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About Chris Witherspoon

Founder, CEO, and Entertainment Analyst
Chris Witherspoon is a tech entrepreneur and award-winning entertainment journalist who operates at the vibrant intersection of technology, media, and culture. As the Founder and CEO of PopViewers, Chris has transitioned his deep industry expertise into the tech sector, creating a platform designed to help audiences find what to watch and share their voices.
With over a decade of experience as an entertainment analyst, Chris has become a trusted voice in media. He previously served as the Entertainment Editor at NBC’s theGrio.com, where he shaped the publication's cultural coverage and editorial direction. His journey also includes significant tenures as an entertainment correspondent for Fandango and CNN, where he reported on major industry shifts and breaking news.

A familiar face to national audiences, Chris has appeared regularly on MSNBC, TODAY, and NBC’s Nightly News. Throughout his career, he has conducted high-profile interviews with some of the most influential figures in Hollywood, including Oprah Winfrey, Meryl Streep, Viola Davis, and Tom Hanks.

Areas of Expertise

Entertainment Analysis & Journalism

Media & Tech Innovation

Film & Television Criticism

Celebrity Interviews

Cultural Commentary

Professional Experience

Founder and CEO — PopViewers (Present)

Entertainment Correspondent — Fandango / CNN

Entertainment Editor — NBC’s theGrio.com

Media Contributor — NBC News / MSNBC / TODAY

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts & Communications — Ohio University

Alumnus of the prestigious NBC Page Program.

All Articles

January 13, 2016
Singer Brandy Norwood is declaring that she vows to stay single and doesn't want to get married...
January 12, 2016
Romeo Miller is opens up about past criticism he received for having a white girlfriend...
January 8, 2016
Tyler Perry opens up about parenthood during an interview with 'Good Morning America'..
January 8, 2016
Samuel L. Jackson is defending director Quentin Tarantino's frequent use of the N-word in The Hateful Eight...
January 7, 2016
'RHOA' cast member Cynthia Bailey opens up about issues that have affected her marriage to Peter Thomas..
January 5, 2016
Beyoncé's publicist is speaking out, denying that she's in anyway attached to a rumored upcoming film project...
January 5, 2016
Janet Jackson revealed Christmas Eve that she has to undergo emergency surgery. Today reports have surfaced that doctors found a…
January 4, 2016
Wood Harris and Mack Wilds talk about their roles in VH1's original hip-hop film, 'The Breaks'...
January 4, 2016
Laverne Cox is shouting out Jaden Smith for wearing a skirt in a new women's wear ad campaign for Louis…
January 1, 2016
Natalie Cole's son Robert Yancy, and twin sister Timolin and Casey Cole have released a statement regarding the 65-year-old 'Unforgettable'…
December 30, 2015
Tyler Perry, Kerry Washington, Viola Davis, and Cece Winans deliver emotional tribute to Cicely Tyson during the 'Kennedy Center Honors'...
December 24, 2015
Tasha Smith's ex-husband is blasting the actress claiming that she lived her life recklessly and was the cause of their…
December 24, 2015
Dr. Bennet Omalu opens up about bringing his life story to the big screen via Will Smith in 'Concussion.'
December 22, 2015
In an interview with theGrio, R.Kelly speaks out about what he sees as a lack of support R&B artists are…
December 22, 2015
In an interview with theGrio, Monica talks about her new album 'Code Red,' and opens up about her marriage to…
December 18, 2015
Grammy-winner Monica is back with her first album in over 3 years, Code Red. The New York Times called the…
December 18, 2015
Gugu Mbatha-Raw recalls the day Will Smith rescued the cast and crew of 'Concussion' by singing 'The Fresh Prince of…
December 18, 2015
Shanice Williams opens up about the importance of Dorothy having a natural African American hairstyle during NBC's broadcast of 'The…
December 15, 2015
Tina Fey talks about her new film 'Sisters' and says that Oprah Winfrey is her dream sibling..
December 11, 2015
James Wright Chanel discusses how his video review of Patti LaBelle's sweet potato pies turned into big business for Wal-Mart..