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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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.
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Barron Trump definitely threw a curveball with his choice of college, as many assumed Donald Trump's youngest child would continue with family tradition.
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When Lauren Boebert started her family as a teenager, her priorities took a sharp turn away from schoolwork. So, how far did she actually get in her education?
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From their relationship timeline to one being the other’s boss, there are definitely some odd dynamics in Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum's relationship.
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"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" host Ty Pennington has overcome several obstacles throughout his life, from adolescence to modeling to TV hosting.
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As a polarizing politician, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert has found herself at the center of nonstop chatter, with scandalous rumors swirling in every direction.
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Ashley Biden, the daughter of President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden, has experienced rough times due to the theft of her diary and her brother's death.
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Alexa Ray Joel may be the daughter of an iconic musician and a supermodel, but that doesn't mean her life has been easy. What hardships has she dealt with?
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Anna Nicole Smith's daughter Dannielynn Birkhead has grown up out of the spotlight following her mother's death, and her 'normal' upbringing has done wonders.
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Donald Trump Jr.'s eldest daughter stole the spotlight with her 2024 RNC speech, and trust us, she’s even tighter with her dad than you’d imagine.
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Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel are no strangers to divorce rumors, but his recent arrest and persistent cheating whispers hint at real trouble in paradise.
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After doing a project with Angelina Jolie, it appears Vivienne Jolie-Pitt may be considering dropping Brad Pitt's last name, at least professionally.