Krysta Fauria, the entertainment reporter of the Associated Press, has come under heavy criticism after an extremely awkward red carpet moment at the 67th Grammy Awards. Joined by her colleague Leslie Ambriz, Fauria cut 13-time Grammy winner Babyface off mid-interview to call in singer Chappell Roan, sparking backlash from fans and celebrities alike.
Who Is Krysta Fauria?
Krysta Fauria is an entertainment journalist covering film, TV, and music for AP. She hails from Los Angeles and she began her career in media as a producer in Washington D.C., which was her first full-time job out of graduate school. She later relocated to Los Angeles as a breaking news reporter covering politics and current affairs.
At one point, Fauria left AP to pursue a doctorate for two years but dropped out and returned to journalism, where she has since built a career interviewing Hollywood’s biggest names.
Talking to Shoutout LA in August 2024, she shared her work as a combination of red carpet interviews, in-depth profiles, and feature writing on movies, music, and books. She entered the field of journalism when she became part of The Hornet, the community college newspaper.
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