Nicole Cord-Cruz
School
De La Salle University
Expertise
Boy Bands, Celebrity Couples, Pop Music
- Nicole's celebrity writing experience dates back to 2016, when she contributed to building content for the blogs of celebrities like Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Benson, Snooki, and JWoww.
- While she has yet to interview a celebrity for work purposes, she once had a chat with Post Malone and can confirm that he indeed does not smell bad (he's actually quite fragrant).
- She likes taking yearly trips to the Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California, so she can pay a visit to the set of Central Perk in "Friends," which she wholeheartedly believes is her second home.
Experience
In her decade of experience writing professionally, Nicole has written all sorts of content, from tweets and greeting cards to listicles and long-form think pieces. While she enjoys working on different projects and thrives in taking on a challenge, the only time writing doesn't feel like work is when she's spreading the good word of Kim Kardashian. Nicole joined Static Media in 2021 as a writer for Nicki Swift, but she has since gotten the chance to contribute to other brands, including The List, Women, and Explore. Over the years, her writing has appeared in various places on the Internet, including Hello! Magazine, Insider, E! News, and Us Weekly.
Education
Nicole holds a bachelor's degree in organizational communication from De La Salle University, where she was part of the dean's list for several trimesters. For her thesis and internship, she helped create social media and direct mail campaigns for Make-A-Wish Foundation to help more kids get their wishes granted.
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 Nicole Cord-Cruz
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Husband and wife hosts Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson of HGTV's Married To Real Estate say they want to keep their show authentic, but is it staged?
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Katy Perry had a meteoric rise, but she hasn't stormed the charts in years. Here's what we know about why, and whether fans can expect a return soon.
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Barack and Michelle Obama were tight with Jay-Z and Beyoncé back when Obama was calling the shots as POTUS. But are the power couples still buddy-buddy?
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Jeffree Star was once among the most bankable stars on YouTube, so why did the millionaire makeup mogul give it all up to farm yaks in Wyoming?
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Miley and Noah Cyrus: sisters by blood and besties by choice. Well, at least they were. Here's the latest on where their sisterly bond stands now.
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Renee Rapp came out as bisexual to her family when she was just a teenager, but it took her a while to feel confident in her sexuality as an adult.
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Vânia Nonnenmacher, the mother of renowned supermodel Gisele Bündchen, has died at age 75.
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Nicholas Godejohn is currently serving a life sentence in prison for the murder of Dee Dee Blanchard, but he's hoping to appeal his conviction.
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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates likes to think of himself as a top-notch boss. However, his ex-employees seem to have a few less-than-glowing remarks.
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Jonathan Bennett shot to stardom as Aaron Samuels in "Mean Girls." Now, 20 years later, is Bennett still close with his former castmates?
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Before Ali Wong's name got tied up with Bill Hader, she was Mrs. Justin Hakuta for a good ten years. Post-divorce, what's the story with her ex?
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Barron Trump stays out of the spotlight so it's hard to gauge how close he is with his father, but Donald Trump consistently maintains they have a strong bond.
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Ghislaine Maxwell is currently serving a jail sentence for her part in Jeffrey Epstein's crimes but the disgraced socialite is still speaking out on his behalf.
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Larsa Pippen never misses a beat in posting thirst traps on Instagram. But how does "The Real Housewives of Miami" star stack up in real life?
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Tim Scott waved goodbye to the presidential race, but he's charging full speed toward wedding bells. Here's what we know about his fiancée, Mindy Noce.
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Following a series of gaffes on the campaign trail, an expert exclusively tells NickiSwift that Donald Trump's behavior might indicate a more serious issue.
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Donald and Melania Trump presented a united front at her mother's funeral but a body language expert pointed out that there was more going on behind the scenes.
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Matt Rife rose to fame thanks to his TikTok presence but the comedian found himself at the mercy of plastic surgery rumors thanks to his chiseled good looks.
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Riley Keough has been through a lot of loss in her life, but instead of letting grief derail her, she's found the strength to make something good.
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The original cast of "Grey's Anatomy" reunited on the 2024 Emmys stage, and we spoke exclusively with a body language expert who analyzed their interactions.
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Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco weren't nominated for any individual Emmy Awards this year, but they did beat Kravis as the 2024 Emmys most-hated couple.
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The "Need a Favor" singer's chart-topping success seemed to happen overnight, but Jelly Roll's journey to fame was a rocky road, to say the least.
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Prince Andrew no longer is a working royal after allegations of misconduct and his connection to Jeffrey Epstein, but still keeps his royal titles. Here's why.
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Doja Cat lost thousands of Instagram followers when she came to her boyfriend J. Cyrus's defense following accusations. But what did the comedian allegedly do?
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Being part of the presidential family comes with a lot of perks, but it also comes with an invasive and frustrating loss of privacy -- just ask Michelle Obama.
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Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet's split sent ripples through Hollywood and details in their divorce filing show it was curtains for their romance way before we knew.
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Mary Lou Retton has proved that even Olympic gold medalists aren't immune to life's curveballs. Here's how the former athlete landed in financial turmoil.