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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The question of who will inherit Rupert Murdoch's fortune and power is a real-life "Succession" drama. Which of his six children is currently the wealthiest?
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Ariana Grande's new song "yes, and?" is already stoking plenty of controversy. Here's what fans believe the house homage track is really about.
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Lisa Hochstein is looking for a pretty hectic sum from ex Lenny, but their prenuptial agrreement means she's likely entitled to a lot less than she wants.
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David Soul's wife Helen Snell confirmed the sad news with an emotional statement one day after the actor's death.
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Vivek Ramaswamy certainly turned heads when he threw his hat into the 2024 presidential ring, but how did the biotech and pharmaceutical mogul get so rich?
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Lara Trump's tenure as a paid contributor at Fox News came to a screeching halt late last year. Here's what we know about her abrupt exit from the cable giant.
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Barron Trump has attended some of the most prestigious private schools across the country, before and after his father Donald's controversial presidency.
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Bradley Cooper's daughter, Lea De Seine Shayk Cooper, bears a striking resemblance to her famous father. The pair appeared together in "Maestro."
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Hilary Duff and ex-husband Mike Comrie split in 2014. Here's what life is like now for the "Lizzie McGuire" star, the former pro hockey player, and their son.
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Not even reigning "Queen of All Media" and self-made billionaire Oprah Winfrey is invincible. Here's a look at the health hurdles the media mogul has faced.
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While she may be best known as the first wife of Donald Trump, Ivana Trump once took legal action against another ex for breaching their prenup.
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As part of her profile for Time magazine's Person of the Year, Taylor Swift commented on her relationship with Travis Kelce...seemingly shading ex Joe Alwyn.
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Fans were stunned when "Million Dollar Listing: Los Angeles" star Josh Flagg split from his husband Bobby Boyd. Here's what happened before and after.
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Barry Manilow performed at the 2023 Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting with, seemingly, a new face. Here's what the crooner has said about his appearance.
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The Pogues' Shane MacGowan dealt with various health issues toward the end of his life before passing at age 65.
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Donald Trump Jr. quit drinking alcohol after his college years due to a personal revelation. Following in his famous father's footsteps, he rarely partakes.
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Shelby Bryan found himself swimming in a sea of debt just as his decades-long romance with Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour took a nosedive.
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"Real Housewives of Atlanta" alum Kim Zolciak-Biermann is known for her ever-changing looks. But just which procedures has she actually admitted to?
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"The Real Housewives of Miami" stars Dr. Nicole Martin and Anthony Lopez live a charmed life, from their expensive properties to owning a private plane.
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Courteney Cox took to Instagram to honor her late co-star, Matthew Perry, with a sweet behind-the-scenes clip that highlighted their close bond.
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Robin McGraw's journey hasn't exactly been a walk in the park. Here's what you need to know about the personal heartaches that have marked her life's story.
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On their "New Heights" podcast, Jason and Travis Kelce both admitted to being kicked out of preschool for causing classroom mischief. Here's what they did.
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Nicki Swift has exclusively spoken with a psychologist about Ivanka Trump's relationship with her dad, former president Donald Trump after taking the stand.
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Former "Vanderpump Rules" star Rachel Leviss was nowhere to be found at BravoCon 2023. Here's why one half of Scandoval was missing from the attendees.
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What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but plenty of dramatic moments from BravoCon 2023 went viral. Here are the weekend's most interesting tidbits.
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Brittany Mahomes may be married to KC Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, but she never misses a chance to defend his younger brother, Jackson.
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Matthew Perry's dad, John Bennett Perry, and stepdad, Keith Morrison, shared a heartwarming moment after the "Friends" actor's tragic death.