Brian Yost
School
University Of Michigan, Villanova, Institut Francais De La Mode
Expertise
'90s Sports Stars, Aughts Pop Stars, Oscar Nominees
- Brian's dad was a combination engineer and writer for an aviation website so he decided to do the same, only instead of reporting on planes, Brian found Nicki Swift to talk about his favorite celebs.
- Hailing from the suburbs of Philadelphia, Brian's upbringing included frequent trips to Broadway, proven by a photo next to Jeff Goldblum who is looking in the complete opposite direction.
- The second he went off to college, Brian subscribed to a new company called Netflix to receive DVDs in the mail so he could binge all the movies with R-ratings that he never saw as a child.
Experience
Brian grew up with a middle school English and drama teacher for a mother, so he had no choice but to be perfect in every writing assignment. He also began consuming countless hours of music thanks to Limewire, plus analyzing every lyric and article he could find on his favorite emo bands. Brian then created a blog in college about all types of subjects, from movies to travel. Then after writing for a friend's pop culture blog and Medium on two of his favorite topics, fashion and music, Brian stepped up to the big leagues in 2019 to begin writing for Nicki Swift.
Education
Brian has a B.S.E. from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and a masters in International Business and Management from the Institut Français de la Mode in Paris, France.
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 Yost
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"Arrow" star Stephen Amell's wife, Cassandra Jean Amell, has a television career of her own, and fans may remember her from a popular 2000s reality series.
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Morgan Wallen has rocketed to fame recently, (and courted his fair share of controversies) but just who is the mega country star from small-town Tennessee?
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Ever wanted to know what it's like to work with your favorite celeb? Well Val Kilmer is spilling the beans on working with Tom Cruise.
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Rolling into the 2010s, actor Benedict Cumberbatch began to gain recognition for his electrifying performances. Let's take a look at the details of his life.
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Hollywood was once hard at work on "Grease 3," which was slated to star Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake. So, why didn't the sequel ever get made?
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Bruce Willis' marriage to his wife, model Emma Heming, has gone strong over the last decade, despite their sizable age difference.
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Over half a century has passed since "General Hospital" first aired. We have many stories about the soap opera; here is the untold truth of "General Hospital."
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The female cast members of Magic Mike XXL had just as much fun as the men. Here's what happened on set that surprised the leading ladies.
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How much do you know about the actor who played Dylan on "American Vandal"? Let's get into the untold truth of Jimmy Tatro.
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Tony Down, aka Wally Cleaver from "Leave It to Beaver," just revealed this serious diagnosis. Here's what we know about the classic TV star's health.
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How did Bobby Shmurda become the viral hip-hop star he is today? Get ready to dance because this is the untold truth of the "Shmoney Dance" rapper.
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Tom Ford has a long history with the prestigious Met Gala. However, he doesn't love some recent looks, specifically those of Katy Perry.
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Doja Cat's journey from niche internet queen to mainstream pop megastar has been something to behold. Here is her untold truth.
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The long list of departures from Kamala Harris' staff just keeps growing with this latest exit of her highest-ranking employee yet.
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The hilarious Ryan Reynolds has always been a delight to his fans, and this Canadian has quite the journey to the top of th A-list. Let's take a look.
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"Jackass" may be "Forever," but lawsuits aren't. Here's the latest update in the court battle between former co-stars Bam Margera and Johnny Knoxville.
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Known for his smooth dance moves and even smoother voice, Bruno Mars is one the biggest artists in pop music. Here's what you don't know about the superstar.
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Despite being fierce opponents in the game, the friendship that bloomed between NBA legends Magic Johnson and Larry Bird off the court is quite heartwarming.
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Even the most talented of sports players don't have job security, and some of the biggest names across a variety of sports have been straight up fired.
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In light of Bruce Willis' diagnosis and an outpouring of support from fans and fellow actors, Matthew Perry took to social media to talk about his friend.
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As her untold truth proves, Charli XCX had to really work hard to become one of the biggest and most interesting pop stars of her generation.
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Charlie Puth gets emotional over his 2019 breakup with Charlotte Lawrence in a new video promoting his upcoming heartfelt single, "That's Hilarious."
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How much do you know about the model turned actor who won over audiences as Sae-byeok on "Squid Game"? Let's get into HoYeon Jung's untold truth.
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Katy Perry rose to fame in the late 2000s, but the singer almost opted for a different stage name at the jump. Here's why she doesn't use her real name.
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Josh Peck was loved by fans worldwide for his comedic turns in shows like "Josh and Drake." But behind the scenes, life for Peck was far from happy.
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Behind the scenes of Elon Musk's success is a more complicated story, but even with multiple setbacks, he continues to progress and reach for the stars.
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A fellow musician, Gene Simmons, had something to say about Kanye West's recent attention-grabbing behavior.