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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Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor have been a long-time dynamic couple in Hollywood, and the latest update about their relationship will have fans rejoicing.
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After nearly three years of marriage, Cheryl Burke and Matthew Lawrence are splitting up. Here's what we know.
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Less than a month after announcing his plans to retire, Tom Brady is ready to make his first post-NFL move. Here's his newest gig.
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John Edward Szeles, mostly known as "The Amazing Johnathan," has died at the age of 63. Here's what to know about the comic's passing.
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Despite the calm front from Buckingham Palace, insiders are speaking up about the overwhelming nature of everything Queen Elizabeth is facing.
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In a new music video, Michael Buble and his wife, Luisana Lopilato, share exciting news.
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After months of absence amid her ongoing health struggles, the fate of Wendy Williams' eponymous daytime talk show has finally been revealed.
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Although Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley called off their engagement, the Green Bay Packers star has nothing but kind words for his former fiancee.
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The actor became a father in the earlier days of his career. His children tend to stay out of the spotlight, but here is what we know for sure about the family.
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Laverne Cox is now opening up about her past and present feelings about age, and why the "OITNB" previously lied about how old she is.
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Amid her divorce, Kelly Clarkson is taking legal steps to change her image in an unexpected way — and it seems to be just what the doctor ordered.
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Linda Evangelista briefly dated François-Henri Pinault, who happens to be Salma Hayek's now-husband. Here's what to know about their unexpected connection.
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Racing has always been part of Paige White's life, so it's no surprise that she found love with NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski. Here's more on his wife.
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Robert Pattinson and Zoë Kravitz transform into Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle, a duo that has been featured in countless iterations of the Batman empire.
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Chanel West Coast and Dom Fenison have been officially dating for a few months. Here's what we know about the couple.
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Shanna Moakler's relationship with Matthew Rondeau could be on the rocks yet again. Here's what we know.
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The complicated situation surrounding Russian skater Kamila Valieva and her doping scandal is continuing to raise concern at the 2022 Olympics in Beijing.
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Despite keeping their relationship mostly under wraps, Ant Anstead could not help but give Renée Zellweger a shoutout for her performance in an upcoming role.
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The hosts of NBC's "Today" show have teamed up with the Ad Council for a PSA promoting women in STEM that takes audiences back to the '70s.
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Verizon brought back a zany Jim Carrey character as inspiration for its latest game-day campaign for Super Bowl 2022.
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Andrew Whitworth is the oldest active member in the NFL at 40, which is a big accomplishment. And as it turns out, his wife, Melissa, is just as impressive.
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Michelob Ultra's 2022 Super Bowl commercial takes place in a vintage bowling alley. Are you familiar with the 1973 disco-pop track that is featured?
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Kal Penn surprised just about everyone when he came out of the closet and revealed he'd been in a same-sex relationship for more than a decade.
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To assist in making Booking.com's Super Bowl ad shine a little brighter, they selected the Sexiest Man Alive to star in the new campaign: Idris Elba.
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Sam's Club is making its Super Bowl commercial debut with the help of funnyman Kevin Hart. And the ad will likely have fans laughing along.
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Pattinson is explaining the level of isolation he went through for the character, especially while filming throughout a pandemic and so much uncertainty.
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Here's a look at what is going down in the 60-second ad.