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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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.
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Before his decade-long run as Chandler on "Friends," Matthew Perry experienced some hardships in his younger years that he revealed in his 2022 memoir.
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Barack and Michelle Obama have been married for over 30 years and are stronger than ever, but their relationship hasn't always been smooth sailing.
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ABC and Barbara Walters tapped Suzanne Somers to join the original cast of "The View," but the "Three's Company" star turned it down - and for good reason, too.
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More cash, more chaos? So it seems for Dorit and Paul "PK" Kemsley. While they dazzle in the limelight, they've had their fair share of dollar dilemmas.
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Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart have been together for two decades, but not without a few quirks. Here are some interesting tidbits about their marriage.
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Throughout his daytime tenure, Dr. Phil McGraw has been sued by his talk show guests several times. Here are the grievances they had with the host.
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HGTV's "Good Bones" star Mina Starsiak Hawk live her life like an open book, and she recently got candid about her decision to change her drinking habits.
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Kate Moss and Johnny Depp were celebrated as a major power couple in the '90s, but the model wasn't quite the same after her split from the actor.
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"RHONJ" legend Caroline Manzo isn't on the same page as the rest of the world when it comes to the late Barbara Walters - Manzo actively disliked her.
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Sir Michael Gambon has died after a pneumonia diagnosis. The actor is remembered for his portrayal of Professor Dumbledore in the Harry Potter film series.
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Shannon Beador has had plenty of memorable moments on 'RHOC,' but her off-camera behavior is a lot less entertaining and much more concerning.
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Jerry Falwell Jr. was the well-known head of Christian college Liberty University before a massive scandal completely derailed his successful career.
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Jill Zarin and her ex-husband didn't want to tell daughter Ally Shapiro that she was conceived via a sperm donor, but the universe had other plans.
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NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been linked to a bevy of beauties, but is currently rumored to be dating Mallory Edens. Here's everything we know about her.
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Kevin Federline has always boasted a bad-boy reputation, but here's how the one-time rapper found himself tangled up in legal woes with his new wife.
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Remember Flo? Well, the apron-clad sales guru from those Progressive commercials has a husband. Let's dive into what we know about Scott Kolanach.
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Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are breaking their silence after Kourtney underwent an emergency surgery for their unborn child.
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TV host, designer, and former reality star Morgan Stewart has a friend in her father-in-law, Dr. Phil McGraw. Here's what they've said about their relationship.
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Blondie's Cookies founder Brenda Coffman didn't make a deal on "Shark Tank," but has she continued the business in the years since her pitch?
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Katie Holmes had a whirlwind romance with restaurateur Emilio Vitolo Jr. that ended in 2021. Here's what Vitolo is up to now.
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The founder of Barstool Sports, Dave Portnoy, is currently as lucky in love as he's been in business. Here's the scoop on his girlfriend, Silvana Mojica.
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It's no secret that Donald Trump enjoys a lavish lifestyle, but how many airplanes does the former president really own? Here's what we know about his fleet.
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While Melania Trump is perhaps best known as the former first lady, she also strutted her stuff as a legit fashion model. Here's how much her stylist raked in.