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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Lauren Boebert has some of the most famous legs in American politics, but one of the MAGA star's oft-displayed stems was the site of a serious health scare.
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Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson's haven't just faced fertility struggles. An expert explains how Sherrod's past trauma possibly affected their relationship.
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Lauren Boebert has lived several episodes of "The Jerry Springer Show": There's a paternity denial (by a wrestler), teen pregnancy, and juvenile delinquency.
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A move many assumed was a diss at Drake during the Super Bowl sparked speculation that Serena Williams' marriage is in trouble. Here's what the experts say.
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Natalia Bryant keeps her dating life private, but details have surfaced about Kobe Bryant’s oldest daughter’s love life, and people have had plenty to say.
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Drake and Serena Williams supposedly had a fling years ago, and there are plenty of signs she’s been living rent-free in his head ever since.
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Barron Trump has mostly tried to avoid the spotlight, but the first son has been called an "oddity" at school and has made some eyebrow-raising business moves.
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Being the son of a famous musician doesn't necessarily means life is always easy, as evidenced by Kid Rock's struggles while raising his son Robbie Ritchie.
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Unlike her famous father, Jon Bon Jovi, Stephanie Bongiovi didn't choose a life in the spotlight. When she did make headlines, the reason why shocked her dad.
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Rumors about Tiffany Trump’s strained relationship with her father have been swirling for years, and an expert exclusively examined the signs for us.
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Thanks to Donald Trump's election victory, America has lost a successful talk show host, stars of two of HBO's most popular shows, and a "Barbie" actor.
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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.