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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Many fans are hopeful for Williams' return, but it seems like there is a back-up plan in the works for a replacement host.
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Amazon's 2022 Super Bowl commercial offers insight into what it would be like if Alexa could read your mind — if you are Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost.
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After decades in the spotlight, Tori Spelling's opening up about her decision to have her breast implants redone and the family member who inspired this move.
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In this year's Hellmann's mayo commercial for the Super Bowl, "SNL" star Pete Davidson is joined by a fun co-star that fans of his will instantly recognize.
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Uber Eats has sneak-peeked its star-studded upcoming Super Bowl ad.
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For their 2022 Super Bowl ad, Rakuten teamed up with a familiar face for those who love keeping up with the hottest shows.
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"NCIS" star Mark Harmon holds value in his private life and has been able to successfully keep it separate from his career. This could be why.
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Planet Fitness' Super Bowl commercial is throwing its hat in the ring for an ultimate pop culture throwback with Lindsay Lohan as the muse.
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Adele's boyfriend Rich Paul was seen animatedly chatting with another notable artist throughout the Lakers and Clippers game.
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Zendaya is trading in MJ's smirks and Rue's disheveled vibe for a moment of glam with Squarespace for her Super Bowl debut.
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James McAvoy is known for vulnerable performances, but he's also known for keeping his love life under-wraps. This latest update confirms what fans suspected.
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After nearly 30 years of marriage, Annette Bening is reflecting on the moment she first met Warren Beatty, including her first impression of the actor.
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Setting out to play Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee as "authentically" as they could, Lily James & Sebastian Stan approached the roles with a method flair.
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Hundreds of former Playboy associates and Hugh Hefner's ex-girlfriends have signed an open letter in response to the A&E "Secrets of Playboy" docuseries.
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Frito-Lay's 2022 Super Bowl commercial for their Flamin' Hot snacks features a classic '80s hit reimagined by Megan Thee Stallion and Charlie Puth.
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Moriah Plath has always been close to her brother Micah, and with him now based in Los Angeles, she's feeling more nostalgic than ever.
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Long-time "Today" host Savannah Guthrie has had a whirlwind of experiences in 2022 so far, and now she's looking back on some of her previous experiences.
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Amy Schneider's "Jeopardy!" winning streak and her more than $1.3 million in winnings has quickly made her a face of the show. Who does she want to see host?
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BBC "EastEnders" legend Leonard Fenton has died at the age of 95. The actor, best known for his role of Dr. Harold Legg on the soap, had a notable career.
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Before the days of social media, Scott Speedman and Keri Russell dated fairly under-the-radar. Here's what to know about the "Felicity" co-stars' relationship.
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Benedict Cumberbatch's career has not escaped moments of scrutiny. He is now acknowledging a small, controversial role he played with distance and perspective.
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John Stamos spoke about his long relationship with Bob Saget in a new interview, highlighting the low points and rocky start to the friendship.
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With a new Kylie Cosmetics collection for Valentine's Day, echoes of dissatisfaction for Kylie Jenner's latest products are coming through early.
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"Jeopardy!" contestant Amy Schneider is celebrating her exciting and successful journey on the hit show by getting candid about her experience.
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Lovable funnyman Brad Garrett is officially married after four failed attempts. Here's what to know about his big day with his new bride.
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Michael Madsen is now speaking more on processing his son Hudson's untimely death.
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In 2020, actor Ansel Elgort was accused of sexual assault by a woman on Twitter. Now, his West Side Story costar Rachel Zegler has weighed in.