Tracey Harrington McCoy

Tracey Harrington McCoy is a lifestyle, entertainment, and pop culture writer. Her work has appeared in Newsweek, People Magazine, Forbes, HelloGiggles, Parents Magazine, Huffington Post, Yahoo!, AOL, and other outlets. She loves scripted TV, Belgian beer, the USWNT, and kicking it with her kids.

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 Tracey Harrington McCoy

Television

The Real Reason James Gandolfini Divorced His First Wife

'Sopranos' actor James Gandolfini died in 2013, leaving behind his wife, Deborah Lin, and two children. Gandolfini shared his son, Michael, with ex-wife Marcy Wudarski, who he married in 1999. But just a few years later, in 2002, the couple called it quits, leading fans to wonder what went wrong.

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Movies

The Untold Truth Of Phillipa Soo

Actor Phillipa Soo is best known for originating the role of Alexander Hamilton's wife, Eliza Schuyler Hamilton, in the hit musical 'Hamilton.' But who is Soo outside of her iconic role? Join us as we explore her compelling life.

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Movies

Sienna Miller Doesn't Believe In Monogamy. Here's Why

Sienna Miller is famous for two reasons: Her talented acting and being the woman Jude Law cheated on with the nanny. She also shared her feelings on monogamy.

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Movies

Jada Pinkett-Smith And Will Smith Don't Believe In Monogamy. Here's Why

Many of the most successful couples spend a majority of their time out of the public eye. Interestingly enough, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith walk the fine line of staying mostly out of view but occasionally giving revealing interviews about their marriage.

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Television

The Tragic Death Of Jim Parsons' Father

Few people on network TV have left as big an impression on audiences as Jim Parsons. After portraying Sheldon Cooper on CBS' mega-hit The Big Bang Theory, Parsons joined the TV legend ranks. Despite his on-screen success, Parsons experienced a major hardship in his personal life: losing his dad.

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Movies

The Real Reason Ethan Hawke And Uma Thurman Split

After separating in 2003 and divorcing in 2005, Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman spent a fair amount of time reflecting on their marriage, and why it failed.

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Music

The Real Reason Pink And Carey Hart Are Still Together

While Pink and husband Carey Hart continue to hit rough patches, the singer seems confident that they can overcome any obstacle thanks to one specific reason. Keep reading to find out her secret to keeping their marriage intact.

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Movies

The Real Reason You Recognize Billy Hargrove From Stranger Things

Billy Hargrove became a beloved anti-hero on Stranger Things. But why does actor Dacre Montgomery look kind of familiar? We're here to solve the mystery.

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Movies

The Untold Truth Of Josh Duhamel's Girlfriend, Audra Mari

Many fans were shocked when Josh Duhamel and Fergie called it quits. Duhamel has since struck up a relationship with the beauty pageant queen, Audra Mari.

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Movies

Who Is Lin-Manuel Miranda Married To?

Hollywood has a new "it" guy and he deserves all the kudos! Lin-Manuel Miranda has long been a presence on the Hollywood scene, though he didn't become a household name until Hamilton became a smash success in 2015. But what about his personal life? More specifically, his love life.

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Sports

The Untold Truth Of Bubba Wallace's Girlfriend

NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace and his girlfriend, Amanda Carter, are vocal advocates for the Black Lives Matter movement and pushing for change within auto racing. Here's what you need to know about their relationship.

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Movies

The Untold Truth Of Lauren Lapkus

She's been in a ton of movies and TV shows, usually delivering hilarious one-liners, but we're guessing you might not know her name: it's Lauren Lapkus.

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Television

The Real Reason You Recognize Teresa From Queen Of The South

When the USA Network series Queen of the South debuted on Netflix, it became a monster hit. Obviously, the lead role was the most important to cast, and USA found the perfect Teresa Mendoza in Brazilian actress, Alice Braga.

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Movies

The Truth About Gwyneth Paltrow's Famous Parents

Gwyneth Paltrow is one of the biggest names in Hollywood, so her family is famous too. Here's what we know about her parents.

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Music

Why Quarantine May Have Made Kelly Clarkson's Marriage Worse

The entertainment world was shocked in June 2020 when it was revealed that Kelly Clarkson was filing for divorce from her husband of almost seven years. The Voice star seemed happily married to Brandon Blackstock and many fans referred to their relationship as #couplegoals.

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Television

This Walking Dead Actress Has Grown Up To Be Gorgeous

When The Walking Dead premiered in October 2010, it became an instant phenomenon. The show immediately captured an audience and spurred spinoffs. The Walking Dead has featured tons of zombies, but only one person can claim to be the first zombie on the show: Addy Miller.

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Television

The Truth About Rashida Jones' Famous Parents

Although actor Rashida Jones has established a name for herself all on her own ('Parks and Recreation' and 'The Office,' anyone?), it probably didn't hurt that she grew up with famous parents.

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Sports

The Untold Truth Of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, one of the greatest basketball players to ever grace the NBA, made headlines in June 2020 when one of his five kids was arrested for allegedly stabbing a neighbor.

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Television

The Untold Truth Of Steve Harvey's Dating Website

Steve Harvey isn't just a talk show host, he's also a dating and romance guru. Harvey even launched his very own dating website, Delightful, back in 2014. Here's everything you need to know about the site.

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Television

The Untold Truth Of Dianna Agron

Who can forget the mega-hit show Glee and the new generation of stars it introduced to the world? One character quickly became a fan favorite: head cheerleader Quinn Fabray. Dianna Agron, a relatively unknown actress when she was cast in the career-defining role, brought the character to life.

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Movies

Here's What Bruce Lee's Parents Were Really Like

Long before Bruce Lee was a Hollywood legend, he was a child actor being managed by his parents in Hong Kong. Here's everything you need to know about Bruce Lee's parents, Lee Hoi Chuen and Grace Ho.

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Sports

The Untold Truth Of Aleksandar Katai

Major League Soccer player Aleksandar Katai was released from the Los Angeles Galaxy in June 2020 after playing less than one season. The reason? ESPN reported Aleksander was cut after his wife, Tea Katai, made two offensive and racist social media posts.

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Television

The Untold Truth Of Alexis Skyy

Here's a closer look at Skyy and her most recent escapades.

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The Dirt

The Untold Truth Of Ashley Stock

Ashley Stock, a lifestyle influencer on Instagram, recently lost her 3-year-old daughter to a fatal brain tumor. Stock has always been raw and vulnerable with fans on social media, and the experience of losing her daughter was no exception.

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Television

The Truth About JoAnna Garcia Swisher's Famous Husband

In 2010, JoAnna Garcia Swisher married former professional baseball player, Nick Swisher. But just who IS Nick Swisher? What team did he play for and was he any good? How did Garcia Swisher end up with a professional athlete?

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Movies

Here's How Much Ben Schwartz From Space Force Is Really Worth

Comedic actor Ben Schwartz made a big name for himself playing Jean-Ralphio in Parks and Recreation, the titular role in Sonic the Hedgehog, and now social media guru F. Tony Scarapiducci in Space Force. How much have these great gigs netted? You're about to find out.

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The Dirt

The Untold Truth Of The Stauffers

YouTuber Myka Stauffer and her husband, James Stauffer, practically broke the internet in late May 2020 when they announced they had rehomed their adopted 4½-year-old autistic son, Huxley.

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