Carson Mlnarik
School
Arizona State University
Expertise
Movies, TV, Celebrities
- Carson works has worked in entertainment social media and journalism for 5 years.
- He's previously written for digital publications like MTV News and New Now Next, as well as print outlets like The Entertainer, The Arizona Republic, and The East Valley Tribune.
- Carson also uses his pop culture prowess onstage where he performs as a stand up comedian and has written for shows like Logo Live.
Experience
Carson has worked in entertainment media for 5 years, where he's developed a voice and prowess for what's trending and all things pop culture. He has worked in social media for MTV News, Cronkite News, and ASU's Blaze Radio, and written for outlets like MTV, New Now Next, and The Arizona Republic. He joined the Nicki Swift team in 2020, where he's put his encyclopedic knowledge of '90s movies, off-the-radar celebs, and his love for em dashes to good use.
Education
Carson has dual Bachelor's degrees in Journalism and Filmmaking Practices from Arizona State University, where he received the Cronkite Spirit Award for his work.
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 Carson Mlnarik
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Relationships are at the heart of Bravo's unscripted hit "Family Karma," and none have been as compelling—or tumultuous—as Vishal Parvani and Richa Sadana's.
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Vishal Parvani said that he was "apprehensive and nervous going into the first season" but the reaction has been everything he could have dreamed of and more.
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Vishal Parvani chatted candidly with Nicki Swift about how the show has affected his romantic life, and what's in store for the rest of Family Karma Season 2.
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While hearts are heavy on the teen drama, Cruel Summer, its cast has had more luck when it comes to relationships. These are the actors' real-life partners.
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Núñez has largely made it a point to use his earnings to give back to through projects close to his heart, as he told Nicki Swift in an exclusive interview.
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Chris Núñez's skills are practically unparalleled, so you can trust his seal of approval on the coloring book app Color Collab, which he created with friends.
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In an exclusive chat with Nicki Swift, celebrity tattoo artist Chris Núñez talks about his time on Ink Master and his new app, Color Collab.
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While social media is part of Rachel Reilly's master plan, she revealed in an exclusive interview with Nicki Swift that the attention hasn't always been easy.
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Big Brother star Rachel Reilly gave Nicki Swift the lowdown on returning to unscripted TV, and the moment she regrets most from her time on The Amazing Race.
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We got to know Rachel Reilly very well during her time on "Big Brother" and "The Amazing Race." Now, she's gearing up to appear on the small screen once more.
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Rachel Reilly spoke exclusively with Nicki Swift about Big Brother, Amazing Race, her new bspoketv show, and her overall goal bringing positivity to the world.
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In an exclusive interview with Nicki Swift, 'Empire' alum Serayah talks new music and the next phase of her career.
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While "Friends" brought its cast a bounty of wealth and worldwide notoriety, the stars of the sitcom have weathered their fair share of tragedy.
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Though her days on the roster of Empire Entertainment are behind her, Serayah said she tries 'to keep in touch with' the cast of the hit Fox show.
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From her cameo in Taylor Swift's "Bad Blood" music video to her scene-stealing jaunt as Tiana Brown in Empire, Serayah's star in Hollywood has continued to rise
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Serayah spoke exclusively with Nicki Swift about her new Lifetime movie, Evny, moving on from Empire, creating change with her roles, and more.
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Annie claimed a spot in hearts around the world, thanks in part to the 1982 film adaptation's adorable lead, Aileen Quinn - who's since grown up to be gorgeous.
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Bevin Bru chatted exclusively with Nicki Swift about her past odd jobs, her hilarious first ever stunt experience, and the power of a Black lesbian Batwoman.
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In an exclusive interview with Nicki Swift, 'Batwoman' star Bevin Bru talks the bizarre job she took on before nabbing a spot on the hit CW show.
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There's no show out there doing representation and inclusivity quite like Batwoman. Bevin Bru opens up to Nicki Swift about what it means to be a part of it.
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Ashley Williams spoke with Nicki Swift about her directorial debut for Lifetime, learning to love Christmas, and the controversial ending of a popular sitcom.
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Circle of Deception star Diane Neal told Nicki Swift all about her new Lifetime project, her old Law & Order: SVU buddy Ice-T, and her cat, who uses the toilet.
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In an exclusive interview with Nicki Swift, 'Batwoman' star Bevin Bru talks what really goes into the super physical stuns on the hit CW show.
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In an exclusive interview with Nicki Swift, Ashley Williams talks her stance on the holidays. (Don't worry though, she's not The Grinch by any means.)
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Taylor Paige stars in Eddie Huang's directorial debut Boogie. In this exclusive, she chats representation, working with the late Chadwick Boseman and more.
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In an exclusive interview with Nicki Swift, Diane Neal shares some interesting stories about her life.
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In an exclusive interview, Ashley Williams dishes on her feature-length directorial debut and talks how Lifetime has been changing the game for years.