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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Politics
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Erika Kirk and JD Vance have drawn attention and criticism for what many believe is an inappropriately close relationship in the wake of Charlie Kirk's death.
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Politics
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Kimberly Guilfoyle loves to go to every event dressed to the nines, but her fashion choices have rubbed some people in the MAGA world the wrong way.
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Hollywood
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From the pressure of fame to the personal demons he battled in silence, John Candy is remembered as one of comedy’s greats but also one of its most troubled.
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Politics
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Donald Trump has boasted about how little he sleeps at night, and the results are written on his face. There's also a rumor about how he stays up so long.
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Politics
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JD Vance appeared at a Turning Point USA event alongside Charlie Kirk's widow, Erika, and social media users all noticed the same concerning detail.
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Politics
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JD Vance spoke out about the religious beliefs of him and his wife, Usha, and observers couldn't help but question how they make their relationship work.
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Hollywood
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Many of Taylor Sheridan's biggest controversies have involved some of the actors he's worked with on "Yellowstone," including Kevin Costner and Cole Hauser.
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Hollywood
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While his career is a small-screen success story, the hand that actor Eric Dane has been dealt includes several hardships, including a devastating diagnosis.
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Music
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Selena Gomez’s husband stirred up chatter after his awkward red carpet moment, and we got an exclusive take from a matchmaker on what it means.
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Sophie Grégoire should avoid reading comments on the blossoming relationship between her Canadian politician ex Justin Trudeau and California gurl Katy Perry.
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Entertainment
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Tim Allen was one of the '90s most beloved TV stars, but behind the scenes, he's had a pretty shady past and isn't known for being the easiest to work with.
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Entertainment
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Robert Irwin has continued to carry on the legacy of his father, Steve Irwin, but his life has been full of private pain and tragedy over the years.
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Exclusives
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Kate Middleton has been accused of going under the knife, but one expert’s close look at her face suggests those plastic surgery rumors might not hold up.
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Hollywood
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Alec and Hilaria Baldwin often find themselves on the receiving end of the public’s scrutiny — but do the rumors and theories hold any merit?
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Music
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Although Dolly Parton’s childhood was filled with hardship, those tough times ultimately made her the kind, caring woman she is today.
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Politics
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Charlie Kirk shared his belief that women should get married by a certain age, but he didn't practice what he preached with his older wife, Erika Kirk.
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Experts
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Christina Haack and Josh Hall's short-lived marriage, which culminated in a contentious divorce, was seemingly doomed from the start judging by her comments.
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Experts
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Hilary Duff's music won't be on the back burner much longer. Our expert explores why Duff put it all on pause and how she's reclaiming her career now.
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Politics
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Stephen Miller and wife Katie put on a united front, but behind the scenes, their dynamic is downright bizarre.
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Hollywood
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Khloé Kardashian has admitted to going under the knife, but some experts believe she's undergone several surgical procedures she hasn't been forthcoming about.
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Entertainment
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Mariska Hargitay may have a successful Hollywood career, but behind the scenes, she's dealt with immeasurable tragedy throughout her entire life.
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Entertainment
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Dolly Parton cancelled several shows in September 2025 due to health issues, but this wasn't the first time the "Coat of Many Colors" singer struggled.
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Royals
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A party Pippa Middleton threw for her husband James Matthews didn't go over well with locals, and for good reason.
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Politics
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While Donald and Melania Trump don't seem to have much of a relationship, their marriage's unconventional arrangements may be the key to its longevity.
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Hollywood
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David Muir doesn't give the tabloids much to gossip about, but the "ABC World News Tonight" star hasn't managed to avoid rumors about his love life and career.
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Politics
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Karoline Leavitt is firmly in her grandma era now that she's working as White House press secretary, but she's had consistently bad fashion sense for years.
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Entertainment
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Bill Belichick & Jordon Hudson's 49-year age gap is odd enough on its own, but their behavior when together raises even more red flags about their relationship.
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