Brandon Bombay
Expertise
Tom Cruise, NBA Player Drama, Hip Hop Dating And Relationships
- In early 2021, Brandon began writing for NickiSwift, where his outstanding work was recognized as Writer of the Month in February 2022.
- When he was still only a blogger, Brandon was discovered when his NBA blog had a viral post that landed him on a segment for "CBC News."
- He worked with the social media teams that created content for the Facebook pages of notable names such as Kris Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian, 50 Cent, and more.
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 addition to Nicki Swift, he has also written for Daily Meal. Brandon authored the book "Dirty English: Slang from the Streets of New York, L.A., London..." which details the curse words and slang from various English-speaking regions.
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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Kimberly Guilfoyle has continued her track record of baffling fashions, with her dress on Day 2 of the RNC uniting everyone against her wardrobe choices.
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Donald Trump's former White House physician has opened up about the extent of Trump's injury after he narrowly survived a shooting in Pennsylvania.
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Donald Trump had some interesting priorities after the assassination attempt at his rally: getting his shoes back on, which fell off during the shooting.
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Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel are finally hammering out the final details of their big day, and of course, they have a few wedding worries.
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Caitlin Clark had a meteoric rise in women's basketball thanks to her college career and successful start in the WNBA, but it hasn't been an easy road.
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Many fans were disappointed when Caitlin Clark was excluded from Team USA women's basketball at the 2024 Olympics. However, she might still have a shot.
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Donald Trump's hair has been gossiped about long before he ran for president. Is the famous comb-over really a wig? His aide Margo Martin revealed the truth.
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Ben and Erin Napier rose to fame thanks to HGTV's "Home Town," but some social media backlash points to them falling out of favor with fans.
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Brittany Mahomes and her brother-in-law, Jackson, are seemingly inseparable in life and on social media. But have the pair had a falling out?
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In September 2023, Michelle Obama was spotted on a yacht with Tom Hanks, which had the internet wilding with theories about the state of her marriage to Barack.
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Sasha and Malia Obama are all grown up, and while they have many options, there’s one career path Barack and Michelle Obama hope they avoid.
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When Olivia Dunne and Paul Skenes started dating, they quickly became an internet power couple. But that didn’t stop fans from picking apart their relationship.
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Caitlin Clark usually grabs attention with her athletic skills, but this time, it’s her fierce strut in high heels that’s got everyone buzzing.
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On what would have been Princess Diana's 63rd birthday, her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, are seemingly still at odds from afar after Harry's move.
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During his very short stint at the White House, Anthony Scaramucci was reportedly having an affair with Kimberly Guilfoyle. But were the rumors true?
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Sasha Obama isn’t the fresh-faced little girl we all remember from her days at the White House and now nearly towers over her mother, Michelle Obama.
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Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White have started filming new episodes of "Wheel of Fortune," but their relationship is reportedly off to a rocky start.
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With Tom Cruise still missing the major events in Suri's life, she may have used her high school graduation to send a clear message to the 'Top Gun' star.
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Michael Jackson's autopsy report included disturbing details about the King of Pop's passing. His doctor, Conrad Murray, was convicted of manslaughter in 2011.
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The younger versions of Ben and Erin Napier definitely embraced the styles of the time when they were in high school and college, as these snapshots show.
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Brittany and Patrick Mahomes are no stranger to awkward moments, and thanks to their high-profile, haters are quick to weigh in on the couple's slip-ups.
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Ever since marrying Michael Jordan in 2013, Yvette Prieto's gone through quite the style transformation while still accentuating her model curves.
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Kate Middleton's mother, Carole Middleton, made her first return to the royal spotlight after weathering headlines about the collapse of her party business.
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During Kate Middleton's public return at Trooping the Colour, an update on Meghan Markle's American Riviera Orchard line seems strategically timed.
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For years, Melania Trump has been hounded by rumors that she's had plastic surgery. Here's what the former first lady has said about her flawless appearance.
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According to another wrestler, WWE star Mick Foley and his wife Colette are no longer. Previously, Colette had bad blood with former WWE boss Vince McMahon.
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Brittany Mahomes is a constant fixture at Kansas City Chiefs games, but her game day style is hit-or-miss. We've rounded up the worst of the latter category.