Shirley Halperin
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Shirley Halperin | |
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| Born | Israel |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Education | Rutgers University |
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| Years active | 1995- present |
| Employer | Rolling Stone (co-editor-in-chief) |
Shirley Halperin is an American journalist, editor, and author. She is the co-editor-in-chief of Rolling Stone. She is the first woman to hold this position in the magazine's nearly 60-year history.[1]
Halperin was raised in New Jersey. Her early exposure to music during childhood visits to Israel influenced her career in journalism. She graduated from Rutgers University.[2]
Career
Halperin began her journalism career in the early 1990s as an intern at High Times[3]. She then moved to staff positions at Entertainment Weekly,[4] Teen People, and Us Weekly.[citation needed]
In 2010, Halperin joined The Hollywood Reporter as music editor, later adding Billboard to her responsibilities. During her seven-year tenure, as print media transitioned to digital platforms, she oversaw the online content for the magazines.[citation needed]
In 2017, Halperin became executive editor of music at Variety, where she spearheaded music coverage for both the print magazine and variety.com. She also played a key role in developing high-profile industry events for Variety and Billboard. [5]
In 2023, Halperin was appointed editor-in-chief of Los Angeles Magazine. She focused on news and culture in Los Angeles.[6] In 2024, Halperin was appointed co-editor-in-chief of the Hollywood Reporter. [7]
In September 2025, Halperin was named co-editor-in-chief of Rolling Stone, becoming the first woman to lead the magazine.[5]