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.
Nicki Swift covers celebrity and entertainment news by way of an expert group of editorial professionals. We drive the conversation on everything from trending Hollywood news to star transformations, always striving to deliver the most compelling commentary, bolstered by quality expert opinions.
As we cover a wide breadth of pop culture, we're constantly reviewing, fact-checking, and updating stories to ensure they're accurate and current. Additional information on our editorial process available here.
Stories By Brandon Bombay
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Bettina Anderson and Don Jr. only had eyes for each other during his dad's joint address, but Kimberly Guilfoyle later vied for her ex's attention in an LBD.
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Barack Obama made his latest dinner outing a family affair, but Michelle Obama was noticeably absent after skipping some major events with her husband.
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Side-by-side photos demonstrate just how different Lauren Boebert looks when the Colorado congresswoman gets to prep her pictures before the public sees them.
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Barack Obama had to say no to a job offer from Ben Stiller: a small role on a popular TV show that was much like the gigs Donald Trump was once desperate for.
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Mammas don't let your babies grow up to be Congress members cosplaying as cowgirls; they might get roasted like Lauren Boebert does when she wears a cowboy hat.
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The late Michelle Trachtenberg seemed to be worried about dying after her "17 Again" co-star Matthew Perry passed away in 2023, according to sources.
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Emma Watters, the wife of Fox News host Jesse Watters, is fond of high hemlines, and a large cutout on a minidress she wore on vacation made it extra revealing.
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"Gossip Girl" star Michelle Trachtenberg wasn't active career-wise in the years before her death but did address a comment about Blake Lively's legal drama.
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While it's Robert F. Kennedy Jr. who hasn't let marriage prevent his pursuit of women, a different member of the Kennedy clan keeps thirsting over Usha Vance.
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Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem needs to focus on securing the border of her lips by decreasing the amount of glossy color she floods them with.
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She's mimicked her late mother-in-law before, and Meghan Markle has critics rolling their eyes with her latest outfit from Princess Diana's fashion archives.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle has become synonymous with heavy eye makeup and hair extensions. So what happens when you remove both? She's almost unrecognizable!
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Before Ivanka Trump joined her father Donald Trump in the Oval Office, she rocked a lot of outfits with necklines that would make the founding fathers swoon.
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Justin Bieber's altered appearance and odd behavior at a Rhode skincare pop-up event had concerned fans questioning Hailey Bieber's decision to invite him.
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Actor Valerie Bertinelli got real on social media in regard to what can make or break a relationship, alluding to her split with boyfriend Mike Goodnough.
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Patrick Mahomes seemingly decided that now is the perfect time for a makeover, and football fans are mourning the loss of his signature hairstyle.
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Meghan Markle's announcement that she changed the name of her lifestyle brand isn't what has some of her haters fuming; it's Lilibet being used to promote it.
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Remember April Bowlby? She’s the actress who played Kandi on “Two and a Half Men,” but her career kept going strong long after the show ended in 2015.
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Randy Martin, the grandfather of Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes, has died according to his daughter Randi Martin's post on social media.
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Karoline Leavitt's much-older husband has deep pockets, so the White House press secretary started wearing a small fortune on her finger after he proposed.
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Kristi Noem is about to start spending a lot of time around Trump advisor Corey Lewandowski. According to numerous sources, the pair share a sordid history.
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Tom Brady had a hilarious response when asked if he would do a very specific favor for Bill Belichick's much younger, "healthy" girlfriend, Jordon Hudson.
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Perhaps Prince Harry should leave his beanie on for the Invictus Games; his bald spot is distracting from the event and sparking chatter about his family feud.
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Jill Biden has been a part of the American political landscape for decades, but throwback photos to her younger years look like a totally different person.
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Sarah Huckabee Sanders' Super Bowl outfit didn't exactly flatter her physique; it had critics deeming her a budget Taylor Swift and speculating about Ozempic.
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As Elon Musk's declarations of love for him keep getting more fervent, Donald Trump is weighing in on how First Lady Melania Trump feels about the bromance.
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Remember that infamous Jardiance commercial lady? Turns out, her name is Deanna Colón, and while she’s moved on from the company, she’s still keeping busy.