Kelly Braun
School
New York University
Expertise
Pop Culture, Fashion, Sports, And Politcs
- Kelly is a dedicated writer who is always looking to find the next hottest story.
- Kelly is creative and loves thinking outside the box.
- Kelly is reliable and always gets her work done in a clean and timely fashion.
Experience
Kelly is a passionate and driven entertainment news writer with years of experience writing across multiple different platforms. First starting in the newsroom at ABC News, Kelly went from writing scripts for reporters and anchors to writing about celebrities at CloserWeekly.com. Kelly helps run the entertainment news site, where she covers everything from celeb kids to Hollywood divorces, and, of course, breaking news. Having previously worked at ABC News, Kelly is well-versed in everything from pop culture to sports to politics and beyond. Since joining Static Media in 2020, Kelly has expanded her talents and blossomed into a multi-talented writer.
Education
Kelly earned her Bachelor's Degree from Montclair State University, where she majored in Television and Digital Media. She later received her Master's Degree in Journalism at New York University.
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 Kelly Braun
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John Mulaney has opened up about his parents over the years, including talking about how proud he is to be their son. Learn more about them.
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Harry Styles and Emma Corrin have shown serious PDA on set of their new movie. Here's how Olivia Wilde feels about it.
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No one saw it coming when Bill Gates and Melinda Gates announced their divorce on May 3. But an insider revealed that this was no last-minute decision.
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Sandra Lee broke the month-long social media silence brought on by news that Andrew Cuomo was having an affair during their relationship. Here's what Lee said.
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There's a lot to be said about Tom Cruise. After all, he's a Golden Globe-winning actor, producer, and dad of three. Here's a look at Cruise's transformation.
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Woodley's tenure on "The O.C." didn't last long at all, as she only appeared on the series for six episodes. The character returned, but Woodley didn't.
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Kendall Jenner has been open about her anxiety, but not everyone is on board with her new mental health series. Here's why fans are divided.
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Jennifer Garner reportedly got back together with John Miller more than a year after the couple ended their relationship. Here's what we know so far.
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For most of her young adult years, Jinger Dugger's life was put on display on her family's TLC reality shows "19 Kids and Counting" and "Counting On."
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Zac Efron has one of the most familiar faces in Hollywood, but plastic surgery rumors have been circulating as of late, so his close friend came to his defense.
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Chrissy Teigen knows a thing or two about modeling, acting, being a dedicated mom, and, especially, making people laugh. Find out her latest shade.
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Crystal Hefner — Hugh Hefner's widow — is the latest to chime in on Holly Madison and Kendra Wilkinson's feud. Here's what she said.
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After a month-long break from social media, RHOD's Brandi Redmond broke her hiatus to give an update on her marriage to Bryan in April 2021.
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In a new interview with The New York Times, Rita Wilson revealed Scott Rudin gave her a scathing reaction when she told him about her breast cancer diagnosis.
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Kim Kardashian is showing her appreciation for Joe Biden after the 46th president formally acknowledged the Armenian genocide. Here's a look at her praise.
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Like millions of others around the world, Kim Kardashian was completely captivated by the December 2020 Netflix series Bridgerton.
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If you're a fan of Mark Wahlberg and Donnie Wahlberg, then you know family means everything to them. Here's what to know about their mother Alma's death.
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Chadwick Boseman's death left a hole in millions of hearts around the world, especially his widow, Simone Ledward, who's honored his legacy during award season.
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Kinsey Schofield, founder of ToDiForDaily.com, believes this special moment between Prince William and Prince Harry signaled their relationship is on the mend.
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Since Joe Biden's Inauguration Day in January, former President Donald Trump's eldest daughter, Ivanka Trump, has stayed silent on both Twitter and Instagram.
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For years, the world watched as Sarah Ferguson and Princess Diana formed quite a sisterly bond. Find out more about their friendship here.
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Teddy Ruks rose to fame on VH1's popular reality series Black In Crew, and he has been making a pretty penny thanks to his gig. Here's how much he's worth.
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In the wake of Prince Philip's death, Queen Elizabeth is gearing up to say goodbye to her husband of 73 years. However, she'll be seated alone at the funeral.
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RHONY's Sonja Morgan has kept fans entertained for years, but her life hasn't always been filled with glitz and glam. Here's how she once lost all of her money.
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Ryan Reynolds will go down in Hollywood history as one of the hunkiest heartthrobs and his transformation truly encapsulates how captivating his life is.
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As COVID-19 vaccinations become widely available across the U.S., former president Donald Trump told donors how he really feels about the so-called "Trumpcine."
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It hasn't been an easy road for former 90 Day Fiancé star Jorge Nava, but 2021 seems to be the reality TV personality's year.