Barbara Pavone
School
Concordia University
Expertise
The British Royal Family, "90 Day Fiancé", Hallmark Movies
- Barbara has watched every single Hallmark holiday movie released since 2019, and she has no plans to stop tuning in anytime soon.
- While working for a British print magazine (remember those?!), she had the privilege of meeting and interviewing two of her most beloved musical idols: Iggy Pop and Lemmy Kilmister.
- Having Kim Kardashian share "Kendall Jenner's Hottest Looks Of 2017" (The List) with her Facebook followers remains one of her fondest Static Media memories.
Experience
Barbara's career as a writer began over a decade ago. Since then, she's written and edited for numerous online and print publications across a variety of topics. Just some of the outlets she's loved contributing to include Brit+Co, Société Perrier, Skin Deep UK, Clutter, Dose.ca, First for Women, and AskMen. She began working for Static Media in 2016.
Education
Barbara holds a graduate diploma in journalism from Concordia University.
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 Barbara Pavone
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The Obamas took the world stage in 2009 after Barack Obama became the 44th President of the United States. With that fame, they have endured several rumors.
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You might think that being an HGTV star would make house shopping second nature, but David Bromstad learned it's a lot harder when it's your own home.
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Remember Carrot Top? The prop comic with the fiery red bob? Well, he's undergone such a transformation that he's practically unrecognizable these days.
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Tucker Carlson was a staple of Fox News right up until his unceremonious dismissal, but this familiar face was once on the brink of a wildly different career.
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Julianne Hough has risen up through the ranks of the Dancing With the Stars world, but longtime fans have begun to notice some changes in her appearance.
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Sure, he hails from country music royalty thanks to mama Reba McEntire, but Shelby Blackstock didn’t just ride the coattails - he blazed his own trail.
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Barron Trump has shot up in height as he grows older, leading many to speculate about a possible future in basketball. Does he have any interest in the sport?
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2024 is proving to be Ayo Edebiri's year, but she got some heat after controversial comments she made about Jennifer Lopez in 2020 resurfaced.
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Jessica Biel's brother once threw Justin Timberlake under the bus after a business partnership gone wrong. He unleashed on the singer in an incendiary video.
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San Francisco 49ers player Arik Armstead's wife isn't just another WAG. Mindy Armstead has a career of her own in the medical field as a psychiatrist.
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Uncover the struggles and triumphs of Natalia Bryant, Kobe Bryant's daughter. Learn about how her resilience reflects a legacy of strength and courage.
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Barack and Michelle Obama have a marriage that has spanned over 30 years. However, as with any long-term relationship, it hasn't always been smooth sailing.
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Following a rocky divorce from his first wife, Kevin Costner had his second bride sign a prenup. Then, when they split, he accused her of violating it.
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Renowned for her skills on "LA Ink," Kat Von D might have ducked out of the limelight, but she's been anything but idle since the show went off air.
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It's no secret that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have had a tumultuous relationship, and here's what we know about Brad's bond with his daughter Zahara.
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Presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had an idea to stage a fake separation from his wife, actor Cheryl Hines. What prompted the potential ruse?
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Michael Strahan has been married twice, and his second walk down the aisle ended in a tough custody fight. Here's a breakdown of how things unfolded.
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Bravo's "The Millionaire Matchmaker" took a swing at playing Cupid for the ultra-rich, but in the case of Michael Proze, reality wasn't always keeping it real.
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Luke Macfarlane has found major success with Hallmark but the in-demand actor's contract has one major stipulation that makes it hard for him to work elsewhere.
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A recent performance by Elle King had everyone buzzing for all the wrong reasons. While a few chuckled it off, others couldn't help but feel genuinely worried.
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Discover the lesser-known aspects of Matt Damon's life, from personal struggles to profound losses. Learn about his journey's triumphs and heartaches.
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Shortly after Britney Spears and Sam Asghari broke up, rumors swirled that she was dating Paul Richard Soliz. Who is he and were they really an item?
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"Blue Bloods" fans might not remember that Nicky Reagan-Boyle wasn't originally played by Sami Gayle. Here's what happened to the first Nicky, Marlene Lawston.
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Explore the lesser-known aspects of Jason Momoa's life, from controversies to career challenges. Learn about the hidden layers of this Hollywood star.
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Hallmark hearthrob Corey Sevier tends to keep his personal life hush-hush, but we've got the details on his wife and the inside story of their marriage.
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Kate Middleton has no bad blood with Rupert Finch, her ex before Prince William. Over the years, she's continued to support him and his wife.
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Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick appear to have one of Hollywood's strongest marriages, but their union is as strange as it is strong.