Shirley Halperin

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.

Shirley Halperin
Born	Israel
Citizenship	United States
Education	Rutgers University
Occupations	Journalist author editor
Years active	1995- present
Employer	Rolling Stone (co-editor-in-chief)

Early life and education

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.^[1]

Career

Halperin began her journalism career in the early 2000s, holding staff positions at Entertainment Weekly, 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. ^[2]

In 2023, Halperin was appointed editor-in-chief of Los Angeles Magazine. She focused on news and culture in Los Angeles.^[3] In 2024, Halperin was appointed co-editor-in-chief of the Hollywood Reporter. ^[4]

In September 2025, Halperin was named co-editor-in-chief of Rolling Stone, becoming the first woman to lead the magazine.^[2]

Books

Halperin is the author of Pot Culture: The A-Z Guide to Stoner Language and Life (2008), Reefer Movie Madness (2010), and American Idol: the Official Backstage Pass (2011).^[1]

Awards and recognition

Halperin has won multiple Los Angeles Press Club awards for her work at The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, and Los Angeles Magazine.^[4]