Lea B
School
Polytechnic University Of The Philippines
Expertise
Celebrity Relationships, Gossip, Hugh Jackman
- Lea has covered countless premieres and industry events in the Philippines and has interviewed dozens of Filipino and even international celebs, including Jason Mraz.
- On her first ever writing job, Lea was promoted to a senior writer position within just months of joining the editorial team.
- Lea is particularly knowledgeable at celebrity dating and relationships. She knows all the deets about Prince Harry and Meghan's love story (and is personally a fan), Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes' marriage and family life, and Giselle Bundchen and Tom Brady's nasty divorce.
Experience
Lea has been an entertainment writer since 2018. She specializes in celebrity news and gossip, but can cover other topics, including fashion (she loves writing about red-carpet looks!), lifestyle, beauty, and fitness. She's written for local news outlets and fashion and lifestyle magazines, including the entertainment website of ABS-CBN Network, Starstudio.ph, and Preview.ph. Lea joined Static Media as a writer for Nicki Swift — her first US writing gig — in June 2022.
Education
Lea received her bachelor's degree from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines in 2017.
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 Lea B
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Erica Durance has a thriving career in Hollywood, but her personal life hasn't gone as smoothly. What happened between her and her two ex-husbands?
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Sure, Gerard Butler is one of Hollywood's most attractive actors, but is he still cozying up with his long-term love, Morgan Brown? Here's what we know.
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Late "Friends" star Matthew Perry got along well with the actor who played Chandler's mother, Morgan Fairchild. Did they keep in touch after the show wrapped?
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After her first marriage ended, Alexa PenaVega tied the knot with Big Time Rush member Carlos PenaVega. But what happened with her first husband, Sean Covel?
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James Michael Tyler and Jennifer Carno were married just four years before the "Friends" actor's tragic death. Here is what she has been up to since then.
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Josh Swickard was thrilled when his wife Lauren joined "General Hospital" for a short storyline, and he was impressed at how easily she fit in.
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SoulCycle instructor Melanie Griffith and Jessica Marino shared a kiss on a wild night out and realized they had deeper feelings for one another.
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Matthew Perry and Hank Azaria remained close friends for decades, weathering the highs and lows of their Hollywood careers by each othe's side.
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"The View" has shown love and respect to the late "Friends" actor Matthew Perry in a touching tribute nearly a year after his last interview on the ABC show.
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Sophie Turner once confessed to having a crush on actor Matthew Perry, with the "Game of Thrones" actor even trying to shoot her shot with the "Friends" alum.
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Martin Lawrence and Roberta Moradfar announced their engagement back in 2017, but they never walked down the aisle and Moradfar is in a new relationship.
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Cher and boyfriend Alexander Edwards were born decades apart, but they've formed a genuine connection that's lasting the test of time (so far, at least).
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"RHOC" star Kelly Dodd has had two public relationships: first with ex Michael Dodd, and then with Rick Leventhal. But what about before her reality fame?
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Blac Chyna is making headlines again after recently admitting that she is dating Derrick Milano. Here's what we know about the internet personality's new flame.
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Jason Cook may have made a name for himself in soap opera space, but the actor has expanded his repertoire since departing "Days of Our Lives" in 2006.
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Marco Grazzini, who plays Mike Valenzuela in the hit Netflix series "Virgin River," has found love with Alvina August, Here's a look at their relationship.
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While Lauren Alaina's relationship with ex-fiance Alex Hopkins didn't last, she would never regret her relationship because it taught her a lot.
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Before finding lasting love with Alan Hamel, Suzanne Somers married Bruce Somers Sr. when she was just 19 years old. Here's what we know about their journey.
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Is Camryn Grimes married in real life? "The Young and the Restless" star recently shared exciting news about her love life. Here's what we know.
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Lauren Alaina revealed her engagement to Cam Arnold at the end of 2022. However, the singer's fiancé has largely stayed under the radar since then.
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Michael Keaton and Marni Turner have been together since at least 2016, and while they're often seen together at big events, their relationship is very private.
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Julianne Hough is a longtime dog lover, and unfortunately faced the sudden deaths of her dogs Lexi and Harley in 2019.
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It may be surprising that Megan Good would date someone like Jonathan Majors, but she is. What does her ex think of it? Here's more.
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Being Bo Brady on Days of Our Lives was important to actor Peter Reckell. But here is the real reason he originally left the soap.
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Joshua Jackson's separation from Jodie Turner-Smith isn't his first relationship that didn't work out. The actor has had numerous past romances.
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Benjamin Bratt is known for his four-season stint on "Law & Order" in the mid-1990s, but it's far from the only impressive gig on his resume.
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Despite being notorious for keeping his personal life private, NBA Youngboy has opened up about his children. But just how many does he have? Here's more.