Billie Schwab Dunn
Pop Culture and Entertainment Reporter
Billie is a Newsweek Pop Culture and Entertainment Reporter based in London, U.K. She reports on film and TV, trending news, and the entertainment industry. She has extensively covered pop culture, women's rights, and lifestyle topics throughout her career and has a strong interest in the effect entertainment news has on everyday life. Originally from Sydney, Billie cut her teeth as a reporter on the Femail desk at Daily Mail Australia before moving to London in 2019. She joined Newsweek in 2023 from the Mirror and has previously written for Metro.co.uk, Cosmopolitan, Daily Star, Popsugar, Fabulous, and Business Insider. She studied Media (Communications and Journalism) at the University of New South Wales. Languages: English.
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Stephen King slams Donald Trump's court appearance
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Stephen King's smackdown of Donald Trump causes a stir
King, an outspoken critic of Trump, called him a "dimbulb" after the former president said the Battle of Gettysburg was "beautiful in so many different ways."
Toddlers' adorable Taylor Swift concert commentary melts hearts
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Stephen King's Donald Trump "strategy" remark goes viral
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"Wheel of Fortune" viewers slam latest episode
Wednesday night's episode of the long-running game show has led to some highly critical feedback being posted online by viewers.
Fox News hosts argue over Donald Trump going to prison
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Joe Rogan's rare photo of himself goes viral
On Monday millions gathered across the U.S. to watch the total solar eclipse, and that number included top podcast host Joe Rogan.
Fact check—did JK Rowling make "half goblin" Jewish Harry Potter character?
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Stephen King's Donald Trump remark takes internet by storm
The horror author joined the Democratic Party in 1970 and has been an outspoken critic of Donald Trump for years.
Megyn Kelly predicts bad news for Donald Trump
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Former Nickelodeon star confronts Dan Schneider in viral video
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Jennifer Lopez backup vocalist calls out "problem" with one of her songs
A former backup vocalist for Jennifer Lopez said she lent her voice to one of the singer's most well-known songs.
Barron Trump photo at Mar-a-Lago goes viral
Barron Trump has made various public appearances recently and now a photo of him has received millions of views online.
Megyn Kelly shares Donald Trump concerns
Donald Trump has feuded with Megyn Kelly on and off for years and now she has expressed her concern about the former president.
Taylor Swift's carbon footprint revealed in new study
A new study has looked at Taylor Swift's private jet usage to calculate her carbon footprint throughout her Eras Tour.
Jimmy Fallon brutally mocks Donald Trump
"Meanwhile, Trump is so broke, he sold the podium for $5,000," the late-night host said when making fun of the former president.
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Former Fox executive calls Donald Trump Jr. "pathetic"
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Joe Rogan is often vocal about the threat of nuclear war and during an episode of his podcast, he explained his fear.
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Sage Steele speaks out after confusing Dana White for Joe Rogan
During an appearance on the late-night talk show 'Gutfeld!' on Tuesday, Sage Steele explained why she mixed up the men's names.
50 Cent's new Diddy comment takes off online
The rapper has shared an old clip of Diddy in the 2010 movie "Get Him to the Greek" to social media—and it's gone viral.
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Donald Trump shows off 'signature dance moves' in video with Barron
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