Kaitlyn Carrera
School
California State University Long Beach, UCLA's Extension Program
Expertise
Pop Music, "The Bachelor", The Kardashians
- During her time as an entertainment news journalist, Kaitlyn has been able to cover some exciting red-carpet events, from the iHeartRadio Music Awards to Super Bowl Sunday concerts.
- Kaitlyn is a huge concertgoer and has gone to well over 30 concerts. Anytime a big pop star is in town, she will always be at their concert.
- Kaitlyn interviewed Giselle Woo & The Night Owls, a band on Coachella's 2022 lineup. Kaitlyn was able to tell the story of their musical journey toward one of the biggest festivals in the music industry.
Experience
After nearly a year of taking rigorous courses at UCLA's Extension program, Kaitlyn obtained a journalism certificate. During her time at UCLA and even after, she worked as an intern for an entertainment news site called CelebSecrets. At CelebSecrets, she handled both written and social media content. In her intern position, she got hands-on experience by interviewing talent, attending events, and writing the latest stories on the biggest celebrities. After her internship ended, she became a freelance entertainment news writer at Nicki Swift, where she covers everything and anything involving pop culture.
Education
Kaitlyn received her bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus in marketing from California State University, Long Beach. Knowing she had a strong passion for entertainment journalism, she went back to school and pursued a journalism certificate as she attended UCLA's Extension program. Through UCLA, she was able to take entertainment news, reporting and writing, and media law courses.
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 Kaitlyn Carrera
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Sasha and Malia Obama did not have it easy living in the White House. Michelle Obama ran a tight ship, and she had strict rules for her daughters to follow.
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Kelly Clarkson hosted the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony and social media was not thrilled with her commentary. Namely, there was too much of it.
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Plenty of celebs were going for gold with their outfits at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but unlike the games' world-class gymnasts, they fell flat on their faces.
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Olympic gymnast Suni Lee has become a pro at serving makeup looks, so it's fascinating to see what she looks like having a bare-faced day at practice.
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According to anonymous source, Tiffany Trump might be joining the 2024 cast of "Dancing With the Stars." And she wouldn't be the first in her family to do so.
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Although Christina Hall's divorce from Josh Hall had many thinking she was the problem, the HGTV star's latest documents hint he might be to blame.
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Rob Rausch caught viewers' attention in his "Love Island USA" Season 5 debut, and he stirred up drama on Season 6. So, what's the truth about the reality hunk?
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Following news of her divorce, Christina Hall was seen painting the town red in a revenge outfit that will make Josh Hall think about what he's missing.
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As the sister of Kate Middleton and with access to the royal family, it would seem Pippa Middleton has a charmed life. However, she's had her share of tragedy.
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Brendan Penny has become a Hallmark favorite and one of the network's top hunks, but not much is known about the intensely private actor. Here's what we found.
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Celine Dion's son René-Charles Angélil has faced more hardships than being labeled as a nepo baby. Over the years, he's dealt with his parents' health issues.
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HGTV star David Bromstad is practically a walking tattoo gallery. We’ve photoshopped away the ink so you can take a peek at the man beneath the masterpieces.
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Clint Eastwood has confirmed the death of his longtime girlfriend Christina Sandera. The actor/director and Sandera had been together since 2014.
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Caitlin Clark stunned fans with her fashion game at the 2024 WNBA All-Star red carpet event. The Indiana Fever star blew people away with her stylish look.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle can't hide her aging since the 2020 RNC, and a cosmetic dermatologist exclusively explains to Nicki Swift why her efforts aren't working.
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Kimberley Guilfoyle had the most embarrassing moment of her political career at the 2024 RNC, and it just may steal the thunder from Donald Trump.
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Donald Trump Jr. and his ex-wife, Vanessa, appeared at the 2024 RNC to support their daughter, Kai. The former couple's actions were not a shock to us.
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Famed conservative pundit Lou Dobbs has died. The death of the former Fox News anchor was announced by Donald Trump, who had a close relationship with Dobbs.
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J.D. Vance has been chosen as Donald Trump's running mate; an achievement that arrives after a punishing childhood for Vance and his sister Lindsay.
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Since his debacle of a debate with Donald Trump, there's been calls for Joe Biden to drop out of the race. If he doesn't, we can expect more teleprompter fails.
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It might seem Simone Biles has already broken every record possible, but she's on track for even more historic greatness heading into the 2024 Olympics.
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Amber Rose is a pro at turning heads whether it's on the streets or the red carpet. Here's a look back at some of her most provocative outfits.
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As J.D. Vance joins Donald Trump on the Republican ticket, it's hard not to notice that Vance and his wife, Usha, have
a different marriage than the Trumps.
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HGTV star Christina Hall is splitting from her third husband, Joshua Hall. After the news, people are reevaluating her first divorce from Tarek El Moussa.
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Amid his success in the NBA, Kobe Bryant had a tumultuous relationship with his father Joe. The basketball star even filed a lawsuit against his parents.
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While the details around Princess Anne's accident at Gatcombe Park are still a bit hazy, it's clear she was injured in an incident with a horse.
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After getting yet another technical foul during a game against the Minnesota Lynx, Caitlin Clark is getting close to being suspended from the WNBA.