Brian Boone
School
University Of Oregon
Expertise
TV Sitcoms, Late Night Talk Shows, Saturday Night Live
- Brian has contributed to trivia and pop culture titles that have sold more than 10 million copies.
- He wrote for comedy institutions including The Onion, ClickHole, Bunny Ears, and RiffTrax.
- He applied his extensive cultural knowledge on Jeopardy!
Experience
Brian has written about pop culture for print and the internet for two decades. He's contributed hundreds of articles and edited titles for to the bestselling Uncle John's Bathroom Reader series and published books about music, entertainment, and sports. He covers humor books for Vulture, writes pop culture podcasts for Cloud10, and he joined Static Media in 2016, concentrating on television, film, and celebrities for Nicki Swift, Looper, and Grunge.
Education
Brian received his Bachelor of Arts degree in magazine journalism and theater arts from the University of Oregon, where he also studied English literature, presented comic plays, and edited the campus arts and entertainment magazine.
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.
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Stories By Brian Boone
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Elizabeth Vargas is an accomplished and respected journalist and anchor whose behind-the-scenes story is full of heartbreak and struggle.
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These celebrities all scored the ultimate gig: They got a huge sum of money to stop doing their job.
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Individuals from all walks of life can appear on a game show, even those on the road to celebrity. Here are some celebs who were on game shows.
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Golf may seem like a buttoned-up sport, but that's not to say the world doesn't have its fair share of dark secrets.
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Every now and again, a celebrity's will makes headlines because of who isn't included. There are several noteworthy examples of stars leaving their spouses out.
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From the late '90s to the late 2000s, Michael Vartan seemed to be everywhere, before he suddenly wasn't. Why can't this star of rom-coms past find work anymore?
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The last known phone calls made by celebrities before they died can be a chilling look at their last days.
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Over the course of Law & Order's remarkable 20-season run, the procedural bid many of its stars farewell.
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The Phillips family is among the most famous and talented clans in American entertainment, but they've also generated controversy through their tragic moments.
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It's all happy crying and congratulatory deference when Miss America wins, but that glamorous veneer belies a subculture of toxic malfeasance and seediness.
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Alex Rodriguez is undoubtedly one of the best baseball players to ever play the game, but he's perhaps equally known for his string of celebrity girlfriends.
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Jennifer Lopez has been an A-list star since the '90s, and for better or worse, her love life has been a topic of conversation ever since her big break.
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You don't turn your talk show into a billion-dollar empire without ruffling a few feathers along the way. Here are the most controversial Oprah interviews ever.
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Some celebrities have done whatever they can to make a fan's dying wish come true. And yes, many of these stories are sure to bring tears to your eyes.
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James Corden may have a lot of fans, but that's not to say everyone likes him. The talk show host has gotten into it with many celebs over the years.
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From 1985 to 1992, Jeremy Miller was one of the most visible child stars in America, thanks to his role on Growing Pains. So, what's he up to these days?
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In the early 2000s, it appeared the film industry had found the superstar of tomorrow: a young actor named Orlando Bloom. These days, he doesn't get much work.
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Death comes for us all, and everyone approaches this potentially complicated time differently. The following stars caused a stir with their final wish.
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Only a few years ago, it seemed like Portia de Rossi was always on TV, but where has she been lately? Here's why you don't see her in acting roles anymore.
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This heavily-hyped primetime special was full of bombshell declarations. Here are the biggest revelations From Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Oprah interview.
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For several decades, "Weird Al" Yankovic has been making music, TV, and more. And in recent years? You better believe "Weird Al" has been keeping busy.
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The women of the Real Housewives franchise are well-known in high-society pockets, meaning they've dated big names in Hollywood, too. Here are some examples.
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For adults of a certain age, Christian Slater is an icon and a movie star. Here's how he's been keeping busy since his big moment in the '80s and '90s.
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The USA is home to some of the biggest stars in the world, yet the following list of celebs decided to settle in unfamiliar, overseas environs. Here's why.
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The Super Bowl is so much more than a football game. Here are the most scandalous, interesting, discussed, and viral moments ever to go down near a Super Bowl.
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Celebs are human beings, which means that they sometimes do not, cannot, and will not get along. What was the biggest celebrity feud the year you were born?
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Game show hosts are as unchanged in demeanor over decades of TV as the formats of the shows. It turns out, however, there's a dark side to this glitzy world.