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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Is it "Kel-see" or "Kels" or a secret third thing? The Kansas City Chiefs tight end and boyfriend of Taylor Swift has left fans confused about pronunciation.
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Melania Trump took to the podium to give the eulogy at her mother Amalija Knavs' funeral, but found herself choking up when mentioning her son, Barron.
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Donald Trump's fascination with the height of his son Barron continues. In an interview celebrating the caucus results, he teased Barron's athletic potential.
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If you thought Derek Jeter had chemistry with the actress playing his wife in Jeep's latest Grand Wagoneer commercial, there's a very good reason for that.
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Alix Earle was just achieving TikTok fame during her relationship with MLB pitcher Tyler Wade, and the social media star has explained the issues that caused.
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When Scarlet Johansson and her husband Colin Jost filmed a Super Bowl ad in a luxurious home, fans wondered if the gorgeous home was actually theirs.
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Long before Travis Kelce became the butt of manyTaylor Swift-related jokes, he was given a petty nickname by a fellow athlete. What did Aaron Rodgers call him?
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Gymnast Olivia Dunne and baseball prospect Paul Skenes are no stranger to the sports spotlight, but the attention can be a challenge to their relationship.
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Cher's heated legal tussle with her son, Elijah Blue Allman, is laying bare some jaw-dropping claims. Here's what you need to know about their legal battle.
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Amalija Knavs was the matriarch of Melania Trump's family before her death in January 2024. How close was she to her son-in-law, Donald Trump?
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When Dave Portnoy finally waved goodbye to Alex Bennett's "Mean Girls" podcast, let's just say it wasn't exactly a shocker. Here's a rundown of their feud.
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Sam Woods and her golf legend father have a close relationship, In fact, Tiger has had plenty to say about how much his daughter's support means to him.
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Not only is Mya Lesnar an up-and-coming athlete in her own right, but her resemblance to her WWE superstar father has garnered major attention from fans.
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Denise Richards and her daughter Sami Sheen both have successful OnlyFans accounts. What does Richards think of her daughter joining the platform?
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One is an acclaimed composer, the other was an iconic star of the '90s. But despite their fame, Danny Elfman and Bridget Fonda keep their marriage private.
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Willie Nelson is a well known cannabis connoisseurs, but has the storied singer genuinely kicked his famed habit, or is it just a cloud of rumors?
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Angel Reese's value skyrocketed after the Louisiana State University Tigers clinched the NCAA women's basketball championship, and she's already cashing in.
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Laura Osnes was well-known for her roles on Broadway and the Hallmark Channel, but took a step back after a COVID-19 controversy. What has she been up to?
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Robert DeNiro and Donald Trump's spat is arguably among the most peculiar of celebrity feuds. But why are the acclaimed actor and the ex-president trading jabs?
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Disgraced congressman George Santos has a bone to pick with Jimmy Kimmel after the host made some Cameo requests for his late night talk show.
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The country singer-songwriter and actor gradually stepped away from touring in the mid 2010s to deal with his health issues. Here's where the star is now.
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Troy Aikman kept it pretty quiet when he and Catherine "Capa" Mooty went their separate ways. Here's what we know about their discreet divorce.
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Kenan Thompson and Christina Evangeline remained mum about their split at first. But here's what we know about their under-the-radar divorce.
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Mariah Carey was given a pricey engagement ring during her relationship with James Packer, and eventually got a hefty payday from the piece of jewelry.
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Prince William and Kate Middleton's 2023 family Christmas card brought out the critics, including "Saturday Night Live," which poked fun at the royals.
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Fans were left scratching their heads when Tom Nitti suddenly disappeared from "The Voice." Here's the real reason the country crooner vanished from the show.
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Sami Sheen, the daughter of Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards, stirred the pot with her foray into OnlyFans. But, as it turns out, it was absolutely worth it.