Herb Scribner

Washington, D.C.

Media, style, fashion, pop culture, entertainment

Education: University of Massachusetts at Amherst, BA in journalism

Herb Scribner is a breaking news reporter for features at The Washington Post. He previously worked at Axios, where he wrote about breaking news in politics, entertainment and sports. Before that, he worked at the Deseret News in Salt Lake City as an entertainment reporter and editor, covering movies, television, pop culture and trending news.
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10 takeaways from MTV’s VMAs, including Taylor Swift’s big win

Performers at MTV’s 40th annual Video Music Awards included Eminem, Megan Thee Stallion, Katy Perry, LL Cool J and Camila Cabello.

September 12, 2024
Sabrina Carpenter performs “Taste” during the MTV Video Music Awards.

MTV VMAs 2024: How to watch, who’s hosting and who will be performing

Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter are among the celebrities expected at the 2024 VMAs.

September 11, 2024
A statue of the MTV Moon Man on the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York in 2018.

Michigan judge awards $100M to inmate who sued Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

The ruling in sexual-assault lawsuit is the first handed down since R&B singer Cassie sued Combs last year. The entertainment mogul’s attorney says he will appeal.

September 10, 2024
Sean “Diddy” Combs, wearing a fur coat, attends a basketball game in 2017.

‘Shogun’ breaks record with Creative Arts Emmys run

“Shogun” set a record for Emmy Awards with its 14 wins at the Creative Arts Emmys. It could win even more.

September 9, 2024
From left, Brian J. Armstrong, Benjamin Cook, James Gallivan, John Creed, Mark Hailstone, Ken Cain, Melissa Muik, Matt Salib and Sanaa Kelley pose with a sound editing award for “Shogun” at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Sunday.

Kendrick Lamar to headline 2025 Super Bowl LIX halftime show

Kendrick Lamar announced that he will perform at the Super Bowl LIX halftime show in February 2025.

September 8, 2024
Kendrick Lamar performs at the 2015 Sweetlife Festival in Columbia, Md.

Trump’s other legal problem: Copyright infringement claims

Several artists have complained about Donald Trump using their music for rallies and events. Is there any legal merit there?

September 7, 2024

Rich Homie Quan, young Atlanta rapper, dead at 33

Rich Homie Quan, whose hit “Flex” dominated radio stations in 2015, passed away at age 33, according to multiple reports.

September 5, 2024
Rich Homie Quan performs in May in Louisville.

George R.R. Martin scolds ‘House of the Dragon’ in now-missing blog post

George R.R. Martin wrote a blog post criticizing the “House of the Dragon” television series for how it differs from his book “Fire & Blood.”

September 4, 2024
George R.R. Martin speaks at an event in 2017.

Kelce brothers ink 3-year podcast deal reportedly worth $100 million

Travis and Jason Kelce inked a new deal for their “New Heights” podcast with Wondery, an Amazon company.

August 27, 2024
Travis Kelce, right, and brother Jason, seen in January, host the “New Heights” podcast.

Oasis is reuniting — after one of the nastiest feuds in rock

Oasis, the British band behind such tracks as “Wonderwall” and “Champagne Supernova,” plans to reunite for a world tour in 2025.

August 27, 2024
From left, Oasis members Gem Archer, Noel Gallagher, Andy Bell and Liam Gallagher in 2006.