Kristin McCarthy
Location
Michigan, United States
School
Michigan State University, Walden University
Expertise
Reality TV, Royals, Pop Culture
- Kristin is a published author who released her first book, "A Writer's Badass Guide to Branding, Blogging, and Social Media," in 2017.
- She was a full-time staff writer at LoveToKnow, where she was one of the primary contributors to the family and baby channels, as well as a contributor to multiple lifestyle channels.
- Kristin also worked at several Valnet sites, including The Things, Screen Rant, The Travel, and BabyGaga.
Experience
Kristin has been covering pop culture and entertainment news for the last five years. In addition to her work on various Valnet sites and specializing in LoveToKnow's family and lifestyle brands, Kristin also contributed articles to Parent Co, Red Tricycle, Blunt Mom and Sammiches, and Psych Meds during her start-up blogging days. Her published book, "A Writer's Badass Guide to Branding, Blogging, and Social Media," is available for purchase on Amazon. Covering reality television is a dream for Kristin, as she has watched just about every single episode of "The Real Housewives" franchise while peddling away on her Peloton bike.
Education
Kristin earned both an undergraduate degree and a master's degree in education at Michigan State University, deeming her highly qualified in multiple areas of the field. She has continued to stay current in her craft, earning post-master's degree credits at Walden University. Education and inspiring a new generation of minds are as much a passion of Kristin's as writing about pop culture.
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 Kristin McCarthy
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These famously unique families churned out not one but several sports superstars, and these families are incredibly rare athletic wonders.
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Sadie Sink will be lighting up screens for years to come, so it is high time to get acquainted with this "Stranger Things" California girl.
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There is no mistaking that more than a few devastating details exist when it comes to the famous -- or infamous, depending on how you look at it -- Duggar clan.
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Fans saw them compete on the largest stages in the world and will miss the talented athletes lost in 2022 who each made their sport so enjoyable to watch.
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These tragic details about the "Sister Wives" cast prove that being a television star doesn't shield a person from the hard times that happen in a lifetime.
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Meri Brown's life has been full of ups, downs, and just about everything in between. Through it all, she remains a steady and devoted member of the Brown clan.
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Robyn Brown is a lady with a colorful past, a promising future, and a whole lot of thoughts and opinions, which she proudly shares.
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Janelle Brown proves there is far more to her than what meets the eye. She might be chill compared to the other ladies, but Janelle is no wallflower.
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Whatever Duane Chapman chooses to do, it will never be boring. Always a busy guy and never conforming, here is a glance into Dog the Bounty Hunter's life today.
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Jamie Lee Curtis and Christopher Guest have been together for over three decades, so what's their secret to having a successful Hollywood marriage?
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Before becoming a model, Cara Delevingne grew up in a prestigious family. However, her private life has been riddled with turmoil and tragedy.