Jackie Whetzel

Jackie Whetzel is a Charlotte, NC-based freelance news reporter and writer who has been featured in newspapers and magazines across the country since she obtained her journalism degree in 2004. When Jackie's not writing, she can be found indulging in reality tv, catching up on celebrity gossip or doing something kid-friendly with her two little girls - Kennedy, 6, and Madison, 3.

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 Jackie Whetzel

Television

Here's Why Sister Wives Star Kody Brown Had To File For Bankruptcy

Kody Brown and his first wife Meri Brown filed the bankruptcy papers in June 2005, according to court documents obtained by Radar Online. At the time, the couple said they only had $10 cash to their name and a whopping "$5 in five joint bank accounts" years before the family secured a deal with TLC.

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Television

Why Alex Trebek Refused To Stop Filming Jeopardy! After Getting Sick

Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek was a true example of grace, gratitude and a remarkable work ethic. He was decades past the retirement age when he died.

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Television

Strange Things About Kimberly Guilfoyle And Donald Trump Jr.'s Relationship

Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle are no doubt a loved-up pair. That being said, there are a few peculiar things about this duo that are hard to ignore.

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Television

Inside Kimberly Guilfoyle's Divorce From Her Second Husband

Kimberly Guilfoyle has dated her fair share of eligible bachelors. The former prosecutor and co-host of the Fox News show The Five has been married (and divorced) twice, with hubby number two being Eric Villency. Read on two find out all about these two, from their early days to their split.

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Television

How Many Couples From Teen Mom Are Actually Still Together?

Teen Mom documents teens entering parenthood and their journeys to find love, happiness, and family stability. How many couples are actually still together?

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The Dirt

The Truth About Prince Harry And William's Step-Sister

The royal family has been in the spotlight a lot recently. But with all the media attention constantly following the royals, there's one member who has successfully evaded it for a long time: Prince William and Prince Harry's step-sister, Laura Lopes.

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Television

The Untold Truth Of Siesta Key

Do you ever wonder if Siesta Key is faux-reality too? We've attempted to sort that out by revealing the untold truth about MTV's newest gang of reality stars.

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Hollywood

Whatever Happened To The Stars Of Married By Mom And Dad

This controversial TLC series took an American approach to arranged marriages. Let's find out what happened to the stars of Married by Mom and Dad.

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Music

Stars Who Broke Up Right After Having A Child

Breakups are even messier when kids are involved.

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Hollywood

The Untold Truth Of Lauren Manzo Scalia

Caroline Manzo's daughter got some air time when her mom starred on The Real Housewives of New Jersey, and then again on the family's reality spin-off show.

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Television

Why These Real Housewives Quit

While the Real Housewives franchise is known to conduct cast shake-ups, several stars have left the series on their own accord.

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Television

Where Is The Cast Of Sister Wives Today?

TLC's Sister Wives told the story of Kody Brown and his family, which includes four wives and 18 kids. Yep. We've got the scoop on where the cast is today.

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Sports

What Alex Rodriguez's Ex Cynthia Scurtis Is Doing Now?

After their contentious divorce, Alex Rodriguez's ex, Cynthia Scurtis, couldn't seem to shake the glare of the tabloids, but she's kept a lower profile lately.

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Hollywood

Mama June's Tragic Real-Life Story

Mama June Shannon's life has been riddled with sad circumstances. From fat shaming to drug charges, the tragedies seem never-ending for this reality TV star.

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Television

How Much The Pawn Stars Are Actually Worth

Pawn Stars has given fans a behind-the-scenes look at the pawn shop industry ever since its 2009 premiere. Here's how much the Pawn Stars are actually worth.

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Entertainment

Child Stars Who Were Born Filthy Rich

When it comes to becoming rich and famous, not all of our favorite stars have struggled with the "rich" part of that equation.

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Television

What The Cast Of Breaking Amish Looks Like Today

After trading their horses and buggies for the yellow cabs and street meat of NYC, most of these Amish and Mennonite reality stars never returned to the simple life. Let's check out what the cast of Breaking Amish looks like today, and see what they've been up to since leaving the farm behind.

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Television

Disturbing Things Everyone Ignored About The Apprentice

The Apprentice was supposed to be a reality show competition based on business smarts, but there were disturbing things everyone ignored about The Apprentice.

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Entertainment

Actors Who Were Born With A Silver Spoon

Being born rich doesn't guarantee you'll make it in Hollywood, but it sure doesn't hurt.

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