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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Former presidential hopeful Nikki Haley's husband, Michael Haley, has kept a low-profile throughout her campaign. However, the army vet has a good reason.
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Lauren Boebert's oldest son, Tyler, has had several brushes with the law despite being young. He also became a parent at the age of 18, just like his mom.
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Taylor Swift has become more outspoken about her political and religious views than she was at the start of her career. What does she characterize herself as?
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It's no secret that actor Charlie Sheen struggled with addiction issues, but it was an incident involving his daughter that led him to quit drinking alcohol.
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While Dwayne Johnson's marriage to Dany Garcia didn't go the distance, the plot twist of who his ex-wife ended up with might just raise your eyebrows.
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Julianne and Derek Hough have always been close, but when Derek married Hayley Erbert, Julianne gained a sister whom she loves and respects.
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Before "Madame Web" and "Euphoria," Sydney Sweeney took her fair share of odd jobs, with one in particular stirring up a lot of speculation among fans.
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Idolized as a globe-trotting culinary rebel, Anthony Bourdain had one child at the time of his death. Here's everything we know about their relationship.
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Blake Lively might be one of Hollywood's most sought-after stars but when it comes to her relationship history, she's only had a handful of boyfriends.
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While Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has been hitting career highs, it seems life off the field has been serving up some tougher plays.
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Ben Shapiro never misses a chance to weigh in on America's most polarizing debates, but his wife, Mor Shapiro, has taken an entirely different career path.
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Jelani Maraj, the older brother of rap icon Nicki Minaj, is serving some serious time for a crime that's beyond despicable. Here's what you need to know.
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Kris Jenner and Scott Disick might not have kicked things off on the right foot, but eventually, they hit their stride. Here's where they stand today.
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We've all come to know Stephanie Courtney as pitchwoman Flo from Progressive, but what did she do before her iconic role in the insurance company's commercials?
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Ryan Seacrest is well-known for his long-running gig as the host of "American Idol," but what do we know about his sister, Meredith Seacrest Leach?
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Singer and actor Cassie played the on-again, off-again game with Diddy for ages, and her husband has a rather unexpected link to the rapper.
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When Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness announced their separation in September 2023, they vowed to prioritize their privacy during the process.
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Former tight end Greg Olsen has been enjoying married family life in his retirement. Here's what he's shared about his relationship with wife Kara Dooley.
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Jodie Foster has been a familiar face since childhood, but she's kept her love life under serious lock and key. Here's what we know about her romantic history.
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When David Foster tied the knot with Katharine McPhee in June 2019, he was no stranger to the wedding march. Here's a look at where his four ex-wives are today.
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Thanks in part to "Keeping Up with the Kardashians," most of Caitlyn Jenner's children are super famous. But you might not know her oldest daughter, Cassandra.
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Right up to his death, was commonly reported that Jerry Springer and his wife Micki Velton had divorced in the '90s. The truth, however, is a bit murky.
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Fans raised eyebrows when Jaden Smith appeared noticeably slimmer. Here's what the actor has said about his health issues and how they have affected his weight.
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"Friends" fans were in for a shock when Bruce Willis strolled into Central Perk. Here's the reason his character never locked lips with Jennifer Aniston's.
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Country star Sara Evans' marriage to Craig Schelske ended in disaster, with the pair making defamatory claims about the other's private lives and parenting.
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Donald Trump has called Nikki Haley by a name different from the one she has used publicly. So, what is the presidential hopeful's real name?
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Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman have long been TV royalty. They've also managed to navigate a life together that's taken some very unusual turns.