Riley Utley
The Background: Riley Utley is the Weekend Editor at CinemaBlend. She has written for national publications as well as daily and alt-weekly newspapers in Spokane, Washington, Syracuse, New York and Charleston, South Carolina. She graduated with her master’s degree in arts journalism and communications from the Newhouse School at Syracuse University. Since joining the CB team she has covered numerous TV shows and movies -- including her personal favorite shows Ted Lasso and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. She also has followed and consistently written about everything from Taylor Swift to Fire Country, and she's enjoyed every second of it.
What She's Into: Riley’s range in likes is random and wide, from Marvel to musicals and from Game of Thrones to the latest Netflix rom-com you can catch her watching just about anything. Her favorite movies include but are not limited to When Harry Met Sally, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse, Finding Nemo and The Grand Budapest Hotel. She loves going to the movie theater, consuming copious amounts of popcorn and logging whatever she saw on Letterboxd immediately afterward. She constantly walks around quoting Ted Lasso, SNL and Parks and Rec. She has been known to create the occasional PowerPoint explaining the MCU to those who don’t get it. In the non-media realm, Riley is a massive college basketball fan. She is a firm believer that the Gonzaga men’s basketball team is the best team of all time, and she is patiently waiting for the day they finally win a national championship. She grew up in Washington and loves skiing, coffee and making sure that people know she is from the state, not D.C.
What She's Excited About Right Now: Anything Taylor Swift or Andrew Garfield does, finally seeing strong female representation in the MCU and eventually seeing Jonathan Bailey sing his heart out in Wicked.
Latest articles by Riley Utley
![From left to right: Taylor Swift singing into a microphone while playing the piano in a pink dress during The Eras Tour, and Jason Kelce wearing a paperboy hat, talking into a microphone while wearing headphones during New Heights.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oJAag7uhQiyfUGpakN492T-320-80.jpg)
Jason Kelce Revealed The Surprise Songs Are His Favorite Part Of The Eras Tour, And I Couldn't Agree More With His Reasons Why
By Riley Utley published
After Jason Kelce attended his first Eras Tour shows, he opened up about his favorite part, the surprise songs.
![From left to right: Tom Glynn-Carney as Aegon and Paddy Considine as Viserys.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zW5N6KfL9kcrFoMgpckYiB-320-80.jpg)
House Of The Dragon's Paddy Considine Had The Funniest Reaction To Aegon Smashing Viserys' ‘Lego Set’
By Riley Utley published
Paddy Considine had the best reaction after watching Aegon smash Viserys' "Lego set" in the latest episode of House of the Dragon.
![Barbie smiling while wearing a cowgirl hat in Barbie.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UmLP3cjk2DWFF4yqZuFa5N-320-80.jpg)
In A Rare Window Into Their Relationship, Margot Robbie's Husband Revealed What They Fight About, And It's Actually So Sweet
By Riley Utley published
Tom Ackerley offers a rare look into his relationship with his wife Margot Robbie by revealing what they fight about. It's literally so sweet.
![The back of Hannah Dodd as Francesca as she's talking to Victor Alli as John Stirling and Masali Baduza as Michaela.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3iESmQDNBtyzhjFkUBUcmZ-320-80.jpg)
Julia Quinn Defends Bridgerton Changing Fan-Fave Character Michael Into Michaela, But The Backlash Has Been Really Intense
By Riley Utley published
Following Bridgerton changing Michael to Michaela in Francesca's story, Julia Quinn responded to the backlash and defended the choice.
![From left to right: Otto Hightower looking serious and forward in Season 2 of House of the Dragon and Kris Jenner smiling on The Kardashians.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w7scdnYK84yDAZgCLB3A5B-320-80.jpg)
House Of The Dragon Fans Are Comparing Otto Hightower And Kris Jenner, And They’re Hilariously Not Wrong
By Riley Utley published
After the last episode of House of the Dragon, Otto Hightower is being compared to Kris Jenner, and it's hilariously accurate.
![Jinkx Monsoon as Maestro in Doctor Who opening curtains and smirking.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PzxyyRcJxP9wmfti8tBhRB-320-80.jpg)
Jinkx Monsoon Truly Had A Moment On Doctor Who, And I Really Hope More Drag Queens Get Roles Like Hers
By Riley Utley published
Jinkx Monsoon shined so bright on Doctor Who, and I hope more drag queens get to take on roles like this.
![Margaret Qualley, Jesse Plemons and Willem Dafoe in KINDS OF KINDNESS sitting together and hugging.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/R7RzLLcrRNVPvCwF8Gba5e-320-80.jpg)
Who Is R.M.F. In Kinds Of Kindness? Willem Dafoe and Jesse Plemons Try To Explain, But It Only Makes Me More Confused
By Riley Utley published
Exclusives Willem Dafoe and Jesse Plemons tried to explain R.M.F. in Kinds of Kindness to CinemaBlend, and it was delightfully confusing and informative.
![Norman Reedus as Funny Sonny riding a motorcycle in The Bikeriders.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FdkeuQw7qd76YkAdb7MoJf-320-80.jpg)
Turns Out Norman Reedus' Filthy Look In The Bikeriders Was Specifically Related To The Walking Dead's Daryl Dixon
By Riley Utley published
Norman Reedus' look in The Bikeriders was specifically impacted by his iconic Walking Dead character, Daryl Dixon.
![From left to right: Bella Ramsey looking to their right in The Last of Us and Ella Purnell looking over her shoulder in Fallout.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CJBMUsLxcSZ2uNWjScTHj9-320-80.jpg)
Jonathan Nolan Explains Why The Last Of Us' Massive Success Was A Good Thing For The Fallout Series
By Riley Utley published
Fallouts' Jonathan Nolan explains how The Last of Us' incredible success was a good thing for the Amazon Prime series.
![Emma Stone in Kinds of Kindness wearing an orange blazer and purple shirt and looking straight forward.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4BneiJ38cP5dz62CkqFNzi-320-80.jpg)
Emma Stone's Epic Cutout Dress At The Kinds Of Kindness Premiere Was Sheer Perfection
By Riley Utley published
Emma Stone attended the Kinds of Kindness premiere at the MoMA in a perfect sheer gown with cutouts.
![From left to right: Prince William speaking during the Coronation Concert, Taylor Swift singing into a mic wearing a sparkly purple top, and Travis Kelce smiling while wearing a USA hat on New Heights.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oq7gKfrKNPrdam3QpNeozY-320-80.jpg)
Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Snapped Photos With Prince William And His Kids At An Eras Tour Show, And Fans Have All The ‘Royalty’ Comments
By Riley Utley published
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce took a cute photo with Prince William and his kids at the Eras Tour. Now, fans are making all the royal comments.
![Edwin holding a white flower in Dead Boy Detecives.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ws3eTTViBnY9Fdk9tADjyg-320-80.jpg)
Edwin's Coming Out Story In Dead Boy Detectives Is The Sweetest, And The Story Behind It Makes Me Love It Even More
By Riley Utley published
I adore Edwin's coming out story in Dead Boy Detectives, and the story behind how they developed it makes it even better.
![From left to right: screenshots of Jessica Biel on Jimmy Kimmel Live and Justin Timberlake on The Tonight Show.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/phk7zrBHDcAZtkn5Nuy2dB-320-80.jpg)
How Jessica Biel Is Allegedly Feeling After Husband Justin Timberlake's DWI Arrest
By Riley Utley published
Following Justin Timberlake's DWI, a source explained how Jessica Biel is allegedly feeling right now.
![Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange looking serious in Multiverse of Madness.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/j9gqtbWDkzzJ9D6ytxe8A-320-80.jpg)
Marvel’s Benedict Cumberbatch Confirms When He’s Returning As Doctor Strange
By Riley Utley published
While chatting about his latest project, Benedict Cumberbatch confirmed that he'll be returning as Doctor Strange in Marvel's next Avengers movie.
![Black and white screenshot of Taylor Swift looking into camera in Fortnight video.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yaU5iujhGyDEtiAYhbRhQn-320-80.jpg)
Did You Catch The Sweet Easter Egg In Taylor Swift's Fortnite Video About Her New Collab? It Absolutely Proves What A Mastermind She Is
By Riley Utley published
Taylor Swift revealed an Easter egg in her Fortnight music video that seemingly hinted at a project she released with Gracie Abrams.
![Kevin Costner as John Dutton wearing a cowboy hat and a Yellowstone vest, leaning to his left.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VjqDfbEty6g2EjzzBhwfRB-320-80.jpg)
'Mr. Dutton You Broke My Heart Today.’ Fans React After Kevin Costner Confirms He Won’t Return To Yellowstone
By Riley Utley published
Kevin Costner officially confirmed that he won't be returning to Yellowstone, and fans are reacting to the news.
![(L to R) Chase Stokes as John B, Carlacia Grant as Cleo, Jonathan Daviss as Pope, Madelyn Cline as Sarah Cameron, Rudy Pankow as JJ all looking out into the distance with the sun setting behind them.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GiSboep6yNZXENUkPSoAYh-320-80.jpg)
Outer Banks Celebrated Wrapping Season 4 With A Hilarious Video, And Now I'm Even More ‘Stoked’ About What's To Come
By Riley Utley published
The Outer Banks cast celebrated wrapping Season 4 with a funny video, and it highlighted something I really hope is featured in the new episodes.
![Taylor Swift wearing a pink set, holding both her arms up and out to the side looking kind of sassy.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ctFb6RDLa6bW4oyGBbBPw4-320-80.jpg)
Swifties Think That Taylor Swift's Latest Surprise Songs Are A Diss To Scooter Braun
By Riley Utley published
Many of Taylor Swift's fans think her latest surprise song combo was a diss at Scooter Braun.
![Jonathan Majors in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qkzqcMXAQwpkGRveoxLZqM-320-80.png)
Jonathan Majors Lands First Role Since Guilty Verdict
By Riley Utley published
Jonathan Majors has landed his first movie following his third-degree harassment and assault conviction.
![the bridgertons looking shocked on bridgerton season 3](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pzAhYgM3mmyFDnSkT73qcn-320-80.png)
How Bridgerton Season 3 Quietly Set Up A Future LGBTQ+ Romance
By Riley Utley published
Bridgerton Season 3 quietly set up an LGBTQ+ romance. Here's how they did it.
![Emma Laird as Iris leaning against a prison cell and talking to Jeremy Renner's Mike in Season 3 of Mayor of Kingstown.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SZNt24iJFSKRb9emJXySab-320-80.jpg)
Mayor Of Kingstown’s Hugh Dillon Breaks Down His Intense Scene With Iris In Episode 3, And Why She Decided To Trust Ian With Her Secret
By Riley Utley published
Exclusives Iris has an intense secret in Season 3 of Mayor of Kingstown, and only Hugh Dillon's Ian knows it. The actor told CinemaBlend why that is.
![A screenshot of Kevin Costner looking serious in Yellowstone.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Fy65oAvrTybMjrKJTuFguH-320-80.jpg)
32 Most Brutal Moments In Yellowstone
By Riley Utley published
The 32 most brutal moments from Taylor Sheridan's modern Western Yellowstone.
![From left to right: Travis Kelce smiling on New Heights and Taylor Swift smiling and looking over her right shoulder during the Eras Tour.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fEiWcE9Q7xBnqpompYbqKF-320-80.jpg)
Insider Drops Claims On How Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Are Handling Their Long-Distance Relationship
By Riley Utley published
Between the Eras Tour and the NFL season, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are handling a long-distance relationship, and an insider opened up about it.
![Tobi Bamtefa as Bunny in episode 2, season 3 of Mayor of Kingstown holding his hands out and talking.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/C6iZRBMEfrQ86awYzHfKfg-320-80.jpg)
'It Was Insane': Mayor Of Kingstown's Tobi Bamtefa Told Me The Funny Story Behind His Reaction To The Explosion In Episode 3, And It's So Relatable
By Riley Utley published
Exclusives Tobi Bamtefa told CinemaBlend about what happened when he read about the explosion in Season 3, Episode 3 of Mayor of Kingstown, and it's relatable.