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."
- Her first paid writing work was for Teenz Media, a website dedicated to delivering fun, positive write-ups on current teen stars.
Experience
Kay Banks has been freelance writing for over six years, focusing mostly on celebrity news. After working with Teenz Media, 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 Huntsville with a bachelor's in English.
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Stories By Kay Banks
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When "Little House on the Prairie" star Melissa Gilbert wrote in her memoirs about the end of her marriage to Bo Brinkman, her story left fans shocked.
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Brooke Shields praised her good friend Bradley Cooper for being by her side in a moment of need. Here's the emergency moment where he showed up for her.
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Cher hasn't exactly sailed through a sea of financial bliss, and the iconic songstress has lost a chunk of her hard-earned cash in the past.
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"Pawn Stars" fans are sending their love to the Harrison family after the death of Adam, Rick's second-oldest son, who leaves behind two siblings.
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Ronika Stone may be the biggest fan of her boyfriend, Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love, but she's got achievements of her own (and a famous father).
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Meghan Markle's got a star-studded crew of celebrity pals, and she just dropped a not-so-subtle hint that Ellen DeGeneres is still among her A-list squad.
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Two royals have been hospitalized at the same time for different reasons. Here's what we know about King Charles and Kate Middleton's recent health struggles.
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After more than a decade of portraying Dr. Spencer Reid on "Criminal Minds," Gray Gubler hasn't missed a beat since the cameras stopped rolling in 2020.
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Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is rumored to be hanging up his jersey. After his supposed final game, fans shared their bittersweet reactions.
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Pete Davidson has sparked a new flame. Here's what you need to know about the budding relationship between the "Saturday Night Live" alum and Madelyn Cline
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Martin Lawrence's behavior during his cameo at the 2024 Emmy Awards had fans worried about his health. Here's what gave cause for concern.
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With her upbeat persona and vibrant looks, it's no surprise that Jenn Todryk became an HGTV fan favorite. But how did she come to the network's attention?
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Malia Obama's style while her father was president was pretty toned down, but since leaving the White House, her fashion sense has really evolved.
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Candis Cayne isn't holding back when it comes to her true feelings about former friend Caitlyn Jenner. Here's why they don't speak anymore.
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Matthew Perry spent his last years sharing his sobriety journey in the name of helping others. Now, uncomfortable questions about his behavior have surfaced.
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Despite their opposing political views, Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon have shared similar career trajectories since their exits from Fox News and CNN.
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Rachel Lindsay and Bryan Abasolo's "Bachelorette" romance fizzled out and there were a few telltale signs that their romance was doomed from the start.
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Amy Schumer has had to deal with a lot of conversation about her weight over the years. Now, the comedian has faced the haters with an eyeful of a selfie.
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Sinead O'Connor's cause of death has been revealed. Six months after the Irish singer's passing, a London coroner confirmed the details in a statement.
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Does Zoe Kravitz and Channing Tatum have Zoe's famous father, Lenny's blessing on their engagement? Here's what he had to say about their partnership.
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Sydney Sweeney didn't really start wearing makeup until she moved to Los Angeles, but she still appreciates a bare-faced look and a stellar skincare routine.
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Pauley Perrette was a fan favorite during her 15 seasons in the role of Abby Sciuto on "NCIS," but behind-the-scenes unhappiness caused her to leave the show.
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It's no surprise that a billionaire would pop the question with a stunning engagement ring, and Jeff Bezos did exactly that when he proposed to Lauren Sanchez.
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Marie Osmond has faced her share of challenges, and she's dedicated herself to helping others by sharing her stories. Here's the truth about her health.
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As part of one of the most illustrious families in the history of American politics, JFK's granddaughter could take on just about any career she wanted.
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While Garth Brooks and Sandy Mahl may have had a rocky road to divorce, there are hints that the country music icon and his ex-wife are still on good terms.
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Fox News host Sean Hannity is making the move to Florida - and some of his fellow New Yorkers couldn't be happier. Here's why he's going down south.