Samantha Benitz
Senior Writer & ReporterSamantha has been working as an entertainment journalist ever since graduating from California State University, Northridge, with honors in 2015. She's interned for political radio host Andy Dean at Clear Channel and worked for several of the biggest media outlets over the years, writing and reporting on all the hottest celebrity news for E! Online, HollywoodLife, AfterBuzzTV, In Touch Weekly, Life & Style as well as Closer Weekly. She joined the RadarOnline.com team in 2022.
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RHONJ's Teresa Giudice Recalls Cooking for 200 Behind Bars, Making Money From Prison Exit Photos
From a reality star with an over-the-top lifestyle to an inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut, Teresa Giudice has experienced quite a bit.'Try to Be a Little Classy': Megyn Kelly Slams Lauren Sanchez's Risqué Style, Claims Jeff Bezos' Bride-to-Be 'Looks Like a H-----'
Megyn Kelly took aim at Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' fiancée, Lauren Sanchez, after she stepped out in a daring Dolce & Gabbana lace dress that left little to the imagination.Ex-LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Files for Divorce From Wife Patricia Months After Dismissal
Former Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has filed for divorce from his wife of seven years, Patricia Govea, citing "irreconcilable differences."Lamar Odom Helps Social Media Star Doggface's Brother With 30-Day Stay at Rehab Facility
Lamar Odom came to the rescue for TikTok sensation Doggface who was frantically trying to get his brother in treatment for sobriety struggles.Bodycam Video: Watch Nick Hogan Get Whisked Away in Cuffs in Florida DUI Arrest
Newly obtained bodycam footage shows the moments leading up to Nick Hogan's DUI arrest in Florida last November.Reclusive Richard Simmons Says He 'Never' Gave Permission for Biopic Starring Pauly Shore
Fitness guru Richard Simmons emerged from seclusion to disavow a biopic in the works with a lookalike actor slated for the lead role, RadarOnline.com has learned.'Flying in the Air': Details of Treat Williams Motorcycle Accident Revealed in Police File After Driver Pleads Not Guilty
The man who crashed his car into Treat Williams' motorcycle recently had a status conference to determine if the case will go to trial.'RHOSLC' Star Monica Garcia's Ex Arrested for 'Slapping Her Across the Face' Before Second Divorce Filing: Police Report
'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' star Monica Garcia's ex, Mike Fowler, was arrested in 2021 for domestic assault, a newly revealed police report showed.Arnold Schwarzenegger Detained at Munich Airport for Traveling With 'Unregistered' Luxury Watch
Arnold Schwarzenegger was detained at a Munich airport today for traveling with an expensive watch he owns that was reportedly not registered.Married Socialite Rebecca Grossman 'Raced' Ex-MLB Player Lover When She Fatally Struck Young Brothers, Prosecutors Will Claim
Jury selection began yesterday in the trial of socialite Rebecca Grossman who is facing two counts of second-degree murder.Bill O'Reilly Says Ron DeSantis Should Call It a Day After Trump's Landslide Victory in Iowa Caucuses
Bill O'Reilly didn't mince words while reacting to Trump dominating the Iowa caucuses, claiming Ron DeSantis is "probably the worst campaigner since Herbert Hoover."Prince Harry, Meghan Markle in Dire Need of 'Original Ideas' for 'Make or Break' Year, Hollywood Exec Says
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will have to find their footing in America and come up with "original ideas" after their royal-bashing docuseries, a Hollywood exec said.CNN's Kaitlan Collins and Abby Phillip Sound Off on Trump Signaling 'Inevitability'
CNN anchors Kaitlan Collins and Abby Phillip suggested that former president Donald Trump may be overly confident after he won the Iowa caucuses.Nikki Haley Insists That America Has 'Never Been a Racist Country' After Civil War Remark Backlash
Presidential candidate Nikki Haley insisted that America has "never been a racist country" while responding to remarks made by MSNBC host Joy Reid.Soap Star Alec Musser's Body Ready for Release After Autopsy Reveals Gruesome Cause of Death
Soap star Alec Musser's autopsy has been completed and his body is ready for release following his death at 50, RadarOnline.com can confirm.'Very Sad': Jerry Springer's Longtime Rep Speaks Out About Emmy Snub
Fans were upset that Jerry Springer was left out of the Emmy's in memoriam segment and his longtime rep told RadarOnline.com her phone was ringing after the snub.2024 Emmy Awards Red Carpet: Best and Worst Dressed Stars Show Out for Television's Biggest Night
The 2024 Emmy Awards are here, drawing in some of the most famous stars from the small screen to celebrate TV's biggest night.TV Fans Outraged After Jerry Springer Is Left Out of 2024 Emmys 'In Memoriam'
This year's Emmy Awards honored many beloved entertainers and TV contributors who died, but fans were disappointed when Jerry Springer was left out.Katherine Heigl Reunites With 'Grey's Anatomy' Co-Stars at 2024 Emmys After Shonda Rhimes Feud
Katherine Heigl reunited with her former 'Grey's Anatomy' co-stars to present an award at the 2024 Emmy Awards sixteen years after her feud with Shonda Rhimes.2024 Emmys: Selena Gomez Joined by BF Benny Blanco as She Dazzles in Gown Adorned With 450k Sequins
Selena Gomez was joined by her boyfriend, Benny Blanco, at the 2024 Emmy Awards. Although she hit the red carpet solo, he was eager to show his support.'Power Over Principle': CNN's Jake Tapper Rails Against Trump Immunity Argument
CNN's Jake Tapper warned the future of America could be at stake after a bold argument made at a hearing on Trump's claim of presidential immunity.R. Kelly Fighting $10.5 Million Lawsuit Against Him and Ex-'Manager' Over Shut Down NYC Screening
R. Kelly is fighting a lawsuit judgment after his former victims who appeared in the "Surviving R. Kelly" docuseries were awarded millions for threats leveled against them.'Cant Have That Thin of Skin': Newsmax's Eric Bolling Accuses Nikki Haley of Refusing to Come on His Show After Criticism
Bolling said that Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley has refused to return to his show.'Supports Another War': Matt Gaetz Trashes Sen. Lindsey Graham After Yemen Bombing
Rep. Matt Gaetz scoffed at Sen. Lindsey Graham's support of the Biden administration's decision to bomb Yemen amid growing conflict in the Middle East.Trump Attorney Questions Current Team Defending Ex-President in $370 Million Fraud Case, Slams Alina Habba
A former attorney for Donald Trump questioned if the embattled GOP frontrunner's legal team has enough prowess to defeat the New York civil fraud case.See Mugshot: 'RHOA' Star Cynthia Bailey's Ex-Husband Peter Thomas Arrested for DUI
'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Cynthia Bailey's ex-husband Peter Thomas was arrested for a DUI. See his mugshot.Alaska Airlines Passengers Offered 'Inadequate' $1,500 Compensation After Near-Death Experience
Passengers of Alaska Airlines flight 1282 were offered $1,500 compensation among other perks after a section of the plane ripped away shortly after takeoff.New Video Shows OnlyFans Model Courtney Clenney and Slain BF in Heated Spat 2 Months Before Fatal Stabbing
A newly unsealed video part of the murder case against OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney captured an explosive fight between her and slain bf Christian Obumseli.Bruno Mars' 13-Year Relationship With GF Jessica Caban 'on the Rocks' After Spending Holidays Apart: Report
Bruno Mars, and his longtime girlfriend, Jessica Caban, are leading "separate lives" and the once red-hot connection they had is "fizzling out," according to a report.Armie Hammer's 'Fiancée' Reveals Split After Whirlwind Romance, Says Relationship Was 'Not Reflective' of Abuse Allegations
Scandal-plagued actor Armie Hammer moved on with 26-year-old IT consultant Marina Gris months after his divorce was finalized, but they have since called it quits.Keffe D's Jailhouse Call: Tupac Murder Suspect Speaks About 'Green Light Order' With Son Before $750k Bail Was Granted
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a former Compton gang leader and suspect in the murder of rap legend Tupac Shakur, can be heard discussing a "green light" order in a jailhouse call.Jonathan Majors Defends Mentions of Martin Luther King Jr.'s Widow After Assault Trial, Has 'Utmost Respect' for Coretta
Embattled actor Jonathan Majors defended his mentions of Coretta Scott King before and after his assault trial in a new statement, RadarOnline.com has learned.Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Drops Out of 2024 Presidential Race
Chris Christie has officially dropped out of the 2024 presidential race, RadarOnline.com has learned.'Is This Hearing a Joke?': Rep. Eric Swalwell Blasts Jim Jordan for Hypocrisy After House GOP Pushes to Hold Hunter Biden in Contempt Over Subpoena
Rep. Eric Swalwell put the spotlight on Jim Jordan amid the House GOP's move to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for allegedly violating a subpoena.'This Should Scare All of You': Todd and Julie Chrisley's Daughter Savannah Claims Jailed Parents' $1 Million Settlement Award Is Proof of Corruption
Savannah Chrisley spoke out about the $1 million settlement that her jailed parents are set to receive, claiming it's proof of corruption as they appeal their criminal convictions.New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez's Ex-GF Named in Epstein Documents
Newly unsealed Jeffrey Epstein-related court documents have revealed bombshell allegations against an ex-girlfriend of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, RadarOnline.com has learned.Epstein's Brother Accuses Former AG Bill Barr of Covering Up Disgraced Financier's Death
Jeffrey Epstein's brother, Mark Epstein, boldly questioned if former U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr covered up the disgraced financier's death.Epstein Accuser Alleges She Was Trafficked to Billionaire Les Wexner, Newly Unsealed Docs Reveal
Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre claims to have been trafficked to former Victoria's Secret CEO Les Wexner in newly unsealed court docs.'Baywatch' Star Nicole Eggert Battling Breast Cancer, Friend Raises Nearly $20k to Help Cover Medical Costs
'Baywatch' star Nicole Eggert, widely-known for her role as Summer Quinn, has been diagnosed with breast cancer, RadarOnline.com has learned.'The Voice' Star Lauren Duski's Mother Dead After Apparent Suicide at 59
Lauren Duski, a former contestant on 'The Voice,' is mourning the loss of her beloved mother, Janis Duski, who appears to have died by suicide.Kim Zolciak's Ex Kroy Questions Where Profits From Selling Designer Bags Went as They Fight Foreclosure, IRS Lien
Kroy is asking the court to intervene amid his divorce war with ex Kim Zolciak.Timothée Chalamet Denies Beef Between GF Kylie Jenner and Selena Gomez After Rumored Golden Globes Drama
Timothée set the record straight about the rumored drama between Kylie Jenner and Selena Gomez.Bill Clinton Spotted at Luxury Mexico Resort With Gov. Gavin Newsom After Claims Epstein Had Compromising Tape of Ex-President
Former president Bill Clinton was seen spending time with California Gov. Gavin Newsom, his wife, and others at a luxury Mexico resort last week.Jo Koy Admits It 'Hurt' After Critics Claimed His Golden Globe Jokes Fell Flat
Comedian Jo Koy admitted that hosting the Golden Globes is not a gig for the faint of heart after some of his jokes fell flat on Sunday, RadarOnline.com has learned.Meghan Markle Was Invited to 'Suits' Reunion at Golden Globes but Turned It Down
Meghan Markle got the opportunity to reunite with her former 'Suits' costars at the Golden Globes, but she turned it down.Meghan Markle Left Out of 'Suits' Group Chat, Ex-Costars Don't 'Have Her Number'
Actress-turned-duchess Meghan Markle is not in the Suits group chat, RadarOnline.com has learned.WATCH: Biden's Speech Derailed by Chanting Pro-Palestine Protesters Before They Are Escorted Out of Church
President Biden's speech at Mother Emanuel AME Church in South Carolina was thrown off the rails on Monday by pro-Palestine protestors.Man Who Attacked Las Vegas Judge Sentenced in Face Mask and Chains, Gets Up to 4 Years Behind Bars for Unrelated Case
A defendant in a felony battery case came face-to-face with the Las Vegas judge he brazenly attacked last week during a sentencing hearing.2024 Golden Globes: Selena Gomez Denies Gossiping to Taylor Swift That Kylie Jenner Didn't Let BF Timothée Chalamet Take a Photo With Her
Selena Gomez was caught gossiping with her longtime pal Taylor Swift at the star-studded 2024 Golden Globe Awards and fans think they know what she said.Unamused: Taylor Swift Sips Drink as Jo Koy Awkwardly Jokes About NFL Coverage of Singer at 2024 Golden Globes
Good one … or not? Taylor Swift played it cool when host Jo Koy joked about the NFL's over-the-top coverage of the singer at the 2024 Golden Globes.
