Kristin McCarthy
Location
Michigan, United States
School
Michigan State University, Walden University
Expertise
Reality TV, Royals, Pop Culture
- Kristin is a published author who released her first book, "A Writer's Badass Guide to Branding, Blogging, and Social Media," in 2017.
- She was a full-time staff writer at LoveToKnow, where she was one of the primary contributors to the family and baby channels, as well as a contributor to multiple lifestyle channels.
- Kristin also worked at several Valnet sites, including The Things, Screen Rant, The Travel, and BabyGaga.
Experience
Kristin has been covering pop culture and entertainment news for the last five years. In addition to her work on various Valnet sites and specializing in LoveToKnow's family and lifestyle brands, Kristin also contributed articles to Parent Co, Red Tricycle, Blunt Mom and Sammiches, and Psych Meds during her start-up blogging days. Her published book, "A Writer's Badass Guide to Branding, Blogging, and Social Media," is available for purchase on Amazon. Covering reality television is a dream for Kristin, as she has watched just about every single episode of "The Real Housewives" franchise while peddling away on her Peloton bike.
Education
Kristin earned both an undergraduate degree and a master's degree in education at Michigan State University, deeming her highly qualified in multiple areas of the field. She has continued to stay current in her craft, earning post-master's degree credits at Walden University. Education and inspiring a new generation of minds are as much a passion of Kristin's as writing about pop culture.
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 Kristin McCarthy
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Lace up those cleats, because we're about to get into how Elisabeth Shue went from soccer player to movie star.
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What is next for Carnie Wilson is anyone's guess, but whatever she does, we know she will do it with that million-dollar smile on her face!
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Shauna Rae of the TLC show "I Am Shauna Rae" is telling all about her life and condition. Here are some details about her life you don't want to miss.
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Letitia Wright burst onto the scene as Shuri in Black Panther, a role she's revisiting in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, but just who is this amazing actor?
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If you're a fan of country music star Billy Ray Cyrus, be sure to prepare your achy breaky heart for these facts.
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Although Halle Berry is one of the most celebrated actors of our time, her romantic life was one swing and miss after another. Let's take a deeper look.
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Model, actor, wife, and mother. These facts about Rebecca Romijn prove she does it all, and she does it well.
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Actor and model Brooke Shields has been in the business since the 1980s. Let's take a look at some fascinating facts about her you may not know.
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Much like their powerful and enchanting "House of the Dragon" character, Emma D'arcy is as compelling as they are mysterious, as proven by these fiery facts.
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Actor Halle Berry is one of the most celebrated and talented entertainers of our time. Let's look at some fast facts about her life.
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J.J. and Kealia Ohai Watt are both at the top of their athletic games. Clearly, their romantic game is pretty tight too, as their ever-adorable marriage proves.
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Smart and aspirational, the untold truths of Jet Li's daughters, Jane and Jada Li, won't stay untold for long as these bright beauties were destined to shine.
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Jenelle Evans has an unapologetic approach to life. And while much of it is played out in public, her untold truth helps to paint a fuller picture of the star.
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These are the untold truths of wholesome mama Kendra Duggar, who married Joe Duggar in 2017. She's not in the public eye much anymore.
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Johnny Depp is one of the most famous actors of our time, and it looks like his daughter, Lily-Rose, is following in his footsteps. This is her untold truth.
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Taylor Armstrong has shown herself and the world that hard times don't last forever. Here's how much the RHOBH star is really worth.
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Many aspects of this leading lady's life story are common knowledge, yet other parts are untold gems that help put together the puzzle that was Anne Heche.
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After her marriage crumbled and her show went kaput, the media started sinking its fangs into Kate Gosselin for her seemingly shady side.
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Robert Downey Jr.'s life with wife Susan Downey is often kept under wraps. Who exactly is the Mrs. to his creative genius? Here's the producer's untold truth.
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Barron proves that low-key living does not equal boring, as he spends time outside of the spotlight when possible. This is the truth about Barron Hilton.
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You might not expect many "Married at First Sight" couples to make it in the long run. Not only did these couples make it work they also made some babies.
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Leah McSweeney is smart, talented, and unapologetically fierce. But as her untold truth proves, there is more to this housewife than what is shown on camera.
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Best known for her work as Laurie Forman on "That '70s Show," Lisa Robin Kelly's tragic life was sadly not as carefree and bubbly as that of her character.
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Fans know Ricky Martin for hit songs like "Livin' La Vida Loca," but husband Jwan Yosef knows him for his loving heart. Here's a look inside their marriage.
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She's a loving mom, passionate cook, and beloved actor, but there's a lot we didn't know about her. This is the untold truth of Laura Prepon.
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A love story full of history, family, and faith, this is the scoop on Steph and Ayesha Curry's marriage. Their enduring romance is truly one for the times.
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Steph Curry and Ayesha Curry are the proud parents of three kids who have already become stars. Here's the untold truth of the NBA star's children.