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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'Psychotic': Robert De Niro's GF Tiffany Chen Testified That Ex-Assistant Had 'Imaginary Intimacy' With Actor
Robert De Niro's girlfriend, Tiffany Chen, took the witness stand and testified over her disapproval of his former assistant on Thursday, RadarOnline.com can confirm.
Al Pacino's Kids 'Very Upset' About 'Scarface' Star's Relationship With 29-Year-Old GF Noor: Source
Pacino's three adult children were "very upset" when they found out their famous father was expecting his first child with girlfriend Noor Alfallah, according to a report.
Abigail Breslin Accused 'Classified' Co-Star Aaron Eckhart of 'Aggressive and Demeaning' Behavior On-Set, Refused to Be Alone With Him: Lawsuit
Abigail Breslin made shocking allegations against her costar Aaron Eckhart which were revealed in a new lawsuit due to the production team getting dragged into the mix.
Ramona Singer's Live Show With Housewives Teresa and Dorinda Still On Despite N-Word Scandal
Ramona is still dealing with the fallout of her scandal, but fans can expect to see her at an upcoming live event.
'You Little F-----!': Donald Trump Went Off on His Lawyer After Judge Set NY Trial Date, Book Claims
Former president Donald Trump had an angry outburst at his lawyer during a hearing for his hush money cover-up case in New York City, according to an upcoming book.
Kidnap Hoaxer Sherri Papini Breaks Down in Court as She and Ex Debate Over Finances in Divorce Proceedings
Sherri Papini, the California mom who lied about being kidnapped, appeared in court this week as part of her divorce proceedings with estranged husband Keith Papini.
'General Hospital' Star Tyler Christopher's Autopsy Complete, Results Await for Eva Longoria's Ex After Death at 50
Soap sensation Tyler Christopher's autopsy has been completed and his body is ready for release after his sudden death at 50, RadarOnline.com can confirm.
'The Last of Us' Star Ashley Johnson's Ex Demands $47k After Restraining Order Against Him is Dismissed
Brian Wayne Foster is demanding a hefty five-figure sum from his ex-girlfriend weeks after her domestic violence restraining order against him was dismissed.
EXPOSED: Tyler Christopher's Friend Found 'General Hospital' Star Dead inside San Diego Apartment
Christopher's lifeless body was discovered by a friend who used his key to check-in on the actor.
EXPOSED: House Speaker Mike Johnson's Ties to Anti-Gay Conversion Therapy Group
The newly elected Speaker of the House had ties to an anti-gay conversion therapy group before he became a politician.
No Bones About It: Kim Kardashian's Kids Earn 5-Figure Checks for 'Paw Patrol' Sequel
It's safe to say Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's kids were barking up the right tree when they signed on the dotted line for Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie.
Maine Shooting: Schemengees Bar and Grill Patrons Plan to Raise Money to Rebuild After Massacre That Killed 18
Loyal customers of Schemengees Bar & Grill in Lewiston, Maine, are determined to keep their doors open and expressed their hopes to raise money to help cover costs.
'Shame on You': Robert De Niro Shouts at Ex-Assistant on Stand in $12 Million Legal Battle
Robert De Niro was outraged while being asked about a series of bizarre allegations on the witness stand during day two of his $12 million civil court battle.
Kandi Burruss Faces Backlash Over Response to TikToker Keith Lee's Criticism of Old Lady Gang
'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Kandi Burruss was grilled over what some fans felt was a lackluster response to a food review from TikToker Keith Lee.
Cam Newton's Ex-GF Kia Appears Unbothered at Halloween Bash Days After Ex-NFL Star Served Her Legal Paperwork
Cam claims his ex refuses to return his 2017 Bentley.
'RHOBH' Star Paul 'PK' Kemsley Spotted Sans-Ring After Addressing Dorit Separation Rumors
'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star Paul "PK" Kemsley was spotted without a wedding ring after denying split rumors.
Book Brawl: Fox News Anchor Bret Baier Outsells CNN Star Jake Tapper
Fox News journalist Bret Baier gave rival CNN star Jake Tapper a run for his money with the release of a new book.
Money Woes: Kim Zolciak and Ex Kroy Biermann Ordered to Pay $230k After Blowing off Bank Lawsuit
Kim Zolciak and her estranged husband, Kroy Biermann, now have no choice but to dig into their pockets to pay a $230k debt in a credit card lawsuit.
Photos: See Dwight Howard's Sexual Assault Accuser Stephen Harper As NBA Star Fights Bombshell Lawsuit
NBA star Dwight Howard denied sexual assault and battery allegations brought against him in a civil suit, claiming they had a "consensual" encounter.
Maine Shooting Suspect May Have Targeted Deaf Friends, Relative Says He Heard People Criticizing Him After Being Prescribed Hearing Aids
Maine shooting suspect Robert Card had recently been prescribed two hearing aids that his sister-in-law claims led him to believe that other people were "bashing him."
L.A. Trainer Deletes IG as Backlash Grows for Tearing Down Poster of Kidnapped Israeli Kids
A fitness trainer who was accused of tearing down a poster of kidnapped Israeli kids outside Gold's Gym has deactivated his Instagram account as backlash grows.
Revealed: Maryland Judge Killer Suspect's Wife Awarded Custody of Kids and Exclusive Use of Home Days Before He Was Found Dead
Pedro Argote, the suspect wanted for the murder of Maryland Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson, has been found dead after a multiple-day search.
Authorities Fear Suspected Maine Mass Shooter Escaped on Jet Ski After Ditching Car at Boat Dock
Police believe the suspected gunman who shot 18 people dead in a Maine bowling alley and bar may have used a watercraft to flee after his vicious attack.
Case Settled: Britney Spears Pays Off Ticket for Driving Without License, Proof of Insurance
Britney Spears settled her debt after being fined for driving without a license or proof of insurance, RadarOnline.com can exclusively reveal.
Donald Trump Meltdowns in Late Night Rant After Speaking Out About 'Terrible' Shooting in Maine
Trump went wild on his social media account.
Newt Gingrich Calls For Relaxed Gun Laws Moments After Maine Shooting Leaves 18 Dead
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich advocated for lax gun laws in response to the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, that left at least 18 dead.
Lisa Hochstein Refutes Ex Lenny's Claims She Took All Furniture Post-Split and 'Virtually Emptied' $10 Million Mansion
'Real Housewives of Miami' star Lisa Hochstein cast doubt on her estranged husband Lenny's claims that she took "the bulk" of "furnishings, artwork and household items."
Autopsy Bombshell: L.A. Model Nichole Coats' Cause of Death Revealed
Nichole "Nikki" Coats' untimely death was drug-related and has been ruled accidental, RadarOnline.com can confirm.
Tiny Harris Faces Backlash as GoFundMe for Security Guard Sentenced to 1 Year in Dubai Jail Fails to Raise $60k
Xscape singer Tiny Harris faced backlash from fans after asking for donations to bring a security guard who was sentenced to one year in Dubai jail back to the U.S.
'Basketball Wives' Star Brittish Williams Ordered to Pay $564k in Restitution On Top of 4-Year Prison Sentence
Williams' attempts to convince the judge to go soft on her were unsuccessful.
Jackson Mahomes Fighting Prosecutors Over Drug Tests in Sexual Battery Case
"I think somewhere around 10 [drug tests] have come back clean," his lawyer shared.
'Super Disrespectful': Kyle Richards Deleted Husband Mauricio Umansky's Photo With 'DWTS' Partner Intentionally Hand-Holding Date
Kyle Richards sent the rumor mill into overdrive when she deleted a social media post supporting husband Mauricio Umanksy on 'Dancing With the Stars.'
'Basketball Wives' Star Brittish Williams Sentenced to 4 Years Behind Bars in Tax Fraud Case
'Basketball Wives' alum Brittish Williams was sentenced to hard time after pleading guilty to 15 fraud-related felonies, RadarOnline.com can confirm.
Trump's Legal Team Denied Delay of NY Civil Fraud Trial Over COVID-19 Concerns
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers sought to delay his civil fraud trial after four members of the prosecution's team "tested positive for COVID-19."
'Fo Shizz': Britney Spears Reveals Ex Justin Timberlake 'Tried Too Hard' to Fit in With R&B Singer Ginuwine
Britney Spears claimed that her ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake was desperately seeking approval from the hip-hop world in a newly revealed excerpt from her memoir.
Irina Shayk 'Not Happy' About Ex Bradley Cooper Dating 'Younger' Supermodel Gigi Hadid
Cooper's budding romance with the supermodel took ex Irina Shayk "by surprise," insiders close to the cover girl claimed.
Alaska Airlines Pilot Hailed as Family Man and 'Fantastic Father' After Being Charged With 83 Counts of Attempted Murder
An off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot accused of trying to crash a plane with 84 people on board is being hailed as a caring family man by people who live near to him.
AOC Slams Israeli Prime Minister's 'Shocking' Ban of Colleagues Tlaib and Omar From Visiting
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez did not mince words while addressing the current state of the war in Israel during a new interview.
Tori Spelling Renting $18k-a-Month Woodland Hills Pad With Her 5 Kids After Ditching RV Life
Tori Spelling has been staying in a lavish and "exquisitely furnished" rental home with her five children after leaving RV life behind.
'These Are American Citizens!': Jewish Woman Confronts Couple for Ripping Down Posters of Israeli Children Kidnapped by Hamas
Emotions were running high when a Jewish woman confronted a man and woman who were tearing down posters of missing Israeli children in Brooklyn over the weekend.
Slain Maryland Judge Andrew Wilkinson's Autopsy Completed, Body Released as Manhunt Continues for Homicide Suspect at Large
Washington County Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson's autopsy has been completed, and his death is ruled a homicide as an active investigation continues.
Danny Masterson Relinquishes Custody of Daughter, 9, in Divorce After Being Sentenced to 30 Years Behind Bars
Danny Masterson agreed to give up custody of his 9-year-old daughter shared with estranged wife Bijou Phillips, asking for visitation in the confines of a state prison.
'Bless His Heart': Britney Spears Shades Ex K-Fed Over Failed Rap Career, Wishes He Was More Present in Marriage
Britney Spears' ex-husband Kevin Federline may need a little ice after being burned in her new memoir, 'The Woman in Me,' over his failed rap career.
Maryland Judge Fatally Shot at Home in 'Targeted Attack' After Court Custody Ruling, Suspect Remains on the Loose
Judge Andrew Wilkinson was shot and killed at his home in Hagerstown and a suspect has not yet been found, RadarOnline.com has learned.
30 Children Are Gaza Hostages and Elderly Are Among Those Captured, Israel Defense Forces Say
At least 30 children are speculated to be held by Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip, according to a report as their war with Israel rages on.
'GMA' Staffers Furious Over Decision to Exit Times Square Studio
'Good Morning America' will be relocating to a new filming location and insiders claim staffers are "not happy" about the change after years spent at Times Square Studios.
Ex-Trump Lawyer Sidney Powell Pleads Guilty in Georgia Election Case, Required to Testify at Future Trials
Former Trump lawyer Sidney Powell pled guilty in the Georgia election case, and as part of her agreement will be required to testify at future trials.
Tennis Star Naomi Osaka Ignites Cordae Split Rumors After Cryptic Posts, Scrubs Rapper From Instagram Feed
Naomi Osaka dropped a telling hint that she and longtime boyfriend, Cordae, have called it quits months after welcoming their first child together.
Four Women Killed in Malibu Crash ID'd as Pepperdine Students, 22-Year-Old Driver Faces Manslaughter Charges
Four women struck by a BMW driver and killed on the Pacific Coast Highway on Tuesday night appear to be Pepperdine University students.
Ex-Wrestler Who Accused Rep. Jim Jordan of Ignoring Sexual Abuse During Coaching Days Says He 'Turned His Back on Us'
A former Ohio State University wrestler who accused Rep. Jim Jordan of ignoring sexual abuse during his coaching days mocked claims that Jordan is a "fighter."