Layla Abdeljabbar
Location
Brooklyn, New York
Expertise
Bravo Housewives, Women's Health, Makeup Trends
- Layla previously co-hosted a podcast centered around all things pop culture. She reviewed music, covered hot topics, and recapped reality television.
- She has written multiple cover stories for Cliché Magazine, where she conducted exclusive interviews with actors, musicians, and television hosts.
- As a writer, she had the chance to cover New York Fashion week and interview designers.
Experience
Growing up, Layla was always intrigued by the world of media, and in the years since then, her love for media has only grown. Whether she is hosting radio shows on campus, blogging, or co-hosting a podcast, she simply loves sharing her perspective on pop culture and connecting with an audience. Outside of her own personal writing, she has worked in the marketing field as a copywriter. She has collaborated with many cosmetic and fashion brands for various marketing campaigns.
Education
Layla received a bachelor's degree in media communications in 2018 from Brooklyn College.
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 Layla Abdeljabbar
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While some stars have stuck with their partners since the beginning, others have quickly bounced the minute their big moment on the A-list came knocking.
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The life of a celebrity means that sometimes you can wake up to your name trending on Twitter. And sometimes, that's in the form of a death hoax.
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Logan and brother Jake Paul's rise on social media has been unprecedented, but it also has left a sour taste in many people's mouths.
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In her second season on The Real Housewives of Potomac, it seems that Mia Thornton's constant lies are catching up to her.
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How does a musician sell millions of albums and still wind up broke? These stars couldn't afford their lavish lifestyles and it's easier than you might think
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The world of a celebrity daredevil is unpredictable and not for the faint of heart. Let's take a look at some of their craziest close calls.
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With the invention of reality television, people plucked from obscurity have become stars. Here are a few you wouldn't want to meet in real life.
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The game of life was never easy for Dexter Manley, but he is grateful that he has beaten the odds. Here are the toughest battles he fought off the field.
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No one wants to see an athlete suffer an injury. Unfortunately, there have been many times when athletes were almost seriously injured by event staff.
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If you're a news anchor, odds are you never want to be the story. Even so, that doesn't mean shady behavior will go unchecked.
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Brace yourself, because we're revisiting some Hollywood romance rumors that sent fans into a frenzy.
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Celebrities understand the power of their name and image. As brands themselves, they know that if anyone should be making money off of it, it should be them.
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As fun as it might seem, the life of a child star is not without challenges. No one knows this better than a former Disney Channel star.
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Some A-list athletes have crumbled under pressure, landing themselves in trouble off the field. Here are the ones that lost endorsement deals due to scandals.
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Many of us idolize our favorite sports stars and dream of getting to meet them. However, these athletes are ones you likely never want to encounter in person.
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Sam Alexis Woods is a huge supporter of her father Tiger. Read on for some of the details into Sam's life with dad.
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These pop stars have had brushes with both fame and scandal. They may have tons of adoring fans, but they have also been accused of some terrible crimes.
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Sometimes celebrities can speak a little too freely and damage their careers because of it. Here are a few confessions that should've stayed in the vault.
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The final months of Whitney Houston's life showed a complex woman struggling to find her way back to the top. Here's a look at the last year of her life.
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Hollywood is a historic spot for gatherings of the rich and famous. Here's a list of the wildest celebrity parties that make us glad we didn't get an invite.
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With Karen Huger, there's more than what meets the eye. Here's everything you need to know about the Grand Dame of "The Real Housewives of Potomac."
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The audience plays a big role in daytime television, but sometimes on the set of 'The View,' it took too big of a role, and the co-hosts had to step in.
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Reality shows are nothing without drink-throwing and fist-fighting. Here are some of our favorite reality feuds that got out of control.
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When discussing the trailblazers of music, you can't go too long without mentioning Janet Jackson. Here are some interesting facts about the one-of-a-kind star.
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We're totally here for this pop star duo. Here's Lizzo's friendship with Harry Styles, from before they even met to what the future might hold for the singers.
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Joy Behar's history with Donald Trump goes back decades and they've often been at odds. Let's dive into "The View" co-host's ongoing beef with the Trump family.
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Before Eva Longoria settled down with her third husband, her love life went through some major ups and downs.