Manuella Libardi
School
University Of Houston, Institut Barcelona D'Estudis Internacionals
Expertise
British Royals, Celebrity Relationships And Childhoods, Friends
- In 2015, Manuella covered the first alligator-related death in Texas since the early 1800s.
- She once unexpectedly dined with legendary Brazilian musician Gilberto Gil in Houston.
- Manuella once chatted up The Strokes' drummer Fabrizio Moretti in Portuguese.
Experience
Manuella started out as a hard news reporter in Texas in 2014 covering city hall, courts, and education for the Houston Chronicle and the Beaumont Enterprise. In 2018, she started writing about travel and lifestyle while living in Portugal and eventually branched out to entertainment news. Her newfound passion led her to Nicki Swift News as a writer in February 2021. She particularly enjoys writing about celebrity 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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James Middleton has direct ties to royalty and grew up surrounded by privilege, but there have been a few dark days in his life behind the scenes.
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It's no secret that Valerie Bertinelli's weight loss journey has been a long and winding road, marked by soaring highs and challenging lows.
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Elton John's legendary status in the music industry hasn't spared him from being at the center of numerous criminal allegations over the years.
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Taylor Swift's dad, Scott Swift, had trouble in Australia when he got into an altercation with paparazzi who refused to respect his daughter's space.
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Many people believe that Carole Middleton has a lot in common with Kris Jenner, as she allegedly orchestrated the meeting of Kate Middleton and Prince William.
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Christopher Nolan's movie "Oppenheimer" brought the physicist to the forefront of 21st-century pop culture, but there's more to know about his personal life.
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Barron Trump is more than just his impressive height-at least, that's what Mike Tyson observed after a conversation with the teen at Mar-a-Lago.
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Theo James is far from an open book, especially when it comes to his über-private marriage to Ruth Kearney. However, a few details have have emerged.
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Pippa Middleton may have ties to the royal family, but neither she nor her children have official royal titles, and it's unlikely that they ever will.
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Believe it or not, "Love in the Maldives" co-stars Jake Manley and Jocelyn Hudon aren't just playing house on screen - they're also an couple in real life.
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Kate Middleton's parents once ran a thriving business. However, the last few years saw their finances go into something of a sharp nosedive.
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Despite the pair's striking resemblance, some people think that Donald Trump's youngest son Barron has a different biological father. We broke down the rumors.
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Wendy Williams' divorce from her cheating ex Kevin Hunter was messy, but was Charlamagne Tha God the reason that they split up in the first place?
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Decked in accolades yet not shielded from life's harsh realities, Jodie Foster's journey through the spotlight has been anything but a smooth ride.
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Joe and Jill Biden have long been at the center of rumors claiming she was just a child when the pair met, but there's only a 9-year age gap between them.
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Parenthood changes your life, even when you're two mega-famous musicians. That's especially true for Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, who have two children.
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Melissa McCarthy has opened up about the surprising way she dropped nearly 50 pounds and how she feels about Hollywood's attitude toward women's bodies.
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Kate Middleton's cancer announcement put speculation about her to rest, but the response from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has only sparked more discourse.
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Sexyy Red's personal life inspires her songs, but the rapper likes to keep certain things private, particularly when it comes to the fathers of her two kids.
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The hosts of HGTV's "Flip or Flop" ended their marriage after a fight that led to a 911 call. What we know about the incident has only gotten more complicated.
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According to "The Crown" and a few royal journalists, Kate Middleton's mother Carole was strategic about making sure she and Prince William crossed paths.
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Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes are a notoriously private couple, but a few odd tidbits about their relationship have still slipped through the cracks.
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Kim Kardashian reportedly dislikes Kanye West's new wife, Bianca Censori, who she's known (and apparently had beef with) since before she divorced the rapper.
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After two decades of denial, Mischa Barton finally admitted to her contentious behind-the-scenes relationship with her "The O.C." co-star Ben McKenzie.
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Jamie-Lynn Sigler has had a successful career in Hollywood, but behind the scenes, she's dealt with devastating health issues as well as several losses.
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When Karlie Kloss married into the Kushner family, she also bagged herself a spot as Ivanka Trump's sister-in-law - but are they a far cry from sisterly love?
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Justin and Hailey Bieber intended to sign a pre-nuptial agreement before tying the knot in 2018, but their failure to plan ahead meant it wasn't possible.