Kay Banks
School
The University Of Alabama At Huntsville
Expertise
TV And Movie Trivia, Bravo Celebrities, The Royal Family
- With the help of her friend, Kay once ran her own online blog which centered on celeb news, TV reviews, and lifestyle tips
- She's seen every single episode of "Keeping Up With The Kardashians."
- Kay can quote any character from "Twilight" on demand – a skill she is very proud of.
Experience
Kay Banks has been freelance writing for over six years, focusing mostly on celebrity news. Her first paid writing work was for Teenz Media, a website dedicated to delivering fun, positive write-ups on current teen stars. Eventually, she scored an internship with Teen (dot com), where she wrote longer-form listicles covering television, music, and feminism. In recent years, her work has appeared in The Inquisitr, The Tempest, and All Women's Talk. She has also ghostwritten lifestyle content and dabbled in chat-fiction writing.
Education
Kay graduated from The University Of Alabama at Hunstville with a Bachelor's in English.
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Stories By Kay Banks
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Tyler Hynes isn't planning on jumping ship from Hallmark to GAC, like several of his peers, anytime soon. He feels completely at home at the feel-good network.
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A former bodyguard of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie is dishing the dirt on the former couple's relationship (and he's definitely not painting a rosy picture).
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Fans and haters alike were shocked to see Jason Aldean take the stage at the 2024 CMT Awards, and viewers on social media had an immediate response.
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Blake Lively received her breakout role as Bridget Vreeland in "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants," but she was almost passed over in favor of other actors.
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Cardi B has always been a stunner, but she's never shied away from admitting she's had a bit of help from the surgeon's scalpel for some tweaks.
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Chrissy Teigen and John Legend's four kids - Luna, Miles, Esti, and Wren - live quite privileged lives. Here are the perks of being a Legend baby!
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The Marchioness of Cholmondeley Rose Hanbury has come under fire on social media - and this time the accusations aren't related to Prince William affair rumors.
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Donald Trump's got a billionaire buddy in his corner, but what do we know about his connection to Don Hankey, whose firm backed Trump’s $175 million bond?
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Nicole Richie and Joel Madden's kids, Harlow and Sparrow, are all grown up and look exactly like their famous parents in a red carpet appearance.
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Weeks after Barron Trump's 18th birthday, a video recorded at his family's Easter celebration revealed the political heir's surprisingly deep voice.
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Jennifer Garner's father, William John Garner, died on March 30 at age 85. The actor took to Instagram to remember his "quiet strength" and share her gratitude.
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Like the rest of her family, Khloé Kardashian is known for her ever-changing makeup looks, but she's also not afraid to go makeup-free sometimes.
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While filming a 1984 commercial for his successful Pepsi campaign, Michael Jackson sustained injuries that may have impacted the rest of his life.
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In her 2020 documentary "Miss Americana," Taylor Swift revealed the triggers that led her to develop disordered eating habits and a low self-esteem.
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Prince William decided not to attend the annual Easter service at St. George's Chapel, instead opting to stay home with Kate Middleton and their three kids.
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Anne Hathaway has opened up about aging, beauty, and self-image. Over the years, the "Princess Diaries" actor has proudly gone bare-faced on social media.
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James Kennedy's sobriety journey is one of the most compelling storylines on "Vanderpump Rules." There's a good reason why he's done drinking alcohol for good.
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While appearing on "Celebrity Big Brother," Kate Middleton's uncle, Gary Goldsmith, seemed to have insider knowledge about her health. How often do they speak?
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"RHONJ" alum Siggy Flicker shared snaps from BFF Alina Habba's tropical 40th birthday trip on Instagram, proving that Trump's attorney brings in the big bucks.
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Late model Kim Porter shared a son and twin daughters with Sean "Diddy" Combs, and a son with Al B. Sure. Over the years, they've opened up about her loss.
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According to "Stormy," a Peacock documentary about Stormy Daniels, Donald Trump believes his hair is the key to his success -- but that's the only "secret."
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Don't expect to see Cameron Mathison in the next "Murder, She Baked" mystery, as the star has waved goodbye to the Hallmark Channel for a unexpected reason.
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Blake Lively took to Instagram to apologize for a joke she made prior to Kate Middleton's cancer reveal, but social media hasn't been quick to forgive.
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Chadwick Boseman and Kate Middleton both endured undue criticism and speculation amid their devastating cancer diagnoses -- but royal fans blame this factor.
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Any public figure making a personal announcement is going to have unspoken emotions. A body language expert told Nicki Swift how Kate Middleton really feels.
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It no secret that David and Victoria Beckham are shadowed by bodyguards for safety, yet occasionally, these protectors let slip a few of the couple's secrets.
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The peculiar manner in which former President Donald Trump once referred to his youngest son, Barron, had more than a few eyebrows reaching for the sky.