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.
Reba McEntire made her movie debut in 'Tremors.' But first, she had to convince the director the film's demands wouldn't dissuade her from taking on the part.
A former field assignment manager for TMZ testified Amber Heard was likely behind leaks of information and the now-famous video of Johnny Depp damaging his kitchen. But Heard's attorney alleged the witness came forward for the wrong reasons.
Kate Moss took the stand in Johnny Depp's defamation trial against Amber Heard. What did she say happened between her and Depp on the stairs all those years ago?
Reba McEntire loves the feeling of giving back to her community. Whether she's helping out neighbors or those in need, she loves giving her time, money, and star power where it can do some good.
Reba McEntire likes to stay at work with different projects, but she tries not to overlook the simple pleasures life offers. What does she think people should spend more time doing?
Most Johnny Depp fans show up to court on their best behavior on a daily basis. But one spectator was removed by deputies for acting out of line with a baby.
When 20-year-old Brad Pitt auditioned to be in Cassandra Peterson's 'Elvira: Mistress of the Dark,' she thought he was too "cute" to be believable. Who did she think would get distracted?
Thirty years ago, television icon Johnny Carson ended his thirty-year run as the host of 'The Tonight Show.' He asked his audience to "look on the bright side" of his departure during a show without performances.
When Reba McEntire came home from the road and couldn't find one of her most prized possessions, she learned her first husband had done something "unforgivable."
Naomi Judd didn't appreciate receiving too much worship from a fan who went so far as to join her family's church. What did she do to let that person know without losing their support?
Reba McEntire revealed her divorce from Narvel Blackstock changed her life in many not-so-obvious ways, including leaving her in charge of signing checks.
Amber Heard said she donated all of the $7 million received from Johnny Depp in their divorce to charities. But his lawyer got her to confess that's not exactly true.
Lisa Vanderpump said she didn't realize all the ways 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' would change her life. But how does she feel about going back?
Johnny Depp has been sending a message about the truth during his defamation trial against Amber Heard, even when he's silently listening to other testimony.
With closing arguments on the horizon, legal experts have given their opinions on whether Amber Heard maintained credibility against defamation claims by Johnny Depp throughout cross-examination.
Amber Heard and her sister both claimed they saw Johnny Depp throw a can and strike his former nurse during a violent argument, but she said it didn't happen.
Two years after worldwide superstar Kenny Rogers died, his loved ones were finally able to hold a memorial service. But what kept them from doing it sooner?
Actor Ellen Barkin provided a deposition as a witness for Amber Heard in the Johnny Depp defamation trial. Barkin claimed she saw Depp throw a bottle while fighting with other people in the '90s.