Melissa Mitas has spent her career thus far in several facets of communications, including being published in print, online, and in broadcast. She earned her Master’s degree in Communication from William Paterson University. Melissa joined the Showbiz Cheat Sheet team in 2019, and focuses her coverage on classic TV shows, game show and news personalities, and actors including Brad Pitt, Robert Downey Jr., and Leonardo DiCaprio. Her background in interviewing, research, and editing helps her to create original content and speak with important figures in the entertainment industry.
Melissa spends much of her free time reading anything she can get her hands on, which often informs her coverage for Showbiz readers. She has a fondness for Carolyn Keene, a favorite author of her childhood, and continues to be inspired by the works of Jane Austen, C.S. Lewis, David Rosenfelt, and Maeve Binchy. She is a member of the William Paterson University Alumni Association, and in a previous career path spearheaded the social media campaigns for Rutgers University’s School of Communication and Information. See more from Melissa on her Muck Rack profile.
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Brad Garrett shared his 'secret' strategy to playing his Emmy-winning role of always-second-best brother Robert Barone alongside Ray Romano on 'Everybody Loves Raymond'.
Bethenny Frankel shared how she first met fiancé Paul Bernon, a businessman, producer, and father of two (from a previous marriage). Frankel added, 'I was pretty lucky'.
Gayle King broke some big personal news to her co-hosts and viewers during the 'Talk of the Table' segment on 'CBS This Morning'. King announced that her daughter Kirby is expecting her first child.
Alex Trebek's wife, Jean, of 30 years had a sit-down with'Today Show' anchor Savannah Guthrie on the loss of the 'Jeopardy!' icon, which will air on an upcoming TV special.
Lori Greiner was offered a seat on 'Shark Tank' by executive producer Mark Burnett in its very first season, but had to back out due to a devastating loss.
Mark Cuban recently talked to Ellen DeGeneres about being on the panel of 'Shark Tank', how it has helped entrepreneurs, and one of his least favorite parts of the show.
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