Nicholas Hautman

Summary

Born and raised on Long Island, Nicholas Hautman was an editor and writer on the Us Weekly digital team from 2015 to 2021.

Work or writing background leading to expertise

With more than 7,000 published articles under his belt, Nick was Us’ resident music expert for over half a decade, fervently tackling album reviews, year-end lists and other features for the website and magazine. As a diehard Britney Spears fan, he exhaustively covered the pop princess’ storied career and controversial conservatorship. He also attended and covered exclusive events such as Justin Timberlake’s Man of the Woods album release party and an intimate Lady Gaga concert at a dive bar in her stomping ground.

Education

Nick received a bachelor’s degree from Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, in May 2016, graduating with a major in journalism and a minor in psychology.

RHOBH Erika Jayne Tom Girardi Divorce Everything We Know So Far

Erika Jayne Shares Why She Left Tom Girardi: Everything We Know

Pat the … divorce papers. After Erika Jayne went to court to end her marriage to Tom Girardi, Bravo fans were shocked to learn that what seemed like one of the strongest couples in Real Housewives history was not so picture-perfect after all. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star announced in November 2020 that […]

Paris Hilton, Miley Cyrus, More Celebs Support the #FreeBritney Movement

Since April 2019, Britney Spears’ fans have been flooding social media with the hashtag #FreeBritney in hopes of uncovering the truth about the Princess of Pop’s conservatorship. Spears was placed under the legal guardianship in February 2008 after she suffered a public breakdown amid her divorce from Kevin Federline, with whom she shares sons Preston […]

Britney Spears’ Ups and Downs With Dad Jamie Over the Years

Britney Spears’ legal drama with her father, Jamie Spears, has continued to make headlines amid her indefinite work hiatus, but their ups and downs date back to her childhood. “Me and my daughter’s relationship has always been strained,” Jamie testified during a June 2019 court hearing. Growing up, Britney and her mother, Lynne Spears, were […]

Britney Spears’ Conservatorship Battle Explained

For the longest time, it seemed as though Britney Spears’ dark days were finally behind her. After suffering a much-publicized breakdown in 2007 and 2008, the Princess of Pop came out on top, taking home one award after another and landing a four-year Las Vegas residency that grossed nearly $138 million. In February 2019, Spears […]

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari’s Relationship Timeline

Stronger together! It was love at first sight when Britney Spears and Sam Asghari met in October 2016 on the set of her “Slumber Party” music video. “I was excited that I [would] get to meet one of the biggest artists of all time,” the personal trainer recalled to Men’s Health in July 2018. “I […]

Taylor Swift's Battle With Big Machine Records: A Timeline

There is no end in sight for the back-and-forth drama between Taylor Swift and her former label Big Machine Records’ executives Scott Borchetta and Scooter Braun. Since June 2019, the Grammy winner has been at war with the big-wig business partners over the rights to the music she recorded before switching to Republic Records the […]

Prince William and Duchess Kate’s Sweetest Moments With Their Kids

Prince William and Duchess Kate are now the proud parents of three. Us Weekly takes a look back at the royal family’s sweetest moments with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

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More than a summer fling! Nina Dobrev and Shaun White’s whirlwind romance has gotten very serious, very quickly. The Vampire Diaries alum and the professional snowboarder sparked dating rumors in February 2020 when fans noticed that they had shared similar photos from a trip to South Africa. One month later, they were photographed together for […]

‘Bachelor’ and ‘Bachelorette’ Virgins Through the Years

Virgins are few and far between in Bachelor Nation. Ashley Iaconetti, Sean Lowe, Colton Underwood and Becca Tilley are just a few of the cast members who famously spoke out on TV about holding onto their V-cards. Revisit all nine Bachelor or Bachelorette virgins below!

New Wedding Details! Ariana Grande's Mom and Dad Walked Her Down the Aisle

All from her point of view! Ariana Grande has managed to keep much of her relationship with Dalton Gomez out of the spotlight, but she has shared some insight into their private life through her music and Instagram. The couple were first spotted together in February 2020 while dining with friends at Bar Louie in […]

Ariana Grande’s Husband Dalton Gomez: 5 Things to Know

Mr. Right! After her romance with Mikey Foster fizzled out, Ariana Grande started dating Dalton Gomez in March 2020, and they tied the knot just over one year later, Us Weekly confirmed. The real estate agent made a few subtle appearances on the Grammy winner’s Instagram account as their romance blossomed, and TMZ reported in March 2020 […]

Ellen DeGeneres’ Most Controversial Moments Over the Years

Millions of people tune in to The Ellen DeGeneres Show every day to watch Ellen DeGeneres deliver hilarious monologues about current events, interview celebrities from all walks of life and play games with her studio audience. But the stand-up comedian is no stranger to controversy. Two decades after launching her career, DeGeneres broke through in […]

Ellen DeGeneres Through the Years

Ellen DeGeneres has become a legend in her own right since she hit the spotlight in the late 1970s — though there have been some bumps along the way. The talk show host started out as a stand-up comedian in her native Louisiana after leaving the University of New Orleans just one semester into her studies […]

Thomas Rhett’s Family Members: A Comprehensive Guide

Look what God gave him! Thomas Rhett’s family has stolen hearts across the world since he hit the country music scene in 2012. Born Thomas Rhett Akins Jr. in March 1990, the Grammy nominee is the son of fellow country singer-songwriter Rhett Akins and Paige Lankford (née Braswell). Thomas and his sister, Kasey Akins, grew […]

Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins’ Relationship Timeline

Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins’ love story is one for the books. The couple met as kindergartners, but it took them about 15 years to realize that they were life partners — and they haven’t turned back since. The country superstar and the Live in Love author started dating in 2011 after reconnecting at a […]

Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova’s Relationship Timeline

Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova fell for each other hard and fast, and now they are one of the strongest — and most private — couples in Hollywood. The King of Latin Pop and the former professional tennis player met in December 2001 on the set of his “Escape” music video, in which they had […]

Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik: A Timeline of Their Relationship

Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik have been through a whole lot since their on-off relationship began, and now they are parents! The former One Direction singer announced the arrival of the couple’s first child, daughter Khai, in September 2020. “Our baby girl is here, healthy & beautiful,” Malik wrote via Twitter at the time. “To […]

Celebrity Earnings

Breaking Down the Kardashian-Jenners’ Reported Net Worths

Money, money, money! Since Keeping Up With the Kardashians premiered in October 2007, the Kardashian-Jenners have become one of the wealthiest families in Hollywood. The E! reality series introduced the world to the glitzy lives of Kris Jenner and her then-husband, Caitlyn Jenner, as well as the entertainment manager’s six children: Kourtney Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, […]

Real-Life Love Stories! See the ‘Bridgerton’ Cast’s Dating Histories

All eyes have been on the cast of Bridgerton since the period drama’s premiere in December 2020, leaving viewers with questions about Phoebe Dynevor, Regé-Jean Page and more of their costars’ offscreen love lives. The chemistry between Dynevor and Page’s respective characters, Daphne Bridgerton and Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings, was so palpable in […]

Lady Gaga Through the Years: From Avant-Garde Pop Star to Oscar Winner

Since hitting the scene, Lady Gaga has become one of the most famous faces in pop music history. The New York City native released her debut single, “Just Dance,” in April 2008. As she continued to drop one chart-topping hit after another, from “Bad Romance” to “Born This Way” to “Million Reasons,” she quickly became […]

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