School
Northwest Film Center, Independent Publishing Resource Center, Portland Community College
Expertise
Entertainment Industry Gossip, True Crime, Political Science
- In 2023, Carissa turned her personal issues with a famous astrologer into her memoir, "The Breaking Zodiac Wheel," published on Substack.
- She has hosted Q&A sessions for small and large celebrities and filmmakers.
- Carissa is an emerging screenwriter who was lucky enough to be a Willamette Writers FilmLab cohort in 2024, getting to sit in an actual writers' room.
Experience
Carissa got her start writing professionally in 2020 while freelancing for a media and tech company. After working her way up to project manager, she opted to move across the country and get back to her writing roots. Carissa weaves her creative arts background into everything she does, from making zines to writing news articles. She joined Static Media in 2024 and can be found haunting downtown Petaluma, California.
Education
Carissa has a certificate in screenwriting from the Northwest Film Center, a certificate in Comics & Illustration from the Independent Publishing Resource Center, and happily dropped out of Pacific Northwest College of Art because they got rid of their color dark room.
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.
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News
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Donald Trump's unexpected reaction to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement news contradicted everything he's said about the singer in recent months.
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Experts
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According to our body language expert, Travis Kelce occupies a supporting role in his relationship with Taylor Swift — and that might be key to their longevity.
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Politics
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President Donald Trump went out for a jaunt in Washington, D.C., but if his appearance was meant to inspire confidence, it definitely didn't work.
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News
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently gave White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt a new nickname, and unfortunately for her, it's sticking.
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Politics
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Barron Trump hasn't been seen in public with his family, even though he's on summer break from classes at New York University. Here's what we know.
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News
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Ozzy Osbourne was put to rest in his hometown of Birmingham, England, and although most of his family and many fans showed up, some of his kids were missing.
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Entertainment
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Chip and Joanna Gaines aren't shy about sharing their lavish lifestyle on social media, even when the optics aren't great due to cuts at their former network.
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Music
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The Osbournes are reeling from the loss of their patriarch, and Kelly took to Instagram to memorialize Ozzy, honoring him with a very significant compliment.
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News
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After former pro wrestler Hulk Hogan's untimely death at the age of 71, details are remerging about his dramatic divorce from ex-wife Linda Hogan years ago.
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Entertainment
By Carissa Jean Mares
Before his death at 71, Hulk Hogan had a very complicated relationship with his daughter, Brooke Hogan, who was reportedly not speaking with him.
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Athletes
By Carissa Jean Mares
Hulk Hogan's death is incredibly unexpected, and it looks like the iconic wrestler was hoping to collaborate with President Donald Trump soon.
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Politics
By Carissa Jean Mares
The divorce rumors never seem to end when it comes to former first couple Michelle and Barack Obama, and sometimes their comments feed into them.
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News
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Some Dylan Dreyer fans weren't surprised when the "Today" co-host announced her divorce, as they noticed something strange about her social media behavior.
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News
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The White House revealed that President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with a chronic illness, but it's drawing attention to an unrelated issue.
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News
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A handful of songs on Justin Bieber's brand-new album "SWAG" seem to give a pretty significant glimpse into the ups and downs of his marriage to Hailey Bieber.
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Music
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Jennifer Lopez's new song contains lyrics that offer some serious insight into what went wrong with her marriage to Ben Affleck. Ouch.
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Politics
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The Trump Administration isn't ready to leave its Joe Biden hate behind, and the continued attention is revealing some interesting meddling from Jill Biden.
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Politics
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Rumors of a feud between Kamala Harris and the Biden family continue to swirl thanks to a cropped photo the former Vice President posted on social media.
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Crime
By Carissa Jean Mares
Sean "Diddy" Combs' courtroom reaction was almost as surprising as the verdict itself and people can't stop blasting the hiphop mogul on social media.
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News
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There is a cardinal rule when it comes to wedding outfits. Kylie Jenner either doesn't know it or doesn't care, based on her look at the Bezos-Sanchez nuptials.
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News
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First daughter Ivanka Trump turned up in a salmon-colored dress to the wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, making quite the impression.
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Entertainment
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HGTV has canceled Married to Real Estate, and married couple Mike Jackson and Egypt Sherrod are throwing some shade toward their former network.
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Royals
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A reality TV couple went against protocol to poke fun at Meghan Markle, but faced no consequences, proving where the duchess stands with the royals.
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Politics
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It's not every day that you see a congressperson coming to work in leather, but Lauren Boebert long ago proved she doesn't care about classiness at work.
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Politics
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President Trump recently used a curse word while addressing the press, and his Vice President, JD Vance, decided to follow in his footsteps.
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News
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After posting a Father's Day tribute to husband Bryon Noem, Kristi Noem managed to fan the flames of those pesky affair rumors with Corey Lewandowski.
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News
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Nicholas Riccio's haircut seems like evidence that he's attempting to bridge the three-decade-wide age gap between him and his wife, Karoline Leavitt.
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