Location
New York City, New York
School
University of Pittsburgh
Expertise
Celebrity style, Celebrity relationships, Famous Hollywood families
- An experienced celebrity writer, Devon has covered high-profile Hollywood events with to-the-minute stories, including the Oscars, Golden Globes, and the Met Gala.
- Devon got up close and personal with some of the fan-favorite TV actors while attending pop-up events like "Law & Order: SVU"'s 25th anniversary pop-up in NYC.
- Devon interviewed EJAE, the breakout singer-songwriter of "KPop Demon Hunters," in the wake of the film's extreme success, chatting with her about the trending franchise and her personal work.
Experience
Devon has been working as a writer and editor for over seven years, focusing on everything from movies and television to lifestyle and trending news. She began as a writer for Young Hollywood and Screen Rant before joining the Looper team as an entertainment writer, then editor. At the same time, she created deep dives and lists about movies and television for Collider before switching gears to celebrity and lifestyle news at Parade magazine. There, she was a founding member of the publication's trending news team, helping shape a super successful breaking news center. Now, Devon has returned to Static Media to lend her celebrity expertise to Nicki Swift as a writer.
Education
Devon has a bachelor's degree in film studies from the University of Pittsburgh, with a minor in history. After graduating, she went on to earn a certificate in TV/film development from UCLA Extension in Los Angeles.
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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Hollywood
By Devon Forward
Angelina Jolie looked so different during an appearance that some fans thought she was a fake. What changed that caused them to start with the stand-in chatter?
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Entertainment
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From strange patterns to clashing colors, Dylan Dreyer from the "Today" show has worn some outfits -- to work and out and about -- that weren't her best.
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Jelly Roll has certainly seen his popularity rise in recent years, but that doesn't change some of his actions that have made people give him a second look.
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Entertainment
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Kaitlan Collins attends a variety of high-profile events wearing some glamorous and bold outfits, often putting her legs on display, but they don't always work.
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Politics
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We get that MAGA is all about appearances, but some of these outfits seem more appropriate for a sorority party than the White House press briefing room.
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Politics
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Hope Hicks had no idea what she was signing up for when she got involved with the Trump campaign, from rocky relationships to emotional courtroom testimony.
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Hollywood
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Kelly Osbourne has grown frustrated with the speculation about her weight loss. Unfortunately, fans can't help but notice how her appearance has changed.
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Hollywood
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HGTV's Erin and Ben Napier can seemingly make anything awkward, from famous images from children's shows to relationship talk and videos addressing their fans.
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Politics
By Devon Forward
Hope Hicks reportedly had romantic entanglements with two fellow Trump administration members, including one who later became embroiled in a scandalous affair.
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Entertainment
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Mike Holmes Jr. may be part of one of the most successful families on HGTV, the only son in a home renovation empire, but he's had his fair share of suffering.
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Hollywood
By Devon Forward
Some HGTV stars haven't just been busy transforming homes but transforming their bodies, and skeptics think their weight loss isn't just from diet and exercise.
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Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine seemed to be on top of the world in Hollywood during the early 2010s. However, these scandals seriously soured his reputation.
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The Dirt
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Chris Pratt went from being the lovable doofus on "Parks and Recreation" to the even more lovable hottie in Marvel movies, but that love has dried up. Why?
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Hollywood
By Devon Forward
When it comes to online gossip about "Fixer to Fabulous" star Jenny Marrs, she likes to fix the narrative from time to time, but some rumors just won't die.
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Hollywood
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Relationships, especially marriages, can be hard work, but that doesn't make these red flags surrounding Rick Harrison's failed nuptials any less glaring.
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Entertainment
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The "Home Town" stars on HGTV may be able to keep it light for the cameras, but that doesn't keep the rumor mill from brewing up trouble off-screen.
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The Dirt
By Devon Forward
Shia LaBeouf is like a walking mascot for red flags in bad boyfriends, so it was no surprise that he and Mia Goth wouldn't exactly stand the test of time.
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Hollywood
By Devon Forward
While Ashton Kutcher scored a lead role in the Ryan Murphy series "The Beauty," he can't escape the ugly comments about his scandals and controversies.
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Politics
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Very few of disgraced former Republican Representative Matt Gaetz's fellow ex-classmates from college and high school seem to have fond memories of him.
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Eric Dane didn't make many public statements or appearances as ALS slowly took his life, but he did record a final message for his daughters, and it's powerful.
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Politics
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Businesses owned by Rep. Ilhan Omar's husband, Tim Mynett, experienced incredible growth over a short period of time, raising questions about their success.
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Politics
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Fox News hosts once gushed over Attorney General Pam Bondi's performance as a diehard Trump loyalist, but some of her behavior has since turned them off.
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Politics
By Devon Forward
Donald Trump's rumored extramarital activities have been the talk of the tabloids for years, but did you know Melania has also been accused of having an affair?
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Hollywood
By Devon Forward
Justin Baldoni and his wife, Emily, had to give up something dear to them that they spent a lot of time on amid his costly legal battle with Blake Lively.
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Hollywood
By Devon Forward
Blake Lively's legal drama has inspired her haters to come up with several nicknames for her, including one that likens her to a certain cold-blooded animal.
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