Brooke Knappenberger
School
University Of Missouri
Expertise
Movies, TV, Gaming
- Brooke has been writing and editing professionally for about 3 years.
- Brooke has written for several publications based in Columbia, Missouri including Columbia Missourian, Vox Magazine, MUTV, and The Maneater.
- Brooke has covered national festivals, such as the documentary film festival True/False and the Roots N Blues music festival.
Experience
Brooke has been writing and editing for about three years. She got her first taste of entertainment media when she began working as an entertainment reporter for Columbia, Missouri's MUTV in 2017. There, she covered the town's entertainment scene, interviewed local celebrities, and occasionally reviewed the latest fashion trends. Eventually, Brooke became head of the entertainment department where she led a team of reporters and guided the department's content. Brooke has also written and edited for Columbia, Missouri's Vox Magazine, where she covered all things city life including food and drink, culture, health and city events. When she's not catching up on movies and TV shows from her ever-growing watch list, you can find her either online shopping, reading YA fantasy novels, and/or jamming out to Drake.
Education
Brooke has a bachelor's in journalism from the Missouri School of Journalism, one of the top journalism schools in the country.
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Stories By Brooke Knappenberger
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About 24 years after the premiere of "Sex and the City," it shouldn't come as a surprise to hear that all of the actors of the series are experiencing aging.
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Jamie Lynn Spears is releasing a memoir, and in it, she shares the terrifying account of her daughter's near-fatal accident from 2017.
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Kanye West is making headlines, yet again, but for a much more violent reason when he reportedly punched a fan. Here's what we know so far.
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In 2005, Jessica Simpson created her fashion label, but when she and her mom Tina lost majority stake in the brand, they took drastic action to get it back.
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As someone synonymous with glitz and glam, you may be surprised to hear just how many pooches she has sharing her Beverly Hills home.
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"DWTS" pro Cheryl Burke recently revealed what her husband Matthew Lawrence has living under their house - and it's not what you'd expect.
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Amid the latest Tristan Thompson scandal, Jordyn Woods is making sure all eyes are on her heading into the new year. What has she been up to since the scandal?
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Confused about the feud between Jon Stewart and J.K. Rowling? We thought you might be. Here's our rundown on the controversy thus far.
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Nicki Swift conducted a survey of 611 people around the country and asked them which celebrity family they find the most annoying.
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Basketball fans know that LeBron James is covered in tattoos. But what do they mean? Here's a deep dive into the illustrious art covering the NBA MVP's body.
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Tati Westbrook's husband, James Westbrook, seems to keep a low profile, but here's what you need to know about the beauty YouTuber's other half.
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Celebrities and fans all over the world are mourning the tragic death of Betty White, including her former "Hot In Cleveland" castmate, Valerie Bertinelli.
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Sad doesn't even begin to describe Betty White's final interviews.
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Apparently the future of "And Just Like That" is up in the air, seeing as how Chris Noth's assault allegations have overshadowed talk of the revival.
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In Jennifer Garner's latest cooking video on Instagram, things got a little too hot for comfort. Here's how she almost set the kitchen on fire.
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Duane "Dog" Chapman may have brought the bounty hunting profession to the public eye thanks to his A&E reality series, but his family still makes headlines.
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Being on "Wife Swap" actually created problems for multiple contestants, as some didn't like the way they were portrayed and brought lawsuits against the show.
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Even if you aren't a basketball fan, you're sure to recognize Lamar Odom from his tumultuous, tabloid-fodder relationship with Khloe Kardashian.
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Samuel L. Jackson has been a known name around Hollywood for quite some time now, and that notoriety comes with some pretty sweet perks in his contract.
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Dakota Johnson has certainly made a name for herself, but she comes from a famous family that includes Melanie Griffith, Tippi Hedren, and Antonio Banderas.
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Wendy Williams is no stranger to the limelight — and her brother Tommy Williams, Jr. also appears to be gunning for some of his sister's spotlight.
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Garth Brooks may owe a lot of his worldwide musical success to his mother, Colleen Carroll, who was actually a renowned country singer herself.