Gene Kosowan
School
University Of Alberta
Expertise
American Politics, Celebrity Scandals, Professional Sports Controversies
- Writing features for Nicki Swift has enabled Gene to pursue a personal guilty pleasure of poking through the darkness to unearth the shadier sides of high-profile personalities.
- He loves to pursue unique angles whenever he interviews a celebrity. One Q&A had the late Norm Macdonald gushing with joy about his love for hockey, while another with film icon Jacqueline Bissett lasted for a few hours when she chatted about art.
- Although he's not American, Gene loves writing about U.S. politics simply because the goings-on rival any story arc you'd find in a soap opera or primetime story show.
Experience
Gene's first exposure to writing professionally at a university-based radio promotion rag before a national magazine called Music Express contacted him to become a regional correspondent. Editorial tenure at a local newsweekly followed before he landed a writer-editor gig at Satellite ORBIT, where he wrote extensively about Hollywood movies and television, even interviewing luminaries from Rob Lowe to Martha Stewart. Later opting for a freelancing career, he spent three years at Valnet penning for its numerous brands about the weirder elements of celebrity culture. He jumped ship for Nicki Swift in 2021, where he covers everything from celebrity clashes to their opulent lifestyles.
Education
Gene studied economics and political science at the University of Alberta, where he earned a B.A. It was at the campus radio station CJSR-FM that he cultivated his interest in popular culture.
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 Gene Kosowan
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The Miss USA competition has a history of shocking scandals, eyebrow-raising rules, and hidden tragedies. These are the pageant's dark secrets.
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The sports world can sometimes be as juicy as that which happens in Hollywood. Read on to learn the real reasons these athletes were banned for life.
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Lots of celebrity careers rise and fall based on one bad choice. Here's a list of celebs who are famous for making a really dumb mistake.
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If you didn't know Daniel Tosh got married, you wouldn't be alone. Here are the ins and outs of the "Tosh.0" star's marriage.
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There's nothing that can flip a talk show episode on its head quite like an unexpected awkward wardrobe malfunction.
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Rupert Murdoch's six children may be set for life, but that's not to say they're immune to drama.
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He might not be winning an Oscar any time soon, but Jason Statham is hardly crying his way to the bank. This is how much the star is worth and how he spends it.
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Before his tragic death in 2024, Toby Keith was a beloved figure in the country world, but experienced many hardships along his way to stardom.
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"Punky Brewster" made a huge impact during its short run and had its fair share of incredible guest stars (and regular stars) who have sadly left us already.
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The Young and the Restless has been a popular soap opera for decades. Here's a look at many stars who appeared on Y&R and have since died.
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In 1978, Diff'rent Strokes paved the way for mixed-race families on TV. Since then, many of the stars of this iconic sitcom have died, so let's take a look.
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'The Facts of Life' ran for nine seasons, which saw a plethora of guest stars grace its set, many who - along with some series stars - have already died.
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'ER' was one of the most successful medical dramas of all time and had numerous guest stars, so fans might not know that some of them have sadly died already.
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Colin Kaepernick's social justice stance not only heightened awareness of serious issues, it also divided the country and punted him right out of the NFL.
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Before Gilbert Gottfried died in April 2022, few people knew he'd been ill for a long time. Here are some tragic events the comedian faced during his life.
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While the bulk of the regular cast has gone on to prosper in the wake of "The Drew Carey Show," others who appeared on the program are sadly no longer with us.
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Dwight Yoakam hasn't had a hit in years, but after selling over 30 million albums, he's hardly starving. Here's how much the country star is really worth.
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Married... With Children saw a lot of actors come and go during its 11-season run on television. As such, there are some stars you may not know have died.
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"Charlie's Angels" was an iconic, genre-defining TV show that featured numerous guest stars and main actors, many of whom have tragically already died.
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Pop superstar Gwen Stefani had a career many of us can only dream of, but she's also experienced a number of heartbreaking tragedies.
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Vladimir Putin seems to have no shortage of friends and foes alike in high places. These are the celebs who have been friendly with the Russian president.
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The February 2022 invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces created an outcry in the international community, including several celebs who have Ukrainian roots.
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Fox News hosts have had plenty of sparring matches with political personalities and other public figures. These are the celebs who can't stand Sean Hannity.
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Behind the facade of David Letterman's jocular genius lay a dark side. From mistreatment of guests to affairs with co-workers, this is his shadiest behavior.
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These are the most expensive things Leonardo DiCaprio owns, from artwork and collectibles to more properties than we could imagine.
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Fans have likely wondered why Bill Engvall, the Blue Collar Comedy Tour legend, isn't as visible these days. Here's what happened to the actor and comedian.
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Is the life of professional athletes not glorious? Considering it's fans that help elevate these athletes to stardom, why do some of just treat them like trash?