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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Larsa Pippen does not have good memories of her interview on Tameron Hall's talk show, "Tameron Hall."
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Don Lemon doesn't hold back his frustration after being terminated from CNN after 17 years. The news anchor left a big hint as to why the network axed him.
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TikTok influencer Dylan Mulvaney has elicited outrage amongst conservative pundits, including from Olympic gold medalist and fellow trans woman Caitlyn Jenner.
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When "Dance Moms" first aired, there was a stark contrast between the show's enormous popularity and the low rates the cast was being paid.
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Disgraced lawyer Tom Girardi, ex-husband of "Real Housewives" star Erika Jayne, has a Hollywood connection that predates his time on the reality show.
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On April 18, The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office finally released its findings on Aaron Carter's cause of death.
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It may surprise fans to learn that beloved actors Mariska Hargitay and Hilary Swank are longtime best friends! Here's how they met.
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Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes will soon begin serving an 11-year prison sentence over charges of fraud and conspiracy. Here's how she got there.
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Backstreet Boys singer AJ McLean's eldest daughter now goes by a name other than the one on her birth certificate and McLean explained the reason why.
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Gwen Stefani is known for making pop hits and for her controversial fashion choices.
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On April 4, former United States President Donald Trump surrendered himself. A body language expert decoded Trump's attempt to salvage his power amid arrest.
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Jen Shah's prison sentence rocked the "Resl Housewives of Salt Lake City." After her guilty plea, is her friend Meredith Marks keeping in touch?
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All of country music's biggest stars are at the CMT Music Awards, except for one famous face. Here is why Miranda Lambert isn't at the event.
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While they're currently one of Hollywood's most impressive duos, Priyanka Chopra was actually in a relationship when she first met Nick Jonas.
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As Todd and Julie Chrisley await the end of their incarceration, their daughter, Savannah Chrisley, has revealed the fitting jobs they've taken behind bars.
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Jeremy Renner suffered a snowplow incident during a winter storm. He's recovering using high-tech medical equipment, including an anti-gravity treadmill.
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Season 10 of "Below Deck" was rife with drama, but the feud between the second stew Alissa Humber and deck-stew Camille Lamb cost each of them their jobs.
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Fans of Gisele Bündchen know of her twin, Patricia, but they might not realize she grew up in a full house of sisters. Here's what she's said about her family.
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Like many celebrities, Emma Stone opted to use a stage name once she became an actor. Here's how the Spice Girls inspire the "La La Land" star.
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Son of famed composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, Nicholas Lloyd Webber, has died at age 43 after a gastric cancer diagnosis.
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Actor Paul Grant, best known for his roles in the "Harry Potter" and "Star Wars" franchises, has died at the age of 56. Here's what his family has said.
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The Bey Hive does not tolerate any disrespect toward their queen. So when Diplo appeared to shade Beyoncé at the 2023 Grammy Awards -- her fans rang the alarm.
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Gone are the days of Lindsay Lohan's public mishaps. However, one incident that went unheard of was when she was banned from the Chateau Marmont. Here's why.
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Long before the "Black Panther" days, Angela Bassett and Chadwick Boseman's paths intertwined. Here's how the two iconic actors first crossed paths.
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Making history was Kobe Bryant's forte - but the ball legend wasn't just limited to the court. In fact, he made waves in film, as evidenced by his Oscar win.
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Bryan Kohberger is the main suspect in the University of Idaho murders. Now, a new documentary sheds light on his possible defense. Here's all about it.
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Did you know that Jersey OG Teresa Giudice and Miami-based business woman Alexia Echevarria are actually friends? Here's how the Housewives became besties.