Lily Freiberg
School
Miami University (OH)
Expertise
Marvel Cinematic Universe, Saturday Night Live, MLB
- Lily has met a handful of celebrities such as Sarah Jessica Parker, Cate Blanchett, Enrique Iglesias, Matt Bomer, and Aaron Tveit.
- She is a big fan of comedy, and you can catch her sitting in front of the television screen every Saturday night at 11:30 p.m. EST watching "Saturday Night Live" — even if the episode is a rerun.
- As a person from Cincinnati, she is a huge Reds fan and a lifelong Bengals fan.
Experience
Being a Nicki Swift writer is Lily's very first job after graduating from college. While she was at school, she was very involved in writing, reporting for the Sports, Entertainment, and Campus & Community sections of her school newspaper — The Miami Student. She was also the Arts and Entertainment reporter for the Oxford Observer as a part of her senior capstone. She took on the position of Creative Chair for Miami University's Asian American Association, and she helped produce a big variety show for the organization. For the show, she wrote an hour-long skit that parodied the movie "Crazy Rich Asians."
Education
Lily graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Leadership and Management. She also completed minors in Musical Theatre and Criminology.
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 Lily Freiberg
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After Jeremy Renner's near-death snow plow accident, he revealed the person who was his primary source of strength during his recovery process.
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After quietly welcoming a baby girl in 2021, it has been revealed that Emmy Rossum and Sam Esmail have kept another pregnancy out of the spotlight.
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With rumors of Reese Witherspoon and Tom Brady getting together following their respective divorces, Nicki Swift has spoken to a matchmaker about the pairing.
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Lousiana State University basketball player Angel Reese was not a fan of comments First Lady Jill Biden made when she extended an invitation to the White House.
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Leonardo DiCaprio has played a few charming criminals in his films, and one of those roles may have brought him a little bit too close to the real thing.
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Madonna mourned the loss of music executive Seymour Stein, who gave the Queen of Pop and countless other famous artists their first big break.
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Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin's children have taken Hollywood by storm. Here's what we know about the Goop founder and Coldplay frontman's son, Moses Martin.
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Pete Davidson is known as a bit of a Hollywood Romeo, but there's one girl he'll always be loyal to: his beloved mom, Amy.
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Melania Trump has her own opinions about former President Donald Trump's reported affair with Stormy Daniels, including a nasty nickname for Daniels.
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Heather Rae El Moussa is commenting on her "Selling Sunset" filming status ahead of the show's upcoming seasons. Here's where she stands with production.
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Payton Ackerman had occasional appearances on "Dance Moms" and danced for another one of Abby Lee Miller's teams that was behind the scenes.
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Tyra Banks announced that she's leaving "Dancing With The Stars," but she's thrilled to see two-time winner Julianne Hough take over as host.
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Nick Cannon has a dozen kids, and people often wonder how he manages to provide for them all. He explained the arrangement in a recent interview.
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Grimes and Elon Musk have changed their second child's name, and the new moniker has people asking "why?"
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After his seemingly sullen face went viral at the 2023 Grammy Awards, Ben Affleck is sharing what really went down that night with his wife Jennifer Lopez.
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Gwyneth Paltrow has engaged in some odd trends, all in the name of wellness, but now she has revealed the weirdest she ever tried - and admitted to liking it.
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Zachary Levi has been linked to a woman named Caroline Tyler, but little is known about their possible relationship. Here's what we were able to find.
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While Pedro Pascal is riding that Hollywood high with "The Last of Us" and "The Mandalorian," his sister, Javiera Balmaceda, is accomplished in her own right.
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After much speculation about his next move, Aaron Rodgers confirms where he stands with the Green Bay Packers as he intends to play for the New York Jets.
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Paris Hilton has opened up in her new memoir. One thing she's revealed is how she really feels about being mocked by Pink.
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After returning from a five-year hiatus from "Dancing with the Stars," Season 31 winner Mark Ballas has announced he will not be returning to the show.
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Angela Bassett looked heartbroken after losing the 2023 Best Supporting Actress Oscar to Jamie Lee Curtis. Some felt her reaction was ungracious.
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Pete Davidson and Colin Jost both had parents who worked for the New York Fire Department on Sept. 11, 2001, and Davidson's dad and Jost's mom knew each other.
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Though "Outer Banks" is Madelyn Cline's claim to fame, she credits "Stranger Things" and "The Originals" as the reason she became a full-time actor.
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Cheryl Burke and Matthew Lawrence have long split, but that doesn't mean her support for him has waned. Here's what she had to say about his future plans.
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Despite the buzz surrounding his basketball future, LeBron James' son Bronny was upset by another star's offspring — Master P's son Mercy Miller.
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Jenna Ortega had a wardrobe mishap that ended up being immortalized because she wore the unintentionally attention-grabbing look on the red carpet.