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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Beyoncé's latest album "Cowboy Carter" is here and "II Hands II Heaven" is a standout to fans. Here's a look at the meaning behind the track.
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On Beyoncé's cover of Dolly Parton's "Jolene," the singer has changed her tune towards Jay-Z. She once blasted her husband's infidelity on her "Lemonade" album.
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Prince Harry and Queen Camilla's relationship seemingly appears cordial on the surface, but the former royal has gotten in a few digs at his mother-in-law.
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GEICO's ad campaign featuring cavemen became iconic, but what happened to the first actor behind that overgrown facial hair and overhanging brow?
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After walking back his comments on Kate Middleton's absence due to her diagnosis, Stephen Colbert has viewers calling his response insincere.
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"Dune" star Rebecca Ferguson likes to keep her personal life private. Here's what we know about her husband, Rory St. Clair Gainer.
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Donald Trump and Sean "Diddy" Combs have more in common than being accused of some heinous crimes. The rapper and the former president were once very close.
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After Homeland Security raided two of Sean "Diddy" Combs' homes, Cassie's lawyer came forth with a statement about her allegations towards the rapper.
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One of many former press secretaries for Donald Trump during his presidency, Kayleigh McEnany, has positioned herself as an outspoken political commentator.
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Diddy's teenage twin daughters, Jessie and D'Lila, have inherited their father's ambition. The fashion-savvy twins have big plans for the coming years.
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Co-hosts of "The View" apologized for indulging in the Kate Middleton speculation prior to her cancer diagnosis... well, all except for one.
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As details emerge in the lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs, royal fans might wonder why Prince Harry was identified in one of the legal documents.
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In a clip from "Quiet On Set," viewers can see that young Leonardo DiCaprio was seemingly close with Brian Peck -- and it's not setting well with fans.
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For over a decade, audiences tuned in to "The Big Bang Theory" for a dose of humor, but the cast's real-life tragedies were anything but a laughing matter.
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Brett Caprioni made a splash during Season 8 of "Vanderpump Rules," but was axed soon after. The former reality star has since pivoted to fitness and modeling.
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Love it or loathe it, "The Wendy Williams Show" delivered its fair share of unforgettable moments that will go down in television history.
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Gary Sinise has been a fixture on our screens for years, but behind the scenes, he and his family have navigated a fierce battle against crushing health issues.
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In the wake of Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis, King Charles expresses his support for the Princess of Wales as he navigates his own health journey.
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Before Kate Middleton shared her cancer diagnosis with the world, a number of celebrities weighed in on the Princess of Wales' disappearance.
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Kate Middleton's absence from the public eye led to rampant speculation about her marriage with Prince William. Her health update puts those questions to bed.
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The docuseries "Quiet on Set" has Ariana Grande fans taking a closer look at "Sam & Cat" and the toxic environment under ex-Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider.
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The family of missing college student Riley Strain is growing impatient with police efforts to find him, but TikTok users are proving surprisingly helpful.
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The manipulated picture of Kate Middleton and her kids has opened a floodgate of questions, and it looks like the royal family has had multiple Photoshop flubs.
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Kate Middleton's disappearance dredged up past rumors about Prince William's alleged affair with Rose Hanbury, rumors she's refused to address - until now.
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After Andy Cohen tweeted his thoughts about Kate Middleton's outing, he took his theories to Instagram and "Watch What Happens Live" to continue the discourse.
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A video of Kate Middleton shopping with Prince William may have put speculation about their marriage to rest, if royal watchers weren't disturbed by one thing.
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Is Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan's rumored romance the real thing, or just "Nonsense"? From their meet-cute to the Oscars, we're breaking it all down.