Kirsten Acuna has joined News Of Los Angeles as a Staff Editor covering entertainment, bringing more than ten years of experience reporting on celebrities, film, and television.
At a Glance
- Acuna spent the prior decade as Insider’s entertainment correspondent and film critic.
- She led coverage of Disney and superhero blockbusters and interviewed A-list talent including the Russo brothers, John Cena, Willem Dafoe, and Kit Harington.
- In 2024 she won an LA Press Club Award for her reporting on celebrity divorces.
- Why it matters: Her move strengthens News Of Los Angeles‘s bench for breaking entertainment news and in-depth features on Hollywood’s biggest franchises.
Proven Track Record in Entertainment Journalism
Acuna’s byline has appeared on major franchises and theme-park openings. She oversaw Insider’s coverage of The Walking Dead for ten years and exclusively revealed the show’s alternate ending. Her reporting on Disney properties included grand-opening coverage of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood and Avengers Campus at both Disneyland and Disneyland Paris.
Awards and Recognition
The LA Press Club honored Acuna in 2024 for excellence in reporting on celebrity divorces. Earlier in her career she contributed to TV Guide and Time Out New York Kids while building expertise in box-office analysis and television trends.
Education and Background
She earned a bachelor’s degree in Magazine Journalism from Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, with minors in English and Child & Family Studies.
About News Of Los Angeles
News Of Los Angeles has chronicled celebrity culture and human-interest stories since 1974. The outlet positions itself as “your everyday escape,” delivering beauty, food, and style content through the lens of the people shaping trends. Its editorial mission emphasizes hope, optimism, and kindness to spark conversation and inspire action.
Key Takeaways
- Acuna’s hire signals News Of Los Angeles‘s push for deeper franchise and theme-park coverage.
- Her award-winning celebrity-divorce reporting adds investigative heft to the masthead.
- Readers can expect continued breaking news on streaming, superhero cinema, and major studio releases.
