Brandon Bombay
Expertise
Tom Cruise, NBA Player Drama, Hip Hop Dating And Relationships
- When he was still only a blogger, Brandon was discovered when his NBA blog had a viral post which landed him on a segment for CBC News.
- Brandon is the author of the book 'Dirty English: Slang from the Streets of New York, L.A., London...' which detailed the curse words and slang from various English-speaking regions.
- He worked with the social media teams of notable names such as Kris Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian, 50 Cent and more to create content for their Facebook pages.
Experience
Brandon's professional writing career began working as an editor for HotNewHipHop, one of the major players in the online music world. He focused on covering music, plus a mix of urban celebrity culture. From there, he parlayed that experience into covering breaking news and viral topics for various outlets including The Inquisitr. In early 2021, Brandon began writing for NickiSwift, where his outstanding work was recognized as Writer of the Month in February 2022.
Education
Brandon attended Western University where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in English. He also received a Level II Writing Certificate while completing his degree.
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 Brandon Bombay
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From the get-go, North West has made it clear she's walking the path laid by Kanye "Ye" West, and her budding rap career is already on a remarkable trajectory.
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Reba McEntire has been romantically linked with actor Rex Linn for years, but what's their official status? Here's the story of these two talented lovebirds.
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Fans have been clamoring for more "Reba" ever since the show ended and Reba McEntire's new show might just scratch that itch.
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The saga of Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris is largely remembered for its dramatic finale, but there are a few signs the two have finally buried the hatchet.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Super Bowl ad was the subject of many an angry tweet. The ad, paid for by a super PAC, referenced John F. Kennedy's 1960 campaign.
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Miley Cyrus nonchalantly eased into a relationship with Maxx Morando, but there are a few strange things about the "Flowers" singer's romance with the drummer.
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It's common for rappers to play out their beef through their lyrics, and that's the case between A$AP Rocky and Travis Scott. What is the rift between them?
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Molly Ringwald remains iconic for her performances in '80s teen movies, but what's it been like for her to raise her eldest daughter, Mathilda Gianopoulos?
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Rachel Skarsten's movies are well-known by Hallmark fans, but what about her life off-screen? Here's what you need to know about her real-life husband.
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Verizon's Super Bowl ad campaign has a few intentional nods to Beyoncé. The Beyhive is convinced the two-time halftime show performer could make an appearance.
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They've already clocked more than a decade of marriage, but Michigan Wolverines coach Jim Harbaugh and his second wife actually sport a surprising age gap.
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Taylor Swift's brother Austin tends to stay out of the spotlight when he's not acting on screen. That's why his behavior toward Travis Kelce speaks volumes.
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Ahead of his Super Bowl commercial for State Farm, Arnold Schwarzenegger had this demand for his co-star, Jake from State Farm actor Kevin Miles.
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Toby Keith's final concert in December 2023 is sadder in retrospect. One of the songs Keith sang seemed to be a message about his health issues.
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You might think a tennis champion and a basketball star would live in different worlds, but the friendship between Coco Gauff and Jimmy Butler runs deep.
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After their split, Travis Kelce's ex-girlfriend Kayla Nicole continued to allude to their previous relationship in interviews. What has she said about Kelce?
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Billy Joel and Elton John were once a successful touring duo in the '90s and 2000s, but the legendary musicians reportedly had a falling out.
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It's the celebrity feud nobody saw coming: Nikki Haley and Don Lemon. Here's what sparked the clash between the TV personality and the presidential hopeful.
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After his split from Kim Kardashian, Kanye West's fleeting fling with Chaney Jones made headlines, but it was over in a flash. Here's what she's doing now.
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Celebrities - they're just like us! Yes, even they get sick or injured. Here's who's been hospitalized in 2024.
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Kim Wolfe captured hearts as the winner of "Survivor: One World" in its 24th season back in 2012. Here's what she's been up to since her big win.
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Donald Trump Jr.'s fiancee, former Fox News personality Kimberly Guilfoyle, has reportedly had a strained relationship with his siblings, Ivanka and Tiffany.
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Basketball great Michael Jordan had a long, prosperous career as a Hanes spokesman before parting ways with the company. Take a look back at their partnership.
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The media has previously pitted Taylor Swift against boyfriend Travis Kelce's brother and sister-in-law, Jason and Kylie Kelce. How do they really get along?
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A small gesture made during the NCAA women's basketball championship game has fueled rumors of a feud between Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark.
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College basketball player Caitlin Clark has gone Instagram official with her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery. McCaffery has his own ties to the Iowa Hawkeyes.
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C.J. Stroud has had an excellent rookie season playing for the Houston Texans. Just how much money has he made, and what does his NFL contract look like?