Kaitlyn Carrera
School
California State University Long Beach, UCLA's Extension Program
Expertise
Pop Music, "The Bachelor", The Kardashians
- During her time as an entertainment news journalist, Kaitlyn has been able to cover some exciting red-carpet events, from the iHeartRadio Music Awards to Super Bowl Sunday concerts.
- Kaitlyn is a huge concertgoer and has gone to well over 30 concerts. Anytime a big pop star is in town, she will always be at their concert.
- Kaitlyn interviewed Giselle Woo & The Night Owls, a band on Coachella's 2022 lineup. Kaitlyn was able to tell the story of their musical journey toward one of the biggest festivals in the music industry.
Experience
After nearly a year of taking rigorous courses at UCLA's Extension program, Kaitlyn obtained a journalism certificate. During her time at UCLA and even after, she worked as an intern for an entertainment news site called CelebSecrets. At CelebSecrets, she handled both written and social media content. In her intern position, she got hands-on experience by interviewing talent, attending events, and writing the latest stories on the biggest celebrities. After her internship ended, she became a freelance entertainment news writer at Nicki Swift, where she covers everything and anything involving pop culture.
Education
Kaitlyn received her bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus in marketing from California State University, Long Beach. Knowing she had a strong passion for entertainment journalism, she went back to school and pursued a journalism certificate as she attended UCLA's Extension program. Through UCLA, she was able to take entertainment news, reporting and writing, and media law courses.
Nicki Swift covers celebrity and entertainment news by way of an expert group of editorial professionals. We drive the conversation on everything from trending Hollywood news to star transformations, always striving to deliver the most compelling commentary, bolstered by quality expert opinions.
As we cover a wide breadth of pop culture, we're constantly reviewing, fact-checking, and updating stories to ensure they're accurate and current. Additional information on our editorial process available here.
Stories By Kaitlyn Carrera
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Alix Earle and Braxton Berrios’ relationship has taken the world by storm, and it’s no wonder: he’s a star athlete, and she absolutely owns the moment.
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Bill Rancic sang Donald Trump’s praises after clinching a win during the debut season of “The Apprentice.” But does he still support the former president today?
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Kate Middleton and Prince William's marriage has been the subject of many rumors. If they were to split, what would happen to child custody and Kate's titles?
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Candace Cameron Bure made headlines when she jumped ship from Hallmark to Great American Family, and some Hallmark stars were glad to see her go.
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Bunnie XO's tattoos are practically her trademark, but what would she look like without them? Our photo wizards went to work, and it's pretty wild.
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Jonathan Owens gave a recent interview where he was mostly asked about his wife Simone Biles. A body language expert walked us through Owens' true feelings.
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Chelsea Clinton didn’t hold back when a rally-goer dared to mention the affair between her father, Bill Clinton, and Monica Lewinsky during a campaign stop.
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Barron Trump isn't your average teenager and according to his former classmates, the youngest Trump's high school experience was anything but typical.
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Sabrina Carpenter burst onto the pop music scene with a bang, but she’s also stirred up plenty of major controversies on her way to the top.
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David Bromstad became a popular HGTV star thanks to hosting "My Lottery Dream Home." However, there's one fact that his fans will find very surprising.
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Hallmark star Tyler Hynes has become a fan-favorite on the network, but that journey hasn't been without its share of tragedies and hardships.
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Sasha and Malia Obama did not have it easy living in the White House. Michelle Obama ran a tight ship, and she had strict rules for her daughters to follow.
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Kelly Clarkson hosted the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony and social media was not thrilled with her commentary. Namely, there was too much of it.
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Plenty of celebs were going for gold with their outfits at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but unlike the games' world-class gymnasts, they fell flat on their faces.
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Olympic gymnast Suni Lee has become a pro at serving makeup looks, so it's fascinating to see what she looks like having a bare-faced day at practice.
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According to anonymous source, Tiffany Trump might be joining the 2024 cast of "Dancing With the Stars." And she wouldn't be the first in her family to do so.
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Although Christina Hall's divorce from Josh Hall had many thinking she was the problem, the HGTV star's latest documents hint he might be to blame.
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Rob Rausch caught viewers' attention in his "Love Island USA" Season 5 debut, and he stirred up drama on Season 6. So, what's the truth about the reality hunk?
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Following news of her divorce, Christina Hall was seen painting the town red in a revenge outfit that will make Josh Hall think about what he's missing.
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As the sister of Kate Middleton and with access to the royal family, it would seem Pippa Middleton has a charmed life. However, she's had her share of tragedy.
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Brendan Penny has become a Hallmark favorite and one of the network's top hunks, but not much is known about the intensely private actor. Here's what we found.
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Celine Dion's son René-Charles Angélil has faced more hardships than being labeled as a nepo baby. Over the years, he's dealt with his parents' health issues.
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HGTV star David Bromstad is practically a walking tattoo gallery. We’ve photoshopped away the ink so you can take a peek at the man beneath the masterpieces.
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Clint Eastwood has confirmed the death of his longtime girlfriend Christina Sandera. The actor/director and Sandera had been together since 2014.
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Caitlin Clark stunned fans with her fashion game at the 2024 WNBA All-Star red carpet event. The Indiana Fever star blew people away with her stylish look.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle can't hide her aging since the 2020 RNC, and a cosmetic dermatologist exclusively explains to Nicki Swift why her efforts aren't working.
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Kimberley Guilfoyle had the most embarrassing moment of her political career at the 2024 RNC, and it just may steal the thunder from Donald Trump.