Kayla Rivera
School
CUNY Graduate School Of Journalism, Mercy College
Expertise
Entertainment, Local News, And Television
- Kayla is an Entertainment Writer for Static Media.
- She has previously worked for CBS46 News, Marietta Daily Journal, New York City News Service, and several other publications in Georgia and New York.
- She won an AC Press Award for her reporting on the minimum wage in New York City and her film "Left Out in the Cold" was picked up and aired at the CUNY Film Festival.
Experience
Kayla has more than five years of experience working as a journalist in television, print, and radio. She also has experience in filming, producing, editing, and social media. She is an Award-Winning Latina Journalist born and raised in the Bronx, NY who is now currently based in Atlanta. She grew up in a traditional Puerto Rican household and loves everything about her culture. Kayla recently worked as a full-time multimedia journalist for CBS46 News where she reported on breaking news, local businesses, crime, and entertainment at a top 10 news station. She also reported for Marietta Daily Journal where she reported on stories in the Cobb County area. Since she was a young girl, she has always aspired to be a journalist thanks to her grandmother who instilled in her the importance of the news. Kayla's desire to be a voice to the voiceless fuels her journalism journey.
Education
Kayla has a Master's Degree in Journalism from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, with an Arts and Culture concentration. She also has a Bachelor's Degree in Television and Radio Production with a double minor in Criminal Justice and Psychology.
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 Kayla Rivera
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While it's no surprise "Run, Rose, Run" was a hit on the music charts, Dolly Parton has announced she will be making a major career adjustment going forward.
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Major corporations have already cut ties with Kanye "Ye" West as a result of his anti-Semitic comments and now his family and friends are doing the same.
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Harry Styles has seemingly made a subtle yet powerful fashion statement in response to Kanye "Ye" West's latest antisemitic remarks.
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Former Los Angeles Laker Lamar Odom has lived a life marred by loss. Here's the tragic story behind the untimely death of his mother, Cathy Mercer.
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Tommy Lee topped the charts as Mötley Crüe's hard-hitting drummer, but by the late '90s, he was doing hard time. Here's what we know about his stay in prison.
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Since announcing her retirement, Serena Williams has seemingly hinted at a return to tennis. Here's the latest update on how she's feeling about it.
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Kanye West gets dropped by major collaborator amid ongoing controversies. Here's what we know about the collaborator that cut ties with Ye West.
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Anna Faris previously spoke out about an unnamed director mistreating her on set. Now, she has revealed his identity: the late Ivan Reitman.
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Cory Hardrict expressed his feelings about his estranged wife on social media.
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Robbie Coltrane's last on-screen appearance is even more heartbreaking now. Here's why Coltrane's last on-screen appearance is making fans emotional.
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Teen Mom star Cheyenne Floyd's husband Zach Davis receives jail sentence weeks after the wedding. Here's why Zach Davis is going to jail, according to reports.
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Las Vegas Raiders star Davante Adams was hit with a misdemeanor assault citation after pushing an NFL photographer. The charges have elicited mixed opinions.
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Olympic track athlete Marion Jones spent six months in prison for lying to federal agents about her steroid use. Here's what her time in prison was really like.
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For years, many have wondered if Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson would run for President of the United States. Now, the former wrestler reveals where he stands.
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After an Instagram user criticized 48-year-old Hilary Swank's newly announced pregnancy, Swank's "You're Not You" co-star Emmy Rossum had some choice words.
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Loretta Lynn released her last album, "Still Woman Enough," the year before her death, and sent herself off with an empowering message for women everywhere.
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Will Smith gears up for big Hollywood comeback after Oscars controversy. Here's what Smith's new project entails and when he's making his comeback.
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Sandra Bullock and George Clooney are not only two peas in a pod, but they are also living proof that there's nothing like having a best friend.
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Although Elton John has dominated in the music world for over five decades, there's only one thing he regrets.
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Rita Ora is head over heels for her rumored husband, Taika Waititi! In a new podcast, the singer opened up about her romance with the Hollywood director.
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Season 2 of "The Kardashians" has Kris Jenner showing off her wild side. Here's why she's reminding fans about her spicy tattoo.
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Now, just over a week after Queen Elizabeth II's funeral and private burial, we now know her cause of death and it's exactly what we suspected.
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In an excerpt from her upcoming memoir "Making a Scene," Constance Wu details a time when she was raped but did not realize it until years later.
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Although their divorce wasn't finalized until 2005, the breakup between Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman continued to get messy over the years.
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In a new interview, Meghan Trainor revealed the frustrating implication nurses made when her newborn son had complications and had to go to the NICU.
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The masterminds behind Bling Ring are speaking out more than a decade later to share their side of the story. Here's what Nick Purge has been up to.
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Naomi Judd's April suicide sent shockwaves through the music world, Now, months after her death, daughter Wynonna is opening up about the grieving process.