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 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. Currently, she serves as a news writer for Nicki Swift, The List, and Explore.
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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Rising women's basketball star Caitlin Clark once had a dramatic interaction with her father during a game. Still, he's one of her biggest supporters.
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Caitlin Clark is set to take the WNBA by storm when she debuts with the Indiana Fever, but her future salary has everyone saying she's getting lowballed.
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Everyone's eyes are on Caitlin Clark, both on and off the court. It looks like her fashion game is right in line with her basketball skills!
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Ben and Erin Napier have carved out their niche revamping homes on HGTV's "Home Town," but it's not all swinging hammers and pristine paint jobs for these two.
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After pulling out of the G.O.P. race, many speculate that Nikki Haley is retreating in her home on Kiawah Island. After seeing the property, we understand why!
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After Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis, fans are noticing double standards between Prince William's appearances and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's projects.
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O.J. Simpson's family announced he died on April 11 after dealing with cancer. The former NFL player's career was later overshadowed by his murder trial.
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After Elon Musk's biographer revealed the unconventional name of his youngest child with Grimes, Musk himself confirmed the unique moniker and its meaning.
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Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo are crazy in love, but there are a few red flags and interesting details about the country power couple's marriage.
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Morgan Wallen's arrest marks the second time he's been in hot water for public intoxication. While he's been in scandals before, will his fans stick around?
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Before she was the Marchioness of Cholmondeley, Rose Hanbury was signed to a modeling agency. Here's what we know about her days before joining the aristocracy.
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Sydney Sweeney has an impressive net worth today, but the "White Lotus" star didn't always lead the lavish life she does now. Here's her rags-to-riches story.
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Jamie Lynn Spears and Jamie Watson may seem like the ideal couple, but there are a few unique quirks to their marriage upon closer examination.
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The family of Riley Strain, the Mizzou student recently found deceased in Nashville, questions the results of his autopsy and is searching for answers.
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Kate Middleton's cancer announcement video brought on a new wave of conspiracy theories, but we spoke to an expert who broke down its legitimacy.
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Retired Eagles player Jason Kelce has seen plenty of success throughout his NFL career, but he's also experienced some hardships in his life.
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Nicki Swift spoke exclusively with an oncologist about Kate Middleton's cancer treatment and what the Princess of Wales could expect in the coming months.
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On March 22, Kate Middleton put months of speculation regarding her wellbeing and whereabouts with a heartbreaking video update about her health.
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An off-the-cuff aside from Travis Kelce's podcast hints at the Chiefs tight end preparing to take the next step in his relationship with Taylor Swift.
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Barron Trump is all grown up and almost ready for college. What were his four older half-siblings doing when they first became legal adults?
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Bud Light's latest brew-haha involves tapping comedian Shane Gillis for a brand partnership. Here's why the move is stirring up a mix of cheers and jeers.
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Prince William is facing backlash amid affair allegations with friend of Kate Middleton, Rose Hanbury. A scathing hashtag about the royal is also trending.
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We finally have an official photo of Kate Middleton following her surgery, but the controversy around it and Kate's response have just left people confused.
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Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump's firstborn, Arabella Kushner, isn't so little anymore. Here's a look at her stunning height transformation over the years.
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HGTV stars Ben and Erin Napier earned a wholesome reputation on "Home Town," but Ben's gotten tangled in a legal scandal with surprising implications.
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"The Real Housewives of Miami" star Lisa Hochstein's ex-husband Lenny is famous in his own right. The plastic surgeon, known as the Boob God, makes millions.
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Hot on the heels of January's verdict ordering Donald Trump to pay $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll, the outcome of his New York civil fraud trial hits hard.