About JP Mangalindan

JP Mangalindan is a seasoned culture writer and journalist based in West Hollywood, California, with more than two decades of experience covering the intersections of entertainment, media, and technology. His bylines have appeared in outlets including TIME, The Los Angeles Times, ELLE, Bloomberg Businessweek, People, Fortune, GQ, New York Magazine, Engadget, and Entertainment Weekly.

JP’s storytelling blends cultural insight with a sharp, precise editorial voice, drawing on a hybrid of narrative analysis and deeply reported interviews. His work ranges from in-depth profiles of Hollywood figures to finale explainers and features that examine how film, television, and streaming reflect broader cultural and industry shifts. Recent coverage includes reported pieces and creator conversations around Apple TV’s Smoke and Foundation, a TIME feature on Jason Momoa’s Chief of War, and interviews tied to Netflix’s The Hunting Wives.

He also writes Scene and Unheard, a Substack dedicated to TV and film, where he publishes essays, reported features, finale breakdowns, and recurring columns that explore the stories we watch—and the ones that stay with us.

Born in Mountain View, California, and raised on both coasts, JP spent his twenties living and working in New York City, a formative period that sharpened his editorial voice and deepened his commitment to high-quality storytelling.

He is a member of GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ+ Entertainment Critics and an advocate for digital privacy, reflecting his dedication to inclusive and responsible journalism.

Outside of work, JP enjoys exploring Los Angeles’ cultural landscape and spending time with his spirited shih-tzu, Charlie.

For inquiries or collaborations, please contact JP at jpmanga@gmail.com.