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).
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Stories By Manuella Libardi
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In response to allegations that he committed some of the same heinous crimes Diddy is accused of, Jay-Z used his kids in a manner that's not going over so well.
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Grimes has faced a great deal of adversity in her life. Some of her darkest moments involve her failed relationship with Elon Musk and their custody battle.
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Thanks to her co-host Joy Behar blurting it out on "The View," viewers learned a detail about Sara Haines' sexuality that she hadn't previously disclosed.
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After her divorce from Donald Trump, Marla Maples took their daughter, Tiffany Trump, to the opposite side of the country. But she no longer calls Cali home.
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Ryan Seacrest once seemed like one of the hardest-working people on TV. Unfortunately, his dedication to his job is one of the great tragedies of his life.
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Getting sentenced to jail definitely was not a good thing for Martha Stewart, but according to her co-inmates, she adapted to prison life in surprising ways.
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If Donald Trump wants to help RFK Jr. fulfill his promise to make America healthy again, he might want to start by scrapping his caloric McDonald's order.
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Blake Shelton might be a happy-go-lucky guy with a playful sense of humor, but the beloved former judge on "The Voice" has gone through some dark times.
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A popular narrative about the Middleton sisters is that social climbing was one of their favorite pastimes. Here's what Pippa Middleton said about this belief.
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The Obama name holds a lot of prestige, but Malia Ann Obama didn't use it for her directorial debut. Here's what Barack Obama said to her about her decision.
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Country singer Reba McEntire's romantic past includes more wild stories for potential song inspiration than Taylor Swift's legendary relationship history.
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Jelly Roll warmly greeted Donald Trump and other MAGA club members at a UFC fight, but these interactions weren't indicative of how he feels about politics.
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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.