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.
Country music star Tammy Wynette died under questionable circumstances in 1998. After that, her daughters claimed she lied to keep her sad truth from the public, including the story of a 1978 kidnapping.
Johnny Depp stood by his friend Damien Echols until he was freed after 18 years on death row. And the story of the accusations against Echols inspired the creators of 'Stranger Things' while they were writing for one well-liked new character.
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Why did a family vacation for Reba McEntire and Narvel Blackstock leave her mother in tears, her father in sorrow, and McEntire with a memorable lump in her throat?
Some trial-watchers accused Johnny Depp of acting while he was on the stand in his defamation case against Amber Heard. But attorney Kathleen Zellner said, "That's not an act."
Johnny Depp told Oprah Winfrey it was "so bizarre" to be named People's Sexiest Man Alive after scoring the title in 2003. Did he find it irritating or flattering?
Reba McEntire was "steaming" mad after her bus driver made a decision that led to an accident and a wrecked front end on her bus. But could she forgive him?
According to 'Making a Murderer' attorney Kathleen Zellner, Amber Heard lost in a "contest of credibility" against Johnny Depp. Why does she think Heard "failed" to build a good case?
Reba McEntire used one celebrated stage to introduce herself to New York in the late '80s. And she didn't want her new audience to see anyone other than the real her.
Amber Heard's attorney Elaine Bredehoft did some interviews in the wake of the jury's verdict in her trial against Johnny Depp. And a body language expert had a few notes to share.
Jensen Ackles and Reba McEntire joined 'Big Sky,' and they'll be regulars in the third season. During their time together, Ackles hopes to get the country star to sing him one of her biggest hits.
Katie Maloney and Tom Schwartz announced their amicable split months ago. And one of their 'Vanderpump Rules' co-stars said the former couple wants mutual friends to take a side.
The verdict is in for Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, but some trial-watchers still have a few lingering questions about courtroom procedure. And we've got a few of them covered.
Country legend Naomi Judd recalled one of her daughter Ashley Judd's phone calls to her, where she shared a story about being harassed by Harvey Weinstein.
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard are done with their defamation trial. But Heard's attorney Elaine Bredehoft says Heard will likely appeal because the odds weren't in her favor.