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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Will Kimberly Guilfoyle's MAGA club membership be revoked now that Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson have made their feelings for one another obvious?
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. likes to get shirtless and show off his buff body, but critics (including one of his family members) have questioned how he achieves it.
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From grappling with poverty to navigating those relentless RFK Jr. infidelity rumors, Cheryl Hines has faced her fair share of heartbreak and struggle.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle is a MAGA VIP, but in the eyes of some celebrities who don't frequent Mar-a-Lago, she's a persona non grata who grates on their nerves.
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Donald Trump Jr.'s cringeworthy comments about one of his father's old businesses strongly suggests that he has a type, and Kimberly Guilfoyle is not it.
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Meghan Markle was recently seen at an event, flaunting her skin in a sleeveless gown, and, once again, without husband Prince Harry by her side.
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Any good Swiftie "nose" Taylor Swift's face like the back of their hand, so are some fans' rhinoplasty suspicions correct? Here's what the experts say.
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Remember when Presley Gerber tattooed "misunderstood" on his forehead? Despite being the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford, life hasn't been super easy for him.
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A politician's job involves mugging for the camera on the reg, but these famous lawmakers didn't want their faces getting out in front of voters via mugshots.
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Colorado Congresswoman Lauren Boebert has a lot in common with Donald Trump Jr. This includes a love of ranting on social media, where the two often interact.
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JD Vance's wife, Usha Vance, is a former lawyer who dramatically changed her lifestyle and political views when her husband became Donald Trump's running mate.
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When Rachael Ray recalled how Tony Bennett hit his head because her kitchen floor was so slippery, it wasn't her over-zealous polishing that worried fans.
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Jenna Fischer struggled to find work before becoming one of the most beloved characters on "The Office," and she's also faced a devastating health scare.
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Lacey Chabert has been one of Hallmark's most loyal stars, but a Netflix film and a lawsuit may be signs that her relationship with the network is on thin ice.
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Amid rumors that Joe Biden is unhappy with Barack Obama, a lip reader is weighing in on what was said during their tense exchange at Ethel Kennedy's funeral.
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Before his death, "One Direction" singer Liam Payne appeared to be enjoying a relaxing vacation in Bueno Aires, based on his Snapchat posts.
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Ginger Zee's fashion forecast is usually sunny and clear, but sometimes viewers rain on the "GMA" meteorologist's parade of quirky and colorful outfits.
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College gymnast Olivia Dunne has built a name for herself as an athlete and an influencer, but there are a few shady things she's done over the years.
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Barack Obama has always been vocal when it comes to his feelings about Donald Trump, but his comments at a recent Kamala Harris rally went even further.
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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.