Latoya Gayle

Latoya Gayle
Title: Associate Editor - PEOPLE
Education: University of the Arts London, London College of Fashion
  • Latoya Gayle has more than seven years of experience as an editor and journalist, with a focus on lifestyle, human interest, and celebrity news.
  • She joined PEOPLE in 2024 and served as an Associate Editor.
  • Before joining PEOPLE, Latoya worked as a journalist at titles including The U.S. Sun, National World, and Mail Online.

Experience

Latoya Gayle has over seven years of experience working across print and digital media. Her roles have covered lifestyle, celebrity, royals, human interest, travel, shopping and more.

She joined PEOPLE in 2024 and served as an Associate Editor on the Weekends team. She writes and edits a variety of stories across each vertical the brand covers.

Prior to this role, Latoya worked as a Digital Fabulous Writer at The Sun and Lifestyle Reporter at The U.S. Sun. She covered everything from fashion and beauty to real-life and viral videos. She previously worked as the Trends Editor at National World and as a Femail Reporter at Mail Online.

Education

Latoya Gayle graduated with a master’s degree in Fashion Journalism from UAL: London College of Fashion in 2017. She also has a bachelor’s degree in English Language and Communication joint with Media, Communications and Culture from Oxford Brookes University.


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 Latoya Gayle

April 12, 2025, crash of a Mitsubishi MU2B airplane in Copake, New York
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Katy Perry holds a daisy while floating in zero-gravity during their Blue Origin flight to space
Katy Perry Floats Upside Down in Space in Video from Inside Blue Origin Capsule: 'Still Processing This Incredible Journey'
Lego Boss and Close Friend of Danish Queen Mary Dies in Ski Accident - Michael Halbye
Lego Boss Michael Halbye Dies in Swiss Skiing Accident at 64 After Fall on the Slopes
Taymor Tay-K McIntyre found guilty of murder
Rapper Tay-K47 Is Facing Life in Prison After Being Found Guilty of 2017 Murder of Photographer at Chick-Fil-A: Reports
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attends the wheelchair basketball match between the USA v Nigeria during day one of the 2025 Invictus Games
Meghan Markle Reflects on Having to ‘Detach’ in Rare Comment About Her 2020 Miscarriage
Gypsy-Rose Blanchard, Ken Urker, and daughter Aurora
Gypsy-Rose Blanchard Shares Relatable Glimpse of Life with 3-Month-Old Daughter Aurora: ‘Night 3 with Colic’
Lady Gaga performs at the Coachella Stage during the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
Lady Gaga Refuels on In-N-Out After Electrifying Near 2-Hour Performance at Coachella
People arguing
Woman Says She Isn’t ‘Entirely Comfortable’ with Her Husband Attending a Female Friend’s Destination Wedding Without Her
Influencer Lauren Cummings Johnson’s Baby Daughter Dies at 9-Months-Old with husband- Wilson Johnson
Influencer Lauren Cummings Johnson’s Baby Daughter Dies at 9 Months Old: 'She Was Pure Joy and Sunshine'
This 2024 photo provided by John Santoro shows, from left, Dr. Michael Groff, Karenna Groff, Dr. Joy Saini, and James Santoro.
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Lizzo: Love in Real Life/Still Bad Medley (Live) - SNL
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Jon Hamm Monologue - SNL With Kiernan Culkin
Jon Hamm Demands Kieran Culkin’s Oscar After His SNL Return Is Interrupted — Hosting Again for the First Time in 15 Years: Watch
Trump Easter 2025 Cold Open - SNL
SNL’s Trump Says ‘Stock Market Did a Jesus’ in Easter Sketch Mocking Tariffs: 'It Died, Then on the Third Day, It Was Risen'
A pregnant woman, in her 40s, sits on her bed with her hand on her face. She appears upset
Pregnant Woman Says Her 'Toxic Mom' Is Mad She ‘Excluded’ Her From Her Baby Shower After She Stormed Out of Her Gender Reveal
woman holding and counting dollars. Home budget planning.
Woman Says She’s Avoiding Making Plans with New Friend Who Is ‘Tight on Funds’ Because She’s Worried She Will Have to Pay
Beautiful young mother with her baby boy, sitting in a cafe. Trieste, Italy
Woman Asks a Mom to Move Her Stroller So She Can Sit in a ‘Busy’ Cafe. People Are Having Strong Reactions
Lady Gaga performs at the Coachella Stage during the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 11, 2025 in Indio, California
All the Easter Eggs in Lady Gaga’s Headlining Set at Coachella 2025
Bella Thorne and Mickey Rourke
Bella Thorne Reacts to Mickey Rourke's Big Brother UK Controversy, Claims 'Gross' Actor Gave Her 'Bruises' on Movie Set
Agustin Escobar, his wife, Merce Camprubi Montal, and their three kids
5 Family Members Killed in Hudson River Helicopter Crash Were on Birthday Outing
Dave Portnoy and Mary Kate Cornett
Dave Portnoy Apologizes for Role in Spreading ‘Vicious’ Rumor That ‘Practically Ruined’ College Student's Life
Claire Danes and Winnie Holzman attend the NYU Tisch Gala 2025
Claire Danes Says Winnie Holzman’s My So-Called Life ‘Rescued Me’ as She Reflects on Filming the Drama at 13
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Husband of N.J. Mayor Charged with DUI While Their Toddler Was in Car Pleads for Public to ‘Leave Her Alone’
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Daughters Are Reunited with Their Father’s Ashes Years After Parcel Was Lost in the Post Between U.S. and U.K.
Mother and Her 4 Children Die in Fiery Car Crash While Driving to Meet Husband in Florida
Mother and Her 4 Young Children Die as Their Car Bursts into Flames After Crash in Georgia: Reports