Kaitlyn Carrera
School
California State University Long Beach, UCLA's Extension Program
Expertise
Pop Music, "The Bachelor", The Kardashians
- During her time as an entertainment news journalist, Kaitlyn has been able to cover some exciting red-carpet events, from the iHeartRadio Music Awards to Super Bowl Sunday concerts.
- Kaitlyn is a huge concertgoer and has gone to well over 30 concerts. Anytime a big pop star is in town, she will always be at their concert.
- Kaitlyn interviewed Giselle Woo & The Night Owls, a band on Coachella's 2022 lineup. Kaitlyn was able to tell the story of their musical journey toward one of the biggest festivals in the music industry.
Experience
After nearly a year of taking rigorous courses at UCLA's Extension program, Kaitlyn obtained a journalism certificate. During her time at UCLA and even after, she worked as an intern for an entertainment news site called CelebSecrets. At CelebSecrets, she handled both written and social media content. In her intern position, she got hands-on experience by interviewing talent, attending events, and writing the latest stories on the biggest celebrities. After her internship ended, she became a freelance entertainment news writer at Nicki Swift, where she covers everything and anything involving pop culture.
Education
Kaitlyn received her bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus in marketing from California State University, Long Beach. Knowing she had a strong passion for entertainment journalism, she went back to school and pursued a journalism certificate as she attended UCLA's Extension program. Through UCLA, she was able to take entertainment news, reporting and writing, and media law courses.
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 Kaitlyn Carrera
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Wendy Williams had a lot to say about a lot of people throughout her career. Now her former staffers are sharing what they think about the talk show host.
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After the collapse of their decades-long union, Reba McEntire didn't hold back when she explained what her marriage to Narvel Blackstock was really about.
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From "Mean Girls" to Hallmark, Lacey Chabert has endeared herself to audiences. But beneath her bubbly performances, the actor has experienced tragedy.
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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner's firstborn isn't the pint-sized cutie pie you might remember, and her stunning vertical transformation is turning heads.
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It's no surprise that Piers Morgan has weighed in on the rumors surrounding Kate Middleton, but a specific comment has royal watchers raising their eyebrows.
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Former president Barack Obama doesn't bring much attention to his half-brother, Malik Obama -- and for good reason. The two men couldn't be more different.
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"The Boys" star Erin Moriarty has undergone a drastic transformation. Some people, including a former Fox News host, have accused her of having plastic surgery.
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Rose Hanbury, Marchioness of Cholmondeley, is at the center of the latest wild development in the public speculation surrounding Kate Middleton's absence.
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How will Prince Harry's history of drug use discussed in his memoir "Spare" affect his visa status? Trial lawyer Neama Rahmani told us about his legal options.
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Ozzy Osbourne has been open about his health struggles in recent years. Now, fans of the heavy metal icon are concerned about his condition in a recent photo.
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Kensington Palace has long been The Firm's PR command center. Yet, beyond the crown's declarations, it's renowned for dispensing a regal amount of shade.
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Trouble in the paradise? Following Kate Middleton's PR fiasco, the rumor mill is ablaze with whispers of an affair, suggesting not all is well in the kingdom.
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Hunter Schafer wasn't expecting "Euphoria" to blow up her career overnight. Before her big break, the actor who plays Jules faced struggles and tragedy.
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Kim Kardashian's been trying to keep her love life low-key in recent years, but her relationship with NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. seems to be heating up.
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Rico León has become an HGTV fan favorite by helping homeowners on "Rico to the Rescue," and it was all inspired by the jobs he held prior to his TV fame.
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"Teen Mom 2" fans have obsessed over Chelsea and Cole DeBoer's outwardly perfect marriage for years -- but the couple has had some odd moments, too.
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Dan + Shay are known for topping the country chars, but the duo grappled with a series of personal challenges that nearly spelled the end for their careers.
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"supernatural," a song off of Ariana Grande's album "Eternal Sunshine," compares intimacy to being possessed. Could the track be about her new man Ethan Slater?
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Many sad details have come from the death of Garrison Brown, but his last photo with his mother Janelle is especially heartbreaking for "Sister Wives" fans.
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In the wake of his incendiary autobiography "Spare," Prince Harry is facing intense scrutiny regarding his immigration status in the United States.
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Nicki Swift spoke exclusively with a lawyer about how Alec Baldwin's upcoming "Rust" shooting trial could be affected by the armorer's guilty verdict.
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Kate Middleton's uncle, Gary Goldsmith, has commented on his royal niece's recovery and absence from the public eye, but there are good reasons to be skeptical.
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The unexpected loss of Garrison Brown at the age of 25 has left many "Sister Wives" fans with questions about his relationship with his father, Kody Brown.
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Kody and Janelle Brown, fondly remembered by fans of the TLC series "Sister Wives," are mourning the loss of their son Garrison Brown at the age of 25.
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Social media users have been having fun with a theory that Katie Holmes was secretly posing as Kate Middleton in the first post-surgery photo of the princess.
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Jason Kelce officially announced his NFL retirement during a lengthy press conference, and he got emotional discussing the thing that's most changed his life.
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As royal watchers speculate about Kate Middleton's whereabouts, palace insiders are sharing details about the princess' recovery process.