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.
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 Lea B
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Pete Davidson and and Chase Sui Wonders had a great relationship while it lasted, but they eventually grew apart naturally as their romance ran its course.
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A tragic loss, along with personal experiences with anxiety and depression, prompted Taylor Lautner's wife, Taylor Dome, to become a mental health advocate.
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Partly inspired by his recent split from ex-wife Christina Carano, Jason Mraz is more prepared than ever to discuss the journey toward accepting his sexuality.
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David Foster has insisted that ex-wife Yolanda Hadid's Lyme disease diagnosis had nothing to do with their split. So why did the pair call it quits?
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Billie Eilish engaged in a back-and-forth with Variety about her sexuality, but this isn't the first time the singer has commented on her identity.
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Country music sensation Toby Keith isn't shying away from the tough stuff. Here's what you need to know about the country crooner's cancer diagnosis.
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While Dua Lipa tends to keep her romantic life away from the public eye, it's not exactly a secret how her boyfriend, Romain Gavras, earns his income.
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Ashley Judd and her ex-husband, former racing driver Dario Franchitti, remain close after their divorce. In fact, Judd is good friends with Franchitti's wife.
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Since his divorce from Tisha Campbell, Duane Martin has been the subject of some salacious rumors and gossip involving his A-list friend, Will Smith.
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Amy Yasbeck's life took a dramatic turn when her husband, John Ritter, suddenly died in 2003. Here's a look at her life after the tragic loss of her soulmate.
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Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness shocked fans by announcing their split after 27 years of marriage. While it seemed amicable at first, this hints otherwise.
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Marlo Thomas famously met Phil Donahue when she appeared as a guest on his daytime talk show in 1977, but are they still together after all these years?
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When Michael Jordan proposed to Yvette Prieto, the NBA legend whipped out an engagement ring that cost an eye-watering, wallet-emptying fortune.
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Erica Durance has a thriving career in Hollywood, but her personal life hasn't gone as smoothly. What happened between her and her two ex-husbands?
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Sure, Gerard Butler is one of Hollywood's most attractive actors, but is he still cozying up with his long-term love, Morgan Brown? Here's what we know.
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Late "Friends" star Matthew Perry got along well with the actor who played Chandler's mother, Morgan Fairchild. Did they keep in touch after the show wrapped?
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After her first marriage ended, Alexa PenaVega tied the knot with Big Time Rush member Carlos PenaVega. But what happened with her first husband, Sean Covel?
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James Michael Tyler and Jennifer Carno were married just four years before the "Friends" actor's tragic death. Here is what she has been up to since then.
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Josh Swickard was thrilled when his wife Lauren joined "General Hospital" for a short storyline, and he was impressed at how easily she fit in.
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SoulCycle instructor Melanie Griffith and Jessica Marino shared a kiss on a wild night out and realized they had deeper feelings for one another.
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Matthew Perry and Hank Azaria remained close friends for decades, weathering the highs and lows of their Hollywood careers by each othe's side.
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"The View" has shown love and respect to the late "Friends" actor Matthew Perry in a touching tribute nearly a year after his last interview on the ABC show.
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Sophie Turner once confessed to having a crush on actor Matthew Perry, with the "Game of Thrones" actor even trying to shoot her shot with the "Friends" alum.
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Martin Lawrence and Roberta Moradfar announced their engagement back in 2017, but they never walked down the aisle and Moradfar is in a new relationship.
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Cher and boyfriend Alexander Edwards were born decades apart, but they've formed a genuine connection that's lasting the test of time (so far, at least).
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"RHOC" star Kelly Dodd has had two public relationships: first with ex Michael Dodd, and then with Rick Leventhal. But what about before her reality fame?
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Blac Chyna is making headlines again after recently admitting that she is dating Derrick Milano. Here's what we know about the internet personality's new flame.