Dylan Howard

For the basketball coach, see Dylan Howard (basketball).
Dylan Howard
Born (1982-01-19) 19 January 1982 (age 42)
Geelong, Australia
NationalityAustralian
CitizenshipUnited States
EducationDeakin University (BA)
Occupation(s)Entertainment and Sports Journalist, Author, Producer

Dylan Howard (born 19 January 1982)[1][2] is an entertainment journalist and media executive. He is best known for his work as editor-in-chief of the National Enquirer tabloid between 2014 and 2020, a period in which he oversaw a number of scandals involving powerful figures.

He is the CEO of Empire Media Group, Inc which owns 12 digital and print brands.[3] He is also the chairman and CEO of Pantheon Media Group which publishes Grazia around the world.[4] Previously, Howard was the editor-in-chief and chief content officer at American Media, Inc. (AMI) from 2013 to 2020.[5] He is known for spearheading some of the most explosive celebrity exposes in America's entertainment industry.[6]

Howard has developed shows for Investigation Discovery, TLC, and REELZ.[7][8] He is the author of seven books covering news, true-crime, and entertainment[9] and has produced award-winning podcasts in partnership with Endeavor,[10] including Fatal Voyage: The Mysterious Death of Natalie Wood[11][12][13] and Epstein: Devil In The Darkness.[14]

By 2024, he had returned to Australia and was said to be suffering from a spinal condition.[15][16]

  1. ^ Toobin, Jeffrey. "The National Enquirer's Fervor for Trump". The New Yorker. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
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  3. ^ Kelly, Keith J. (25 March 2021). "Dylan Howard's Empire Media acquires 12 digital and print brands". New York Post. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
  4. ^ Abrams, Rachel (12 August 2021). "Next Up for a Trump Tabloid Ally: Trying to Make It in the Hamptons". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
  5. ^ Grove, Lachlan Cartwright (6 April 2020). "'Radioactive' National Enquirer Alum Dylan Howard Ousted by AMI". The Daily Beast.
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  7. ^ Petersen, Anne Helen (30 April 2018). "The Company Behind "The National Enquirer" Just Bought "Us Weekly" — Here's Why That Matters". Buzzfeed. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
  8. ^ "TLC and ID Partner to Present CHANDRA LEVY: AN AMERICAN MURDER MYSTERY, 9/4". Broadway World. 21 August 2017. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
  9. ^ "Dylan Howard". Simon & Schuster. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
  10. ^ "Leading True Crime Network Investigation Discovery Explores the Controversial and Tragic Case 'Casey Anthony: An American Murder Mystery'". Discovery. 7 March 2017. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
  11. ^ "NEW Webby Gallery + Index". NEW Webby Gallery + Index. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  12. ^ "Dylan Howard's Hollywood Reboot: Why Are So Many A-Listers Working with a Tabloid Henchman?". The Hollywood Reporter. 3 February 2020.
  13. ^ "Dylan Howard's Hollywood Reboot: Why Are So Many A-Listers Working With a Tabloid Henchman? | Hollywood Reporter". Hollywood Reporter. 3 February 2020. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
  14. ^ "NEW Webby Gallery + Index". NEW Webby Gallery + Index. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
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