JP Mangalindan is a Los Angeles–based culture writer and journalist with over two decades of experience profiling Hollywood’s most compelling figures and chronicling the evolving landscape of film, television, and celebrity culture. His work centers on exclusive interviews and deeply reported features that examine how fame intersects with craft, commerce, and identity.

Recent coverage includes features and creator conversations for Apple TV+’s Foundation and Smoke, interviews tied to Netflix’s The Hunting Wives, and a 50th-anniversary feature on the cult sci-fi classic Space: 1999. He has spoken with artists such as Nicole Kidman, Pedro Pascal, Marcia Gay Harden, Jonathan Bailey, Jason Momoa, and Malin Åkerman, and has reported from major awards shows including the Emmys and the SAG Awards.

JP’s bylines have appeared in outlets, including TIME, The Los Angeles Times, ELLE, Bloomberg Businessweek, People, Fortune, Engadget, GQ, Entertainment Weekly, and New York Magazine. His reporting blends cultural insight with a precise editorial voice, often tracing the ways celebrity and storytelling evolve alongside technology and media. Beyond entertainment, he has covered subjects ranging from influencer marketing and startup culture to parenting during the pandemic. He also writes Scene and Unheard, a Substack exploring TV and film through essays, features, and recurring columns.

A graduate of Fordham University, JP brings a seasoned perspective and collaborative spirit to every assignment. He is available for entertainment coverage, long-form features, and editorial projects.

Inquiries: jpmanga@gmail.com