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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Omid Scobie's Agency Sent Draft of Book Naming King Charles III and Kate Middleton as Royals Who Allegedly Spoke About Archie's Skin: Sources
United Talent Agency sent a previous draft of author Omid Scobie's bombshell book to Dutch translators which contained the names of two royals at the center of a race row.
'Love & Hip Hop' Star Lyrica Anderson Seeks Wedding Ring and Cut of $1 Million Royalties Earned During A1 Bentley Marriage
'Love & Hip Hop' star Lyrica Anderson is ready to move forward with her split from estranged husband A1 Bentley, revealing a few matters she wants settled.
'Battle of Loserville': Donald Trump Mocks Ron DeSantis' Debate Against Gavin Newsom With Dubbed Video
Former president Donald Trump shared a satirical clip of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and California Gov. Gavin Newsom from their Thursday night debate on Fox.
'Stop Playing With God': Tyrese Scolds Lil Nas X After He Teased His 'Christian Era' With New Song
Tyrese called out recording artist Lil Nas X after he teased his "Christian era" with a new song, RadarOnline.com has learned.
SEE THE PHOTOS: 'Southern Charm' Star Kathryn Dennis' Interview With Police After Her Car Was Involved in Hit-and-Run
Kathryn Dennis held her dog as she posed in front of her car after being labeled as the suspect in a hit-in-run incident report.
Food Network Star Michael Chiarello's Partner Was Driving Him to the Hospital When He Stopped Breathing: Police Report
Chiarello had an allergic reaction that caused him to develop hives all over his body on the day he died, RadarOnline.com has learned.
'Love & Hip Hop' Star Lyrica Anderson Demands Primary Custody of Son and Child Support From Ex A1 After Being Spotted With Rapper Desiigner
The reality star is demanding primary custody of the son she shares with estranged husband A1 Bentley as well as child support.
Bre Tiesi Suffered Miscarriage and Sustained 'Serious Injuries' After Car Accident: Lawsuit
The model shared the news in a new court filing, RadarOnline.com has learned.
Food Network Chef Michael Chiarello Started Using Ozempic-Type Drug Prior to His Death: Police Report
Food Network chef Michael Chiarello started using Ozempic prior to his untimely death, according to a police report which included statements from his ex and current partner.
NFL Star Von Miller Accused of Assaulting Pregnant Girlfriend, Police Issue Arrest Warrant
Dallas police have issued an arrest warrant for NFL star Von Miller after his pregnant girlfriend accused the athlete of assault, law enforcement sources said.
WATCH: Don Jr. Torches Fox News for Support of Dad's GOP Rival: 'Gave Ron DeSantis a Perpetual Lap Dance'
Former president Donald Trump's son Donald Trump Jr. called out Fox News during an interview on Wednesday, blasting the network for their support of his father's GOP rival.
Kelly Clarkson's Ex-Husband Ordered to Pay Singer $2.6 Million in Fight Over Commissions
Kelly Clarkson has secured another victory in her divorce from ex-husband Brandon Blackstock after a California labor commissioner ruled that he overcharged her millions.
'Golden Bachelor' Star Gerry Turner Refused to Take Ex to High School Reunion Over 10-Lb. Weight Gain, She Claims
A woman who was romantically involved with Golden Bachelor star Gerry Turner revealed her shock to find out he was looking for love on a dating show.
Unearthed Email: Bank Investigator Alarmed by 'Unusual' Activity in Hunter Biden's Transactions With Chinese Company
A bank money laundering investigator flagged serious concerns about Hunter Biden's financial transactions with a Chinese company in a newly revealed email from 2018.
Daryl Hall Accuses John Oates of Sneaking Behind His Back to Sell Partnership to Untrusted Third-Party
Daryl Hall revealed he was "blindsided" by his bandmate's decision to secretly sell his share of a joint business venture to a third party in new legal docs.
Amanda Bynes' Ex-Fiancé Moves on With New GF as Actress Teases Career Comeback
RadarOnline.com has learned that Amanda Bynes and her ex-fiancé, Paul Michael, appear to be over for good and the actress teased a new project in the works.
Stephen Smith's Phone and Tablet Being Unlocked May Help Reveal if Alex Murdaugh Was at Accident Scene: Attorney
Stephen Smith's phone and tablet have now been unlocked by South Carolina authorities and an attorney for his family believes it will yield new information.
'I Don't Want to Die': Shannen Doherty's Stage 4 Breast Cancer Has Spread to Her Bones
Actress Shannen Doherty revealed that she is "not done with living" and will continue fighting with the hopes she will one day be in remission.
OnlyFans Model Courtney Clenney Reveals Key Witness Ahead of Murder Trial
Former OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney revealed a witness she plans to use ahead of her murder trial, RadarOnline.com can exclusively reveal.
'Jersey Shore' Star Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino Spent 'Half a Million Dollars' on 'Reckless' Drug Addiction
Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino confessed that he spent $500k on drugs at the height of his addiction, admitting that he was "reckless" before cleaning up his life.
'Sad, Little Haters': Beyoncé's Mom Tina Knowles Goes OFF After Singer's Accused of Bleaching Her Skin
Beyoncé's mother, Tina Knowles, went off on fans who accused the singer of bleaching her skin after she made an appearance at her 'Renaissance' film premiere.
Ukraine Spy Chief's Wife Hospitalized After Being Poisoned With Heavy Metals: Report
The wife of a Ukrainian spy chief is being hospitalized after being poisoned with heavy metals, RadarOnline.com has learned.
Media Mogul Rupert Murdoch Deposed in $2.7 Billion Smartmatic Election Lawsuit
Fox News owner Rupert Murdoch will face questioning on Tuesday and Wednesday as part of a $2.7. billion lawsuit filed by voting systems company Smartmatic.
Sofia Vergara Sued by Contractor For $1.7 Million Over Renovations to Her Beverly Hills Mansion
Vergara is facing a seven-figure lawsuit from a contractor who claims the actress never paid up for the work she had done to her Beverly Hills mansion.
Back On? Kanye West and Wife Bianca Censori Spotted in Dubai After Rapper Was Accused of 'Controlling' Behavior, Breakup Talk
Kanye West and his wife, Bianca Censori, cast doubt on claims their marriage is slowly unraveling after he was accused of "controlling" and "dominating" behavior.
'1000-Lb. Sisters' Star Tammy Slaton's Late Husband Caleb Willingham's Died at Medical Center, No Signs of Foul Play: Police Report
Caleb Willingham was found unresponsive prior to his death at 40, RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned.
Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann Celebrate Thanksgiving Together Days After Cops Were Called to Their Home
Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann rang in Thanksgiving together as a family this year days after the cops paid a visit to the estranged exes' Georgia home.
Autopsy Shocker: Food Network Chef Michael Chiarello's Cause of Death Revealed
Food Network chef Michael Chiarello's cause of death has been revealed to be an allergic reaction that resulted in anaphylactic shock that spiraled into a heart attack.
Trump Boasts About Big Crowds While Blasting 'Lamestream Media' for Claiming He Has Empty Seats
Former president Donald Trump issued a PSA to assure critics that his speeches are always big events, taking aim at the "lamestream media" reporting otherwise.
Guns N' Roses Rocker Axl Rose Sued by Ex-Penthouse Model Over Alleged 1989 Sexual Assault
The model said the alleged incident went down in a New York City hotel room.
Drake Left Food Influencer on Read After Sliding in His DMs
It looks like the hotline wasn't blinging for Danny "Cug" Mondello, foodie and influencer @meals_by_cug. Hear his story about Drake sliding into his DMs then ghosting him.
Former Bad Boy President and Label Hit With Sexual Assault, Negligence Lawsuit After Diddy Settlement
A former executive at Diddy's company Bad Boy Entertainment has been hit with a sexual assault and negligence lawsuit from an ex-assistant.
VIDEO: Ex-Obama Official Caught Harassing Cart Vendor With 'Islamophobic' Hate
A former White House official who served under president Obama is accused of harassing a street vendor on the Upper East Side for nearly two weeks.
'Evil and Desperate': Tiffany Haddish's Ex-Friend Speaks Out After Comedian Convinces Judge to Move $1 Million Battle Out of Public Eye
The comedian scored a huge win in court this week.
Actress Melissa Barrera Axed From 'Scream VII' After Posts About Israel-Hamas War
Melissa Barrera will no longer be running from Ghostface as the actress has been dropped by producers.
'Extreme Weight Loss' Star Brandi Mallory Laid to Rest in Hometown After Autopsy is Completed
'Extreme Weight Loss' star Brandi Mallory was laid to rest in her hometown after her sudden death at 40, RadarOnline.com has learned.
'I Was Terrified': College Grad, 22, Says Billionaire Elon Musk Ruined His Life After Fueling Conspiracy Theory
A 22-year-old Jewish man accused of being a neo-Nazi spoke out about Elon Musk turning his life upside down by fueling conspiracy theories.
Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann's Kid Calls Cops After 'Extremely Loud' Fight Reaches Boiling Point
Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann's kids decided to call 911 after a fight between their parents reached a boiling point, RadarOnline.com has learned.
Kate Gosselin Loses $132k Court War With Ex-Husband Jon Over Back Child Support
Kate Gosselin lost a court battle against her ex-husband Jon Gosselin after demanding that he cough up more than $132,000 in back child support.
Courtney Clenney Murder Case: Model Fighting Prosecutors Over 'Illegal Recordings' Being Used in Trial
Prosecutors are fighting Clenney's attempt to have the recordings thrown out of court.
A$AP Rocky Prosecutors Unveil Surveillance Video of Him Allegedly Holding Gun, Rapper to Stand Trial
Prosecutors showed a never-before-seen video of A$AP Rocky holding a gun before allegedly shooting former fellow Mob member A$AP Relli.
Biden Mistakes Britney Spears for Taylor Swift in Fumbled Joke at Turkey Pardoning Ceremony
President Joe Biden went for an LOL moment during today's turkey pardoning ceremony, but his joke name-dropping Britney Spears fell flat.
Bill Burr Defends 'Hilarious' Wife After She Flipped Off Trump at UFC Event: 'You Know Where You Stand With Her'
Bill Burr defended his wife, Nia Renee Hill, after she was caught giving former president Donald Trump the double bird at UFC 295, RadarOnline.com has learned.
President Biden's Team Ramps Up 'Bubble Wrap' Strategy to Prevent Stumbles
Joe Biden has officially set the record as the oldest sitting president as insiders ramp up their 'Bubble Wrap' strategy to protect the commander-in-chief from his stumbles.
Rapper Russ' Home Burglarized: Thieves Stole 5 Guns, $24k of Designer Bags and GF's Mercedes-Benz
Rapper Russ' home was burglarized and he told cops the thieves scurried into the night with five firearms, two designer bags and his girlfriend's 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Lukas Gage Didn't Cheat on Estranged Husband Chris Appleton Before Shock Divorce Filing: Source
Chris Appleton's shock divorce filing after only six months of marriage to actor Lukas Gage was the aftermath of infidelity, a source close to the couple alleged.
Convicted Murderer Alex Murdaugh Reaches Plea Deal in Financial Crimes Case, Avoids Trial
Alex Murdaugh avoided what may have turned into another sensational trial by pleading guilty to more than a dozen counts, including money laundering, and financial fraud.
'Extreme Weight Loss' Star Brandi Mallory's Friends Raise $5k to Help Care Her Parents After Shock Death
Friends of reality star Brandi Mallory are rallying together in the wake of her death, raising more than $5k to help her family cover unforeseen costs.
Chrisean Rock 'Fled' Scene After Alleged Backstage Assault of Singer James Wright Chanel: Police Report
Chrisean Rock "fled" the scene after allegedly striking singer James Wright Chanel during the viral backstage fight at Tamar Braxton's concert, RadarOnline.com learned.
'Don't Interrupt Me!': Watch Chris Christie Spar With Newsmax Host in Heated Exchange Over Trump
Chris Christie defended his approach of going after rival Donald Trump in a fiery exchange with Newsmax host Eric Bolling, RadarOnline.com has learned.