Brian Anthony Hernandez
Brian Anthony Hernandez is the Senior Celebrity News Editor at Bustle, where he manages editors and writers, monitors analytics, and ensures coverage remains diverse and inclusive. He assigns, edits and writes stories about celebrities in the worlds of music, movies, TV and social media.
Before joining Bustle in 2021, “BAH” worked as an entertainment editor, online producer, internship coordinator, music writer, and content strategist for Billboard, MTV, Forbes, Genius, Fuse, and Mashable in New York City and Los Angeles. BAH lives in San Francisco, where he co-parents a puppy named Rey.
BAH is a member of NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists. BAH attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and he trained his editing skills as part of the American Copy Editors Society, Dow Jones Newspaper Fund, and New York Times Student Journalism Institute. BAH also has written and edited at top newspapers in Phoenix, Cleveland, Milwaukee, Des Moines and other cities, covering the entertainment business, the music industry, diversity, equality, social issues, health, crime, courts and major pop culture events such as the Super Bowl, Oscars, Grammys, Emmys, MTV VMAs, Coachella and national elections.
Because of stories BAH has written, he’s been interviewed by and quoted in The Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, Today Show, USA Today, Businessweek, Huffington Post, International Business Times, Examiner and more publications. BAH has been picked to be on the voting panels for the MTV VMAs and Shorty Awards. He’s appeared on TV, online video and radio segments. He’s moderated panels for South by Southwest, Ad Week, Social Good Summit, Media Summit, Public Relations Society of America and Capitol Congress.
When BAH isn’t meeting or interviewing his favorite legends like Mariah Carey, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Shania Twain, and Lady Gaga in person, he’s engaging in social issues, advocating for diversity and interacting online with celebrities.
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At 28, Reba McEntire Had Just Gotten A Call That Would Change Her Life
Ahead of her Super Bowl LVIII performance, the “Queen of Country” reflects on her path to Vegas.
Priyanka Is All Glowed Up
“Don’t suppress an entire community with hate on the agenda — it’s old-school and tacky.”
Pride Yearbook 2023
Sasha Colby Is A Winner, Baby
“As far as what I would say to these lawmakers: Try to jump into drag once, you’d probably like it.”
Pride Yearbook 2023
Raja Is A Fighter Like You
“These laws won’t stick. We are too powerful. Drag isn’t just a subversive art form anymore — it is an industry.”
Celebrity
Shania Twain’s 2023 Tour Did Impress Us Much
The “That Don’t Impress Me Much” singer wows with a spaceship launch and her 1998 leopard skin outfit.
Celebrity
Taylor Swift Dedicated This Secret Song To Beabadoobee — So We Got Her Reaction
“It made me want to cry and scream,” the 22-year-old, an opener for 12 Eras Tour shows, tells Bustle.
Celebrity
What Are Taylor Swift’s Track 5s? The Eras Tour Setlist Has 5 On It
“It’s something she chooses purposefully, and we listen to that track especially closely,” a longtime Swiftie tells Bustle.
Celebrity
We Found Taylor Swift’s Oscar Isaac-Looking Dancer Whom You’ve Been Thirsting Over
“I never thought that small town boy from Slovenia could come so far, but here we are [at the Eras Tour].”
Celebrity
A List Of Secret Songs Taylor Swift Performed On The Eras Tour, So Far
Swift performed this Speak Now deep cut for the first time in 13 years.
Celebrity
Taylor Swift's 2023 Eras Tour Setlist Is Finally Here — With A Surprise 1st Song
The career-spanning setlist is a mix of songs from albums she’s released since her 2006 debut.
Entertainment
12 Photos Of Maggie Rogers’ Feral Joy Tour Ending On A High Note
“There’s no joy without getting f*cking mad sometimes.”
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Reality TV
4 'Survivor' Players Who Might Win Season 44 Based On These "Winner's Edit" Clues
The winner of Survivor 44 is...
Entertainment
90 Songs To Blast During The Holiday Season To Feel All The Feels
All you want for Christmas are these three playlists.
Celebrity
Here's The Real Reason Selena Gomez Made Her 'My Mind & Me' Documentary
“I know who I am, and I know who I want to be. … If I can make someone else feel that way, then I’ve won.”
Celebrity
80 Lyrics From Taylor Swift's 'Midnights' For Your Next Instagram Captions
The singer’s best lines about drinking, loving, traveling, and polishing up real nice.
Music
The Meaning Of Taylor Swift & Lana Del Rey’s “Snow On The Beach”
Swift revealed the “cataclysmic, fated moment” in a relationship that inspired the song.
Celebrity
18 Years Later, Kelly Clarkson Turns “Breakaway” Into A Duet With Sam Smith
“I’m scared to sing this,” Smith told Clarkson during a rehearsal before performing the 2004 hit.
Celebrity
Hear Selena Gomez's New Song In The Tearful Trailer For Her 'My Mind & Me' Doc
“Like my whole life since I was a kid I’ve been working, and I don’t wanna be, like, super famous.”
Celebrity
13 Photos Of Chris Pine Stanning Florence Pugh & Her Perfect Reaction To It All
Amid the many controversies that have plagued Don’t Worry Darling, Pugh is focusing on this cute moment.
Celebrity
The Best Memes & Tweets About Beyoncé’s Surprise “I’M THAT GIRL” Video Teaser
“SHE’S GIFTING US! 21 F*CKING LOOKS Y’ALL!”
