Ashley Nickell
School
Columbia College Chicago
Expertise
Movies, TV, Celebrity News
- Ashley has written lifestyle and entertainment content for digital spaces such as WomensForum.com, Cozymeal, and June Media.
- She contributed a personal film column in addition to a variety of book reviews for Chicago Literati, a nonprofit literary magazine.
- Ashley was the co-organizer, content lead, and a film programmer for the Windy City Horrorama Film Festival, an annual weekend-long celebration of the DIY spirit of independent genre filmmaking.
Experience
Based in Chicago, Ashley Nickell is a writer who has developed content for digital spaces such as Chicago Literati, WomensForum.com, Cozymeal, and June Media. She has also worked in publicity for Chicago Review Press and Trafalgar Square Publishing, creating press content for a variety of book genres. Following her passion for horror films, Ashley was the co-organizer, content lead, and a programmer for the Windy City Horrorama Film Festival, a celebration of both local and international independent genre filmmaking. In her free time, she works as a writing competition judge with NYC Midnight. She is currently completing her first novel and collaborating on an illustrated children's book.
Education
Ashley is a Creative Writing graduate from Columbia College Chicago where she was a student of the Story Workshop Method and went on to tutor fellow writers. This method of writing education has led her to judge creative writing competitions with NYC Midnight and take on a variety of content-driven positions in a variety of fields.
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 Ashley Nickell
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In addition to her political work, Madeleine Albright raised three daughters. Here is a little about the next generation of Albright women.
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Although she recently announced a hiatus, Sandra Bullock and her TV chef sister Gesine Bullock-Prado turned heads at the red carpet premiere of "The Lost City."
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One month after the death of Donny Davis, Hayden Panetierre has shared a small tribute to the comedian, calling him her "brother" and sharing a new photo.
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Clarkson wished to drop her last name and instead be referred to as her first and middle — Kelly Brianne. However, she has now clarified just what that means.
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Talinda Bennington celebrated the birthday of her late husband with a post to Instagram on what would've been Chester Bennington's 46th birthday.
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Chrissy Teigen continues to be an open book about the personal details of her life, especially as she and John Legend hope to expand their family through IVF.
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Queen Elizabeth II is known for dry wit, but apparently the royal also has a signature "look" that you wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of.
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Taking to the rotating star stage of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on March 15, Gwen Stefani stunned in an ensemble perfect for the occasion.
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Hugh Jackman's mother, Grace McNeil, left when he was 8 years old, but the two have since reconciled. Now, they share a common hobby they both love.
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"Encanto" star Stephanie Beatriz reveals her shocking commitment to performing her lead role as Mirabel in the new hit Disney animated film.
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Jamie Dornan sets the record straight about Robert Pattinson's claims he was an outsider in their friend group of struggling actors a decade ago.
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Michael J. Fox was spotted on a rare public outing after announcing his retirement in 2020 due to health issues related to his Parkinson's disease diagnosis.
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After getting emotional at other awards shows, Lady Gaga was brought to tears while listening to a touching speech at the 2022 Critics Choice Awards.
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Dick Van Dyke and Arlene Silver celebrated their 10-year wedding anniversary in February, but the actor was once apprehensive about their age gap. Here's why.
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Following Tom Brady's announcement that he's returning to the NFL after all, here's how his ex Bridget Moynahan reacted.
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Actor Jamie Lee Curtis reveals her experience with letting go of beauty standards while filming her latest movie, "Everything Everywhere All At Once."
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After being found guilty of staging a hate crime against himself in 2019, "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett was sentenced to 150 days in prison.
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Ben Stiller suffered a tough few years after his split with his longtime wife, Christine Taylor in 2017. What brought the stunning comedy couple back together?
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Chrissy Teigen shared a sweet throwback photo that showed off an early memory with her husband John Legend after meeting on set of his music video.
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Jason Momoa and Channing Tatum are two famous faces who haven't had their paths cross in any project so far. Behind the scenes, though, it's a different story.
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A decade has passed since Whitney Houston's death, but her "the Bodyguard" co-star Kevin Costner cannot forget this about his good friend.
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Fran Drescher wore a sleek black gown to the 2022 SAG Awards that totally stole the show. Here's what to know about the look.
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Ben Stiller has been opening up more about his career and family life. Here are the details he shared about a difficult conversation he had with daughter Ella.
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Christine Whelchel, a Tennessee piano teacher and the latest "Jeopardy!" champion, revealed on the show that she was facing a very serious health issue.
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Dave Grohl recently gave insight into his friendship with the longest-running late-night talk show host in American TV, David Letterman.
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The official cause of death for Witt's parents confirms what was previously expected of the situation — and it's absolutely heartbreaking.
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As Netflix's hit series "The Crown" transitions into Season 5, no one was prepared for a heist of its prop jewelry, antiques, and impressive replicas.