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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

September 25, 2015
Michael B. Jordan said a lot during his recent wide-ranging interview with GQ, but he's taking some major heat for…
September 25, 2015
Mathew Knowles dodges mostly every question about his relationship with Beyoncé during recent interview...
September 25, 2015
Kerry Washington was simply trying to exit the building after doing a live segment on 'Good Morning America' Thursday when…
September 25, 2015
First Lady Michelle Obama is ready to prove she can be fierce even as a cartoon, making her debut on…
September 24, 2015
In a new interview, Future opens up about Ciara's boyfriend Russell Wilson playing a visible role in child's life....
September 23, 2015
Actress/talk show host Aisha Tyler is opening up about the negative stigma of being childless in her 40s.
September 23, 2015
Two rival high school drill teams decided to have a dance-off after a football game, but things quickly took a…
September 23, 2015
Jimmy Fallon and the good folks over at 'The Tonight Show' decided to celebrate the record-breaking series Empire with an…
September 23, 2015
Morris Chestnut discusses his primetime scripted TV debut in Fox's 'Rosewood'....
September 21, 2015
B. Smith is bringing awareness Alzheimer's disease and the caregivers who play a vital role in the lives of those…
September 19, 2015
Diggy Simmons is all grown up and making his acting debut on BET's 'The Start Up'...
September 18, 2015
Two gay pastors will reveal their "down low" lifestyles to their families and congregations in an emotional three-part series premiere…
September 17, 2015
British actor Daniel Kaluuya delivers his breakthrough Hollywood film performance as an FBI agent in the upcoming action thriller 'Sicario'...
September 9, 2015
Acclaimed director Shonda Rhimes is opening up for the first time to Oprah about successfully dropping 100 pounds...
September 4, 2015
The co-hosts of 'The Real' open up about their thoughts on cultural appropriation and also discuss obstacles they had to…
September 4, 2015
Solange Knowles posts a beautiful picture of her sister Beyoncé when she was pregnant to celebrate the singers 34th birthday...
September 1, 2015
Actor Morris Chestnut recalls being cast in 'Boyz n the Hood' 25-years-ago, and opens up about his past experiences with…
August 28, 2015
Miley Cyrus decided to give her two cents on the month-old feud between Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift over the…
August 26, 2015
Kandi Burruss showed off her adorable baby bump for the first time on Instagram...
August 25, 2015
Janet Jackson pens touching letter to Aaliyah on the 14th anniversary of her death...