Cory Parker
School
Washington State University
Expertise
The Kardashians (...and Ye), Politicians & TV Personalities, Reality Television
- Cory is an enthusiast for all things TLC, having watched every episode of "90 Day Fiancé" and "Little People Big World "with no plans to stop tuning in anytime soon.
- He is a pop culture enthusiast.
- During his studies at Washington State University, he was awarded the Senior Award of Excellence for his work in political science.
Experience
As an editor at Nicki Swift, Cory brings his expertise in all things pop culture to provide readers with the most up-to-date and accurate information in the industry. He began his career finding a financial twist on the day's leading headlines. Yet, fate (and perhaps a penchant for the provocative) nudged him toward the glittering chaos of celebrity gossip and current events.
Education
During his studies at Washington State University, Cory's dedication and talent helped him become a mainstay on the President's Honor Roll. His background in political science gives him a unique perspective on the intersection of politics and entertainment, making his coverage of celebrity news even more nuanced and insightful.
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 Cory Parker
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Tobey Maguire says he "stopped consuming any mind-altering substances," including alcohol. Here's why he stopped drinking.
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Throughout her 70-year reign, Queen Elizabeth always had some tricks up her sleeve — including a famous performance at the 2012 Olympics. Here's what happened.
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Prince Harry has an understandably complicated relationship with Camilla Parker Bowles. Now, it's about to get a whole lot more awkward for him.
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Alongside multiple businesses and streams of income, Kim Kardashian is stepping into another line of work that is far from shape wear, makeup, and skincare.
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Kim Kardashian is breaking the internet again, and Piers Morgan isn't here for it. Here's what he had to say about the mogul's new look.
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After her son Jayden spoke ill of her in a television interview, Britney Spears took him to task in a lengthy voice memo posted to Instagram.
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When it comes to Linda and Hulk Hogan's divorce, one party walked away from the split with a lot more than the other — and you won't believe who.
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Jack Harlow and Drake are clearly developing a close bond as they travel together and collaborate on music.
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Legendary quarterback Brett Favre has been caught up in a monetary scandal in the state of Mississippi. Here's what we know about his involvement.
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Khloé Kardashian recently spoke out for the first time about being a mother of two, and had a surprisingly honest take regarding her experience.
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Chris Rock made a joke about Will Smith that invoked Nicole Brown Simpson. Simpson's sister, Tonya Brown, is vocally unhappy about it. Here's what she thinks.
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Brittany Aldean seems to be sticking to her guns after being called out for spewing transphobic rhetoric on Instagram by country singer Maren Morris.
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A new documentary — "TMZ Investigates: Who Really Killed Michael Jackson" — is threatening to blow the lid off Jackson's tragic end. Was his death inevitable?
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The Kardashian family has a surprising reaction to Scott Disick's new romance with Kimberly Stewart, daughter of rock legend Rod Stewart.
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Maren Morris and Brittany Aldean are in the midst of a Twitter argument over perceived transphobic comments on Aldean's part.
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"Naked and Afraid" is one reality TV series that appears to be more authentic than most — but is the Discovery Channel show real or fake?
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Kanye West is a man of many words — however, the rapper was left speechless by a question during an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
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Jennifer Lopez's second marriage was to her former backup dancer, Cris Judd — but how much did he end up getting in their divorce?
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Chris Rock opened up about the time he was brutally rejected by Rihanna. Hear his hilarious account of the unfortunate (for him) interaction.
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Anne Heche will be laid to rest at a Los Angeles cemetery alongside her peers. Her son explained why the location was chosen.
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When Reba McEntire and her second husband, Narvel Blackstock, divorced, he walked away with a pretty penny. How much money did the country singer lose?
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Savannah Guthrie's high-profile job as a co-anchor for "Today" makes her a household name. But what does Guthrie's husband, Michael Feldman, do for a living?
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Sources told TMZ that Johnny Depp could make a surprise appearance at this award ceremony. Here's what might make it even more special.
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In a posthumously-released podcast appearance, late actor Anne Heche revealed that she auditioned for one of the biggest hit films of the 1990s.
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After nearly a decade of rumors surrounding his casting as James Bond, "Mandela" star Idris Elba has reportedly declined to play the legendary role.
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While Olivia Wilde hasn't commented publicly on her court win against Jason Sudeikis, she recently gave fans a few clues about her current state of mind.
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Shortly after Anne Heche's untimely death, actor Emily Bergl defended her former co-star. Heche’s ex James Tupper also stepped in to do the same.