Katie Rook has been covering entertainment news for more than five years. She is an expert on the British royal family, covering Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle, and Princess Diana. Katie also follows reality TV and writes about shows such as Vanderpump Rules. Katie has always been interested in celebrities’ lives, though she loves taking the angles of body positivity and self-love – and loves seeing icons who lean into those spheres. Katie looks to social media to keep up with the latest celebrity trends and loves reading to keep up with entertainment news. Her coverage examines the the lives and careers of vintage artists such as Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, and Johnny Carson.
Katie holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Penn State University and a Master’s in legal studies from Kaplan University (now part of Purdue University). She’s been passionate about writing for equally as long as she’s been a “geek” for pop culture – several decades.
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When Dolly Parton visited 'The Tonight Show' for the first time in 1977, she told Johnny Carson that her husband, Carl Dean, talked about him as if he were a friend or family member.
Loretta Lynn once revealed that seeing 'Vacation' actor Beverly D'Angelo dressed as country music icon Patsy Cline for 'Coal Miner's Daughter' was hurtful.
Wynonna Judd decided to honor The Judds' final tour dates as a tribute to her late mother, Naomi Judd. And she said this time on the road is like a "victory lap" for her."
Body language experts noticed a subtle difference in how Prince William and Kate Middleton take on pro-royal crowds compared to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
According to Wynonna Judd, she and her sister Ashley don't often agree, but they've grown closer since their mother's death. And she revealed if the truth lies behind rumors of fighting over Naomi Judd's will and estate.
One body language expert pointed out how Meghan Markle took a "very submissive pose" next to Kate Middleton and her confidence after the queen's death.
According to George Harrison's first wife, Pattie Boyd, their life together was a "ludicrous and hateful one" because of his mood swings, drug use, and affairs.
According to friends from her university, Kate Middleton co-founded a drinking society for women because it perturbed her that they were traditionally for men.
Britney Spears complained about "the nerve" of some people on Instagram, and fans thought she was taking direct aim at Selena Gomez with her subtle shade.
According to one body language expert's analysis, "all is not well in Prince Harry's world" because there seems to be some "underlying issue" with Meghan Markle.
Comedian Paul Reubens shared a loving tribute to friend Leslie Jordan and a clip of the late actor from a long-ago guest spot on "Pee-wee's Playhouse."