, Lily Tomlin said she'd work with the director again. Influencers
Dr. Miami's Former Social Media Manager, Santina, Breaks Silence on Why She Had to Leave
Dr. Miami continually told Santina she needed arm lipo. And that's not even the worst of it. Influencers
Salish Matter Films Viral Challenge Videos With Her Dad, but He's Not a Single Parent!
Salish Matter's mom has actually been involved in their challenge videos. Influencers
Controversial "Looksmaxxing" Influencer Clavicular Before and After His Transformation
Clavicular promotes intense and often unsafe procedures in the pursuit of "looksmaxxing." Celebrity Relationships
'The Pitt' Star Katherine LaNasa Met Her Husband on the Set of 'Big Love'
Katherine's husband, Grant Show, talked about how proud is of her on The Emmy's red carpet. Human Interest
Christine Marie, Who Took Down a 'False Prophet,' Has a Talented Singer-Songwriter Daughter
Christine Marie studied cult psychology after being manipulated by another false prophet. Politics
JD Vance Called Trump During a Speech, and Trump Sent Him Straight to Voicemail
JD Vance started his speech by calling Trump. Celebrity
The Bizarre Conspiracy Theories Surrounding Nancy Guthrie's Disappearance
Officials have ruled out any Guthrie family members as suspects. Influencers
Hasan Piker's History of Offensive Comments Make Him a Polarizing Figure
There are quite a few reasons people have issues with Hasan Piker. Human Interest
Haley Beck, Accused of Grooming and Sexual Misconduct, Sent 4,000 Texts to a Student Over Six Weeks
Text messages show Haley paying the victim for compliments. Television
Krysten Ritter Says Seeing Her Son Celebrate Her Work Is "As Good as It Gets"
"My son thinks I'm cool 🥹 ❤️" Influencers
What Happened to Fuwawa? The Virtual Streamer Hasn't Been on Recent Fuwamoco Streams
"The fluffy one" is on hiatus for a good reason! Books
Is 'The Count of Monte Cristo' a True Story? Fans Are Wondering After Watching the New PBS Adaptation
The life of Thomas-Alexandre Dumas inspired the novel. News
Janai Norman's Time on 'Good Morning America Weekends' Was Cut Short — Here's What We Know
"I hoped that we'd have more time." Sports
Kayla Yaakov's Parents Cultivated Her Love of Racing — All the Way to the Daytona 200
Kayla got her first motorbike before her fourth birthday. Human Interest
'The Today Show' Movie Critic Gene Shalit Was Married for 28 Years
At 100 years old, Gene has six children and five grandchildren. Influencers
Influencer Abby Howard Is Pregnant Again After Pregnancy Loss — "Grateful Beyond Measure"
Abby and Matt were open about their pregnancy loss in September 2025. Music
The Internet Is Divided About Chappell Roan's Upbringing — What We Know About the Star's Roots
In a 2024 interview, Chappell mentioned growing up in a trailer park. Music
Charlie and Brooke Puth Welcomed a Baby and Named Them After a Beloved Musical Influence
This baby won the lullaby jackpot. Celebrity Relationships
'Grey's' Fans Rejoice! E.R. Fightmaster and Caterina Scorsone Were Spotted Dating IRL
The actors were holding hands as they left a lunch date in Los Angeles. Food
Starbucks Released a 'Hannah Montana' Drink, but Some Fans Aren't on Board
Starbucks stores are also playing a 'Hannah Montana'-inspired playlist in honor of the 20th anniversary. Celebrity Relationships
Many Are Curious About Actress Amanda Peet's Family Life After Reading Her Personal Essay
"One surprise of motherhood for me was how little control I have." Entertainment
Nicholas Brendon, Known for Playing Xander on 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' Passed Away at 54
Brendon spoke openly about his health issues. Human Interest
Beloved Sports Reporter Jessi Pierce and Her Children Were Found Dead — Here's What We Know
Officials are still looking into the cause of the fire that engulfed Jessi Pierce's house. FYI
Many TikTok Users Are Perplexed About How to Add GIFs in Comments
Rolling out features to only some TikTok users can create a lot of confusion. Politics
César Chávez Was Married for 45 Years — What We Know About His Wife, Helen Fabula
Helen and César got married when they were 20 and 21, respectively. Music
Call Me Baby? Carly Rae Jepsen Quietly Welcomed a Child With Husband, Cole M.G.N.
The "Call Me Maybe" singer said that she's had the best two weeks of her life. Sports
'Life Below Zero' Star Jessie Holmes's Net Worth Snowballed After the Show
Jessie won the 2025 and 2026 Iditarod races. Stream & Chill
Here's What Happened to Calvin and Charmaine in 'Virgin River' — and Why Calvin Had to Go
The showrunner said they had a good reason to kill off Calvin. Entertainment
The Matières Fécales "The One Percent" Fashion Show Is Hard to Watch, and That's the Point
Whether or not you like it, the show is unforgettable. Celebrity Relationships
Liza Minelli Details Tumultuous, Drug-Fueled Affair With Martin Scorsese in New Memoir
Liza said that Martin turned away from her when she tried to approach him at the 2014 Oscars. Television
A 'NCIS' Promo for Season 23, Episode 11 Has Fans Worried Knight Is Leaving the Show
Knight resigns from NCIS during the episode. But that's not the end of the story. Politics
A Driver Was Arrested for Crashing Into a White House Gate — Here's What We Know
A bomb squad was sent to the scene to check for other threats. Trending
What We Know About Nikko Natividad's Wife, Who Is Sticking With Him Through Cheating Scandal
Cielo is asking people to treat her family with kindness during this difficult time. Reality TV
'Love Is Blind': Someone Found Alex's Hinge Profile, and It's Exactly What You'd Expect
The man cannot stop bragging about himself. Influencers
What We Know About Mikayla Nogueira's New Boyfriend — She's Dating Again Post Divorce Update
Mikayla sat us down for her divorce announcement just three weeks before this one. Reality TV
Emmy and Will From 'Southern Hospitality' Have a Major Relationship Update in Season 4
Will is not returning for Season 4. Celebrity Relationships
Steve Carell Has Been Happily Married for Over 30 Years, and He Says That There's No Secret
Nancy Carell is a star in her own right. Television
Kayce’s Wife Is Missing in 'Marshals,' the 'Yellowstone' Spin-off — Here's What Happened
'Yellowstone' fans were right to be worried about Monica. Influencers
Sophie Rain Defends Herself After Viral Post Compares Her Salary to Justin Gaethje's
Sophie says she made over $101 million in 2025. Celebrity Relationships
'Good Morning America' Host Joan Lunden Has Been Happily Married for Two and a Half Decades
Joan has seven children! Celebrity
Fans Have Bizarre Conspiracy Theories About Jim Carrey After His César Awards Appearance
Drag performer Alexis Stone posted a photo implying that they impersonated Jim Carrey at the César Awards. Stream & Chill
Why Did Michaela Leave? 'Bridgerton' Actors Hannah Dodd and Masali Baduza Weighed In
Book readers think they know exactly why Michaela left at the end of the season. Entertainment
The SAG Awards Are Now Called "The Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA" — Why the Name Changed
Kristen Bell will be hosting this year's Actor Awards again. Stream & Chill
Francesca Goes Through a Lot in 'Bridgerton' Season 4, Part 2 — Is She Pregnant With John's Baby?
Francesca's storyline is heartbreaking. Stream & Chill
Violet Bridgerton Jumps Back Into Romance in 'Bridgerton' Season 4 — But Does She Remarry?
'Bridgerton' showrunner Jess Brownell hinted at Violet's romantic future. Music
Swedish Pop Star Zara Larsson Said That She and Her Parents Did "Lots of Family Therapy"
Zara said that her dad has changed a lot since she was a kid. Television
'Game Changer' Fans Aren't Sure What to Think About the Show's 'The Rookie' Crossover
Dropout, formerly College Humor, recently hit 1 million paid subscribers. Television
The Story of What Really Happened to Arnold's Parents Is Revealed in the 'Hey Arnold' Movie
Arnold learns the truth before the start of sixth grade.