KiMi has covered entertainment and Hollywood for more than a decade, reporting on the scene at red carpets, covering the on- and off-screen drama of reality TV shows, interviewing A-listers, and breaking news ranging from celebrity legal disputes to notable figures' deaths.
She has been boots on the ground in Los Angeles as she reports from press rooms, audience seats, red carpets and star-studded lobbies for the Oscars, Grammys, Emmys and Golden Globes. Outside of award season, she follows shows such as "Love Island," "Love is Blind" and "The Bachelor" for recaps, news developments, cultural takes and interviews with standout contestants.
She is an LA-born journalist who is bilingual in English and Japanese, formerly reporting on Asian American issues for the Japanese news agency Kyodo News. KiMi also authored the daily Diddy on Trial newsletter.
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