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 John Lennon was a Beatle, there was an essential part of the job he thought was a "drag." What didn't he enjoy very much about being one of the Fab Four?
When Reba McEntire divorced Charlie Battles, Narvel Blackstock said it left him in an "awkward" position. Why did he have a "difficult time" after her first divorce?
According to one expert's observations, Kate Middleton and Camilla Parker Bowles have gotten closer since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down from their royal duties.
When ABC first approached Candace Cameron Bure about co-hosting 'The View,' she wasn't prepared to accept the opportunity. What eventually changed her mind?
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One royal expert thinks Queen Elizabeth's discomfort around Prince William and Kate Middleton's family trips was why she took action that "curtailed" their travel habits.
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