Lillian Gao
School
Skidmore College, Fashion Institute Of Technology
Expertise
Taylor Swift, Marvel Cinematic Universe Stars, Celebrities And Mental Health
- In her two years writing for Nicki Swift News, dozens of her articles have hit the viral mark, with many being converted into videos for Nicki Swift's YouTube channel.
- She has an encyclopedic knowledge of Taylor Swift's hair transformation over the years.
- As editor of her high school newspaper, Lillian covered red carpet interviews and press conferences at the TriBeCa Film Festival three years in a row. Interviewing the likes of Snoop Dogg, Tim Robbins, and Maggie Gyllenhaal at such a young age, she quickly developed a fervent passion for film and film stars alike.
Experience
Lillian first whetted her appetite for entertainment journalism at the prestigious Peter Stuyvesant High School, at which she was the Arts & Entertainment editor for The Spectator – her school newspaper sponsored by The New York Times. After graduating from college, she would go on to craft ad copy and press releases for major fashion brands and designers sold at Saks Fifth Avenue and Barneys New York. Since joining the Nicki Swift writing team in 2020, she has contributed countless, voice-driven breaking news articles.
Education
Lillian earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Advertising and Marketing Communications.
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 Lillian Gao
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Yolanda Hadid returned to Instagram with musings on the negative impact of social media, including her screen addiction.
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After commemorating her sober anniversary, Lucy Hale is sharing the steps she took to make it happen, offering a look into the tumultuous rollercoaster it was.
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TV veteran John Schneider has announced the sad news that his wife and business manager Alicia Allain has died from breast cancer at the age of 53.
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Riley Keough believes her Daisy Jones & The Six role happened for a reason. Here's what Riley Keough had to say about her role in Daisy Jones & The Six.
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Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian are closer than ever these days. The two sisters are at a similar place in their lives, and it has strengthened their bond.
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Selena Gomez seems to be shutting down rumors of her and Bella Hadid's mutual tension for good, via a highly complimentary TikTok.
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Constance Wu's secret first pregnancy was so hush-hush that not even ardent fans knew, but the actor has taken a different approach the second time around.
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Rihanna's bad-mouthers have gotten on Shaquille O'Neal's last nerve, as the NBA legend recently called out her haters directly.
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Blake Lively broke the internet during the Super Bowl when she shared a pic sans baby bump. Even hubby Ryan Reynolds isn't spilling the beans!
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Savannah Chrisley had a lot to say after visiting her dad, "Christley Knows Best" star Todd Chrisley, at his Florida prison. Here's how his appearance changed.
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Riley Keough caught us up on her life in a TikTok video. While she is grieving the death of her mom, Lisa Marie Presley, she has good things happening.
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Kelly Ripa's husband Mark Consuelos set to replace Ryan Seacrest as her co-host. The newly revamped show will be called Live with Kelly and Mark.
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Machine Gun Kelly's guitarist, Sophie Lloyd, got caught up in the rumors about MGK and Megan Fox. Lloyd's management team is clearing things up.
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One of the many friend-to-enemy arcs of Bravo's "Real Housewives of New Jersey" is that of Teresa Giudice and Jacqueline Laurita, who have finally reconnected.
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After Eric André and Emily Ratajkowsi debuted their relationship with a NSFW post on Instagram, we're exclusively undressing the situation with a matchmaker.
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Chris Evans' romance with Alba Baptista is going strong (& we're punching the air). Here's what Chris Evans posted about Alba Baptista on Instagram.
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After Tom Brady's revealing thirst trap broke the Internet, the retired Buccaneers quarterback shared the reason he really posted the spicy snap.
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Madelyn Cline has learned a few things about love since her Chase Stokes breakup. Here's why the relationship just wasn't for her.
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Whether they were rooting for the Chiefs or the Eagles, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds still have exciting baby news to celebrate on Super Bowl Sunday.
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Madonna caused quite the stir with her Grammys appearance. Now, she's continuing the social media tirade in defense of her new look. Here's the latest.
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After being accused of misconduct and losing his coverage spot at the 2023 Super Bowl, Michael Irvin is officially taking matters to court.
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After Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's reported tension at the 2023 Grammy Awards, Bethenny Frankel has weighed in on the couple and their future.
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Ahead of Rihanna's Super Bowl halftime show performance, Donald Trump is making negative posts about the singer. She was previously critical of his presidency.
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Chelsea Handler is back on the market after breaking things off with Jo Koy, and it seems like she's set her sights on Republican Senator Mitt Romney.
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Candace Cameron Bure tackled her online backlash in candid terms, addressing what it takes to be a Christian in Hollywood these days.
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According to an official statement, wrestling star Jerry Lawler is set to make a full recovery following his second stroke. His friend also gave an update.
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With a love story like it, the question remains: What went wrong with the Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck the first time they got engaged?