Lea B
School
Polytechnic University Of The Philippines
Expertise
Dating And Relationships, Celebrity Beauty, Celebrity Gossip
- Lea has written hundreds of articles for both Nicki Swift and The List.
- She specializes in beauty and fashion, as well as celebrity dating and relationships.
- She once interviewed singer-songwriter Jason Mraz to promote his "Good Vibes" Asia concert tour in 2019.
Experience
Lea is a freelance writer based in the Philippines. Prior to joining Static Media, she worked as a news writer at one of the biggest media companies in Manila — ABS-CBN Entertainment — for five years and as a contributing writer at celebrity lifestyle magazine Starstudio. She specializes in all things pop culture, celebrity, and entertainment news. She has written countless articles for both Nicki Swift and The List since she became part of Static Media in 2022.
Education
Lea attended Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), where she received her bachelor's degree in journalism in 2017.
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 Lea B
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She may be best known as Tiger Woods’ mother, but Kultida Woods has faced a life filled with hardship and tragedy that goes far beyond her son’s success.
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Kylie Jenner may rule the cosmetic world now, but let’s be real, she’s racked up her fair share of cringe-worthy makeup fails on her way to the top.
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Miley Cyrus deflated last year's big bouffant for the 2025 Grammys, but her choppy hairstyle certainly wasn't one of the night's most wanted looks among fans.
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Ainsley Earhardt once again highlighted her killer legs on "Fox & Friends," as per usual, but unfortunately the overall ensemble itself wasn't exactly a winner.
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It's exciting when two people you appreciate become betrothed. It's only natural that Trump was gushing about Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt's engagement.
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American singer-songwriter Billy Ray Cyrus raised some eyebrows while performing at Donald Trump's Liberty Ball on January 20, and some are worried about him.
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Sofía Vergara is the very definition of a bombshell, and she totally knows it. Her stunning swimsuit snaps are all the proof you could ever need.
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According to some reports, Angelina Jolie has undergone such a dramatic physical transformation that her six kids have become extremely concerned about her.
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During Joe Biden’s farewell address, Jill Biden proved she wasn’t done with one last memorable moment, reaching deep into her closet for telling pair of heels.
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Ainsley Earhardt’s blonde hair is practically her trademark, but we couldn’t resist giving her a digital dye job to see if she could pull off a darker color.
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Ivanka Trump detailed what her relationship with Donald Trump will be like going forward and revealed the vital nutrient her White House role deprived her of.
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Nicole Kidman may be the epitome of timeless beauty, but even this Aussie icon isn’t immune to a few makeup mishaps (and she repeated this one more than once).
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Amal Clooney has cemented her status as a style icon with her jaw-dropping outfits, and she’s clearly not shy about splurging to make it happen.
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One word and a name were all it took for Vin Diesel to send us into a tizzy at the Golden Globes. Here’s what he said to Dwayne Johnson and why it mattered.
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Carrie Underwood is rarely anything less than flawless, but in her pre-glam, glasses-wearing days, the country music star looks nearly unrecognizable.
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The modeling career of Elon Musk's mom, Maye Musk, really took off when she was in her 60s and sporting gray hair. Here's what she looked like decades earlier.
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From Tamron Hall to Tucker Carlson, these news personalities unleashed some serious fashion fails when they stepped out from behind the anchor desk in 2024.
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Zahara Jolie is starting to prove that she's the real style star of her family. She often does it by channeling her mom in copycat outfits and borrowed gowns.
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Now celebrated as an athletic power couple, Olivia Dunne and Paul Skenes have their relationship in the spotlight, which has exposed a few red flags.
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Meghan Markle’s makeup game is usually on point, but that doesn’t mean the Duchess of Sussex hasn’t stepped out with a few embarrassing mishaps before.
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Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen’s engagement has us reeling (good for them, but seriously, so fast?), and let’s be real, their romance was weird from the start.
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While she usually looks great, Oprah has discovered that all the wealth in the world can't buy faultless fashion sense. This bizarre feathery frock is proof.
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Chris Farley's comedic legend looms so large that many of his contemporaries are still distraught by his death. His autopsy report sheds some light on the loss.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle will do whatever it takes for the sake of glam, but let’s be real, there’s one beauty trend she’s clinging to that’s doing her no favors.
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Angelina Jolie became one of Hollywood's most eligible bachelorettes after her split from Brad Pitt, but she has bigger priorities than finding love again.
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The women of HGTV usually treat their faces like home reno projects by sprucing them up, but these pics captured rare occasions when they went without makeup.
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From a very unconventional honeymoon (complete with cats) to a wild wedding playlist, here's why Wolfgang Van Halen and Andraia Allsop's marriage is a bit odd.