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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Kate Beckinsale has a colorful love life that includes Pete Davidson and Matt Rife. Here's what they've said about their time with the "Underworld" star.
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While Alina Habba is busy helping former President Donald Trump navigate his litany of legal woes, has she found any time to cozy up to the rest of the family?
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Although the Trump family was celebrating Barron Trump's graduation, Lara Trump thinks it's a great time to release her newest piece of music.
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Donald and Melania Trump look pleased to be together to celebrate their son Barron Trump as he graduates from high school at Oxbridge Academy.
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Olivia Dunne and Brittany Mahomes both showed some skin at Sports Illustrated's swimsuit event. It isn't the pair's first time wearing some daring outfits.
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Donald and Melania Trump were proud parents at Barron Trump's high school graduation ceremony, but one of the musicians played had a bone to pick with Donald.
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In a Nicki Swift exclusive, a psychologist has shed some insight on Melania Trump's mindset as her only son Barron prepares for his college studies.
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Barron Trump might be going to college, but that doesn't mean he'll be free of his mother, Melania. Ahead of his freshman year, Melania is as involved as ever.
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Rose Hanbury's latest outfit took a page directly from Kate Middleton's style handbook, but her copycat tendencies aren't a good look amid those affair rumors.
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Donald Trump's fellow Republicans have been treating his hush money trial as an audition for his vice president pick, attending to show their loyalty.
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Robin Roberts returned to Good Morning America sporting a cast on her wrist, and the news anchor finally explained the story behind her injury.
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Donald Trump's infamous 2005 Access Hollywood tape has been dredged up yet again, this time as part of Hope Hicks' testimony in his hush money trial.
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HGTV and Teen Mom star Chelsea DeBoer hardly ever looks un-glamorous, but a photo posted to Instagram by her husband Cole had everyone saying the same thing.
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Not all of Caitlin Clark's newfound attention has been positive, but she's handled backlash equally well. Here are her best reactions and clapbacks to critics.
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While Donald Trump took some time to celebrate Mother's Day with a swanky lunch at Mar-a-Lago, his wife Melania Trump was nowhere to be found.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle rarely makes an appearance where she isn't done up from head to toe, but a makeup-free Instagram post shocked everyone.
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Donald Trump's lawyer Alina Habba definitely isn't a fan of adult film star Stormy Daniels, throwing shade at her on live TV and social media alike.
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During and before her time on HGTV, Mina Starsiak Hawk of "Good Bones" has undergone her fair share of family tragedy and personal struggles.
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Madeleine Westerhout, Donald Trump's former White House aide, took the stand during his hush money trial where she shared intimate details about his marriage.
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Meghan Markle's trip to Nigeria has proven controversial thanks to her choice of dress, which some say is disrespectful of the country's conservative culture.
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Margot Martin, Donald Trump's deputy communications chief, has had more than a few rough outfits at events and on social media over the years.
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After a list of Donald Trump's contacts was released during his hush money trial, it appears he and Tom Brady did have a close friendship at one point.
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Mega "it" couple Justin and Hailey Bieber revealed they're adding another member to their little family. But who has taken the spotlight in the process?
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Caitlin Clark hit back at her fellow University of Iowa alum, football player Cooper DeJean, after he said he could beat her in a 1-on-1 basketball game.
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Diss tracks, allegations, and scathing insults: Here's why Kendrick Lamar and Drake are at odds and what you need to know about hip-hop's biggest feud.
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Prince Harry and Prince William's sibling rivalry has been brewing for years, and their mother’s side of the family has made it clear whose side they’re on.
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We've seen the shot of them kissing, and we've heard about the drama at the Golden Globes, but what's really going on with Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez?