Harrison Branham
Expertise
The Kardashians, Real Housewives, Free Britney Movement
- In her experience as Lead Editor at Nicki Swift News, she has connected with experts in various fields to break down celeb stories, including matchmakers, federal prison experts and PR crisis consultants.
- She has never missed an episode of the Real Housewives franchise.
- Harrison has been recognized by the Virginia Press Association for excellence in reporting on education and public safety.
Experience
Harrison's journalism career began at a small-town newspaper in 2019. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Harrison pivoted to freelance work in her true passion, entertainment news, after joining the Reality TV news team for Screen Rant. Her affinity for all things pop culture led her to Nicki Swift News as a writer in November 2021, where she gained experience covering live events and breaking celebrity news. She was named Lead Nicki Swift News Editor in December 2022.
Education
Harrison received a bachelor's degree in Communications from Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia. Her studies in rhetoric and media theory helped shape her belief in pop culture serving as meaningful examples of social constructs.
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 Harrison Branham
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Despite reports he was supposedly asked not to, Eminem made this controversial gesture during his Super Bowl LVI halftime performance.
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Super Bowl LVI had a major screw-up before the game even started. But what did singers Mickey Guyton and Jhene Aiko have to do with the flub?
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As if he would put his fashionista ways on hold on game day, Joe Burrow's Super Bowl arrival has fans talking about more than his football game.
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Viewers' rave reviews of Mickey Guyton's rendition of the National Anthem have already crowned the singer the 2022 Super Bowl winner.
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Fans believe Kim Kardashian is taking Billie Eilish's side over her ex Kanye "Ye" West after she posted a subtle hint on Instagram amid the two singers' feud.
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Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift have teamed up once again on their latest song, "The Joker and The Queen" remix. But what does the song mean?
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Snoop Dogg brings his unique way of speaking to his 2004 smash hit "Drop It Like It's Hot." Here's what we think the lyrics really mean.
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"Teen Mom OG" star Farrah Abraham has tried every avenue to bring in a paycheck, but her latest cash-grab appears to involve the sale of something disturbing.
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Megan Fox filed for divorce from Brian Austin Green in 2020, and now two years later, it has finally been finalized. So how is Fox feeling about it all?
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Now that Kylie Jenner has announced what her baby boy goes by, fans are shocked by the name she chose -- and the news is getting big reactions.
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With his youthful looks and undeniable charm, Chase Elliott is proving to be a NASCAR heartthrob. Here's the inside scoop on the racer's love life.
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Sharon Stone served up looks on the big screen all throughout the 1990s. For years, however, fans have wondered what the star looks like without makeup.
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Los Angeles Rams player Odell Beckham, Jr. has a star-studded dating history. Who is Beckham's current girlfriend, Lauren Wood?
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With her undeniable musical prowess, Alicia Keys coined a stage name that perfectly encapsulates her journey. Here is the real story behind Alicia Keys' name.
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The 21-year-old LSU grad is already a bonafide star on the field, but football fans are also curious about Chase's life when he hangs up the uniform.
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Jennifer Aydin dished on how she confronted her husband Bill about his affair on "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" and the details are devastating.
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In 2007, Megan Fox rose to prominence as one of Hollywood's top sex symbols, but how does she feel about it? Here's what we know about Megan Fox's sexuality.
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As "Euphoria" Season 2 continues, Sydney Sweeney's star continues to rise. However, she recently revealed that she has no interest in dating another celeb.
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Adele dedicated her Album of the Year win at the Brits to her ex-husband, Simon Konecki, and their son, Angelo, and opened up about her thought process.
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Online trolls have ruined Kulture's online experience and Cardi is speaking out about it.
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After Kylie Jenner gave birth to her second child with Travis Scott, the rapper took a night off from fatherly duties, and hung out with an interesting crowd.
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Even though Julia Fox recently confirmed that she and Kanye West are still going strong, Ye has been caught hanging with a Kim Kardashian lookalike.
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Kylie Jenner's daughter Stormi Webster just got a big promotion. Now that Stormi's brother is finally here, how does she feel about becoming a big sister?
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"Jersey Shore" star Angelina Pivarnick is calling it quits with her husband of two years, Chris Larangeira. Here's everything we know so far.
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Hilary Duff and Joel Madden broke up more than a decade ago, and he later married Nicole Richie. Now, it seems like this former couple is still on good terms.
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Fans now think they've cracked the code about Kylie Jenner's new baby, and they believe the name Kylie picked for her little boy is angelic.
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Kat Von D was present for a shocking break-in at her Los Angeles home on Saturday, February 5. Here's what we know about the scary home invasion.