School
Kansas State University, University of Sussex
Expertise
Royal Family, Politics, Pop Culture
- Kristin lived in England for graduate school, and she's followed all the news and drama surrounding the royal family ever since. She even got a chance to attend the opening of Dubai's Atlantis The Royal and interview Chef Mich Turner, who's baked cakes for the royals.
- Wellness — for the self and for the planet — has long been a passion of Kristin's. She's interviewed innovators in a variety of wellness fields, ranging from skincare creators to ocean advocates to farm-to-table chefs.
- She is the co-author of the award-winning "Kansas Trail Guide: The Best Hiking, Biking, and Riding in the Sunflower State."
Experience
Kristin started freelance writing over 10 years ago, and she has had bylines in a variety of publications including 7x7.com, BBC Travel, Destination Weddings & Honeymoons, Conde Nast Traveler, Paste, Departures, and more. Kristin enjoys learning and telling stories about things that are impacting the world now, from politics and pop culture to sustainability and self-care.
Education
Kristin received her B.A. in English literature from Kansas State University and her M.A. in creative and critical writing from University of Sussex.
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.
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Entertainment
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Ainsley Earhardt and Sean Hannity keep their relationship mostly private, but Earhardt's recent comments about their romance makes the timeline shady.
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After Elon Musk took to X to gauge interest in a new political party, President Donald Trump fired off at him on Truth Social, showing tensions are still high.
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As Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial wrapped, the singer-songwriter poured out praise for the judge and this move did not go over well with critics.
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Amid cancelling her appearance at Royal Ascot 2025, Kate Middleton seems to be cutting back on public events as she continues to recover from cancer.
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While climbing the steps of his plane, President Donald Trump briefly lost his footing. He bounced back, but not before netizens noticed his neck.
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Unsurprisingly, Donald Trump has chosen to step beyond social media to discuss his continuing feud with Elon Musk, which is getting uglier as the days go by.
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Politics
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Elon Musk expressed his disapproval over Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill," so it's only a matter of time before their bromance comes to an end.
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Politics
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Would President Donald Trump pardon Diddy? Here's what the commander-in-chief said when asked about the possibility of pardoning the rapper.
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Politics
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Elon Musk seemed to be in an unbreakable bromance with President Donald Trump, but now the part-time Tesla owner looks to be leaving politics behind.
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At the 2025 Curetivity Charlotte Golf Invitational, Lara Trump wore a mini dress, with a cutout no less, that certainly did not fit her age bracket.
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Politics
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Brian Glenn, conservative news personality and boyfriend of Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, has been very open about getting Botox despite backlash.
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Politics
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Doug Emhoff was appointed to a position that was near and dear to his heart, but Donald Trump made sure to get rid of his political rival's husband.
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Hollywood
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The autopsy results for Gene Hackman were released and it showed a terrible detail that highlights the extent of the late actor's Alzheimer's disease.
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Politics
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt needs a new stylist — she can't seem to stop picking frumpy-looking outfits that do nothing but age her.
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Experts
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When she first became White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt always seemed to be wearing a cross necklace, and now she's bringing it back.
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For his wife's birthday, Mark Zuckerberg put on a show and emulated a famous singer's infamous Grammys performance. However, it was more cringe than cute.
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Morgan Freeman's appearance at the 2025 Oscars had fans asking questions. His tribute to Gene Hackman was emotional, but it was his glove that caught attention.
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The Obamas were on Melania Trump's mind ahead of her move back to the White House, and her attempt to throw shade at the former first couple fell flat for some.
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Exclusives
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Actor Felicity Huffman apologized for her role in the college admissions scandal, but she still missed the bigger picture, according to a body language expert.
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