Expertise
Bravo, Boy Bands, Celebrity Fashion
- For the last 12 years, Megan has covered red carpet fashion for hundreds of events, including the Oscars, Met Gala, Grammys, and more.
- She has interviewed dozens of celebrities, including three Victoria's Secret Angels and five Real Housewives.
- She loves hunting down celebrities who've stepped out of the public eye to write her "Where Are They Now" articles.
Experience
Megan got her start interning at celebrity and fashion magazines like Us Weekly and InStyle and fell in love with writing about all things gossip and couture. As a feature writer for Nicki Swift, she is able to put her vast knowledge about decades of reality television to good use. One of her favorite activities is keeping people up to date on the latest reality scandals and binge-worthy shows. Megan also has production credits under her belt, serving as an associate producer on the documentaries "SOMM 3" and "Wait for Your Laugh."
Education
Megan received a B.A. in Spanish literature at UCLA, located in the heart of the entertainment world.
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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Music
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The Dirt
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The Dirt
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Politics
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Sports
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The Dirt
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Television
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Television
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Television
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No matter how famous they are, some people just can't resist a good old-fashioned reality TV binge. Check out these celebrities who are addicted to reality TV.
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Television
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Sometimes keeping things fresh means letting go of old favorites. We're taking a look back at the Bravo exits that still have fans reeling.
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Movies
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