Ryan Parker

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Ryan Parker is the former Senior News Editor, Weekends, for PEOPLE. He left PEOPLE in 2023.

Ryan joined PEOPLE in 2022. He previously worked at 'The Hollywood Reporter.'



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Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
Mark Hamill Gives Perfect Response to Question about Awful Luke Skywalker Stunt in 'Star Wars'
The Beatles in matching outfits sitting on a bench
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carmelo anthony lebron james
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Carson Daly
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Brittney Griner
Brittney Griner Yells 'I'm Back!' After Draining 3-Pointer in First Home Game
A Fire Engine responds to the scene of an emergency.
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Police Line tape at a crime scene
Florida Child, 2, Dies After Parents Allegedly Leave Girl in Hot Car For 14 Hours
TOPSHOT - A woman is held by other as she cries following a stampede during a football match between Alianza and FAS at Cuscatlan stadium in San Salvador, on May 20, 2023. Nine people were killed May 20, 2023 in a stampede at an El Salvador stadium where soccer fans had gathered to watch a local tournament, police said. (Photo by Milton FLORES / AFP) (Photo by MILTON FLORES/AFP via Getty Images)
At Least 12 Dead, More Than 100 Injured in Stampede at Soccer Stadium in El Salvador
American singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain (1967 - 1994), performs with his group Nirvana at a taping of the television program 'MTV Unplugged,' New York, New York, Novemeber 18, 1993.
Kurt Cobain's Smashed, Nirvana Signed Fender Guitar Sells for Nearly $600,000 at Auction
Jack Nicholson Attends Yet Another Lakers Game as Denver Nears Knocking L.A. Out of Playoffs
Jack Nicholson Attends Fourth Lakers Game as Denver Nears Knocking L.A. Out of Playoffs
LeBron James Honors 'Hero' Jim Brown in Emotional Message: 'We all stand on your shoulders'
LeBron James Honors Jim Brown in Emotional Tribute: 'We All Stand on Your Shoulders'
Actress Carrie Fisher and daughter actress Billie Lourd attend the Premiere of Walt Disney Pictures and Lucasfilm's 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' on December 14, 2015 in Hollywood, California.
Billie Lourd Honors Carrie Fisher in Mother's Day Post: 'This Still Feels Like Her Day — Not Mine'
Ja Morant Suspended from Memphis Grizzlies
Ja Morant Suspended from Memphis Grizzlies After Allegedly Showing Gun on Instagram
Washington State forward DJ Rodman (11) shoots a free throw during the first round game of the men's Pac-12 Tournament between the Colorado Buffaloes and the Washington State Cougars on March 11, 2020, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.
Dennis Rodman's Son D.J. to Join Bronny James at the University of Southern California
Ed Sheeran wins court case in NYC on May 4th, 2023
Ed Sheeran Found Not Liable in Copyright Lawsuit: 'I Feel the Truth Was Heard and Believed' (Exclusive)
Jane Schneck, the mother of singer Nick Carter and late singer Aaron Carter, is pictured in a mugshot
Aaron and Nick Carter's Mother Arrested on Suspicion of Battery over Alleged TV Remote Dispute: Sheriff
The cruise ship 'Celebrity Equinox' in the port of Toulon. The ship is part of the shipping company 'Celebrity Cruises' and has a length of 317 meters with a capacity of 2,850 passengers (Photo by JOKER / Helmut Metzmacher/ullstein bild via Getty Images)
Celebrity Cruises Accused in Lawsuit of Improperly Storing Body in Ship's Cooler, Not Morgue
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 26: TV personality Gayle King (L) and former NBA player/tv personality Charles Barkley attends the 2017 NBA Awards Live on TNT on June 26, 2017 in New York, New York. 27111_002 (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for TNT)
Gayle King and Charles Barkley to Host Weekly CNN Show 'King Charles'
JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that include celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human interest subjects, along with comedy bits and a house band. The guests for Tuesday, August 9 included guest host Rob McElhenney, Ryan Reynolds (Welcome to Wrexham), Kaitlin Olson (Hacks), and musical guest Tones and I. (Randy Holmes/ABC via Getty Images) RYAN REYNOLDS, ROB MCELHENNEY
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's Soccer Team Promoted to the English Football League
LOS ANGELES - SEPTEMBER 19: Eric Braeden from the CBS original daytime series THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS celebrating its Golden Anniversary of 50 years, airing on CBS Television Network. (Photo by Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty Images)
'Young and the Restless' Star Eric Braeden Reveals Cancer Diagnosis in Emotional Video
LeVar Burton as Geordi La Forge, Brent Spiner as Data, Gates McFadden as Dr. Beverly Crusher, Michael Dorn as Worf, Marina Sirtis as Deanna Troi, Jonathan Frakes as Will Riker and Patrick Stewart as Picard in "The Last Generation" Episode 310, Star Trek: Picard on Paramount+.
'Star Trek: Picard' Series Finale Takes Flight with Proper 'TNG' Sendoff: How the Reunion Concluded
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LeVar Burton's 'Jeopardy!' Dream Not Coming True Led to 'Bliss' Working with His Daughter on 'Picard'