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 and Rex Linn were dating for a while before publicly announcing their relationship. And she said she eventually started to feel guilty because she nervously "evaded the subject" of her love for him.
Though Willie Nelson is a legendary country music icon, he remained as close to his sister, Bobbie Nelson, through the decades as the times when she held him on her knee.
Before Travis Fimmel helped lead such hits as 'Vikings' and 'Raised by Wolves,' he was on 'The Beast' with Patrick Swayze. And he recalled a time he unknowingly added sound effects to a one-shot stunt with his "inspiring" co-star.
Valerie Bertinelli disclosed to Rob Lowe she spent a few years doing cocaine with her late ex-husband, Eddie Van Halen. But she grew tired of how the drug made her feel about sunrises and morning bird songs.
Connie Britton and Kyle Chandler formed a funny friendship while playing husband and wife on 'Friday Night Lights.' How did they feel about ending their work marriage?
Miranda Lambert married Brendan McLoughlin in 2019 and became stepmom to his months-old son, Landon. And the lifelong animal lover said the experience was "a whole new journey."
Bobbie Nelson gave credit to her brother, Willie, for giving her a "life filled with love and music." After more than 50 years playing in Willie Nelson's Family band, she died on Mar. 10, 2022, at 91.
Country star Luke Combs plans on being a dad who is around for his family. As he and his wife, Nicole Hocking, prepare for their first child, he said he wants them to hit the road with him as soon as they can.
Reba McEntire and Rex Linn have been romantic since 2020, but they've known each other for decades. And she said he's the partner she waited for her whole life.
Travis Fimmel started his Hollywood career as a Calvin Klein model. And while some observers might have been left wondering if his billboard images were "computer-enhanced," Sharon Osbourne said she knew "very well" the shots were "all real."
Bobbie Nelson, pianist, singer, and sister to Willie Nelson, has died at age 91. The family released a statement on Willie Nelson's Instagram to share their heartbreak with fans.
Actor Jussie Smollett was sentenced to jail time, felony probation, and ordered to pay fines and restitution after being found guilty of lying to police about an alleged hate-based attack.
Kim Kardashian feels like "nobody wants to work these days." And her sisters, Kourtney and Khloé, agree with that notion. But Twitter called her out for using debatable business practices, pointing to allegations of wage theft.
Stella Parton thinks her sister, Dolly, was a "great" host for the 2022 ACM Awards, but she also had a complaint to share. "Morgan Wallen was rewarded for his bad boy behavior," she wrote on Twitter, kicking off a contentious debate.
Despite achieving iconic fame, Johnny Carson preferred bringing his lunches from home packed in brown paper bags and drove himself to work in his white Corvette.
Connie Britton will moderate a SXSW conversation between Dolly Parton and James Patterson about their new book, 'Run, Rose, Run,' and Parton's new album of the same name.
Miranda Lambert, who is up for Entertainer of the Year at the 2022 ACM Awards, donated $20,000 to animal shelters because shelter pets and their caretakers have "always had [her] heart."