Kourtney Ri’chard is an Entertainment Reporter from Beaumont, Texas currently residing in Manhattan. After attaining her B.A. in Broadcast Journalism and Film from Texas State University, she relocated to Houston, Texas where she began her broadcasting career as a radio personality on 97.9’s The Box. Kourtney hosted “Late Night with Koko” which became the #1 overnight radio program in Houston. With Kourtney’s vibrant personality and genuine connection with her listeners, she gained a large following almost immediately and began branding herself further by hosting various special events and concerts around the city.
In 2008, Kourtney relocated to New York to transition her career into television reporting and has quickly become a recognizable name and face in the entertainment industry. Kourtney has snagged exclusive interviews with numerous
A-list celebrities including Queen Latifah, Fabolous, Gym Class Heroes, LeBron James, Jermaine Jackson, Khloe Kardashian, Tori Spelling, Tommy Hilfiger and Trey Songz just to name a few! She has also hosted various entertainment segments including the 2009 MTV Music Video Awards, 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors, and Global Grind’s coverage of Mercedes Benz’s Fashion Week 2009.
In 2009, Kourtney hosted BET’s #1 summer music video show called “The Heat.” The show aired LIVE every weekday during the summer of 2009 at 9am. Along with her co-host, she introduced music videos and provided fun facts and general world news throughout the show. For copies of the show please email info@kourtneyrichard.com.
Kourtney Ri’chard’s natural ability to get the inside scoop and private peek into celebrities lives makes her one of the most sought-after television personalities in New York. Her fabulous factor puts her at ease with supermodels and designers while her energy encourages actors and entertainers to give her the dish. Check out snippets of Kourtney’s interviews on www.kourtneyrichard.com.