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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Fred Goldman and Sharon Rufo continued to face tragedy long after their son, Ron Goldman, was murdered in 1994 alongside his friend, Nicole Brown Simpson.
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Donald and Melania Trump share one fond memory of the Met Gala, in particular, but now that Anna Wintour banned the former president, it's surely bittersweet.
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Before getting disinvited by Anna Wintour indefinitely, the Trump family has given plenty of impeachment-worthy looks from their Met Gala appearances.
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Donald Trump's hush money trial has seen the former president looking more disheveled than ever, and he's outdone himself with his latest appearance.
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Despite his previous attendance, Donald Trump hasn't been seen at the Met Gala since before his presidency. Here's why he and his family don't go to the event.
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Grab the tissues - Vanessa Bryant shared a tribute to her late daughter on what would have been her 18th birthday, and it’s absolutely gut-wrenching.
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Kendrick Lamar's scathing diss track "Euphoria" takes aim at Drake. Previously, Lamar hit back against Drake coexisting alongside him in the "big 3" of rap.
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With Barron Trump set to attend college after his high school graduation, the location of his potential pick could complicate things for his mother Melania.
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Nicki Swift has spoken exclusively with a matchmaker, who provided insight about Kanye "Ye" West and Bianca Censori's relationship and longevity as a couple.
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Barron Trump's 6-foot-7-inch stature continues to shock people. The youngest Trump recently dwarfed guest Ryan Garcia at a Mar-a-Lago event.
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Donald Trump met up for lunch with his former adversary, Ron DeSantis. Trump and the Florida governor previously fought for the 2024 Republican nomination.
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King Charles III is due to return to public duties, but some royal watchers are suspicious out the state of his health - and where Kate Middleton is.
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Once Prince William becomes King William, what other changes are expected to occur in the royal family? From titles to responsibilities, we're breaking it down.
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Outside of his hush money trial, Donald Trump had a special birthday message for his wife Melania. However, it quickly turned into a typical Trumpian rant.
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With King Charles' health in question, people have wondered what Queen Camilla's role within the royal family would be if he passed away first.
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Chynna Phillips and Billy Baldwin have been married for nearly 30 years, but the singer-songwriter admitted that she often keeps emotions hidden from her hubby.
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Melania Trump's continued absence at Donald Trump's hush money trial is speaking volumes, especially after David Pecker's latest testimony against him.
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Paula Deen and Lara Trump were spotted hanging out together on social media. Due to Deen's past and Lara's family, many are calling the pair birds of a feather.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle and Donald Trump Jr.'s social media activity couldn't be more different, with the couple's anniversary posts highlighting the contrast.
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Trevor Donovan's comments on his old network and its stars reveal a definite shady streak. -- and the former Hallmark star isn't trying to hide it.
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Make no mistake about: Travis Kelce is card-carrying member of the Swiftie squad. Here's how the athlete has proved that he's an OG Swifty at heart.
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High achievement runs in Ice Spice's family. The viral rapper's younger brother, Joey Gaston is a high school football player who's also entering the spotlight.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle's Instagram snaps are carefully curated, seemingly Photoshopped to perfection, but one untouched photo slipped through the cracks.
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Donald Trump looked a bit unusual during the second day of his fraud trial, as his awkward 'do sparked speculation on social media.
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From Lana Del Rey to Beyoncé, Courtney Love isn't sugarcoating her musical opinions. In particular, she's criticized Taylor Swift, activating the Swifties.
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Alina Habba is known to be by Donald Trump's side in other legal matters, but she's conspicuously absent from his criminal hush money trial.
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Kate Middleton hasn't attended an event since Christmas Day 2023, but this move indicates the princess might return to public life sooner rather than later.