Jurnivah Désir
Expertise
Sex And The City, One Direction, Bella Hadid
- Jurnivah loves pop culture with a passion. From One Direction to Beyonce and Victoria Monet, her love for music has always been her guiding light.
- In her time as a music journalist, Jurnivah had the pleasure of interviewing upcoming artists like Baby Storme.
- She's a big fan of anything fashion related, especially when it comes to judging the latest looks on the runway.
Experience
Jurnivah began writing at a young age, starting her professional career while in university. She went on to write for several publications, such as Dynamic Television and Sparky.wtf. She also used her leadership and language skills to teach art classes at a bilingual elementary school. Jurnivah joined Static Media in 2022 and has since been putting her love of television, music, and fashion into features for Nicki Swift.
Education
Jurnivah graduated from Boston University with Bachelor's of Science in film and television, and a minor in sociology.
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 Jurnivah Désir
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The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are an institution, but between the long list of rules, low pay, and harassment, there's a dark side to becoming one.
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While Princess Diana is fondly remembered and beloved for her style, charity work, and motherhood, Diana's legacy is also marked by tragedy.
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"Halo" singer Beyoncé has a lot going on besides onstage brilliance. Discover the truth behind some of her shadier moments and behind-the-scenes controversies.
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Learn about media personalities, comedians, and politicians who have openly criticized Meghan Markle. Discover how their opinions have shaped public discourse.
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Kylie Jenner's life has been documented since she was a child on "Keeping Up with the Kardashians," and she has struggled under the pressure of the public eye.
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Jaden Smith was born into wealth and privilege, but that doesn't change the fact that he's been through several challenging experiences during his life.
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Since "Whip My Hair," Willow Smith has continued to pave her own way - and it hasn't always been so easy.
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While "Freaks and Geeks" was a short-lived series, many of stars of the cult classic show have led long careers. Here's what the cast is up to today.
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From her equestrian dreams to her love of boxing, here are some things you may not know about Bella Hadid.
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Since Criminal Minds ended its incredible 15-season run, you might be wondering what your favorite BAU team members are up to now. Let's find out.
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She's a prolific songwriter, a talented singer, and an all-around force to be reckoned with. Here is the untold truth of Victoria Monét.
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In 2010, beloved series "Heroes" ended after four seasons. Wondering what the cast has been up to all these years later? Here's what the stars look like today.
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As the timeline of his love life makes rather clear, pop superstar Harry Styles has wooed a lot of high-profile stars over the years.
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Sometimes two celebs from different worlds simply catch feelings for each other. These odd celebrity couples definitely happened, but you may not remember them.
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The kids of celebrities have the world at their fingertips and some of them have decided to dip their toes into the fashion industry, becoming in-demand models.
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Sometimes, actors that play the sweetest characters on-screen can turn out to be some of the worst people in real life. These are the biggest jerks in film.
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Azealia Banks is a seriously talented rapper, but the Harlem-born musician has seemingly made a name for herself more for her beefs than her skills.
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Though the members of One Direction seemed as close as brothers during their heyday, in reality, their relationships were anything but.
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Celebrities may be rich and famous, but they can get into arguments just like the rest of us, which sometimes lead to intense drawn out feuds.
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Over its six season run, 'Sex and the City' had its fair share of famous guest stars, but it also launched the careers of some other now-big Hollywood names.
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So what really went down on the "America's Next Top Model" set? From slut shaming to exploitation, here's what some of the girls had to say about Tyra Banks.
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Take a look at Harry Styles' incredible decade in music and movies — from starting at The X Factor all the way to his relationship with Olivia Wilde.
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Politics means compromise -- sometimes to your roots, but has the first female vice president in U.S. history overshot? This is the shady side of Kamala Harris.
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Too Hot To Handle is Netflix's reality hit, with every season more sensual than the last. Let's see what the couples from this show are up to now.
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard had a tragic upbringing being a victim of Munchausen Syndrome by proxy, but there's a lot that people don't know about the survivor.
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Quite a few Victoria's Secret models have been accused of some seriously shady behavior. Behold, the not-at-all angelic side of past and present models.
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Ariana Grande rose to fame as a seemingly sweet Nickelodeon star, but as her fame and fortune grew, so did the posse of stars who can't stand the little diva.