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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Still No Love Lost: Cynthia Nixon Puts Kim Cattrall in Her Place Over 'And Just Like That' Return — 'It's Really Just a Small Little Cameo'
Cynthia Nixon addressed Kim Cattall's highly anticipated return as Samantha, revealing it was 'disappointing' the spoiler leaked ahead of season 2.Chris Cuomo Accuses 2024 Hopeful Chris Christie Of Dodging Requests to Appear on NewsNation, 'Keeps Saying No'
Chris Cuomo hinted at NewsNation's interest to have Chris Christie on his show, explaining there's a reason why Christie is not yet booked.Bill Simmons Blasts Harry and Meghan as 'F------ Grifters' After Renegade Royals Are Dumped by Spotify
Bill Simmons, a senior podcasting exec at Spotify, slammed royal renegades Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as 'grifters' after the company parted ways with them.Lamar Odom's Ex-manager Filed for Bankruptcy Two Months Before Being Accused of Stealing Former NBA Star's Home
Lamar Odom's former manager filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in April, RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned as the two prepare to battle it out in court.Family First: Priscilla Presley Reunites With Riley and Twins After Bitter Dispute Over Lisa Marie's $35 Million Trust
Priscilla Presley reunited with granddaughters Riley and twins Harper and Finley after a bitter family dispute over Lisa Marie's trust, RadarOnline.com has learned.Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 'Aware' of 'Danger' by Running for Office, Refuses to Fear Possible CIA Assassination
Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that he has 'taken precautions' and is 'aware' of the 'danger' he's putting himself in by running for office.John Amos Accuses Daughter of 'Elder Abuse' After Denying Her GoFundMe Health Claims: 'She Would be the Primary Suspect'
John Amos pointed the finger at his daughter, Shannon, after she launched a now-defunct GoFundMe to raise money, claiming she wanted justice for him.'This Is All About Money': MSNBC's Joe Scarborough Speculates Trump Held Onto Classified Docs for Financial Incentive
MSNBC's Joe Scarborough gave his theory as to why Donald Trump hoarded classified docs at Mar-a-Lago, speculating it was for a financial incentive.Joe Rogan 'Has No Interest' in Having Tucker Carlson on Podcast After Fox News Ousting: 'It's Crickets'
Tucker Carlson was ready to share his story with the world about his Fox News ousting and had his producers get in contact with Joe Rogan's team 'six weeks ago.'Trump Was 'Repeatedly Stubborn' and 'Eschewed Opportunities' to Avoid Criminal Charges Despite Warnings From Advisers
Donald Trump was 'warned of peril' by a team of his closest advisers should he not return the classified documents requested by the National Archives.Donald Trump's Miami Restaurant Visit: 'No One Got Anything' After He Declared 'Food for Everyone' Following Indictment
Donald Trump paid a visit to Miami restaurant Versailles after his indictment and declared food for everybody but nobody ordered anything, a report claimed.'It's Never Worth the Money': Chelsea Handler Roasts 'Horny Old Men' Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Alec Baldwin, and Elon Musk
Chelsea Handler lived up to her reputation and dished out a cold roast of "horny old men" in Hollywood, blasting a slew of A-listers who can't stop procreating.WH Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Blasts Fox News for 'Wannabe Dictator' Chyron About President Biden on Primetime Broadcast
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre blasted Fox News for labeling President Biden a 'wannabe dictator' in a chyron during a Tuesday night broadcast.Melania and Barron Spotted Leaving Trump Tower With Luggage on Donald's 77th Birthday
Melania and Barron were spotted leaving Trump Tower on Wednesday, toting luggage as they went to an unknown location on Donald's 77th birthday.Kevin Spacey Teases Acting Comeback, Says He Will Be Hired for More Projects If Cleared of Sex Assault Charges
Kevin Spacey said that he is eager to get back to work one year after being charged in London with four counts of sexual assault, RadarOnline.com has learned.Family Friend of Mother Whose 12-Year-Old Daughter Stabbed Little Brother to Death Raises Money to Cover Expenses After Tragedy
A family friend of a mother whose 12-year-old daughter fatally stabbed her nine-year-old little brother in January has raised money to cover unforeseen expenses.Brooklyn Mother Stabbed in Chest and Legs While Protecting Daughter From Woman in Blonde Wig Who Threatened Her 3-Year-Old
A mother in Brooklyn was attacked in broad daylight while pushing her 3-year-old daughter in a stroller, RadarOnline.com has learned.29-Year-Old Chicago Woman Missing After Traveling With Man in Japan, Family Seeks Answers From Police
The family of a missing Chicago woman are planning to take a trip to Tokyo to seek answers after she abruptly stopped corresponding with family just 10 days ago.Cuffed: Anti-Trump Protester Arrested for Sprinting in Front of Ex-President's Motorcade With 'Lock Him Up' Sign
A protester was cuffed for sprinting in front of the 2024 hopeful's motorcade after the arraignment of the former president.'Inappropriate and Disrespectful': Topless Trans Activist BANNED From White House After Meeting Joe and Jill Biden at Pride Event
Transgender influencer and activist Rose Montoya is no longer welcome at the White House after going topless at President Biden's Pride event.'RHOA' Star Shereé Whitfield's BF Accused of 'Child Abuse' by Ex-Wife
'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Shereé Whitfield's boyfriend was accused of child abuse in a court war with his ex-wife, Melody, RadarOnline.com has learned.'Dynasty' Actor Rock Hudson Agonized Over Kissing Scenes With Costar Linda Evans After AIDS Diagnosis: 'I Know He Was Protecting Me'
'Dynasty' actress Linda Evans became emotional when she spoke about her late costar Rock Hudson in an upcoming documentary that premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.'I Cannot Let it Go Unchallenged Any Longer': 'Black Panther' Star Tenoch Huerta Denies Saxophonist's 'Emotional and Sexual' Abuse Claims
'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' star Tenoch Huerta vehemently denied abuse allegations made by musician María Elena Ríos, RadarOnline.com has learned.Joe Scarborough Scolds Republicans Defending Donald Trump, Predicts 'You're Going to Lose Even More in 2024'
MSNBC host Joe Scarborough didn't mince words while lambasting Republicans who are supporting Donald Trump after he was federally indicted.'Love & Hip Hop' Star Joseline Hernandez Arrested for Battery, Appears Disheveled in Mug Shot
Reality star Joseline Hernandez has been arrested after getting in a vicious backstage brawl at the Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti III exhibition flight. See her mug shot.Shocking Video: Former 'Love & Hip Hop' Star Joseline Hernandez Caught in Wild Backstage Brawl During Mayweather Boxing Match
An explosive brawl between Joseline Hernandez and her former costar Big Lex erupted backstage during the Mayweather boxing match, RadarOnline.com has learned.'Good Times' Star John Amos NOT 'Fighting for His Life' in ICU, Denies Daughter's Shocking Elder Abuse Claims
John Amos' daughter is seeking donations after revealing a heartbreaking update about her father, which he denied in a statement.Lauren Boebert Accused of 'Seducing' Married Man With 'Money and Gifts' Leading to Restraining Order Drama
U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert is accused of 'seducing' a married man with 'money and gifts,' leading to animosity between the women in addition to restraining order drama.'Completely Inaccurate': Jamie Foxx's Rep Shoots Down Rumors He's 'Paralyzed and Blind' From Covid Vaccine
Jamie Foxx's rep broke his silence on reports surrounding the actor's health crisis, RadarOnline.com has learned, setting the record straight in a statement.Marriage Over? NFL Legend Troy Aikman Seen Cozying Up to Much-Younger GF in PDA Photos
NFL legend Troy Aikman was seen cozying up to his much-younger girlfriend in newly surfaced photos, seemingly indicating his marriage to Capa Aikman is over.Honeymoon Over? Kanye West and Wife Bianca Censori Look Tense as Legal Battles Stack up for Embattled Rapper
Kanye West and wife Bianca Censori appeared to be having a tense moment in the car as they pulled up to a drive-thru amid the rapper's mounting legal troubles.Wendy Williams Receiving Treatment in Wellness Facility After Her Son Expressed Death Fears
Wendy Williams is making her well-being a top priority after entering a wellness facility, where she is now receiving treatment.War: Fox News Threatens Tucker Carlson With Legal Action, Claims he Breached his Contract With New Twitter Show
Ousted Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson was notified in a letter that he allegedly violated his contract with the network by launching his own Twitter show.Rapper Blueface Arrested, Booked in Las Vegas: Reports
Famed rapper Blueface has been arrested and is being booked in Las Vegas for an unknown crime, RadarOnline.com has learned.'Traitor Snake': Former VP Mike Pence Faces Backlash From Critics as Trump Showdown Awaits With 2024 Presidential Bid
Former Vice President Mike Pence celebrated his 64th birthday by announcing his presidential campaign, striving for the Republican nomination.Head in the Sand: CNN's Staffers Bemoan How Corporate Overlords are 'Trying to Fix a Newsroom That Isn't Broken'
Chris Licht's departure from CNN came on the heels of a brief and dramatic tenure, and some staffers are bemoaning how overlords are trying to fix a newsroom 'that isn't broken.'GoFundMe for Florida Teen Stabbed 15 Times by Ex-BF Who Cut His Own Throat Raises $93k
Madison Schemitz and her mother, Jacki Roge, were hospitalized and are now recovering.Theranos Fraudster Elizabeth Holmes Breaks Down During Prison Visit With Husband Billy Evans, Ignores Protocol By Holding Hands
Theranos fraudster Elizabeth Holmes was seen crying during an emotional visit with her parents and husband Billy Evans after she began her 11-year prison sentence.Kim Zolciak Sparks Concern With Dramatic Weight Loss After Split From Kroy Biermann
Reality star Kim Zolciak returned to social media for the first time since her shock split from husband Kroy Biermann, showing off her trim figure in new photos.Amber Heard Insurer Paid $1 Million Johnny Depp Settlement, Court Docs Reveal
One of Amber Heard's insurers covered the cost of her settlement fee to Johnny Depp, RadarOnline.com has learned.Nikki Haley's CNN Town Hall Moderated by Jake Tapper Draws in 80 Percent Less Viewers Than Controversial Trump Event
Nikki Haley's CNN Town Hall scored 80 percent less viewers than Trump's controversial event across the board, according to Neilsen ratings.Prince Harry's Past Drug Use the Focus of Washington Court Case After Memoir Confessions
A conservative political research group has taken legal action against the Department for Homeland Security over its decision to allow Prince Harry into the U.S.'RHOC' Star Shannon Beador Ex-Hubby David Filed to Divorce Second Wife Again Days Before Shocking Reunion
'RHOC' star Shannon Beador reunited with her ex-hubby David over the weekend, shortly after he filed to divorce his current spouse, Lesley, a second time.Family Feud: Teresa Giudice's Ex-Husband Believes Estranged In-Laws Joe and Melissa Gorga Helped FBI in Fraud Case With Ex-Wife
'Real Housewives of New Jersey' star Joe Giudice said it was no surprise that his ex-wife, Teresa, may be done trying to mend her family feud with Joe and Melissa.'She Would Be Amazing': Anna Nicole's Close Friends Set Sights on Rising Star to Play Late Icon in Book-Turned-Biopic
Anna Nicole Smith's near and dear friends Patrik Simpson and Pol' Atteu revealed their book on the late icon will be serving as source material for a gripping new biopic.Palace Warned: Meghan Markle 'Won't Be Shut Up' Despite Plans to Ditch Royal-Bashing
A royal biographer said it's not in Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's 'nature' to remain silent.King Charles 'Breathing Sigh of Relief' After Harry and Meghan's Shock Decision to Stop Royal-Bashing Netflix Shows
King Charles III can finally rest easy now that his youngest son, Prince Harry, and daughter-in-law Meghan Markle are to stop making royal-bashing content.Prince Harry Has Called in the Divorce Lawyers, Says Lady Colin Campbell
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's marriage is being put to the test after breaking away from the royal family, RadarOnline.com has learned.'Well ... That Wasn't Boring': CNN's Chris Licht Looked Like He 'Survived a Car Wreck' After Disastrous Trump Town Hall
CNN's new leader Chris Licht had a 'mission' to restore the network's reputation and ratings, weathering numerous challenges along the way before Trump's town hall.Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's Lavish New $60 Million Home Once Owned by Ponzi Schemer
The lavish 12-bedroom, 24-bathroom estate purchased by Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck was formerly owned by a man caught in a $64 million Ponzi scheme.
