Alicia Dennis

Title: Editorial Director, People

Alicia Dennis has worked throughout PEOPLE’s sections over a decade, earning multiple editorial awards for reporting and breaking news coverage. As editorial director for the crime, human interest and sports sections, Dennis oversees teams of journalists who report on individuals around the country making a difference in their communities and making unique and remarkable connections. She directs the investigative efforts of a team delving into crime cases around the world, bringing millions of readers (in addition to viewers on Investigation Discovery’s People Magazine Investigates series) compelling accounts of mystery, intrigue and insight from victims and their families. 

About PEOPLE

PEOPLE, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, delivers the most trustworthy celebrity news and captivating human interest stories, connecting you to the pulse of American culture. Since our first issue hit stands in 1974, we have been striving to tell compelling stories about the people behind the issues, as opposed to just the issues themselves. We are your everyday escape, taking you inside the lives of intriguing stars, newsmakers, up-and-comers and ordinary people doing extraordinary things. We serve and delight you by providing ideas about beauty, food and style through the lens of the people influencing the trends. And we are a force for good by telling stories of hope, optimism and kindness that drive conversation and inspire action. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.

Latest from Alicia Dennis

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See Jill Duggar Dillard's Baby Bump!
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Inside Jill (Duggar) Dillard's Baby Shower – Plus an Exclusive Sneak Peek of Tonight's Show (VIDEO)
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Why Jessa (Duggar) Seewald Is Hoping for Triplets
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Matt Damon: Why I Renewed My Vows
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Why Jeff Daniels Moved His Family to Michigan 32 Years Ago — and Never Looked Back
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What Profilers Know About the Long Island Serial Killer: 'He Hates Women'
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Hunt for the Long Island Serial Killer: How Escort Shannan Gilbert's Disappearance Led Police to a Graveyard
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The Surprising Reason Josiah Duggar Says He and Marjorie Jackson Really Split
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Attorneys for San Bernardino Shooters' Family Question Terrorism Links: 'We All Want an Answer'
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San Bernardino Shooters Believed to Have Had Ties to Radical Islamist Extremism, According to Law Enforcement: What We Know About the Married Killers Now
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What's in a Name? Jessa (Duggar) Seewald and Ben Seewald Name Son Spurgeon Elliot Seewald
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Jessa (Duggar) Seewald Doesn't Google Herself: 'We Know Who We Are and Find Joy and Satisfaction in God'
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Jessa (Duggar) Seewald Opens Up About Difficult Home Birth and Why She Was Rushed to the Hospital: 'Everything Was Different Than I Expected'