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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POLITICS Trump Questions Biden's Faith After President Fails to Mention Birth of Jesus Christ During Tree Lighting
Former president Donald Trump called out president Joe Biden for not mentioning Jesus Christ "in his remarks" during the national tree lighting earlier this month.GOSSIP Kanye West's Malibu Mansion Listed for $53 Million as Rapper Faces Legal Battle Involving Pad
Kanye West's luxurious beachfront property has hit the market for $53 million courtesy of 'Selling Sunset' star Jason Oppenheim's brokerage, RadarOnline.com has learned.Exclusive Details Jeannie Mai Denies Jeezy's Claim She's Gatekeeping Daughter, Demands Rapper 'Safely' Secure Firearms at Home
Mai recently accused Jeezy of stepping outside their marriage — which he adamantly denied.TRUE CRIME Ex-Super Bowl Champ Derrick Ward Arrested After Suspected L.A. Robbery Spree
Former NFL player Derrick Ward is in police custody on suspicion of robbery in Los Angeles, RadarOnline.com has learned.POLITICS Mitch McConnell Zings Trump Over Remark That Immigrants Are 'Poisoning the Blood' of America
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell called out embattled GOP frontrunner Donald Trump for hypocrisy when questioned about his comment regarding immigrants.POLITICS 'Get My Fiancé and His Brother Off': Kimberly Guilfoyle Pleads to Trump's Attorney
Former Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle praised Trump attorney Alina Habba as a "class-act" and a force to be reckoned with in the legal system.EXCLUSIVES Anna Cardwell's Ex Michael Paying for Her Daughter's Academy Tuition as Custody Battle With Mama June Heats Up
Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell's ex-husband, Michael Cardwell, said that he's been a "stable and consistent part" of her daughter Kaitlyn's life since she was an infant.EXCLUSIVES Godmother of San Diego Brothers, 4 and 8, Killed by Driver in Police-Pursuit Crash Raises Five-Figure Sum for Grieving Family
The godmother of two San Diego brothers, 8 and 4, has raised nearly $24k after a car trying to evade police slammed into their family's vehicle.NEWS Laura Ingraham Demands $1 Million in Fight With Media Company Over Podcast Deal
Fox News host Laura Ingraham filed a lawsuit against Quake Media, claiming the podcasting platform needs to pay up the nearly $1 million they promised her.POLITICS Rudy Giuliani Hit With Fresh Lawsuit From GA Election Workers After $148 Million Win for Spreading 'Very Same Lies'
Donald Trump's former attorney Rudy Giuliani is facing yet another lawsuit filed by the same Georgia election workers that he owes $150 million in damages.REALITY TV Mauricio Umansky Steps Out With Kyle Richards Lookalike for Dinner After 'RHOBH' Star Slams Divorce Rumors
Kyle Richards' estranged husband, Mauricio Umansky, has become the talk of the town after stepping out with influencer Alexandria Wolfe for dinner in Aspen this Sunday.EXCLUSIVES Comedian Kenny DeForest's Cause of Death Revealed After E-Bike Accident: Autopsy
Comedian Kenny DeForest's cause of death has been revealed to be complications of blunt force trauma of the head, RadarOnline.com can exclusively reveal.TRUE CRIME Marvel Actor Jonathan Majors Found Guilty of Reckless Assault and Harassment
Majors was found guilty of two misdemeanor counts of harassment and assault by a Manhattan jury on Monday, RadarOnline.com has learned.REALITY TV 'I Am Completely Innocent': Brandi Glanville Accuses Bravo Producers of 'Encouraging' Her and Co-Stars to Drink While Filming Season 5
Reality star Brandi Glanville professed her innocence while accusing Bravo producers of "encouraging" her and other costars to get liquored up.GOSSIP Meghan and Harry's 'Sussex Royal' Website Still Up Despite Vow to Not Use Label After Stepping Back From Senior Duties
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's "Sussex Royal" website remains live despite their vow not to use the title "in any territory" after stepping back from their senior duties.REALITY TV 'Did My Best to Be Calm': Anna Cardwell's Husband Recalls Holding Reality Star's Hand in Her Final Moments
Anna Cardwell's husband, Eldridge Toney, stayed strong for his ailing wife in her final moments, revealing he just wanted her to feel at peace.EXCLUSIVES 'Basketball Wives' Star Brittish Williams Ordered to Serve Prison Sentence Nearly 9 Hours Away From Family
Brittish Williams Ordered to Serve Prison Sentence 8 Hours Away From FamilyPOLITICS Rudy Giuliani Ordered to Pay $148 Million to Georgia Election Workers Over False Claims
Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to fork over a nine-figure sum to Georgia election workers over his false claims, RadarOnline.com has learned.EXCLUSIVES OnlyFans Model Courtney Clenney Fighting Prosecutors Over Evidence Ahead of Murder Trial
Courtney Clenney's legal team is striving to get a "demonstrative" video by their knife-throwing expert submitted into evidence at trial.NEWS Influencer Liver King Promotes GoFundMe of Retired MMA Fighter Who's Battling for Her Life After Daughter's Death
Fitness influencer Liver King is showing his support after hearing the story of Ashlee Gambino, a 32-year-old wife and mom who is in the middle of a fight for her life.Scandals 'I Don't Give a F---': Kanye West Goes on Unhinged Rant About Jesus, Hitler and Trump
Kanye West went off during a expletive-laced tirade during the early hours of Friday morning, blasting against former business associates and more.Celebrity WATCH: Video Appears to Show Michael B. Jordan Losing Control While Racing Another Ferrari Moments Before Shock Crash
Newly released video shows the moments leading up to actor Michael B. Jordan's car crash in Hollywood, RadarOnline.com has learned.Celebrity KeKe Palmer's Ex Darius Jackson Says He 'Repented' and Got Baptized After Abuse Claims: 'Saving Myself Was the 1st Step'
KeKe Palmer's ex-boyfriend, Darius Jackson, said he is turning to faith as the two battle it out over custody of their infant son.GOSSIP 'Move On, I Have': Meghan McCain Threatens to Sue Ex-'View' Colleagues After Being 'Libeled' in Hunter Biden Segment
Meghan McCain threatened to take legal action against her former colleagues at 'The View,' claiming is done with being slandered "on an almost weekly basis."NEWS Royal Renegades Harry and Meghan Keen for 'Reconciliation' With King Charles to Fix 'Frosty' Family Dynamic
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle won't be celebrating Christmas with the royals this year, but they are hopeful to thaw out their "frosty" family dynamic.Scandals Newly-Married NFL Star Tyreek Hill Facing Two Paternity Suits By Women Demanding Child Support
NFL star Tyreek Hill is facing fresh paternity lawsuits from two separate women who claim fathered their children born this year, RadarOnline.com has learned.REALITY TV Doctor and Wife on 'Below Deck' Embroiled in Legal Scandal Over Alleged Prescription Drug Scheme
A couple that appeared on the hit Bravo show 'Below Deck' are accused of stealing the identities of cast members of the show in a scheme to obtain prescription drugs.Celebrity 'I Want a Refund!': Madonna Outrages Fans by Taking Stage 3 Hours Late During 1st U.S. Gig on Celebration Tour
Fans of Madonna were losing their patience before the Queen of Pop hit the stage to kick off the North American leg of her world tour.Exclusive Details 'He's F------ Mentally Ill': Kim Zolciak Breaks Down After Explosive Spat With Kroy Biermann Over Divorce Captured in Bodycam Footage
Emotions were running high when cops arrived at Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann's Georgia mansion after getting a call from one of the estranged couple's kids.TRUE CRIME CCTV Footage Shows Jonathan Majors Being Chased by Then-GF After He Allegedly Attacked Her
New CCTV footage captured the explosive dispute between Jonathan Majors and then-girlfriend Grace Jabbari hours before his arrest in March.GOSSIP Tom Brady Was 'Focused' on Mystery Blonde at Billionaire's Party Despite Reunion With Model Irina Shayk
NFL legend Tom Brady appeared to have his head turned by a new woman hours after reuniting with model Irina Shayk, RadarOnline.com has learned.NEWS Powerball Winner Edwin Castro Went Off the Grid After $2.04B Jackpot, Treated Pals to Lavish Fiji Getaway
Powerball winner Edwin Castro celebrated the fruits of his victories with only the people he was closest to, scrubbing his social media presence and jetting off to Fiji.Celebrity 'Done With Shaming': Oprah Winfrey Comes Clean About Using Weight-Loss Medication to Prevent 'Yo-Yoing'
Oprah Winfrey revealed that she has been using weight-loss medication while opting for a holistic approach to her fitness regimen.Celebrity Joey Fatone and Lance Bass Rock Star-Studded Holiday Party With Performance of NSYNC Hits
NSYNC boy banders Joey Fatone and Lance Bass made a surprise appearance at a holiday party on Tuesday night, getting attendees in the spirit with live performances.POLITICS 'Here We Are': Rep. Congressman Blames The Trump-Era $2.2 Trillion CARES Act for Inflation
Lawmakers sparred during a heated political debate this week during which Rep. Thomas Massie blamed the CARES Act for the inflation in America today.OMG! 'She Wanted Her Hand Back': Drew Barrymore Faces Backlash for Caressing Oprah Winfrey in 'Cringey' Interview
Drew Barrymore is facing relentless criticism from viewers who felt the actress-turned-talk host was too touchy-feely during her interview with Oprah Winfrey.Celebrity Tom Cruise Caught Canoodling 36-Year-Old Russian Socialite Whose Ex is a Diamond-Trading Oligarch: Report
Tom Cruise was spotted tearing up the dance floor with a Russian socialite at a party in London's Mayfair, according to a report.OMG! Harry and Meghan's Archewell Foundation Suffers $11 Million Dip in Donations
Donations toward Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Archewell Foundation have taken a drastic plunge of nearly $11 million in the past year.POLITICS 'Fox & Friends' Star Steve Doocy Shut Down By Cohosts After Suggesting Nikki Haley Run Independent Against Trump
Steve Doocy got spurned when he suggested Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley take a different approach if she wants to get elected on 'Fox & Friends.'REALITY TV Mama June Taking Custody of Granddaughter, 11, After Anna 'Chickadee' Cardwell's Death
Mama June Shannon has taken over custody of her first grandchild, 11-year-old Kaitlyn, and has plans to become Kaitlyn's legal guardian.POLITICS Trump Reprimands NY Times and Chief WH Correspondent Over 'Dictator' Remark: 'It Was Said in a Joking Manner'
Former president Donald Trump railed against the New York Times and its chief White House correspondent in a scathing Truth Social post.NEWS Anna Cardwell Secretly Married Partner Eldridge Toney Prior to Her Death at 29
Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell and her partner, Eldridge Toney, secretly exchanged their vows after the reality star was told her days were numbered.EXCLUSIVES Bre Tiesi Settles Lawsuit Over 2021 Car Accident Causing 'Loss of Unborn Child'
Bre Tiesi has settled a lawsuit she filed against another driver following a car crash that left her with "physical injuries" including the "loss of an unborn child."OMG! Danny Masterson's Estranged Wife Bijou Phillips Steps Out for Kathy Hilton's Star-Studded Christmas Party After Filing for Divorce
Danny Masterson's estranged wife, Bijou Phillips, rang in the holiday season with friends at Kathy Hilton's star-studded soiree over the weekend.OMG! Former 'GMA' Hosts-Turned-Lovers Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes Caught 'Dirty Dancing' at 'Today' Producer's Wedding
Former cohosts-turned-lovers Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes got "quite handsy" and enjoyed some "dirty dancing" while attending the wedding of a longtime 'Today' producer.EXCLUSIVES Mama June Reveals Public Services for Daughter Anna Cardwell Days After Cancer-Stricken Reality Star's Death
A service will be held this week for reality star Mama June Shannon's oldest daughter, Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell, who tragically died at 29 following a battle with cancer.Celebrity Nick Cannon and Zeus Network Under Fire for 'Dark Skin vs. Light Skin' Competition
Nick Cannon and the Zeus network are accused of pitting women against each other and putting together a "colorist" event after sharing a controversial ad.OMG! First Photo: New Couple Kevin Costner and Singer Jewel Seen on Vacation on Heels of Actor's $400 Million Divorce War
Kevin Costner may have a new lady in his life after his $400 million divorce war with ex-wife Christine Baumgartner, RadarOnline.com has learned.POLITICS Hunter Biden's 'Wild' Spending Exposed: $872k on Prostitutes, X-Rated Club Memberships and Adult Films
A shocking breakdown of first son Hunter Biden's untamed spending over the course of four years was laid bare in a fresh indictment of nine criminal charges.POLITICS 'Gotta Lose Some Weight': Trump Reacts to Courtroom Sketch Artist's Depiction of Him
Former president Donald Trump vocalized his self-assessment after viewing a courtroom sketch amid his fraud trial.