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.
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Stories By Manuella Libardi
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Reports about Doug Emhoff's scandalous past behavior have helped fuel rumors that his marriage to former presidential hopeful Kamala Harris might be in trouble.
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Brooke Hogan can blame her dad, Hulk Hogan, for many of the painful experiences she's endured, from a failed friendship to a racist rant about her love life.
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From his lonely childhood to two heartbreaking diagnoses that rocked his family, here are some sad facts you might not know about "Outlander" star Sam Heughan.
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Andie MacDowell may be one of Hollywood’s most enduring stars, but her real-life story is darker and more heartbreaking than any Hallmark movie you'll ever see.
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Candace Owens has had some help keeping her name in the headlines from her Hollywood targets, who include ex-reality show stars, rappers, and boy band members.
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"Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo is known for upholding her privacy, but has shared some insight into her life. Here's everything she has said about her sexuality.
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The death of her mom, Beth Chapman, might be the worst tragedy Bonnie Chapman has faced, but it's not the only heartbreak she's experienced in her young life.
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Before Niall Matter became a Hallmark leading man, he worked a dangerous manual labor job. It resulted in a horrific injury that made him rethink his career.
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Several heartbreaking losses and a family health scare have been scattered throughout "Fox & Friends" co-host Steve Doocy's successful television career.
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Discover why Joe Biden's marriage to Jill Biden is far from ordinary, from how Joe shares TMI about their sex life to why they "fext" around the Secret Service.
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Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee's oldest son, Brandon Thomas Lee, hasn't always had it easy. Here's a look at the more tragic events in his life.
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You'd think that being the child of one of the world's most successful boxers would be a knockout punch, but life has dealt Mike Tyson's kids some brutal blows.
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Some celebs' financial troubles are the result of overspending on lavish lifestyles. But this isn't why actor Geoffrey Owens had to get a job at Trader Joe's.
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Some of the struggles of Alabama Barker, the daughter of Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler, are directly tied to growing up in the public eye.
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Years after Elon Musk's father suggested that he needed to lose weight, the SpaceX founder dressed up like a svelte Santa and and shared his weight-loss secret.
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At age 21, Anna Kournikova retired after a number of painful injuries took her away from the tennis court. Here's what she's been up to since 2003.
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Meghan and Samantha Markle have a strained relationship, but the duchess' half-sister has endured countless other struggles throughout her life.
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Reba McEntire's early years were like the start of a sad country song: hard ranch work, a distant dad, and a mom who wanted to live out her dreams through Reba.
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Discover what Cameron Diaz said about filming love scenes with Justin Timberlake in "Bad Teacher" after the power couple ended their four-year relationship.
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Drew Scott and Linda Phan seem like a sweet pair but there are still some strange elements about their relationship that'll make you think twice.
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For Violet Affleck, having famous parents hasn't led to a carefree life. Among her many woes is the unexpected way the Bennifer divorce impacted her life.
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Sam Taylor-Johnson and Aaron Taylor-Johnson's age gap is what seems to bother critics most about the couple, but there are other oddities in their relationship.
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Jordyn Blum got forced into the spotlight thanks to her husband, Dave Grohl. The Foo Fighters singer has played a starring role in many of her saddest moments.
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Sean Hannity’s relationship with Ainsley Earhardt may have surprised many, but it had been an open secret among Fox News staff for quite some time.
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While Ginger Zee delivers the forecast with a smile, her life hasn't been all sunny days. Mental health struggles are among the many dark clouds she's faced.
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Many of Kristin Cavallari's most tragic moments involve family, including a divorce, a devastating loss, and a terrifying experience with one of her children.
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Age might just be a number, but between Fox News host Greg Gutfeld and his wife, Elena Moussa, that number is probably a lot bigger than you think.