Brian Boone
School
University Of Oregon
Expertise
TV Sitcoms, Late Night Talk Shows, Saturday Night Live
- Brian has contributed to trivia and pop culture titles that have sold more than 10 million copies.
- He wrote for comedy institutions including The Onion, ClickHole, Bunny Ears, and RiffTrax.
- He applied his extensive cultural knowledge on Jeopardy!
Experience
Brian has written about pop culture for print and the internet for two decades. He's contributed hundreds of articles and edited titles for to the bestselling Uncle John's Bathroom Reader series and published books about music, entertainment, and sports. He covers humor books for Vulture, writes pop culture podcasts for Cloud10, and he joined Static Media in 2016, concentrating on television, film, and celebrities for Nicki Swift, Looper, and Grunge.
Education
Brian received his Bachelor of Arts degree in magazine journalism and theater arts from the University of Oregon, where he also studied English literature, presented comic plays, and edited the campus arts and entertainment magazine.
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 Brian Boone
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Over the decades, legions of chefs and food writers have helped bolster Food Network's programming, but sadly, many of them have died, and with little fanfare.
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NCIS has been on TV for almost two decades, so there's, of course, going to be some turnover with its stars. Here are the most scandalous NCIS cast exits.
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Here are some of the most scandalous things that happened to "Wife Swap" participants, both before and after they showed their dirty laundry on television.
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Jenna Dewan is an actor, host, and former dancer who was once dubbed one of the hottest new stars in Hollywood. Here's why you haven't heard from her lately.
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Country music icon Garth Brooks' career is full of hit songs and odd stories.
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With the birth of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's baby girl, the topic of royal baby names is a hot one. Here's the true story behind those royal baby names.
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Lots of big-time celebrities have made a career shift and decided to pause their usual pursuits in favor of the bright lights and loud noises of TV game shows.
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Ever wonder about the personal lives of the cast of "Young Sheldon"? Here's a look at who the stars have settled down with and what they get up to together.
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The Marvel Cinematic Universe is growing even larger with "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings." Its main star? Simu Liu. Here is his untold truth.
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As a comedy about relationships and staying true to one's authentic self, here's a look at the spouses and partners of the cast of HBO's hit series, Hacks.
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Awards shows don't always go as planned. Over the years, many acts have backed out or declined. Let's take a look at such stars who've refused to perform.
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Actors may go through the trouble of filming a scene, only to have such deep regrets about it, they demand the scenes get cut. Keep reading to find out who.
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98 Degrees was considered one of the biggest boy bands around at the turn of the Millennium. Here's what happened to the once popular group's members.
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Yellowstone has become one of the top-rated TV shows on cable. Let's meet the cast's real-life partners and find out how they spend their time outside filming.
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Whether they faced brutal working conditions, unfair pay, ore were faced with moral dilemmas or political pressure, these stars all quit hit shows in protest.
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There have been a lot of love connections on Riverdale, but some of the kisses that have happened on the show have been uncomfortable — to say the least.
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Jillian Hervey has enjoyed an increasingly high stature, delving into movies, modeling, and music. Here's everything there is to know about the rising star.
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The Equalizer is a hit for CBS, a nice fit in its lineup of crime shows. With all eyes on the series' stars, let's look at the real-life partners of this cast.
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Are You Afraid of the Dark? was an entry into showbiz for many child stars; for others, their curtain call. Here's what became of this spooky SNICK show's cast.
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After the success of Designing Women, this standout star of the show never hit the same career high with a solo project. Here's what happened to Delta Burke.
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Much has been said about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's relationship — and some of the "facts" about this duo are actually not true.
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In 2017, after Dylan Farrow re-stated her allegations against her father, Woody Allen, many stars turned their backs on the prolific director. Read on for more.
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Talk shows have been a part of television since the medium took off and have endured for decades -- but they've been home to some controversies, too.
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There are some Hollywood and entertainment elites whose lives were touched by the penal system because one of their parents was imprisoned at some point.
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The sad and shocking legacy of "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew" is that many of the show's stars have passed away since the series aired. Let's find out who.
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Danny DeVito is extremely likable, but in spite of all the joy he brings to his film and TV roles, there are some heartbreaking details about the actor's life.
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From profound spiritual awakenings to cold, hard professional reasons, discover the fascinating stories behind these somewhat strange celebrity name changes.