Kathleen Walsh
Expertise
Entertainment, Dating And Relationships, Mental Health, Politics, Pop Culture
- Kathleen is a staff entertainment writer at Nicki Swift.
- Previously, Kathleen was the TV Editor at BDG's parenting and lifestyle site Romper, where she covered everything from reality stars to news about the latest streaming shows.
- She writes about TV, movies, and celebrity culture for outlets including Elite Daily, InStyle, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, and others.
Experience
Kathleen has been writing about culture, entertainment, and relationships for the better part of a decade. Her op-eds and reported work have been published in outlets such as New York Times, InStyle, Cosmopolitan, and Marie Claire, among others. Meanwhile, she writes e-commerce shopping articles for Rolling Stone and The Hollywood Reporter. Kathleen also has experience as an editor, managing the TV vertical at Bustle Digital Group's Romper. Over the course of her freelance career, Kathleen has built a niche covering the intersection of pop culture, relationships, and emotional abuse, in addition to devoted coverage of all things celeb.
Education
Kathleen earned a Bachelor's degree in English Literature from DePaul University in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood, where she developed a love for romance novels and a disdain for James Joyce.
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Stories By Kathleen Walsh
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Ben Affleck defied tradition with Jennifer Lopez's engraved engagement ring. Learn more about the engraving and what the ring is worth.
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The tragic death of Fleetwood Mac's Christine McVie. Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac fame died at the age of 79 following a short illness, according to family.
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Billy Ray Cyrus seemingly moved on quickly after news broke that he and Tish Cyrus, were calling it quits. Now, it seems Tish has also found a new flame.
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Todd and Julie Chrisley's prison sentence is finally clear. Here's what we know about Todd and Julie Chrisley's federal prison sentences and probation.
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Candace Cameron Bure and JoJo Siwa are feuding again after Bure talked about her intent to exclude LGBTQ people from her upcoming holiday movies.
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"Sister Wives" star Christine Brown. has seemingly iced out two of Kody's wives amid their divorce. Which wives isn't she speaking to now?
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"The Ellen DeGeneres Show" became embroiled in controversy in its final years for its "toxic" workplace, but one employee says they experienced otherwise.
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Maren Morris joined in on the roast of Candace Cameron Bure after the "Full House" star's problematic marriage comments. See how Morris and others responded.
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Prosecutors are reportedly seeking lengthy prison time for Todd and Julie Chrisley, who could get two decades of jail time for wire fraud and other charges.
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Jim Carrey is the latest addition to a list of those banned from entering Russia. Joining the likes of President Joe Biden and VP Kamala Harris, here's why.
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One of the co-hosts of "The View," Sunny Hostin, was so underpaid for her role on the popular talk show that she was forced to take legal action.
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In her recent profile for The New Yorker, Emma Thompson admitted that learning of her then-husband Kenneth Branagh's affair was crushing. Here are the details.
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Lindsay Lohan tied the knot with Bader Shammas this past summer. Now, the couple has finally made their red carpet debut and we are living for it.
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During a recent podcast episode, Jana Kramer held nothing back about her past sex life with ex Mike Caussin. What details did she divulge?
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A viral video shows King Charles's nonchalant reaction to getting publicly egged by a protester. Needless to say, the internet had jokes.
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Don't expect a drawn-out divorce for Kelsea Ballerini. The country music star has officially put the final nail in the coffin of her marriage to Morgan Evans.
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Billy McFarland masterminded the ill-fated "Fyre Festival" and ultimately paid the price. Now, the convicted fraudster is opening up about his thoughts today.
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Megyn Kelly is the latest celeb to share her thoughts on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's relationship. Her newest comments come after Markle's podcast.
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Johnny Depp has a rumored new gig, and it's sparking backlash. See why Twitter users are upset and confused and letting the world know about it.
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The View co-hosts' Halloween transformations have Twitter divided. Here's what Twitter had to say about The View co-host's Halloween costumes.
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Nicola Peltz has addressed the ongoing rumors that she doesn't get along with her mother-in-law, fashion designer Victoria Beckham.
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Lawyers agree Tory Lanez's house arrest exposes his red flags ahead of Megan Thee Stallion trial - Exclusive. Here's what they had to say about Lanez.
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During an October 2022 appearance on "The Drew Barrymore Show," Martha Stewart gave her unfiltered opinion about dating Pete Davidson.
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Kanye West's antisemitic comments continue to destroy his professional collaborations. Here's the latest apparel brand to cut ties with Ye and his merch.
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Will & Grace's Eric McCormack pays touching tribute to co-star Leslie Jordan. Here's what McCormack had to say about Jordan after Jordan's death.
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In the song "You're On Your Own, Kid" off of "Midnights," Taylor Swift references another person by name — and some think it's a nod to her famous BFF.
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Kendall Jenner has been called many things, but she wants to make it clear that one perception about her is very removed from reality.