Location

Pasadena, CA

School

Bowling Green State University
Wright State University

Expertise

Makeup Trends, Plus-size Fashion, Queer-centered Wellness

• Preston's MA thesis on gender and sexuality intersectionality in modern fairy tales earned his department's Academic Achievement in Literature award.
• Since moving to SoCal in 2021, Preston has attended launch, premiere, and misc. events for brands like ColourPop, Smirnoff, and BET.
• Preston has interviewed many iconic celebrities for Static Media, including Keke Palmer, Emma Roberts, and Garcelle Beauvais.

Experience

Preston has long been a hopeless romantic and interested in all things beauty and fashion, though he wasn't able to pursue them until he went off to college. Once free from his hometown, he flourished, and there was no going back. He began writing about all things lifestyle for Fuzzable before becoming an editor there. As he continued his education, he gained professional editing experience from positions held with literary journals like Prairie Margins and Mid-Amerian Review. Everything culminated in a career path of exploring any and all lifestyle topics, including all of the ones covered at Glam. His journey at Static Media has consisted of several websites and positions, but leading Glam is his favorite.

Education

Preston has earned a bachelor's and master's degree in English literature, as well as a professional and technical writing certificate. During both degrees, he took courses to combine his three loves: journalism, poetry, and fairy tales, and everything he learned about language and communication helped him become not only a stronger writer and editor but also a better team player and leader.

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Stories By Preston Smith

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  Troian Bellisario recalled how "Pretty Little Liars" impacted her career and explained how her new role in "Doula" shows her in a new stage of life.

• Doula Director Cheryl Nichols On How She Brings Cerebral Films To Life - Exclusive

  Director Cheryl Nichols discussed the making of her new film "Doula" and how she brings her signature worldviews and directing styles to her projects.

• How Being Pregnant Affected Troian Bellisario's Role In Doula - Exclusive

  "Pretty Little Liars" alum Troian Bellisario talked her new film "Doula" and how being pregnant while filming helped her while working on the project.

• Troian Bellisario And Cheryl Nichols Talk Their Work On Doula And More - Exclusive Interview

  Star Troian Bellisario and director Cheryl Nichols talk about their experiences working on "Doula," their friendship with Chris Pine, upcoming work, and more.

• Gay Science's Rob Anderson On How He Approaches Music And Comedy - Exclusive

  Rob Anderson has a very specific approach to music and comedy. The "Gay Science" star told The List how he brings together his creative energy.

• Emma Roberts On How Being A Mother Influenced Her Role In Abandoned - Exclusive

  Emma Roberts became a new mother in late 2020. She revealed how the experience influenced her role as a mother in her new horror film, "Abandoned."

• Rutherford Falls' Ed Helms And Jana Schmieding Talk Romance In Season 2 - Exclusive

  Actors Ed Helms and Jana Schmieding discussed the different romance stories that fans can expect from Season 2 of Peacock's "Rutherford Falls."

• Jana Schmieding On Why Rutherford Falls' Representation Is So Important Today - Exclusive

  Jana Schmieding stars in and writes for Peacock's "Rutherford Falls." She shared why the show is so important, especially for Native American representation.

• John Gallagher Jr. And Emma Roberts Discuss Their Chemistry In Abandoned - Exclusive

  Emma Roberts and John Gallagher Jr. star as the married couple at the center of the new horror film "Abandoned." The actors discussed their chemistry on set.

• Queer As Folk's Devin Way Names His Personal Queer Heroes - Exclusive

  Devin Way of Peacock's "Queer as Folk" may be a hero to some in the LGBTQ+ community, but he also has his own heroes. He named the queer heroes who inspire him.

• Garcelle Beauvais Names The Hardest Challenges Of Filming The Real - Exclusive

  Garcelle Beauvais dished all about the importance of community in an exclusive interview. She also revealed the biggest challenges of working on "The Real."

• Ed Helms And Jana Schmieding Explain Rutherford Falls Season 2's Changes - Exclusive

  Ed Helms and Jana Schmieding are back for more "Rutherford Falls." They told The List how the show has changed in its second season.

• Emma Roberts Explains How Her Love For Horror Prepared Her For Abandoned - Exclusive

  Emma Roberts is no stranger to the horror genre, appearing in many horror films and shows. She shared how they helped prepare her for her new film, "Abandoned."

• Queer As Folk's Jesse James Keitel Names Her Personal Queer Hero - Exclusive

  Peacock's "Queer as Folk" centers LGBTQ+ characters and a cast with queer representation. Ruthie actress Jesse James Keitel revealed her personal queer hero.

• Queer As Folk's Devin Way Reveals How Grey's Anatomy Launched His Career - Exclusive

  Devin Way got his start on one of the biggest shows ever. He told The List about launching his career with "Grey's Anatomy."

• Garcelle Beauvais Details Her Favorite Parts Of Guest Judging On RuPaul's Drag Race - Exclusive

  Among her numerous other projects, Garcelle Beauvais has served as a guest judge on "RuPaul's Drag Race." She revealed her favorite parts of the experience.

• Jesse James Keitel On Differences Between Peacock's Queer As Folk And Prior Iterations - Exclusive

  Jesse James Keitel stars in Peacock's new "Queer as Folk" series. She explained how the show is different from previous versions of "Queer as Folk."

• Emma Roberts And John Gallagher Jr. Talk Abandoned And Their Love For Horror - Exclusive Interview

  Emma Roberts and John Gallagher Jr. star as a couple in the new horror film "Abandoned." They discussed their time on set, their love for horror, and more.

• Ed Helms And Jana Schmieding Discuss Rutherford Falls Season 2 - Exclusive Interview

  "Rutherford Falls" is back for Season 2, and The List spoke to Ed Helms and Jana Schmieding about bringing the Peacock series back for more.

• Gay Science's Rob Anderson Describes His Debut Single And His Inspirations - Exclusive

  "Gay Science" host Rob Anderson is celebrating Pride Month by debuting his first-ever music single and he talks to The List about his inspiration behind it.

• Garcelle Beauvais Reveals Her Favorite Flavor From Her New Absolut Partnership - Exclusive

  Garcelle Beauvais is partnering with Absolut for their redesigned summer line of citrus vodkas. She discussed her favorite flavor of the line in an interivew.

• Devin Way On Why Queer As Folk Is Still So Important Today - Exclusive

  Devin Way knows that the "Queer as Folk" revival is very important. He told The List why the show needs to be seen by as many people as possible.

• How Big Sky Prepared Jesse James Keitel For Queer As Folk - Exclusive

  Jesse James Keitel is a versatile actress and showcases how diverse LGBTQ characters can be portrayed on screen. She chats with The List about two of them.

• Rob Anderson Details How Gay Science Has Evolved Over Time - Exclusive

  Rob Anderson has made a name for himself with his comedic online series "Gay Science," and he shared with The List how it has evolved over time.

• Devin Way Talks Queer As Folk And Grey's Anatomy - Exclusive Interview

  Devin Way won't forget how he got his start. He spoke to The List about his time on "Grey's Anatomy" and his role in the new "Queer as Folk."

• Jesse James Keitel Previews Queer As Folk And Connects It To Big Sky - Exclusive Interview

  Jesse James Keitel is as excited as the fans are for the new "Queer as Folk." She told The List what it was like to utilize her experience from "Big Sky."

• Garcelle Beauvais Talks Absolut Partnership, The Real, And More - Exclusive Interview

  Garcelle Beauvais discussed her new partnership with Absolut, her work on shows like "The Real" and "The Magicians," and more in an exclusive interview.

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