Effie Orfanides
School
University Of Massachusetts
Expertise
Royals, Reality Television, Celebrity Relationships
- Effie often covers the royal family on The List and is obsessed with all things involving the monarchy from the fashion to the drama.
- Effie enjoys dining out at celebrity hotspots and has eaten in the same restaurant at the same time as Rihanna.
- She's met countless celebrities, including Alan Jackson, Teresa Giudice, and Derek Hough, but one her most memorable encounters was when she got to hang out with Lil Jon.
Experience
Effie has been covering celebrity and entertainment news for nearly two decades. She has worked for dozens of outlets over the course of her career, and has bylines at People, Heavy, YourTango, and more.
Education
Effie graduated from UMass with a bachelor's degree in English with a focus in creative writing and literature.
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Stories By Effie Orfanides
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René-Charles Angélil, son of multiplatinum singer Celine Dion, seems to take after his mom. In 2021, the singer-rapper released his debut EP.
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Singer Katharine McPhee and her husband David Foster met while she was on "American Idol," and their friendship eventually blossomed into love.
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Prince Louis's full name of Louis Arthur Charles has a magical connection to a notable wizarding family in the "Harry Potter" book-and-movie franchise.
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It looks like Britney Spears is headed for a divorce from third husband Sam Asghari. Learn about her first two marriages and why the relationships didn't work.
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Prince William didn't make it to Women's World Cup final, saying he skipped the trip for environmental reasons. Some weren't happy with the royal's choice.
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Broadway star Chris Peluso, known for his roles in popular musicals such as "Wicked" and "Mamma Mia," has died at the age of 40.
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After their beautiful engagement in Scotland, Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott have jetted off to the "City of Love" for a romantic vacation.
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Body language expert Jess Ponce III gives a breakdown Prince Harry's demeanor in the trailer for the new Netflix docuseries "Heart of Invictus."
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Britney Spears and Sam Asghari are reportedly heading for a split, shocking fans of the beloved pop star. But there may have been signs of trouble in paradise.
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With her public service, Catherine, Princess of Wales, has earned a new nickname very similar to the one once given to her mother-in-law, Princess Diana.
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After four years together, Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel are officially engaged. Here's what made the unforgettable moment even more special.
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TLC reality star Shauna Rae legally changed her last name with the support of her mom and stepdad, and she's excited to face the future with her new identity.
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It's known David and Victoria Beckham are friends with members of the royal family. However, that may no longer the case with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.
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Meghan Markle reportedly felt sorry for Kate Middleton due to the royal tradition of introducing children to the media just hours after giving birth.
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Baron Trump was 10 when his father took office, but people still had bad things to say. Melania Trump called Secret Service over a tweet about her son.
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Ivana Trump's death was a tragic accident, but her bestie Nikki Haskell feels that this tragedy was a preventable one, and she's still lamenting the loss.
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Taylor Swift welcomed yet another famous face at along the "Eras" tour: Meghan Markle. So she sang a song that seemed perfect for the former working royal.
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Suri Cruise is always on-trend, maybe something to do with her mom being a bit of a fashion icon. In her latest outing, she's in an ultimate cool-girl look.
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King Charles will not be speaking on the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's death. Instead, William and Kate will step in. Here's why.
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Candace Cameron Bure grew up on "Full House" so when it came time for her prom, it just made sense to take a co-star. And it was an obvious choice.
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Prince Harry is reportedly taking son Archie to Africa, and he might be passing on the deep connection that he and Princess Diana already had to the region.
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Kate Middleton has reportedly taken it upon herself, behind the scenes, to figure out the ongoing situation between warring brothers Princes William and Harry.
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Sandra Bullock is dealing with the tragic loss of her longtime partner, Bryan Randall, to ALS. But he played a significant role in her children's lives too.
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Alicia Keys' son Genesis Dean is officially a Swiftie, and Keys exposed how much of a connection her son actually has with Taylor Swift on social media.
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TLC released a new reality show starring Olivia Culpo and her sisters last year. Now, fans want to know if "The Culpo Sisters" will return for Season 2.
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Chrishell Stause stars in the Netflix's "Selling Sunset," but some fans might now know that she actually doesn't like to go by her legal first name.
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Ivanka Trump was profoundly affected by the tragic death of her mother, Ivana Trump, potentially influencing her to make dramatic life changes.