Harrison Branham
Expertise
The Kardashians, Real Housewives, Free Britney Movement
- In her experience as Lead Editor at Nicki Swift News, she has connected with experts in various fields to break down celeb stories, including matchmakers, federal prison experts and PR crisis consultants.
- She has never missed an episode of the Real Housewives franchise.
- Harrison has been recognized by the Virginia Press Association for excellence in reporting on education and public safety.
Experience
Harrison's journalism career began at a small-town newspaper in 2019. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Harrison pivoted to freelance work in her true passion, entertainment news, after joining the Reality TV news team for Screen Rant. Her affinity for all things pop culture led her to Nicki Swift News as a writer in November 2021, where she gained experience covering live events and breaking celebrity news. She was named Lead Nicki Swift News Editor in December 2022.
Education
Harrison received a bachelor's degree in Communications from Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia. Her studies in rhetoric and media theory helped shape her belief in pop culture serving as meaningful examples of social constructs.
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 Harrison Branham
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Julia Roberts has long been considered one of Hollywood's most beautiful stars — but surprisingly enough, deodorant is not a part of her beauty routine.
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Amid rumors that Julia Fox and Kanye "Ye" West have already decided to call it quits, Fox took to Instagram to clear the air and address the rumors head-on.
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Julia Fox wants Kim Kardashian and Kanye "Ye" West to resolve their issues, a source close to the actor told Page Six. Here's why.
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Jennie Nguyen's time as a castmate on "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" was short-lived, but fans still want to know more about her husband, Dr. Duy Tran.
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Now that listeners can enjoy the full version of the viral hit "Light Switch," fans want to know the true meaning of Charlie Puth's song.
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The Kardashians are making a big comeback to reality TV. Here's what we can tell fans about "The Kardashians" on Hulu so far.
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TLC's "Sister Wives" patriarch Kody Brown's latest behavior on Season 16 may mean there's no going back for the Brown family.
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Barbz, rejoice! Nicki Minaj is back with a new single, "Do We Have A Problem?," her first new song since 2019. Here's what we think it means.
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Lindsay Lohan is finally opening up about her new romance with fiancé Bader Shammas and sharing the big surprise she has in store for her upcoming wedding.
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Olivia Rodrigo's latest award is not only a landmark achievement in her career, but also a historic moment for representation in music.
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Kanye West's outburst at Kim Kardashian over North's TikTok may lead to a slippery slope in their court proceedings, according to a legal expert.
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On an upcoming episode of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," Teresa Giudice's daughter Gia gets into a heated fight with her uncle, Joe Gorga. Here's why.
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After praising her husband's skills for her tummy tuck, Jennifer's followers wondered why she opted to work with a seemingly unknown doctor in Turkey over Bill.
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After Mary Cosby skipped out on "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" Season 2 reunion, her days on the show seemed numbered. Now, she has officially left.
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Paige Lorenze has moved from one relationship with a controversial man to another. Here's what we know about her relationship with country star Morgan Wallen.
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Jennifer Aydin debuted her new nose on the Season 12 premiere of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," and she had this to say to her critics.
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Zucker's shocking resignation has elicited big reactions from public figures, including Donald Trump, who is, to put it lightly, an outspoken critic of CNN.
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Khloé Kardashian's latest photo controversy is getting out of hand — pun intended. Here's what's going on with the reality star now.
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Season 12 of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" began with a bombshell, as Margaret Josephs revealed Jennifer Aydin's husband Bill had an affair.
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In December 2021, a source claimed Hailey and Justin Bieber were very close to starting their family, which sparked additional rumors. But is it true?
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"Summer House" star Craig Conover has made some bold claims about Kristin Cavallari, but is he telling the truth?
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The music icon is entering a new chapter with her beau A$AP Rocky — although he isn't the only person close to Rihanna who is supporting her motherhood journey.
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Following the news of his family expansion, Nick Cannon announced he went on a celibacy journey and recently opened up about why he made that personal choice.
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As "RHOBH" fans were expecting new details from the supposed catfight to emerge, Erika Jayne posted a photo that seemed to address all the Season 12 rumors.
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The cutthroat K-pop industry often leaves stars with different wellness concerns — and it turns out BTS' Jimin is dealing with various health issues.
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Cara Delevingne and Sienna Miller kissed... and it wasn't the first time.
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Here's everything we know right now about television personality Hoda Kotb's surprising split from businessman and fiancé Joel Schiffman.