Stephanie Sala
Location
Los Angeles, California
Expertise
The Real Housewives Franchise, RuPaul's Drag Race, HBO
- Stephanie specializes in analyzing and abridging legal cases, having previously reported on Depp v. Heard, Todd and Julie Chrisley's fraud charges, the Rust tragedy's lawsuits, and others.
- From Old Hollywood to Internet history, her mind is a bottomless pit of random entertainment and celebrity trivia.
- Her hobby is studying old TV shows like historical texts. For example, she examined New York City pre-and-post 2001 through the lens of juxtaposing The Real World and RHONYC.
Experience
As a freelance writer, Stephanie has authored hundreds of articles pertaining to the entertainment industry over the past few years. She has worked as a News Writer for Nicki Swift for nearly two years, and she previously served as a Reality TV News Writer for Monsters & Critics. From her training in writing-intensive higher education programs, Stephanie has mastered news writing, feature writing, and various print and digital communication forms. Her impeccable research skills ensure that every article is factual and comprehensive.
Education
Stephanie majored in Film and Television studies with an emphasis on producing and management and minored in Media Science.
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 Stephanie Sala
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Naomi Campbell has announced the birth of her second child at 53 years old. This is her first baby boy, following the birth of her daughter in 2021.
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NASCAR racer Jimmie Johnson confirmed that his family suffered a tragic loss. Here's what we know about this family tragedy.
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Former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani, president of the LA-based West Coast Trial Lawyers, gave Nicki Swift exclusive insight into Hunter Biden's plea deal.
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Some may not know that Dionne Warwick and Whitney Houston are cousins, and were pretty close during Houston's lifetime. Here's more about their relationship.
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Most of Anderson Cooper's audience knows that he is a descendant of the Vanderbilt fortune, but did you know about his long-lost brother, Christopher Stokowski?
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Maria Shriver, a renowned journalist and former wife of Arnold Schwarzenegger, shares an interesting connection to the 35th president of the United Sates.
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After drama and negativity, Vicki Gunvalson's daughter Briana Culberson left "The Real Housewives of Orange County." What is Briana up to today?
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Priscilla Presley and Riley Keough's battle over Lisa Marie's estate, including the control of the iconic Graceland estate, is finally coming to an end.
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Celebrity chefs Martha Stewart and Antoni Porowski once had beef with each other online, and it all stems from a Christmas party and an Instagram post.
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Not long after she announced her engagement to Scottish footballer Allan Russell, Jana Kramer is revealing more exciting news for her family.
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Olympic sprinter Jim Hines, called the "fastest man on Earth" during his Olympic career, has died at the age of 76 years old.
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Diddy's son Justin Combs is in big trouble after his DUI arrest in Beverly Hills. The entrepreneur's son is a businessman himself, as well as a UCLA grad.
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Before Neil Patrick Harris was sure about his sexuality, he dated Christine Taylor, who would go on to marry Ben Stiller. Harris came out as gay in 2006.
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Sonja Morgan, best known for her time on "The Real Housewives of New York," has declared bankruptcy and she blamed her financial issues on John Travolta,
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In case you weren't aware, two of the top musical divas of the 20th century, Tina Turner and Cher, were lifelong friends. Here's a look back at their bond.
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A year after the infamous Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial, star witness Morgan Tremaine is opening up about his experience being in the courtroom.
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Before Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet's relationship turned rocky, they faced a tense moment when she went into labor while Momoa was in Canada filming "Dune."
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It turns out that Luis Ruelas wasn't the first member of his family to meet his wife, "RHONJ" star Teresa Giudice. Here's the encounter she had with his sister.
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Remember that reality modeling competition show hosted by former "RHOBH" star Yolanda Hadid? Here's what the winner, Athena Katoanga, is up to today.
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In her memoir, Minka Kelly detailed her relationship with "Friday Night Lights" co-star Taylor Kitsch. Unfortunately, it wasn't the healthiest.
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Disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes has finally unveiled her opinion of actor Amanda Seyfried's impersonation of her in Apple TV's "The Dropout."
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The "Big Brother" house has a reputation for being ground zero for many "showmances," but are Season 24 winner Taylor Hale and Joseph Abdin still together?
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If Michelle Obama is mad at you, you've done something wrong. The former first lady says there's one specific reason why she won't forgive Donald Trump.
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In her memoir, Priyanka Chopra revealed how a botched surgery almost derailed her career in Bollywood and could have kept her from Hollywood fame.
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Here’s how you can enjoy the 2023 Academy of Country Music Awards from the comfort of your own home on May 11.
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Conservative news personality Tucker Carlson is returning to the airwaves, but not in the way you might think. Here's what he has in store for Twitter.
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Howard Stern had some harsh words for King Charles and Queen Camilla after the coronation, continuing his long-standing feud with the royal family.