School
Northwest Film Center, Independent Publishing Resource Center, Portland Community College
Expertise
Entertainment Industry Gossip, True Crime, Political Science
- In 2023, Carissa turned her personal issues with a famous astrologer into her memoir, "The Breaking Zodiac Wheel," published on Substack.
- She has hosted Q&A sessions for small and large celebrities and filmmakers.
- Carissa is an emerging screenwriter who was lucky enough to be a Willamette Writers FilmLab cohort in 2024, getting to sit in an actual writers' room.
Experience
Carissa got her start writing professionally in 2020 while freelancing for a media and tech company. After working her way up to project manager, she opted to move across the country and get back to her writing roots. Carissa weaves her creative arts background into everything she does, from making zines to writing news articles. She joined Static Media in 2024 and can be found haunting downtown Petaluma, California.
Education
Carissa has a certificate in screenwriting from the Northwest Film Center, a certificate in Comics & Illustration from the Independent Publishing Resource Center, and happily dropped out of Pacific Northwest College of Art because they got rid of their color dark room.
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.
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News
By Carissa Jean Mares
There is a cardinal rule when it comes to wedding outfits. Kylie Jenner either doesn't know it or doesn't care, based on her look at the Bezos-Sanchez nuptials.
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News
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First daughter Ivanka Trump turned up in a salmon-colored dress to the wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, making quite the impression.
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Entertainment
By Carissa Jean Mares
HGTV has canceled Married to Real Estate, and married couple Mike Jackson and Egypt Sherrod are throwing some shade toward their former network.
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Royals
By Carissa Jean Mares
A reality TV couple went against protocol to poke fun at Meghan Markle, but faced no consequences, proving where the duchess stands with the royals.
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Politics
By Carissa Jean Mares
It's not every day that you see a congressperson coming to work in leather, but Lauren Boebert long ago proved she doesn't care about classiness at work.
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Politics
By Carissa Jean Mares
President Trump recently used a curse word while addressing the press, and his Vice President, JD Vance, decided to follow in his footsteps.
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News
By Carissa Jean Mares
After posting a Father's Day tribute to husband Bryon Noem, Kristi Noem managed to fan the flames of those pesky affair rumors with Corey Lewandowski.
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News
By Carissa Jean Mares
Nicholas Riccio's haircut seems like evidence that he's attempting to bridge the three-decade-wide age gap between him and his wife, Karoline Leavitt.
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Politics
By Carissa Jean Mares
Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle posted a snap of herself on Instagram, and it looks like she brought back one of her tackiest dresses for the occasion.
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Crime
By Carissa Jean Mares
Kanye West made a shock appearance at the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs, and rumors are swirling about why the controversial stars are linked together.
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Politics
By Carissa Jean Mares
The detainment of Senator Padilla drew a lot of attention to Kristi Noem's latest event, and the controversy highlighted the presence of Corey Lewandowski.
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Politics
By Carissa Jean Mares
In a podcast interview, Donald Trump spoke about his son Barron Trump's decision to attend NYU and the sweet reason behind Barron's choice of college.
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News
By Carissa Jean Mares
Sean "Diddy" Combs is not having an easy go of things during his federal court case, and he apparently isn't pleased with his portrayal in the courtroom.
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News
By Carissa Jean Mares
In the midst of his ongoing heated feud with Elon Musk, Donald Trump continues to struggle with his hair dos, particularly with his bald spots.
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News
By Carissa Jean Mares
Tomi Lahren's latest Fox News appearance had viewers doing a double-take as her seemingly tuned up look made her nearly unrecognizable.
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News
By Carissa Jean Mares
Ainsley Earhardt's caution-tape yellow suit was bright enough to stop traffic. Not only was the garish color hideous, it was also unflattering.
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News
By Carissa Jean Mares
Michelle and Barack Obama made a splash during their date night in NYC but the former first lady's weight loss also grabbed everyone's attention.
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News
By Carissa Jean Mares
Megyn Kelly's political views have tended to lean pretty conservative, and her clothing has followed suit. This look, however, was a bit risqué.
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Crime
By Carissa Jean Mares
Sean "Diddy" Combs and his legal team have been doing whatever they can to get him out of legal trouble, but it seems like the musician is getting desperate.
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Politics
By Carissa Jean Mares
Kimberly Guilfoyle seems to be adjusting to life in Europe, but unfortunately, she took her terrible fashion sense with her across the Atlantic Ocean.
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News
By Carissa Jean Mares
"Today" host Sheinelle Jones has experienced many hard times throughout her life, including the loss of her beloved husband Uche Ojeh in May 2025.
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Politics
By Carissa Jean Mares
U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado is a fan of risque looks, as she's demonstrated many times over the years, and doesn't seem to care what people think.
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Politics
By Carissa Jean Mares
When a comedian took to the Fox News set, he couldn't resist poking fun at White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt for marrying a much older man.
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Crime
By Carissa Jean Mares
Sean "Diddy" Combs has seemingly enjoyed being center of attention during his trial but one witness left the rap mogul shying away from the spotlight.
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Politics
By Carissa Jean Mares
Donald Trump highlighted his biggest insecurity when he poked fun at son Barron's extreme height but the joke only made the president seem small.
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Crime
By Carissa Jean Mares
Cassie Ventura's testimony in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial has been heartbreaking, and her husband, Alex Fine, has done everything he can to have her back.
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News
By Carissa Jean Mares
Sean "Diddy" Combs is in the middle of his trial, and during his ex Cassie's testimony, he had a hot mic moment with his lawyer that showed his true colors.
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