Kristin Conard
School
Kansas State University, University Of Sussex
Expertise
Royal Family, Politics, Pop Culture
- Kristin lived in England for graduate school, and she's followed all the news and drama surrounding the royal family ever since. She even got a chance to attend the opening of Dubai's Atlantis The Royal and interview Chef Mich Turner, who's baked cakes for the royals.
- Wellness — for the self and for the planet — has long been a passion of Kristin's.
- She's interviewed innovators in a variety of wellness fields, ranging from skincare creators to ocean advocates to farm-to-table chefs.
Experience
As a writer for The List, Kristin enjoys learning and telling stories about things impacting the world now, from politics and pop culture to sustainability and self-care. She started freelance writing over ten years ago, and she has had bylines in a variety of publications, including 7x7.com, BBC Travel, Destination Weddings & Honeymoons, Conde Nast Traveler, Paste, Departures, and more. She co-authored the award-winning "Kansas Trail Guide: The Best Hiking, Biking, and Riding in the Sunflower State."
Education
Kristin received her B.A. in English literature from Kansas State University and her M.A. in creative and critical writing from University of Sussex.
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Stories By Kristin Conard
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Taylor Swift has shockingly become the newest star of the NFL, and Travis Kelce may have hinted at the release of Reputation (Taylor's Version) this Super Bowl.
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Brittany Mahomes, the wife of Kansas City Chiefs player Patrick Mahomes, arrived at the 2024 Super Bowl in style. What look did she go for?
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Brittany Mahomes is being celebrated in her own right with her rookie appearance in the iconic "Sports Illustrated Swimsuit" issue, and silencing her haters.
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Meghan Markel didn't join her "Suits" co-stars in e.l.f. Cosmetics' 2024 Super Bowl commercial and we're not shocked. Here's why.
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The late Toby Keith had an infamous feud with fellow country musicians The Chicks, and it got rather heated before a tragedy drove Keith to end it.
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Prince Harry came to visit King Charles III after the king's cancer diagnosis, but it seems clear that Prince William isn't ready to reconcile with his brother.
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Barron Trump will be an adult soon, but PR expert Eden Gillott of Gillott Communications tells The List that he'll follow in his mom's publicity footsteps.
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Following in the footsteps of her husband and brother-in-law, Kylie Kelce is now taking the Super Bowl's center stage for a partnership with Dove.
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With superstar parents like Beyonce and Jay Z, it's no surprise that Blue Ivy Carter has already made her stamp on the music industry -- as a child.
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Although King Charles III was diagnosed with cancer, there might be a silver lining to his illness - a potential reconciliation with his son, Prince Harry.
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With the announcement of King Charles III's cancer diagnosis so soon after his coronation, the public naturally has questions about the monarchy's path forward.
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Taylor Swift has gone beyond being just a singer; she's a cultural icon with big influence. Here's how Swift could potentially shake up the 2024 election.
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Jason Momoa's new commercial shows off his singing and dancing skills, and he got some tips on-set from someone from the original "Flashdance" cast.
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Buckingham Palace confirmed in a statement that King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer. Here's what we know so far, and why the timing is so tragic.
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Ben Affleck did another ad for his meme-able fave, Dunkin' Donuts, and managed to hype up his wife Jennifer Lopez's upcoming project during the commercial too.
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Taylor Swift took home the Album of the Year at the 2024 Grammy Awards, and her speech -- and snub of Travis Kelce -- has us thinking of Joe Alwyn.
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Between the two of them, Beyonce and Jay-Z have over 50 Grammy awards, and now, their daughter Blue Ivy looks so grown up at the 2024 Grammys.
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Billie Eilish brought her trademark airy style to her performance of "What Was I Made For?," but her snoozy 2024 Grammys performance was saved by a subtle nod.
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Paris Jackson has transformed for the 2024 Grammys, and she hid all of her tattoos from view, but how many tattoos does Paris Jackson have?
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Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler have had a working relationship for over a quarter century, and their friendship has only grown throughout those years.
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After Brittany Mahomes received backlash after the 2024 AFC championship in Baltimore, her mother-in-law Randi Mahomes has seemingly come out to defend her.
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David Beckham went viral for calling out his wife Victoria's claims of being "working class" in their Netflix doc, and now they're poking fun at the flub.
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Donald Trump believes he is more popular than Taylor Swift, and his team is reportedly planning an offensive if she endorses President Joe Biden.
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Over a Broadway career that spanned decades, Chita Rivera originated iconic roles and delivered powerhouse performances. Now, fans look back at a life on stage.
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Since going public with Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift has overtaken the NFL, and her song "Mean" seems to be an ironically appropriate summary of the backlash.
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E. Jean Carroll's recent court win has the hosts of "The View" excited that Donald Trump is being held accountable to the tune of $83.3 million.
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Though some may not know Taylor Tomlinson, she is a force to be reckoned with in comedy with three Netflix specials and a late-night talk show in the works.