Brian Boone
School
University Of Oregon
Expertise
TV Sitcoms, Late Night Talk Shows, Saturday Night Live
- Brian has contributed to trivia and pop culture titles that have sold more than 10 million copies.
- He wrote for comedy institutions including The Onion, ClickHole, Bunny Ears, and RiffTrax.
- He applied his extensive cultural knowledge on Jeopardy!
Experience
Brian has written about pop culture for print and the internet for two decades. He's contributed hundreds of articles and edited titles for to the bestselling Uncle John's Bathroom Reader series and published books about music, entertainment, and sports. He covers humor books for Vulture, writes pop culture podcasts for Cloud10, and he joined Static Media in 2016, concentrating on television, film, and celebrities for Nicki Swift, Looper, and Grunge.
Education
Brian received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Magazine Journalism and Theater Arts from the University of Oregon, where he also studied English literature, and edited the campus arts and entertainment magazine.
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 Brian Boone
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Colin Kaepernick's social justice stance not only heightened awareness of serious issues, it also divided the country and punted him right out of the NFL.
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Given their on-screen relationship, it should come as no surprise that fans are curious if the same dynamic played out between Leighton Meester and Ed Westwick.
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Many stars have tried to live an off-screen life full of seedy and scandalous behavior... and they almost got away with it, too.
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Prolific rapper Juice WRLD died at the age of 21 in December 2019. These are the tragic details about Juice WRLD.
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Juice WRLD died in December 2019, a tragic event he seemingly foresaw and said would happen in one of his songs. This is how the rapper predicted his own death.
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These are the HGTV stars you might not know died. From landscaping and real estate to renovating and interior decorating, they made their mark on the network.
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Throughout all his years of making the world laugh, David Spade has gone through loss and has experienced dark times. Here are tragic details about David Spade.
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You don't need to be a rocket scientist to figure out which member of The Big Bang Theory cast happens to be the richest.
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The star of NBC's "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist," Jane Levy, is funny and quirky. And it's very likely there's a lot you don't know about the talented redhead.
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As a major TV juggernaut, TBS was bound to generate some controversy along the way. Here are some of TBS's biggest scandals ever.
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Will Smith is one of the most famous performers on Earth, but he wasn't always. Here's an in-depth look at how Smith's life got flipped turned upside down.
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Millennials grew up with Nina Dobrev appearing on TV, as she went from Degrassi to The Vampire Diaries. Let's take a look at the untold truth of the actor.
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Here is a rare look at the rise, personal life, and professional triumphs and tribulations of "Everybody Loves Raymond" star Patricia Heaton.
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Mariah Carey just might be the most popular, successful, and famous pop star and R&B singer of all time, but here's what you didn't know about the star.
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You know and love him as the star of 'Ted Lasso,' so why not take a look into the seldom-covered rise, motivations, and personal life of Jason Sudeikis.
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It's a long road to get to the Olympics, and some athletes face personal struggles along the way. Here are some dark secrets from the 2021 Tokyo Olympians.
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Competing at the Olympics brings an athlete a certain kind of immortality. But such immortality is not actual. Here are the Olympic athletes who have died.
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Olympic athletes boast an almost superhuman athletic prowess, but they're still people who make mistakes that can get them into trouble - and even time in jail.
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TV comedy characters are often conflated with the actors who portray them, but sitcom stars live different lives offscreen. Some even did serious jail time.
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Dancing With the Stars has been a staple of ABC's primetime lineup for over 15 years. As such, you may not have known that some of its contestants have died.
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Rapper-singer Tyler, the Creator seems to love pushing the envelope as much as he does musical boundaries. These are his most controversial moments.
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Saturday Night Live is probably the most stressful show on TV, and of course, actors will butt heads. Here are the members who couldn't stand each other.
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Guest-hosting or joining the cast of Saturday Night Live is a dream for most stars, but many have passed on the opportunity. These celebs refused a gig on SNL.
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Here's a look at the spouses and partners of the big stars and character actors portraying the various humans and monster's in Pixar's "Luca."
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The cast of "Law and Order: Organized Crime" is a big one, and when they're not playing criminals or law officials, they're hanging out with their loved ones.
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You keep up with the S.W.A.T. characters' storylines, but how much do you know about the the actors' personal lives?
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NCIS: New Orleans' stars imbued their characters with believable human emotion, perhaps influenced by their real-life romances. Let's meet the cast's partners.