Todd Jacobs
Expertise
NFL, NBA, Hollywood Scandals
- Todd was chosen as the first ever Nicki Swift News writer during its initial launch.
- As the unofficial go-to reference guide for all things sports related on Nicki Swift, Todd loves writing in-depth sports features and assisting his editing peers with obscure facts.
- When Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes signed his then record-setting contract, Todd was excited to share this news with the Nicki Swift audience.
Experience
Todd has been writing since 2005, and was once described by Forbes as having "decidedly acid tongue." He's calmed down a lot since then. He has appeared in multiple outlets over the years including Parade, Deadspin, Coming Soon, and others. Todd began feature writing for Nicki Swift in 2018 and started copy editing at Static Media in 2023.
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 Todd Jacobs
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Coco Gauff is one of the most successful tennis players today, but she's encountered a few obstacles on the way to the 2024 Summer Olympics.
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Relax in your Monday morning quarterback chair and learn the truth about Tom Brady and Peyton Manning's relationship.
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On February 9, 2022, Jeremy Giambi died at the age of 47. Here is the tragic story of this MLB veteran.
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Lauren Boebert, once a gun-themed restaurateur, is now the U.S. Representative for Colorado's 3rd Congressional District. Here are her controversial moments.
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The dating lives of celebs are often front page news. But let's take a stroll down love lane and revisit some celeb relationships that you forgot ever happened.
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As the concept of gender is more widely discussed, more people are comfortable revealing their true selves. Here are the celebrities who identify as non-binary.
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Joe Rogan has had a varied career, to say the least. Throughout it all, he's made his fair share of haters. Here are the celebs who can't stand Joe Rogan.
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If your dream is to play professional sports, playing in the NBA could be the best bang for your buck. Here are the highest-paid athletes in the NBA.
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There's a lot of money in the NFL, and the league's top earners? You better believe they make a staggering amount of cash.
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Sensationalism may sell on TV, but it can also backfire -- especially when you're a competitive 24/7 news network. These are CNN's biggest scandals ever.
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Devotion can quickly turn dangerous, and some obsessive fans have taken their fandom way too far. These are the celebrities who were murdered by their own fans.
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For most Oscar winners, taking home the gold means their careers skyrocket -- but that's not the case for everyone. Here are the celebs you forgot have Oscars.
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UFC legend Ronda Rousey and MMA fighter Travis Browne have been together since 2015, and their relationship has not been without ups and downs.
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While no one's immune to the pros and cons of Twitter, some celebs can't seem to get enough. These stars swore to quit Twitter, but couldn't resist coming back.
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Whether it be a marriage proposal or a 10-day fling, let's take a look inside Henry Cavill's complicated, but never boring, love life.
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Music icon Bobby Brown has lead a tremendous career and a tragedy-filled life.
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NFL superstar QB Deshaun Watson faces a staggering number of allegations of sexual assault and harassment. Here's what we know about the accusations so far.
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At the time of writing, Cameo boasts a roster of over 30,000 celebrities not-so in your area ready to connect with you. Here are a few you might not expect.
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Madison Cawthorn was elected to the House in 2020 at the age of 25, and he's wasted no time in establishing himself as a conservative firebrand.
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Actors portray the human experience onscreen, so love scenes are sometimes part of the job description. Here's why some stars have hated shooting these scenes.
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As the old saying goes, "the heart wants what it wants," and there definitely isn't a timeframe on love. We bring you the celebrities who got married after 50.
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Texas Sen. Ted Cruz has rubbed many people—even some of his ideological peers—the wrong way. Here's the shady side of Ted Cruz.
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This adversarial broadcaster was bound to make a few enemies during his long and controversial career. Here's just a few of Rush Limbaugh's biggest feuds.
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Right-wing talk show host Rush Limbaugh dominated the airwaves for years with his blistering sociopolitical attacks. Here are his most controversial moments.
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From Buffy the Vampire Slayer to the MCU, Joss Whedon is one of Hollywood's most prolific writers and creators of the last 30 years. This is his shadier side.
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After many social media controversies, The Mandalorian star Gina Carano was fired by Lucasfilm. Here are the shady circumstances that led to her downfall.
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Long-lasting relationships, much less marriages, are exceedingly rare in Hollywood. So it's almost weird to see a celeb couple who's in it for the long haul.