Lily Freiberg
School
Miami University (OH)
Expertise
Marvel Cinematic Universe, Saturday Night Live, MLB
- Lily has met a handful of celebrities such as Sarah Jessica Parker, Cate Blanchett, Enrique Iglesias, Matt Bomer, and Aaron Tveit.
- She is a big fan of comedy, and you can catch her sitting in front of the television screen every Saturday night at 11:30 p.m. EST watching "Saturday Night Live" — even if the episode is a rerun.
- As a person from Cincinnati, she is a huge Reds fan and a lifelong Bengals fan.
Experience
Being a Nicki Swift writer is Lily's very first job after graduating from college. While she was at school, she was very involved in writing, reporting for the Sports, Entertainment, and Campus & Community sections of her school newspaper — The Miami Student. She was also the Arts and Entertainment reporter for the Oxford Observer as a part of her senior capstone. She took on the position of Creative Chair for Miami University's Asian American Association, and she helped produce a big variety show for the organization. For the show, she wrote an hour-long skit that parodied the movie "Crazy Rich Asians."
Education
Lily graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Leadership and Management. She also completed minors in Musical Theatre and Criminology.
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 Lily Freiberg
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Riley Keough didn't like filming this cameo scene in "Daisy Jones & the Six" with her husband, stuntman Ben Smith-Petersen.
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Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell are starring in an upcoming rom-com together, and their off-screen chemistry is stirring up romance rumors.
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Following a fiery Twitter statement amid his firing from CNN, Don Lemon has cooled down and is looking forward to the next stage of his life and career.
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Amber Heard will make at least a small appearance in "Aquaman 2" despite claims that she was cut from the film amid her legal troubles with her ex-husband.
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Rumer Willis has welcomed her first child with boyfriend Derek Richard Thomas. What is there to know about the actor and singer's partner?
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Morgan Wallen's fans are furious after he canceled a recent concert only a few minutes before the scheduled start time. He's even being sued over the show.
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"Call Her Daddy" podcast host Alex Cooper has had a handful of public relationships. The way she met her fiancé, Matt Kaplan, inspired a nickname.
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Andy Cohen and "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice got into a shocking argument at the Season 13 reunion.
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Len Goodman and Tyra Banks reportedly clashed during their time together on "Dancing with the Stars." Here's what we know about their supposed feud.
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Could ending things with Scott Disick be key to finding the perfect partner? Here's how Sofia Richie's fairytale wedding put this fan theory into perspective.
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Paul Rudd supported Jeremy Renner throughout the actor's scary snowplow incident by sending him words of encouragement in the most Rudd way possible.
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Victoria Justice and Ariana Grande were once Disney co-stars, but Grande moved on to a music career. Now Justice is clearing up some rumors about their show.
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While the world awaits the highly anticipated coronation of King Charles III, some are saying a photo used by the royals is an attempt to shade Meghan Markle.
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Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suddenly collapsed on the field in cardiac arrest on January 2. Now, he's ready to make a full comeback after he was cleared.
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Nearly a week after Jamie Foxx was hospitalized for a mysterious medical complication, people are concerned about the actor and singer's state.
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If a celebrity isn't personally invited by Vogue's editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour, how much does it cost to attend the Met Gala?
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After spending eight years in the White House, sisters Malia and Sasha Obama are finding their own paths. How has their relationship fared since then?
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After splitting from Kody Brown in 2021, "Sister Wives" star Christine Brown quickly moved on to a new beau. Now, she has revealed that they are engaged!
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According to rumors, no one from the KarJenner clan was invited to attend the 2023 Met Gala. But that might not be true - Kim Kardashian was reportedly invited.
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Chris Evans has an impressive resume, but there's one TV gig he refuses to try. Here's his response to co-star Ana de Armas hosting "Saturday Night Live."
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Ariana Grande is educating her critics that what they may assume is "healthy" may actually be far from it, and she's spreading positivity along the way.
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Despite landing in the ICU after a harrowing snow plow accident, "The Avengers" star Jeremy Renner is proving that he hasn't lost his sense of humor.
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After a previous announcement that NASCAR driver Cody Ware would be taking time off from the races for personal matters, he's been charged with assault.
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With Taylor Swift back on the market following her split from Joe Alwyn, Nick Cannon is throwing his hat into the ring with an interesting proposal.
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Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks are two of country music's biggest legends, but do they have a personal relationship? Here's everything we know.
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Singer Jason DeFord, best known as Jelly Roll, endured many hardships throughout his youth - including several stints in prison. Here's the lowdown.
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Star of the new hit "All American" Samantha Logan has dated a few stars, but seems to be keeping her dating life more private these days.