Location
Los Angeles, California
School
Pasadena City College
Expertise
Bravo TV, The Today Show, Pop Music
- After serving as an assistant editor for the PCC Courier and beginning to write for myBurbank News, Devin won the 2020 Lisa A. Davidson Memorial Scholarship from the Los Angeles chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
- She enjoys staying up to date on celebrity appearances for talk shows like "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" or "The Drew Barrymore Show," as well as the latest sit-down interview with Oprah Winfrey and guests.
- In addition to filling the role of writer, Devin has served as an editor for a middle grade novel.
Experience
Devin began her journalism pursuits while studying at Pasadena City College. When she's not contributing to Nicki Swift, she continues to write for myBurbank News, Songwriting Magazine and BuzzFeed. One of Devin's favorite parts of her work is interviewing a variety of people for articles and her podcast series, "Local Legends with Devin," which she hosts for myBurbank.
Education
Devin studied journalism at Pasadena City College, where she earned her associate degree in 2020. Here, she gained firsthand news experience through coming on board as a writer and assistant editor of the PCC Courier's lifestyle section.
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 Devin Herenda
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What Jason Bateman And Laura Linney's Relationship Is Like In Real Life
Laura Linney has said she admired her "Ozark" co-star, Jason Bateman, before they were paired on the series. The two had a smooth experience on-set.
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Whoopi Goldberg Admits She Was In Love Once (But Not With Any Of Her Ex-Husbands)
Whoopi Goldberg has said that she was never compatible with married life, and that she couldn't be married just to meet expectations. But she has been in love.
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Who Is Christina Aguilera's Longtime Fiancé, Matthew Rutler?
Christina Aguilera has been with her fiancé, executive Matthew Rutler, for over ten years and they have a daughter together.
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Tichina Arnold's Daughter Alijah Kai Is Following In Her Mom's Footsteps
Tichina Arnold has a child who, like her famous mother, possesses a knack for the arts. Here's everything we know about the up-and-coming artist.
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Chloe Lattanzi's Husband: Who Is Olivia Newton-John's Daughter Married To?
Chloe Lattanzi's husband, James Driskill, is an instructor in a field very different from his wife and late mother-in-law's show business lives.
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Harry And Meghan's Terrifying Paparazzi Car Chase Made Worse By Stalker Arrest
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were chased by paparazzi in New York City on May 16 before an alleged stalker was arrested outside their home in California.
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Why Brooke Shields And Dean Cain Really Broke Up (The Second Time Around)
Dean Cain and Brooke Shields fell in love in college, but the pressures of fame broke their love apart. They eventually got back together and broke up again.
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Jamie Foxx Had A Close Bond With His Late Sister DeOndra Dixon
Jamie Foxx was a fierce champion of his late sister DeOndra Dixon, who had Down syndrome and advocated for others with the condition.
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How John Travolta Embarrassed His Daughter Ella In Front Of Her Celebrity Crush
John Travolta and his daughter Ella share a close relationship, but the "Grease" actor once embarrassed her in front of her favorite "Twilight" star.
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No One From Britney Spears' Entire Family Attended Her Wedding To Sam Asghari
Britney Spears' wedding to Sam Asghari was a star-studded Hollywood event, but the guest list was missing some notable close family members.
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Anna Nicole Smith Was Born With A Much Different Name
Before she reached worldwide fame, Anna Nicole Smith went by a very different name. Smith started to achieve popularity and claimed a new persona.
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Chase Sui Wonders Offers Rare Insight Into 'Sacred' Pete Davidson Romance
Chase Sui Wonders is opening up about her relationship with Pete Davidson, her "Bodies Bodies Bodies" and "Bupkis" co-star. Here's what she shared.
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Congressman George Santos Arrested On 13 Federal Charges: Here's What We Know
U.S. Representative George Santos is currently in custody on federal criminal charges after being named in a 13-count indictment related to fraud and theft.
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What Jimmy Fallon's Wife Nancy Juvonen Really Does For A Living
Jimmy Fallon has been with his wife, Nancy Juveon, for a long time. She's a producer responsible for off-beat classics including "Donnie Darko."
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Taylor Swift's Rumored New Flame Matty Healy Has Some Famous Exes In His Past
The 1975 frontman Matty Healy is rumored to be dating Taylor Swift. However, she isn't the first famous singer he's been linked to over the years.
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How Oprah's Guidance Helped Jamie Foxx Get His Life Back On Track
During a difficult time in Jamie Foxx's life, Oprah Winfrey stepped up to the plate and took the actor and performer under her wing. Here's how she helped him.
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Josh Brolin's Wife Kathryn Boyd Brolin Was His Assistant Before They Got Married
Josh Brolin and Kathryn Boyd Brolin tied the knot after Kathryn served as his personal assistant. Here's how the pair's relationship has played out since then.
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How Bill Hader Found Out He Was Related To Carol Burnett
Bill Hader has a surprising link to another famous face — and it seems comedy is a family affair. Here's how the actor found he and Carol Burnett were related.
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Was Nick Lachey Still Married To Jessica Simpson When He Met Vanessa?
With Nick and Vanessa Lachey dating shortly after his divorce from Jessica Simpson, fans may wonder if the two knew each other while he was married.
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Was Jerry Springer Actually A Judge?
Jerry Springer took on a more serious role with his "Judge Jerry" show, and he issued real judgments in his cases. So was he really a judge?
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Michael J. Fox's Wife Tracy Pollan Dated A Different Famous Actor First
Michael J. Fox' and Tracy Pollan have been together for almost four decades, but before they got together she dated a different famous actor first.
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The Acting Roles Rachel McAdams Had Second Thoughts About Turning Down
Although she's said "yes" to playing countless iconic movie characters, there are famous roles Rachel McAdams had second thoughts about turning down.
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Kate Bosworth And Orlando Bloom's Relationship Was More Serious Than We Knew
Kate Bosworth and Orlando Bloom maintained their union for over two years before choosing to break up.
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King Charles Proposed To His Second Cousin Before Marrying Princess Diana
The British monarchy is a family affair, and King Charles' first proposal was nearly as well. Here's what we know about the monarch's proposal to his cousin.
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Why Eva Mendes Won't Do Red Carpet Appearances With Ryan Gosling
Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling are a Hollywood couple who keeps their union private. Here's the reason you don't see them on the red carpet together.
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Hallmark's Kimberley Sustad And Paul Campbell Are More Than Just Co-Stars
Aside from being two of Hallmark's buzziest actors, Kimberley Sustad and Paul Campbell share another professional partnership that might surprise you.
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Who Is Drake Bell's Estranged Wife, Janet Von Schmeling?
After his Nickelodeon days, "Drake & Josh" star Drake Bell found love with Janet Von Schmeling. What is there to know about the former child actor's ex-wife?
