Kayla Rivera
School
CUNY Graduate School Of Journalism, Mercy College
Expertise
Entertainment, Local News, And Television
- Kayla is an Entertainment Writer for Static Media.
- She has previously worked for CBS46 News, Marietta Daily Journal, New York City News Service, and several other publications in Georgia and New York.
- She won an AC Press Award for her reporting on the minimum wage in New York City and her film "Left Out in the Cold" was picked up and aired at the CUNY Film Festival.
Experience
Kayla has more than five years of experience working as a journalist in television, print, and radio. She also has experience in filming, producing, editing, and social media. She is an Award-Winning Latina Journalist born and raised in the Bronx, NY who is now currently based in Atlanta. She grew up in a traditional Puerto Rican household and loves everything about her culture. Kayla recently worked as a full-time multimedia journalist for CBS46 News where she reported on breaking news, local businesses, crime, and entertainment at a top 10 news station. She also reported for Marietta Daily Journal where she reported on stories in the Cobb County area. Since she was a young girl, she has always aspired to be a journalist thanks to her grandmother who instilled in her the importance of the news. Kayla's desire to be a voice to the voiceless fuels her journalism journey.
Education
Kayla has a Master's Degree in Journalism from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, with an Arts and Culture concentration. She also has a Bachelor's Degree in Television and Radio Production with a double minor in Criminal Justice and Psychology.
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 Kayla Rivera
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Despite their on-air chemistry, TJ Holmes' affair with Amy Robach wasn't his first rodeo. Here's what we know about a previous alleged relationship.
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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and his longtime love Lauren Hashian are a match made in heaven, but they keep their romance very private.
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Sandra Bullock's ex, Jesse James, has been accused of cheating once more. This time, it's coming from his wife, Bonnie Rotten, who also revealed she's pregnant.
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The tragic death of former NFL star quarterback John Hadl. Former NFL quarterback John Hadl died at the age of 82, according to a press release.
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Amber Riley may have fooled the panel and the audience, however she couldn't get past her fans who knew it was her all along. Here's how they knew.
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Jordin Sparks and her husband Dana Isaiah are a team: not only are they married with a child together, but he's managing her music career.
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Carson Daly first met his wife Siri Pinter in 2005 after she started working as a writer's assistant on his talk show "Last Call with Carson Daly."
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Over a year after the birth of their first daughter, NFL star Patrick Mahomes and wife Brittany Matthews are now welcoming their first son.
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As Balenciaga scrambles with theit current controversy, Kanye West shares how he felt about the situation and gave his own perspective.
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Stefani musically teamed up with Akon and while she wasn't sold on it in the beginning — it ended up being one of the biggest records of her career.
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Adrienne Bailon and Israel Houghton fell in love with each other unexpectedly and are living happily ever after. Here's a look inside their relationship.
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Christina Haack and Ant Anstead have had a tumultuous life following their divorce. Now, Haack is retaliating against Anstead with a new Instagram post.
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How old was actor Christina Ricci when she played Wednesday Addams in the 1991 film, "The Addams Family"? Here's a closer look at her iconic role.
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Fantasia Barrino may have high-noted her way into our hearts on "American Idol," but her own heart was stolen after three weeks. Here's what we know.
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Arizona Cardinals coach Sean Kugler was fired in November 2022, but why? Learn more about the disturbing reason he was dismissed from his job.
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Todd and Julie Chrisley have been found guilty of banking and wire fraud charges. The reality TV couple has been sentenced to a total of 19 years in prison
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Jada Pinkett Smith's former flame August Alsina seems to have debuted his new boyfriend to the world.
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The tragic death of Gone With The Wind star Mickey Kuhn. Mickey Kuhn was 90 years old when he died in hospice care in Naples, Florida, following an illness.
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Rumors that once swirled between Natalie Morales and Matt Lauer. Learn more about their time as co-workers on "Today," and what they said about the rumors.
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Prior to getting married in 2019, Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner almost didn't make it down the aisle. Here's why, and how they were able to come back from it.
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Kevin Cosner is a movie legend, and he's in a popular band. It turns out the multi-talented actor passed his many gifts on to his daughter, Lily.
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Prior to the official casting announcement, "Aquaman" star Jason Momoa had to keep the now-iconic superhero role a secret for several years.
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Viewers have seen Trick Daddy's relationship drama play out on "Love & Hip Hop: Miami," but what else is there to know about his wife Joy Young?
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After retiring from the "Tonight Show," Jay Leno focused on his lifelong love of cars. However, you may not realize the staggering number of cars he owns.
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Raising a child can be extremely difficult, but can you imagine raising little ones at age 70? Well, for Jeff Goldblum, it's a walk in the park.
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After the ticket sale drama surrounding her upcoming Eras Tour, Taylor Swift is speaking up about Ticketmaster's handling of the situation.
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Ellen Pompeo has officially said goodbye to "Grey's Anatomy." Learn about what the actor behind the beloved character, Meredith Grey, said in her announcement.