DM
School
Temple University, Penn State University
Expertise
Music, Television/Movies, Social Trends
- DM holds a Master of Journalism from Temple University and a Bachelor of Arts in communication arts & sciences from the Pennsylvania State University.
- His career began as a radio personality at Q102 (iHeartMedia) in Philadelphia, after which he then transitioned to a career in journalism.
- He has produced work for TMZ, Philadelphia Magazine, Yoga Journal, and TheThings.
Experience
DM's diverse career experiences strongly contribute to his ability to create informative and entertaining news pieces. He began his career as a producer and radio personality for iHeartMedia's Q102 in Philadelphia, and later moved on to Hot 99.5 in North Carolina. His topical Top 40 music show covered some of the biggest names in pop culture, including Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, and more. After graduating from Temple University in 2021 with a master's degree in journalism, DM began writing for Philadelphia Magazine, while also producing pieces for TMZ, Yoga Journal, and The Things.
Education
DM has a bachelor's degree in communication from Penn State University and a master's degree in journalism from Temple University.
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 DM
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Jason Momoa is known for his steamy shirtless scenes, but the actor took it a step further than usual on a "Jimmy Kimmel Live" appearance.
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Sean Penn's son spoke candidly about his experience growing up with two famous parents, revealing that he didn't always see eye to eye with his father.
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Joy Behar has had her fair share of controversial moments on "The View," but now some are saying her comments about Judge Judy have gone too far.
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Julia Fox and Kanye "Ye" West had a whirlwind romance in late 2021, and looking back on it, Fox says that being linked to the rapper hurt her career.
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Friends of Aaron Carter have shared the late teen idol's career plans, including a new project that would have put him back in the spotlight.
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Earlier this year, Tammy Rivera confirmed that she and Waka Flocka had officially separated after eight years of marriage. Here's what happened.
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Bethenny Frankel has prompted an uproar as current (and former) Bravo stars are slamming the businesswoman for her new "Housewives" podcast.
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New details of former child star Aaron Carter's death have been revealed, and it appears that Carter's struggles with addiction may have contributed.
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Kanye West's life with Kim Kardashian has been publicized for years. However, he was actually engaged to another woman at the start of his career.
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Aaron Carter tragically died at the age of 34. Just days before his sudden death, the singer posted a rather heart-wrenching message on Instagram.
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Despite Chris Evans staying relatively mum about the details of his love life, sources suggest he's all-in with Alba Baptista. Here's why fans agree.
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Given the tension between Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, fans have wondered how Jordan feels today about their former teammate, Dennis Rodman.
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Chris Cuomo was abruptly dismissed from CNN in 2021 following brother Andrew Cuomo's sexual assault scandal. Now, Chris is opening up about the firing.
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"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" has been on the air since 2003, but once almost lost the gig over this specific request of ABC. Here's what ended up happening.
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Taylor Swift announces her Eras tour will be even bigger than before. Here's how Taylor Swift is expanding her Eras tour before it gets underway.
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In his first post-divorce press conference since divorcing Gisele Bündchen, Tom Brady spoke candidly. Get all of the details here.
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Emma Chamberlain admits she was secretly dealing with a media issue on the red carpet when she flirted with Jack Harlow at the 2022 Met Gala.
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50 Cent has joined the legions of fans who have shared sentiments about rapper Takeoff's death — but his remarks are sparking some backlash.
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Fans have long speculated that there's a feud between Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber, but Selena dismissed that rumor with one simple comment.
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Dwyane Wade and his wife Gabrielle Union have always been majorly supportive of Wade's teen daughter, Zaya. Now Zaya's mother is making explosive accusations.
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In May 2022, hip-hop mogul Master P took to social media to announce the death of his daughter, Tytyana Miller. Now details of her death have been revealed.
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Former NFL defensive tackle Mike Fanning has died at the age of 69. During his time in the league, Fanning played for the Los Angeles Rams among others.
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For a few years, rapper Flavor Flav and model-actress Brigitte Nelson were reality television's most surreal couple.
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Nancy Pelosi's son provides grim new details about his dad's recovery. Here's what Paul Pelosi Jr. had to say about Paul Sr.'s recovery at the hospital.
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It's the end of an era: Blake Shelton is leaving "The Voice" and his friend and co-host Carson Daly says it's hard to say goodbye.
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Candiace Dillard and Chris Bassett have given us an inside look at their relationship on "RHOP," but where did the couple first find their spark?
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Following her divorce from Bobby Brown in 2007, Whitney Houston was romantically linked to R&B singer Ray J. Here's what we know.