Amanda Ray Byerly
School
University Of North Carolina At Asheville
Expertise
"The Real Housewives" Franchise, "Vanderpump Rules", Southern Charm
- Amanda used to receive "The Real Housewives of Potomac" and "Married to Medicine" screeners from a source that shall not be named.
- She has a knack for meeting Bravolebrities out in the wild.
- Amanda predicted Stassi Schroeder was pregnant for a second time long before the news officially came out.
Experience
Amanda has written for The List and Explore and currently serves as a news writer for Nicki Swift. She was born with an insatiable appetite to put her thoughts on paper. Later, she graduated to furiously tapping away on her MacBook. Her first foray into writing for others began when she served as the sole writer of a one-sheet "newspaper" at her local Elementary school. As she got older, she sank her teeth into every celebrity magazine her allowance afforded her and stayed up way past her bedtime watching the E! channel and every episode of MTV's celebrity docuseries "Diary." After graduating, she landed a paid gig writing television recaps and never looked back.
Education
Amanda graduated from the University of North Carolina at Asheville with a bachelor's degree in Mass Communication in 2012. She graduated with "Departmental Distinction" and was the recipient of an "Outstanding Achievement in Commercial Media" award. She also served as the Associate Editor of the departmental newsletter "MASSCOMMunity" and was an active member of the Public Relations and Advertising Association (PRSA).
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 Amanda Ray Byerly
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At a recent gala, Meghan Markle stunned in an altered version of a Carolina Herrera gown she'd previously worn. What changes did she make to the red dress?
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The autopsy report for the late rocker Eddie Van Halen reveals more about the cause of his death and his health issues in the last years of his life.
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Jason and Kylie Kelce have quickly become America's sweethearts, but upon closer inspection, their relationship can be seen as funny, or even straight-up weird.
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Hoda Kotb's exit from the "Today" show might seem like a surprise, but it was really a long time coming. Here are the signs she was gearing up to leave.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle has a best friend that she has regularly mentioned online if others were paying close enough attention. Here's what we know.
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Despite growing up with famous parents Demi Moore and Bruce Willis, Rumer Willis hasn't managed to evade tragedy. She's dealt with anxiety, bullying, and more.
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After liking Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris, WBNA star Caitlin Clark is not revealing who she plans to vote for in the 2024 election.
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A body language expert exclusively tells Nicki Swift how Kamala Harris' shaking Donald Trump's hand blew up his debate strategy before it even started.
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From marriage troubles to a makeover, a lot has happened in Lauren Boebert's life since she began her controversial political career in 2020.
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Swifties went wild after an alleged breakup document seemingly laid out plans to handle Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce calling it quits. The truth was weirder.
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Despite a surprise appearance at the RNC, Melania Trump has been noticeably missing from Donald's 2024 campaign. It doesn't sound like that's about to change.
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Melania Trump's father reportedly has an illegitimate son, Denis Cigelnjak, who he's refused to acknowledge. Cigelnjak had some thoughts on the matter.
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Kate and Pippa Middleton have seemed thick as thieves over the years, but the behind the scenes, the sisters are rumored to have an intense rivalry.
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From her father’s odd comments to her grandfather’s near-death experience, Donald J. Trump’s eldest grandchild, Kai Trump, certainly hasn’t always had it easy.
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Barron Trump has enjoyed the crème de la crème of educational opportunities, but just how many languages does the youngest Trump scion actually speak?
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Amid Donald Trump's children's involvement in his campaign, his son Eric teased his own presidential ambitions at the 2024 Republican National Convention.
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Tim and Gwen Walz give off a wholesome vibe, but there are still a few shady things about their relationship -- including their interesting anniversary.
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Pippa Middleton and her husband, James Matthews, are reportedly wealthier than Queen Elizabeth II has ever been. Here's the secret to their financial success.
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While people heaped praise upon Michelle Obama's speech at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, they dished out an equal amount of shade to Melania Trump.
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While Jill Biden delivered a rousing speech backing Kamala Harris, the first lady's face told a different story as she and Joe Biden attended the 2024 DNC.
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Donald Trump shared a batch of photos highlighting Swifties for Trump, igniting a war between the feuding and potentially overlapping fanbases.
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Colorado representative Lauren Boebert has brought plenty of controversy to Congress, but her life has also included its fair share of tragedy.
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Vanessa Trump and Donald Trump Jr. may be amicable co-parents since their divorce, but Vanessa significantly changed her looks as she embraced single life.
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Heading into the premiere of "It Ends With Us," there was a whole lot of behind-the-scenes drama. Are Blake Lively and Reynolds' egos to blame?
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If you ask any "RHOBH" fan who is Yolanda Hadid's favorite child, they'll surely say Gigi Hadid. While Yolanda will dispute that claim, there's a reason for it.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene's personal life is just as messy as her political history. In 2022, her then-husband Perry Greene filed for divorce after 27 years.
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Rachael Ray no longer commands the popularity that she used to, but that hasn't stopped her from trudging forward even after ending her show.