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Biography

Leigh Scheps is an entertainment reporter for various media outlets with a focus on entertainment and celebrity profiles. Her bylines include CBS News, Entertainment Tonight, Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, Town & Country, Marie Claire, Elle, InStyle, TODAY, GRAMMY.com, Observer, Shondaland, Bustle, Time Out New York and Broadway Direct. She most recently was a senior digital reporter for Inside Edition where she helped grow its YouTube channel to be the #1 news/politics YouTube channel in the world. Her expertise is telling human interest stories that resonate with viewers with a good hook right off the top. Leigh has also contributed video reports for CBS News Streaming and appeared as a Broadway guest expert on PIX11, Cheddar, Yahoo Finance, Scripps News, and i24. Early in her career, Leigh worked as a field reporter at TV stations in Philadelphia, Fort Myers, Binghamton and NYC. Leigh, who grew up in New Jersey, considers herself a Jersey Shore girl and loves the Hoboken skyline walks. Now, she resides in Union, County New Jersey. She is a snob for good pasta and wine and loves her #pastafriday cooking nights.

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  Good Night, and Good Luck and Other Broadway Shows About Journalism

  By Leigh Scheps Verified

  Apr. 11, 2025

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  'SMASH' Star Krysta Rodriguez On the Long-Awaited Broadway Show, From Its Easter Eggs to Her Meg Ryan-Inspo

  By Leigh Scheps Verified

  Mar. 28, 2025

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  'SMASH' Star Krysta Rodriguez On the Long-Awaited Broadway Show, From Its Easter Eggs to Her Meg Ryan-Inspo

  By Leigh Scheps Verified

  Mar. 28, 2025

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Company Info

Inside Edition

Inside Edition is a prominent American syndicated newsmagazine television program that has been a key player in broadcast journalism since its debut on January 9, 1989. Distributed by CBS Media Ventures, it is recognized as the longest-running and most-honored newsmagazine on television. The program features a blend of investigative reporting, consumer advocacy, and human-interest stories, making it accessible and engaging for a wide audience. The show is hosted by Deborah Norville, who has been the anchor since 1995. Inside Edition produces daily episodes that cover a variety of topics, including scandals, crimes, consumer tips, and health advice. It is known for its investigative unit, which conducts undercover operations and exposes scams and corporate misconduct. The program also maintains a strong digital presence, with over 11 million YouTube subscribers and a variety of content available online. Inside Edition has received numerous awards for its journalism, including the George Polk Award and multiple Daytime Emmy® nominations.