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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Plastic rumors often swirl around Kelly Osbourne, but the reality TV star only admits to only having Botox done in addition to weight loss surgery.
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It seems like Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is a magnet for nicknames. He prefers the nickname Joe Shiesty -- here's where it originated.
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Macaulay Culkin isn't mincing words when it comes to former President Donald Trump's infamous cameo in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York." Here's what he said.
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Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner's daughter Arabella is quickly approaching her parents' towering heights. Her uncle Barron is also noted for his tall stature.
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In recent years, Gwyneth Paltrow has mostly stepped away from acting to focus on her wellness brand Goop. But she has long been disillusioned with being famous.
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Erin Foster claims Chad Michael Murray cheated on her with Sophia Bush, whom he ended up marrying briefly. Here's a look back at the scandal.
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Donald Trump's infamous and scandalous words about women were partly directed at a soap star, Arianne Zucker, while on the set of "Days of Our Lives."
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Robert De Niro's girlfriend Tiffany Chen had quite the feud with the actor's previous assistant, Graham Chase Robinson, eventually playing out in court.
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As the reality show "Hogan Knows Best" ended, the members of the Hogan family fell out. Hulk Hogan's daughter Brooke is not close with her family these days.
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Travis Kelce's family is reportedly worried about the tight end's safety now that he has become the center of the media's attention for dating Taylor Swift.
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Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs lost against their division rivals, the Denver Broncos, who then trolled the losing team with a Taylor Swift tune.
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You'd never guess, but Christian Bale, the powerhouse actor, shares a unique bond with the iconic American journalist and activist, Gloria Steinem.
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Actor Vincent Cassel once was deeply in love with Monica Bellucci, but after the couple split, there's been scandalous age gaps with the women he dates.
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Danica Patrick and Martin Truex Jr. might be tearing up the track as two of NASCAR's elite, but their dynamic has us flashing the yellow caution light.
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Krysten Ritter got her big break on "Breaking Bad," but it's far from her only famous project. Following her departure, she led two more series.
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Marston Hefner created an OnlyFans so he could buy something he always wanted - oh, and support his family, too.
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While all eyes have been on Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, Philadelphia Eagles center Jason and Kylie Kelce have been subtly serving relationship goals.
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Brittany Mahomes and Taylor Swift are flaunting their newfound friendship, but is it genuine? Here's what a body language expert exclusively shared with us.
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Charlie Sheen tried to present his split from his ex-fiancée Brett Rossi as amicable, but it quickly devolved into a disaster amid a legal battle.
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Eve Barlow made headlines in 2022 for her defense of Amber Heard during her trial with Johnny Depp. But how exactly did the pair define their relationship?
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Gracie Hunt, influencer and daughter of Clark Hunt, the Chiefs chairman and CEO, is quite supportive of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's budding romance.
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Kelly Stafford, wife of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, isn't just on the sidelines; she's garnering negative attention for her fan interactions.
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Kal Penn had a very good reason for leaving his role as Dr. Lawrence Kutner on "House" - the president needed him. Penn was a member of the Obama administration
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Did "Vogue" editor-in-chief Anna Wintour snub Kim Kardashian at Victoria Beckham's Spring-Summer 2024 show? Sources say yes -- and no.
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Howard Stern and Bill Maher have been in each other's crosshairs for decades, and just when we thought they had buried the hatchet, they were back at it again.
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From their shared facial features to their similar fashion sense, Ashlee Simpson's daughter is growing up to be a spitting image of her mom.
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Maria Shriver held significant sway in Arnold Schwarzenegger's career, going so far as to handpick the actor who would co-star with him in "Eraser."