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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Fans of "The Curse of Oak Island" are familiar with Charles Barkhouse, but there are plenty of mysteries to uncover about the man who's an expert on the lore.
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Genie Francis has loved and lost countless times as Laura on "General Hospital," but her marriage fellow entertainer Jonathan Frakes has endured for decades.
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DJ Khaled has set his young son up for success, giving him a luxurious upbringing that includes expensive birthday parties and even production credits.
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Doug Burgum has officially entered the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. But what do we know about his second wife, Kathryn?
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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson underwent a plastic surgery procedure that made him feel more comfortable in his body.
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"Point Break" actor Gary Busey's son and third child Luke was diagnosed with a rare illness after he was born in February 2010. Here's what it was.
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The feud between Scooter Braun and Taylor Swift is one for the record books, but did the talent manager's ex-wife support his beef with the "Midnights" singer?
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While the Trump family has their fair share of detractors, Rosie O'Donnell once issued an apology to Melania over comments she made about their son, Barron.
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During the 2008 U.S. presidential race, Wurzelbacher rose to prominence for challenging then-candidate Barack Obama at a campaign stop.
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Susan Walters and Linden Ashby of "The Young and The Restless" are off-screen couples goals. Their relationship spans nearly four decades.
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Neil Patrick Harris is providing a charmed life for his almost-teenage twins, Harper and Gideon. From vacations to toys, they seem to have it all.
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Hallmark's "Home & Family" might've seemed just as wholesome as the network's movies, but in reality, it had a long history of serious scandals.
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As a 2024 GOP candidate, Sen. Tim Scott could become one of the few unmarried presidents in history. But why has he never walked down the aisle?
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While her father is a movie star, Gary Busey's daughter, Alectra, manages to live a regular life. Let's dive into what we know about the actors second child.
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"Little House on the Prairie" actor Hersha Parady, who played Alice Garvey for three seasons, tragically died at age 78.
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Abigail Spencer knows her way around the biz, showing up in shows like "Mad Men" and "Grey's Anatomy." And sadly, she's had her share of tough times too.
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Don't expect Bad Bunny to dish on his relationship with Kendall Jenner anytime soon. Here's why the singer is keeping tight-lipped on the romance.
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North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum doesn't yet have the same name recognition as many of his fellow GOP presidential candidates - but he sure has money on his side.
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Everyone knows former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie at this point, but what do we know about the GOP presidential candidate's wife, Mary Pat Christie?
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Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi became an instant icon thanks to MTV's "Jersey Shore," and in the years since its debut, she's used her fame to pursue other passions.
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Nikki DeLoach has found continued success on the Hallmark Channel, but her life has been anything but greeting card perfection.
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Julia Roberts and singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett had a whirlwind courtship but soon divorced. They remained friends, and they both moved on to marry again.
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Despite getting into feuds with her own fans, Doja Cat is in her confident era, and she's showing it with her new single, "Paint the Town Red."
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Hunter Tylo of "The Bold and the Beautfiul" has dealt with considerable family tragedy, including the death of her then-19-year-old son in 2007.
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Kellie Pickler's husband, Kyle Jacobs, died by suicide in February 2023. Now the "American Idol" alum is speaking out by thanking her supporters.
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Olivia Dunne's popularity has skyrocketed thanks to both her performance and appearance. But who has the gymnast been romantically linked to?
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Amid news of a possible split, it seems Britney Spears and Sam Asghari may have foreshadowed their relationship issues with their Instagram behavior.