
Jennifer Ianni
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About Jennifer Ianni
Jennifer Ianni is a longtime journalist based in San Diego, CA.
She has been covering entertainment, hospitality, pop culture and lifestyle for over 10 years. She began her career as a letters editor for her local newspaper, the North County Times, and has worked as a journalist ever since. Her work has appeared in PACIFIC Magazine, the San Diego Union-Tribune, the Los Angeles Times, Yahoo Entertainment, San Diego Magazine and more. Her favorite celebrity interviews include Suzanne Somers, Jo Koy, Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix, Iliza Shlesinger, Stephen Soderbergh and Rozanda “Chilli” Thomas. She’s worked on photo shoots with celebrities like the Bella Twins, Stassi Schroeder, Becca Kufrin, Becca Tilley, Krystal Nielson and more.
Jennifer has always had a love for pop culture, entertainment and story-telling. She is fascinated by the merger of celebrity and media, especially the way the rise of social media has shifted our view of and access to celebrities. She enjoys spending time on social media, and once went viral on Instagram for posting a Reel about riding in an Uber with a cat. The Reel currently has over one million views. Jennifer also runs a TikTok account about her grandma (@GrandmaCathysWorld).
When she’s not working, Jennifer enjoys watching reality TV, shopping at HomeGoods, trying new restaurants in her city, going to concerts, drinking extra dirty martinis, cheering on the San Diego Padres, hanging out with her dog, Luna, and spending time with her large Italian family, especially her nephew, Jay, and niece, Siena.
Industry Focus
Jennifer is Deputy Editor for TheThings and joined the team in summer of 2024. She loves that the role combines her love of pop culture and reality TV and her journalism background.
Favorite Media & Celebrities
Jennifer is a huge Bravo fan and has spent time at places like SUR, Pump and TomTom. In 2023, she spontaneously went to BravoCon (without a ticket) and managed to spend time with Bravolebrities like Scheana Shay, Shep Rose, Tom Schwartz and Jax Taylor. But she also has an appreciation for other shows like The Kardashians, Dancing With the Stars, 90 Day Fiancé (and all its spinoffs), Jersey Shore, Teen Mom and many, many more. Her comfort viewing shows include The Sopranos, Sex and the City and The Hills.
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Kody Brown can't decide what to do with Coyote Pass, but as his ex-wives lawyer up, he may not have a choice in the matter.

Sister Wives Season 19 Episode 18 Recap: The Ex Wives Buy Land, Lawyer Up
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Sister Wives Season 19 Episode 17: Christine Finally Gets Her Fairy Tale Wedding
On this week's episode, Christine marries the love of her life, the Brown family feels whole again, and Kody cuts down a big tree.

Sister Wives Season 19 Episode 16: 'They Can Have That'
Robin and Kody get emotional in a forest, while Christine and David float free on a river.

Sister Wives Season 19 Episode 15: The Audacity Of Kody
Christine and David inch closer and closer to marriage, while Kody tries to be okay with his family "church shopping."

Kim Kardashian And Travis Barker Drop Creepy Christmas Video
Kim Kardashian gave us a Christmas gift in the form of a bizarre music video to "Santa Baby" that was produced by her brother-in-law, Travis Barker.

Sister Wives Season 19 Episode 14: Kody Has Feelings About Religion
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Sister Wives Season 19 Episode 13: Real Talks And Dirty Jokes
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Sister Wives Season 19, Episode 12: 'Thanks For Being Cool'
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Sister Wives Season 19, Episode 11: Meri Brown Is Finally 'At Peace'
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Vanderpump Rules Cast Responds To Season 12 Reboot
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Why Gen Z Has Fallen Hard For This Season Of Dancing With The Stars
From social media to new pros, DWTS has seen a resurgence in popularity with young people during Season 33.

You Won't Believe Who Went Home On The Semifinals Of Dancing With The Stars
Tonight's DWTS semifinals ended with a shock, but not the kind you might think.

Sister Wives Season 19, Episode 10: 'I Never Loved Kody As Much As I Love David'
Christine and David make it official, while Meri announces her move to Robyn and Kody.

Who Went Home On Dancing With The Stars' 500th Episode Celebration?
It's an evening of celebration, celebrity guests and former pros reuniting on the 500th episode of Dancing With The Stars.