Location
Queens, New York
School
College of William and Mary, CUNY Queens College
Expertise
Relationships, Parenting, Soap Operas
- Shana often writes about the Duggars for The List. Her fascination with the family began when they were first profiled in Parents magazine, the article that helped launch "19 Kids & Counting." She fact-checked the story with Michelle Duggar, not realizing the course the family's lives would soon take.
- The topics she has covered in her hundreds of articles span a wide range from human interest to entertainment, parenting to pets, women's health to astrology.
- She has interviewed many people over the years, including cancer surgeons, psychics, parents of sextuplets, three Olympic athletes, a Grammy winner, a Tony winner, Martha Stewart, Rudy Giuliani, Julia Child, and (her favorite) Cary Elwes.
Experience
Shana has worked as a professional writer and editor for more than three decades, specializing in topics related to women's interests. In addition to holding senior staff positions at Ladies' Home Journal, MAMM, and Woman's World, she has written for Redbook, Woman's Day, Parents, Scary Mommy, Babble, Romper, and many other outlets. In 2014, she began her second career as a preschool teacher and is currently the Education Director of a 3-K/Pre-K center. In 2000, Shana published her first book, "30 Days to a More Spiritual Life" (Doubleday). She also contributed to the book "The Imperfect Mom."
Education
Shana earned her bachelor's degree in English from William and Mary and her master's degree in early childhood education from Queens College. She holds a professional early childhood teaching certificate.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have shocked royalists yet again, with reports swirling that the celebrity couple is planning on returning to live in the U.K.
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Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, has done many things in her life, but despite this, people seem to think that she lacks originality and is copying others.
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Queen Camilla is extremely supportive as King Charles navigates life after his cancer diagnosis and amid royal duties and cancer treatments and medicines.
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Entertainment
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It's hard to imagine someone else playing Daphne Moon on "Frasier," but Kelsey Grammer was initially against casting her. Fortunately, he quickly came around.
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Meghan Markle's show "With Love, Meghan" is up for a Daytime Emmy. If she wins, she and her estranged father Thomas Markle will make TV history together.
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Relationships
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Hayden Panettiere's brother Jansen died of cardiac issues in 2023, and the actress wasn't shy about the never-ending heartbreak that came with that loss.
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Despite their rocky beginnings, King Charles and Queen Camilla have established a solid marriage that's built upon an unexpected foundation.
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Meghan Markle's birth date sparked a wave of nostalgia for King Charles and it's this royal connection that could bring the duchess back into his good graces.
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With "The Princess Diaries 3" now in development, star of the franchise Julie Andrews confirmed she has officially retired from on-screen acting.
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Princess Eugenie's daughter likely won't ever be a literal princess like her famous mother, but there's an understandable reason why, which dates back decades.
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The silver spoon of nepotism goes a long way, but it can't make you a guaranteed college grad, so these celebrity kids deserve a bit of credit for crushing it.
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Few people are more knowledgeable in the subjects of happiness and the meaning of life than the Dalai Lama, a spiritual leader who provides today's quote.
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Jon Hamm may be in his mid-50s, but the former "Mad Men" star is taking his new role in stride as he and his wife prepare to welcome their first child.
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Relationships
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Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart have been together for over 20 years, and this star says it's all thanks to them showing up on the pair's first date.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's life is hardly low-key, but their Portugal vacations reportedly are, and they love them for an important reason.
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Mariska Hargitay has inspired many people as Olivia Benson in "Law & Order: SVU," so it's not too surprising that she has some inspirational words of wisdom.
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The royal family has welcomed its latest member! Princess Eugenie gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, and she shared some details on social media.
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Controversy
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The sitcom star of the 1970s, Mackenzie Phillips, once struggled with addiction but has since been sober thanks to an event that took place on set.
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Details have slowly leaked out about the wedding of the century, and while guests praised Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for many things, they didn't like this.
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Controversy
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Fashion fans were excited to see "Project Runway" make it work once again when Heidi Klum returned to the show, but where was her former co-host, Tim Gunn?
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Having played the young daughters of "The Joy Luck Club" more than 30 years ago, here's what the film's cast looks like today after becoming mothers themselves.
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Patricia Richardson shared a photo from her reunion with TV sons Taran Noah Smith and Jonathan Taylor Thomas on Instagram, much to her fans' delight.
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Gwyneth Paltrow's son Moses Martin is all grown up, a model, musician, and Brown University student, who's evidently found love with someone he's studying with.
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Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, is a stylish dresser. You may not have noticed how many nods she's included to her beloved children in her fashion.
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Entertainment
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Shania Twain dreaded live performances, but when a mysterious health scare threatened her career, she finally overcame her lifelong stage fright.
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From King Charles and Queen Camilla, to Prince William and Kate Middleton, to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, these royal marriages all have this in common.
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Reality TV
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The Heirloom Hotel project is clearly close to "Home Town" hosts Erin and Ben Napier's hearts, not least because their longtime friends are the property owners.
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