Ashley Nickell
School
Columbia College Chicago
Expertise
Movies, TV, Celebrity News
- Ashley has written lifestyle and entertainment content for digital spaces such as WomensForum.com, Cozymeal, and June Media.
- She contributed a personal film column in addition to a variety of book reviews for Chicago Literati, a nonprofit literary magazine.
- Ashley was the co-organizer, content lead, and a film programmer for the Windy City Horrorama Film Festival, an annual weekend-long celebration of the DIY spirit of independent genre filmmaking.
Experience
Based in Chicago, Ashley Nickell is a writer who has developed content for digital spaces such as Chicago Literati, WomensForum.com, Cozymeal, and June Media. She has also worked in publicity for Chicago Review Press and Trafalgar Square Publishing, creating press content for a variety of book genres. Following her passion for horror films, Ashley was the co-organizer, content lead, and a programmer for the Windy City Horrorama Film Festival, a celebration of both local and international independent genre filmmaking. In her free time, she works as a writing competition judge with NYC Midnight. She is currently completing her first novel and collaborating on an illustrated children's book.
Education
Ashley is a Creative Writing graduate from Columbia College Chicago where she was a student of the Story Workshop Method and went on to tutor fellow writers. This method of writing education has led her to judge creative writing competitions with NYC Midnight and take on a variety of content-driven positions in a variety of fields.
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 Ashley Nickell
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The jury returned with a verdict in the Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard trial on June 1. Here's what the jurors decided.
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Ray Liotta was engaged to Jacy Nittolo at the time of his death, but he remained close to his ex-wife Michelle Grace. Here's their story.
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Pete Davidson's star continues to rise, but with all of the new opportunities ahead, it's time to walk away from one of his most popular gigs.
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The Met Gala is in full swing and many celebrities are making their presence felt. But before the event started, Twitter already established its king and queen.
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When testifying about 'Rob and Chyna,' especially in terms of the show it was meant to be, Khloé had a perfect famous couple in mind for comparison.
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A viral TikTok video of Paris Hilton running away from her bodyguard while partying at Coachella has fans cracking up.
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Cristiano Ronaldo and partner Georgina Rodriguez have experienced a tragedy. A statement reveals the devastating news concerning their newborn twins.
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Fans agree that Tom Brady's oldest son looks more and more like him, but is Jack even interested in hitting the football field like the legendary quarterback?
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Following an impressive audition and overwhelming praise from the judges, contestant Kenedi Anderson has announced her unexpected exit from "American Idol."
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Comedian Nikki Glaser is ready to open her world up for all to see with her new reality show "Welcome Home Nikki Glaser?" Here's what to know.
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Tech-savvy Special Agent Timothy McGee showcases lots of skills on "NCIS," but one of his impressive abilities is a total fake by actor Sean Murray.
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Sandra Oh and Kate Walsh had the opportunity of working together two years before signing on to "Grey's Anatomy." Here's how they met.
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Actor Jesse Williams portrayed the fan-favorite Dr. Jackson Avery on "Grey's Anatomy." Here's the scene he remembers most fondly from the show.
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Justin Long sat down for a podcast interview and gave a little insight into his love life -- only further fueling rumors about him and Kate Bosworth.
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Carrie Underwood's live rendition of her newest single, "Ghost Story," at the 2022 Grammys had fans on Twitter talking about more than just her vocal talent.
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In what seems to be all too common news anymore, another "Wheel of Fortune" contestant lost due to a technicality. Here's what happened this time.
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With an arrest at the end of 2021, charges are now being made against Anchorman star David Koechner.
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Sean Murray has made his name through "Hocus Pocus" and "NCIS." Throughout Murray's time on screen, there was one costar that left a big impression on him.
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On her talk show, Drew Barrymore teamed up with two glam icons to get a Khloe Kardashian style makeover. Here's the final look.
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Amid ongoing concerns regarding his security, Prince Harry declined to attend Prince Philip's memorial service, which has had royals and royal watchers talking.
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Since the most-talked about moment of the Oscars revolved around Jada Pinkett Smith, folks couldn't help but examine her reaction to how things played out.
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With a dynamic personality and incredible sense of style, Tracee Ellis Ross is always one to watch when awards season rolls in — especially at the 2022 Oscars.
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For those who have grown accustomed to spotting Jason Momoa with his free-flowing locks, the actor settled on a tighter style for the 2022 Academy Awards.
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Despite loving the opportunity to play Abby Sciuto on "NCIS," Pauley Perrette never enjoyed the spotlight. But, does that mean she officially retired?
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With an impressive amount of acting credits, "NCIS" star Gary Cole clearly has a knack for the craft. Here's a look back at his other roles.
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Wanda Sykes has crafted a solid career from being naturally funny. But what about her life out of the spotlight? For instance, who's her wife Alex Sykes?
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Patrick Dempsey will forever be known as McDreamy after his 11-year stint on "Grey's Anatomy." Here's how the nickname came to fruition.