Brandon Bombay
Expertise
Tom Cruise, NBA Player Drama, Hip Hop Dating And Relationships
- In early 2021, Brandon began writing for NickiSwift, where his outstanding work was recognized as Writer of the Month in February 2022.
- When he was still only a blogger, Brandon was discovered when his NBA blog had a viral post that landed him on a segment for "CBC News."
- He worked with the social media teams that created content for the Facebook pages of notable names such as Kris Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian, 50 Cent, and more.
Experience
Brandon's professional writing career began working as an editor for HotNewHipHop, one of the major players in the online music world. He focused on covering music, plus a mix of urban celebrity culture. From there, he parlayed that experience into covering breaking news and viral topics for various outlets, including The Inquisitr. In addition to Nicki Swift, he has also written for Daily Meal. Brandon authored the book "Dirty English: Slang from the Streets of New York, L.A., London..." which details the curse words and slang from various English-speaking regions.
Education
Brandon attended Western University where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in English. He also received a Level II Writing Certificate while completing his degree.
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Stories By Brandon Bombay
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In 2017, YouTube star Logan Paul made a controversial video that threatened to destroy his entire career. Here's how he bounced back and found a new passion.
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Caitlin Clark's new coach gave her a pointer ahead of her WNBA debut. Some fans didn't take kindly to the advice, editing her Wikipedia page.
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Baseball player Paul Skenes wowed on the field at LSU, and is set to take the Pittsburgh Pirates by storm. His high school academics were just as impressive.
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As South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem reportedly made the shortlist to be Donald Trump's running mate in 2024, her appearance made some noticeable changes.
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NFL coach Bill Belichick and Linda Holliday were together for 16 years before their breakup in 2023. What went wrong between the two lovebirds?
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Before Barron Trump's political debut and not long after his 18th birthday, his father Donald Trump fudged a pretty major detail about him in an interview.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs has seven children with four different women. Here's a look at who the mothers are and Combs' relationship with each of them.
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When Donald Trump's lawyers questioned Stormy Daniels about their alleged affair, the adult film star's quick-witted remark sparked laughter in the courtroom.
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Caitlin Clark's drive and discipline isn't just for the basketball court. The Iowa Hawkeyes player's college GPA is almost as impressive as her athletic skills.
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Donald Trump's lawyer Alina Habba has made a pretty penny since starting her work with the former president, and she's not afraid to flaunt it.
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"Home Town" couple Ben and Erin Napier have an unusual marriage that's full of strange habits from all the way back to their first date in college.
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Kim Kardashian has both praised and criticized former president Donald Trump over the years, but she's made her current position on him more than obvious.
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Ivanka Trump hushed rumors of a feud with Kimberly Guilfoyle, commenting on her future sister-in-law's engagement photo with Donald Trump Jr.
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When appearing in court and at a campaign stop on the same day, it's clear based on his appearance which one Donald Trump takes more seriously.
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Palm Beach photographer Madison Buff has taken shots of Kimberly Guilfoyle and rubbed shoulders with Mar-a-Lago's elite, including the Queen of Versailles.
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From Fox News host to Donald Trump Jr.'s fiancee, Kimberly Guilfoyle's professional, political, and personal life has been the subject of much gossip.
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You might not expect Donald Trump Jr. to have ties to Diddy, but the two used to run in the same circles and are connected in more ways than you might realize.
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From death hoaxes to political ambitions, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has often found himself at the center of some of the internet's biggest rumors.
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With things more serious than ever between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Swift has reportedly worried about Kelce's adjustment to her level of fame.
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Two weeks after his death, O.J. Simpson's lawyer revealed the athlete's cause of death. Previously, Simpson shared he was undergoing chemotherapy.
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A revealing comparison with Barron Trump has many on social media suggesting Donald Trump's height might not be as towering as he's previously touted.
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Despite much of Taylor Swift's album "The Tortured Poets Department" revolving around her ex Joe Alwyn, her current boyfriend Travis Kelce doesn't seem to mind.
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Appearing on Jason and Travis Kelce's podcast, Arnold Schwarzenegger referenced Travis' past comparison of the actor to a more contemporary action hero.
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Christian singer Mandisa has died at 47. She first rose to fame as a contestant on "American Idol" Season 5, launching her gospel career shortly thereafter.
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Many expected Taylor Swift's "The Tortured Poets Department" album to focus on ex Joe Alwyn, but "So High School" is seemingly inspired by Travis Kelce.
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Allman Brothers Band guitarist Richard "Dickey" Betts was an original member of the band from 1969 until their split in 1976.
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After fans called out a sports reporter for his awkwardly sexist interaction with Caitlin Clark, he published an apology that isn't ringing true.