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- Bernadette enjoys covering celebrity topics for Nicki Swift as well as the royals, women in sports, and other lifestyle practices that interest her.
- She continues to educate herself on mindfulness, the healing power of sports, and self-awareness to enrich her own life, as well as the topics she covers at Nicki.
- Bernadette is also invested in current fashion trends, something that impacts her personal life and the content she produces.
Experience
Bernadette began writing in entertainment at Floor 8 and joined Static Media in February 2020. She's always been interested in entertainment news and reality TV, so it was an easy transition to begin writing about it. She became a feature writer for Nicki Swift, covering these topics with vigor. Since then, her interest in covering the royals and celebrity news has only deepened. In addition to Nicki, her work appears on The List, Glam, and Women.com. Bernadette organized and participated in the panel "Writing the Abuser" for The Association of Writers & Writing Programs 2021 Conference. In 2022, she won the 2022 Evocations Nonfiction Contest for her essay "Holy Vaxx."
Education
Bernadette received a bachelor's degree in English literature from St. Mary's University in Calgary, Alberta. She graduated from the University of Victoria in 2014 with a master's in English literature. In May 2019, she graduated from SUNY Binghamton with a PhD in English and creative writing.
Nicki Swift Editorial Policies
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 Bernadette Roe
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Entertainment
What The Kardashian Kids Have Said About Their Father Defending O.J. Simpson
Kourtney, Kim, and Khloe Kardashian have a lot to say about what it was like growing up with such a close connection to the O.J. Simpson trial.
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News
The Tragic Death Of Tina Turner
Tina Turner has died at age 83. The iconic singer leaves behind a legendary career.
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Music
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Crime
Willie Nelson Has Been Arrested More Times Than You'd Think
Willie Nelson has long advocated for the legalization of marijuana, which shouldn't come as a surprise, considering how many times he has been arrested for it.
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Hollywood
Suri Cruise is reportedly getting ready for college and her private school education has prepared her for it. Here's where she attends school currently.
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Movies
What Is Pax Jolie-Pitt Up To Now?
Pax Jolie-Pitt is one of six in the whopping brood that belongs to Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. So, what's he up to now?
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Movies
What's The Age Difference Between Hugh Grant And His Wife Anna Eberstein?
Hugh Grant married and started a family later in life. He said after marrying his longtime girlfriend Anna Eberstein that he wished he'd done it sooner.
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Athletes
Olivia Dunne's Drama With TikTok Lookalike Breckie Hill Explained
There's some beef between gymnast Olivia Dunne and TikToker Breckie Hill, and it all started because they look alike. Here's a look at the nitty gritty details.
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Movies
Lance Reddick's Final Instagram Post Is Heartbreaking Now
As fans are left reeling over the tragic death of actor Lance Reddick, his final Instagram post takes on a whole new, heartbreaking meaning.
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News
Janelle Brown Announces Heartbreaking Death Of Her Dog, Jack
After splitting with her husband Kody Brown, "Sister Wives" star Janelle Brown reveals that she has suffered another loss -- the death of her dog.
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Movies
Controversy Hasn't Stopped Robert Downey Jr.'s Friendship With Mel Gibson
Robert Downey Jr. and Mel Gibson have both gone through some personal and career struggles, but stuck by each other's side when no one else would.
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Sports
How Michael Jordan And Tiger Woods' Friendship Fell Apart
As the all-time greatest of their respective sports, Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods once shared a close friendship. Here's how things soured between them.
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Movies
The Serious Kidney Condition Bijou Phillips Suffered With For Years
Bijou Phillips privately dealt with kidney disease for years, and kept things under wraps until 2017. Here's what happened.
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Movies
Hugh Grant Kisses His Iconic Charm Goodbye At 2023 Oscars With Snarky Diss To Ashley Graham
Hugh Grant displayed none of his famous English charm on the white carpet at the 2023 Oscars after a stilted and awkward interview with Ashley Graham.
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Music
Mod Sun's Confusing Relationship With Tana Mongeau Explained
Mod Sun, Tana Mongeau, and Bella Thorne once had a complicated relationship. What happened between the three of them?
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Movies
Who Is Aubrey Plaza's Husband, Jeff Baena?
Aubrey Plaza quietly got married to screenwriter Jeff Baena, with whom she's collaborated on many of her best roles.
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Sports
Terrell Owens And Donovan McNabb's Feud Is Alive And Well
Despite the passage of time since their feud began, there's still no love lost between Terrell Owens and Donovan McNabb. Here's where their beef stands today.
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Music
Why Enrique Iglesias Stopped Speaking To His Father Julio Iglesias For A Decade
Both Julio and Enrique Iglesias found immense success in then music industry. So, why didn't Enrique speak to his father for a decade, then?
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Music
Jessica Simpson Says Tony Romo Dumped Her Over John Mayer
Jessica Simpson's on-again, off-again relationship with John Mayer was the reason her relationship with Tony Romo fell apart. Here's what happened.
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Television
What We Know About Farmer Landon Heaton From Farmer Wants A Wife
On "Farmer Wants a Wife," Farmer Landon Heaton will compete with four other young farmers to find love among big-city women.
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News
Harry And Meghan Receive King Charles Coronation Invite Amid Royal Eviction Drama
King Charles III is readying the stage for his coronation, slated for May 6 - and that includes officially inviting Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
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News
Kellyanne Conway And Husband George Set To Divorce After Two Decades Together
After 22 years of marriage, Kellyanne Conway and husband George are finally calling it quits. Here's what went down and what former President Donald Trump said.
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Politics
How Vanessa Trump Insulted Her Future Father-In-Law When She Met Don Jr.
Vanessa Trump and Donald Trump Jr. met in 2003 when Donald Trump introduced them. But, how did Vanessa insult her future father-in-law at that time?
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Royals
How Far These Royal Family Members Really Got In School
While life as a working royal includes many responsibilities, there's also the component of getting an education. Here's how far these royals got in school.
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News
The Tragic Death Of NYPD Blue Star Austin Majors
Former child actor Austin Majors has passed away suddenly at the age of 27, of a suspected overdose,
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Music
All The Hints Rihanna Gave Us At Super Bowl 2023 That She's Pregnant Again
During the 2023 Super Bowl LVII halftime show, fans began to wonder if Rihanna was pregnant with her second baby. Here are all the hints she dropped.
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Movies
Ben And Jen Get Their Groove Back In Dunkin' Super Bowl 2023 Ad After Grammys Disaster
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez seem to have rebounded from their Grammys debacle. Now, the two's Super Bowl ad is receiving rave reviews online.
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