Manuella Libardi
School
University Of Houston, Institut Barcelona D'Estudis Internacionals
Expertise
British Royals, Celebrity Relationships & Childhoods, Politics
- Manuella has been a news writer at Nicki Swift since February 2021.
- She particularly enjoys covering the intersection between politics and entertainment.
- Manuella believes that following the royal family is the best reality show.
Experience
Manuella started out as a hard news reporter in Texas in 2013. She has been a reporter, writer, and editor for more than a decade. In 2018, she started writing about travel and lifestyle while living in Europe and eventually branched out to entertainment news. Her newfound passion led her to the Nicki Swift news team in 2021. She particularly enjoys exploring political figures' personal (and often shady) lives. Since joining Nicki, she has delved extensively into celebrities' tragic pasts and messy relationships.
Education
Manuella has two separate bachelor's degrees from the University of Houston — journalism and English literature. She went on to receive a master's degree in International Relations from the Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals (IBEI).
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 Manuella Libardi
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From an unexpected cancellation that was a bitter pill to swallow to heartbreaking losses, these are the tragedies that have shaped Erica Cerra's life.
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Gisele Bündchen fought to keep her relationship with jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente under wraps, which is why their pregnancy news was so surprising.
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It's taken a lot of "Guts" for Olivia Rodrigo to persevere in the music industry after discovering the downsides of finding success at such a young age.
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Discover the tragic story of Barack Obama's mother Ann Dunham, from the sacrifices she made for her son to her heartbreaking relationships and health struggles.
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Tim Walz may be openly vying for the Vice President role, but what exactly is his daughter Hope up to? Here’s a closer look at the work that keeps her busy.
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"No Demo Reno" star Jenn Todryk's journey to motherhood was marked by tragedy. Along the way, the HGTV star also received a life-altering diagnosis.
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From her absentee father to dealing with imposter syndrome, Lily Collins may have lived a privileged life, but it’s been layered with plenty of tragedy.
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Some fans think "Mean Girls" star Lindsay Lohan is looking pretty nice these days, and a plastic surgeon has some theories about why her appearance has changed.
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Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe's daughter, Ava Phillippe, might not be close with one of her famous parents. This is just one sad detail about her life.
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Michelle and Barack Obama are no strangers to rumors, but is there any truth behind the salacious cheating whispers haunting this political power couple?
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Former first lady Melania Trump hasn't publicly spoken much about her political views, but the stances she has shared on some hot-button issues are surprising.
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Conservative congresswoman Lauren Boebert looks a lot different since she became a politician, raising questions about whether she needs glasses or not.
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Years after going through a painful divorce, Taylor Armstrong stunned her "RHOC" castmates with some big revelations about her sexuality and romantic history.
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Make no mistake, Melania Trump didn’t just stumble into romance; her courtship of Donald Trump was a masterclass in precision and strategy.
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There's a "Titanic" age difference between Leonardo DiCaprio and some of his ex-girlfriends, but Vittoria Ceretti managed to survive his infamous dating streak.
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Caught in a contentious divorce and reeling from the shocking death of their mother, these are the tragic details surrounding Harper and Finley Lockwood.
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Melania Trump's self-titled memoir is out. While Donald Trump did give it a mentioin on social media, he dedicated more time to complaining about another woman.
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Lana Del Rey stunned everyone with her marriage to Jeremy Dufrene, but what’s even more surprising is his connection to another famous face.
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Drew Scott and Jonathan Scott overcame financial difficulties to build their media empire, and it's not the only adversity the Property Brothers have faced.
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Niecy Nash can do it all - comedy, drama, and a HGTV show. In 2019, her personal life made headlines after she divorced her husband and started dating a woman.
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Dolly Parton has racked up countless accolades, but motherhood isn’t on her list - and her feelings about that have definitely shifted through the years.
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Trevor Donovan is happy to talk about his characters' love lives, but the Hallmark star is no open book when it comes to his real-life relationships.
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Kardashian ex Scott Disick certainly raises some eyebrows with the younger women he consistently dates, making one wonder about his maturity level.
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Scout Willis, daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, is aware of her privilege, but being born with a silver spoon didn't protect her from all suffering.
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From heartbreaking family losses to paternity suits, Anna Nicole Smith’s daughter, Dannielynn Birkhead, has faced more tragedy than any child should ever know.
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Jonathan Knight, New Kids on the Block member turned HGTV star, has dealt with several personal struggles throughout his time in the spotlight.
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Hallmark and "21 Jump Street" star Holly Robinson Peete had enjoyed a long acting career in Hollywood, but she has experiences some troubles along the way.