Lea B
School
Polytechnic University Of The Philippines
Expertise
Celebrity Relationships, Gossip, Hugh Jackman
- Leah enjoys writing about celebrity dating and relationships. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will always be her favorite couple, and she will never stop believing in fairytales for as long as John Krasinski and Emily Blunt are together.
- She is obsessed with all things fashion and beauty and has dreamt of becoming a fashion stylist since she was a teenager.
- She once interviewed singer-songwriter Jason Mraz for a promotion of his "Good Vibes 2019" Asia concert tour.
Experience
Lea is a freelance writer based in the Philippines who covers all things culture, celebrity, and entertainment news. Prior to joining Static Media, she worked as a news writer at one of the biggest media companies in Manila — ABS-CBN Entertainment — for five years and as a contributing writer at celebrity lifestyle magazine Starstudio. She has written countless articles for Nicki Swift. She is now part of the editorial team at The List, where she continues to cover topics related to entertainment, beauty, style, music, and pop culture.
Education
Lea received her bachelor's degree from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines in 2017.
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.
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Stories By Lea B
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Kelly Osbourne and Slipknot's Sid Wilson hit the Grammys red carpet for the first time since becoming parents, and fans had plenty to say about their looks.
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Renowned songstress Celine Dion is a proud mother to three, and those rarely seen twins? They're not so little anymore as they approach their teen years.
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Paris Jackson doesn't just dabble in tattoos; she's practically a walking art gallery. But just how extensive is her ink collection? You might be surprised.
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Jennifer Lopez has released "Dear Ben, Pt. II" over two decades after the original track. The song pays tribute to Bennifer, which was rekindled in 2021.
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Nicole Curtis seemed to have found her perfect guy in Ryan Sawtelle, but it seems things weren't meant to last - there's no indication they're still together.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been all over the press since news of their relationship broke in late 2023, but we may have reached the pinnacle.
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Rocco Ritchie, the son of Madonna and Guy Ritchie, is making his own way in life by pursuing a career in visual art, and he's doing very well at it!
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He's tossing the pigskin for the NFL while she's a pageant queen turned actor. But who's packing a heftier wallet, Christian McCaffrey or Olivia Culpo?
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Rumors have swirled for years that Taylor Swift's parents, Scott and Andrea Swift, quietly divorced or separated. Here's what we know about their relationship.
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"Yellowstone" enthusiasts are more than a little miffed that Kevin Costner chose to hang up his cowboy hat. But did his divorce have anything to do with it?
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"HGTV" star David Bromstad has always been an open book. Here's what the "HGTV Design Star" Season 1 winner has said regarding his sexuality.
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Barry Keoghan isn't just happy to be a dad; he's over the moon. But who is the mother of the "Saltburn" star's son? Here's everything we know.
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Years before Kate Middleton's own stay at The London Clinic for an abdominal operation, another member of the royal family had a similar surgery there.
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Devotees of NBC's "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" definitely know Christopher Meloni, but what they might not know is that his son is practically his clone.
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Meryl Streep and Don Gummer were married for four decades before announcing their surprising split in 2018. Why did the couple decide to part ways?
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Madonna's daughter Lourdes Leon is all grown up. How close is the artist and model to her father, personal trainer and actor Carlos Leon?
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Tim Matheson, best known for his role on "Virgin River," has been married three times, but it seems like his current wife, Elizabeth Marighetto, is for keeps.
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Matthew Perry's legacy stole the spotlight at the 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards, and the tear-jerking tribute to the actor will have you reaching for the tissues.
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Vallerie Bertinelli has made it clear she has zero regrets when it comes to ending her marriage to Tom Vitale, even though it cost her a pretty penny.
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"The Dukes of Hazzard" star John Schneider has opened up about the loss of his late wife, Alicia Allain. Here's how he's been coping with grief.
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Kevin and Torrei Hart enjoyed 8 years of marital bliss before deciding to call it quits. Here's what his ex-wife pocketed when the dust settled.
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As the daughter of "Flip or Flop" stars Christina Hall and Tarek El Moussa, teenager Taylor just might be looking to follow in her parents' HGTV footsteps.
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Meadow Walker and Louis Thornton-Allan are calling it quits. But is this a surprise, or something fans saw coming? Here's what we know about their relationship.
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Kate Micucci isn't shying away from the tough stuff. Here's what you need to know about "The Big Bang Theory" actor's recent cancer diagnosis.
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Donna Mills found true love later in life with her partner Larry Gilman. But why doesn't the successful actor plan to marry the man of her dreams?
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Lacey Chabert and her husband David Nehdar have been through some serious ups and downs over the years, but they've always come out stronger.
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Richard Gere and his wife, Alejandra Silva, have 34 years between them, but they still manage to have a strong connection. Age is nothing but a number!