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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EXCLUSIVES Patrick Swayze's Longtime Ranch Sells for $3 Million Nearly 15 Years After Legendary Film Star's Death
The former estate of Patrick Swayze is off the market after being purchased by a buyer for $3.5 million, RadarOnline.com has learned.EXCLUSIVES Slain Air Force Mechanic's Family Raises $3k to Cover Travel, Memorial Costs in Wake of Partner's Double Murder-Suicide
Family members of slain U.S. Air Force mechanic Jaelen Chaney are preparing to say goodbye after his tragic death on April 8.OMG! Katy Perry Trashed for Elon Musk Shoutout With New Tesla Cybertruck: 'Not Too Late to Delete This'
Katy Perry was put into the hot seat before she even set foot in her new Tesla Cybertruck, RadarOnline.com has learned as fans blasted the singer for her shoutout to Elon Musk.EXCLUSIVES Wynonna Judd's Daughter Still Holed Up in Jail 18 Days Post-Arrest After Revealing Country Star Won't Take Her Calls
Grace Kelley, the troubled daughter of country sensation Wynonna Judd, is still in police custody more than two weeks after she was arrested.EXCLUSIVES PHOTO: Nicole Brown Simpson's Gravesite Adorned With Flower Bouquet Days After Ex-Husband O.J.'s Death
Nicole Brown's gravesite was adorned with a beautiful yellow bouquet as loved ones reflect on her memory in a photo obtained exclusively by RadarOnline.com.GOSSIP Memoir Shocker: Rebel Wilson Says She Was Invited to Drug-Fueled Orgy by British Royal, 'More Girls' Were Needed
Rebel Wilson spilled shocking details about a "last-minute" invite she got to a drug-fueled orgy in Southern California from a British royal she said was "fifteenth or twentieth in line."POLITICS Holocaust Survivor Predicts Anti-Israel Protests Could End in 'Tragedy for Everybody' as Columbia University Tension Escalates
Auschwitz survivor Tova Friedman issued a stern warning about the growing anti-Semitism in America, stating that it is a "cancer" that is quickly spreading and "killing our country."Scandals 'Stand Up to This Hate': Billionaire Pats Owner Robert Kraft Cuts Off Funding to Columbia's NYC Campus After Escalating Protests
Billionaire Robert Kraft is distancing himself from Columbia University, revealing the school he once attended is "no longer an institution I recognize."POLITICS LISTEN: Reporters Heard Laughing After Trump Lawyer Alina Habba's Tirade Against Trial in Hot Mic Audio
Attorney Alina Habba slammed the hush-money case against former president Donald Trump as a "complete waste of time and taxpayer money."NEWS Amanda Bynes Reveals Dramatic Makeover After Declining to Appear in Nickelodeon Documentary
Amanda Bynes has been giving fans a peek inside her personal life, showcasing a dramatic hair makeover in a new video after declining to appear in the explosive Nickelodeon documentary.EXCLUSIVES 'Baddies' Star Rollie's Plastic Surgeon Sues Zeus Network After Reality Star Trashes Their Work Following BBL Procedure
The Zeus network is being sued by the plastic surgeon who worked on Gia Mayham, best known as Rollie Pollie on the reality show Baddies, RadarOnline.com has learned.OMG! WATCH: Nicki Minaj Throws Object Back at Fan Who Nearly Struck Her Onstage After Venting About Being 'Sabotaged'
Nicki Minaj looked stunned when a pink object was chucked at her from the crowd as she performed in Detroit, deflecting the item before tossing it back.POLITICS Matt Gaetz Accused of Attending 2017 Party Where Alleged Underage Girl and Drugs Were Seen, Woman's Sworn Statement Claims
The House Ethics Committee has obtained a sworn statement from a woman who claims that she saw Rep. Matt Gaetz at a party in Florida back in 2017 that featured drugs and alcohol.EXCLUSIVES 'Love & Hip Hop' Star Masika Kalysha Drops $6 Million Lawsuit Over 2020 Hazel-E Fight
'Love & Hip Hop' star Masika Kalysha has dismissed her lawsuit without prejudice, marking an end to her court war with former costar Hazel E and the Zeus network.TRUE CRIME Kaylee Gain's Road to Recovery: Missouri Teen Overcoming Dizzy Spells, Starting to Walk After Skull Was Fractured in Brawl
Kaylee Gain, the Missouri teen who suffered a skull fracture after her head was repeatedly smashed to the ground during a brawl, has made some improvements amid her recovery.GOSSIP J Lo Wanted Former Co-Star Ryan Guzman to 'Pretend' He Was Single to Promote Their Thriller, Says His Model Ex
Jennifer Lopez was accused of doing all she could to fuel romance rumors with her former co-star Ryan Guzman while promoting their 2015 thriller-romance, 'The Boy Next Door.'TRUE CRIME Idaho Murder Victim's Family Trashes Suspect Bryan Kohberger's Stargazing Alibi: 'Taken Over a Year for This to Come Out'
The grieving family of Idaho victim Kaylee Goncalves came out swinging against suspect Bryan Koberger's alibi, claiming it does not hold weight.POLITICS 'Embarrassing for Trump Women': Ivanka Avoiding Donald's Hush-Money Trial in NYC, She Won't Be in Court and Nor Will Melania
Ivanka Trump is steering clear from the courtroom as her father Donald Trump's hush money trial gets underway, sources close to the former First Daughter said.GOSSIP Donald Trump Jr. Claims Ex-Wife Vanessa Told Him Kim Porter Was 'Afraid' of Diddy
Donald Trump Jr. shared that his model ex-wife, Vanessa Trump, was friendly with Kim Porter and was "afraid" of her former partner, Sean "Diddy" Combs.NEWS Bad Boy Rapper Shyne Claims He Was Fall Guy for '99 NYC Club Shooting, Maintains Innocence After Lawsuit Against Diddy
Shyne, the former Bad Boy rapper now known for being an influential political leader in Belize, said the lawsuit against Sean 'Combs' Diddy 'reopens wounds.'REALITY TV '1000-Lb. Sisters' Star Tammy Slaton Shows Off Dramatic Weight Loss After Drug Citation Drama
'1000-Lb. Sisters' star Tammy Slaton showed off her shocking slim down in new selfies months after she faced a run-in with the law, RadarOnline.com has learned.NEWS 'Do You Know Who I Am?': Watch GloRilla Deny Being Drunk to Police After Officers Claim to Smell Booze Before DUI Arrest
GloRilla denied being inebriated when an officer pulled her over on Tuesday in Gwinnett County, Georgia, keeping her cool in the newly revealed bodycam footage.TRUE CRIME Bryan Kohberger's Alibi: Idaho Quadruple Murder Suspect Claims He Drove to See the 'Moon and Stars' on Fateful Night
Accused killer Bryan Kohberger claimed he was on a late night drive alone on the night of the quadruple murders involving four students who were fatally stabbed in their college home.TRUE CRIME O.J. Simpson Cremated, No Plans of Public Memorial in Wake of Ex-NFL Star's Death From Cancer
O.J. Simpson was cremated today, an attorney handling his estate shared in an update after he died last week at home in Las Vegas.POLITICS SPOTTED: Beaming Ivanka Trump Appears Carefree Miles Away From Daddy Donald's Hush Money Trial
Ivanka Trump appeared to be in good spirits while leaving the Aman New York on Fifth Avenue as her father's hush money trial continued across town.GOSSIP Halle Bailey and Rapper Boyfriend DDG Going Strong Despite Breakup Rumors: 'Not True at All'
Halle Bailey and rapper boyfriend DDG are still together despite growing speculation the two had split fueled by the new parents unfollowing each other on Instagram.NEWS Producer Carol Baum Regrets Slamming Sydney Sweeney With Claims She's 'Not Pretty and Can't Act'
Hollywood producer Carol Baum found herself at the center of controversy after blasting Sydney Sweeney's acting skills and appearance, expressing remorse after facing intense backlash.TRUE CRIME Rap Sheet: NBA YoungBoy Arrested in Utah, Booked on Identity Fraud and Possession Charges
NBA YoungBoy was booked on various charges in Cache County, Utah, after police executed a search warrant at the residence he was serving house arrest, RadarOnline.com has learned.EXCLUSIVES Police Report Filed Against Led Zeppelin Bassist John Paul Jones' Security Guard Over Incident With Autograph Seeker
Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones was approached by an autograph seeker who claimed the music performer's bodyguard roughed him up.GOSSIP Jenna Jameson's Estranged Wife Cites Former Adult Film Star's $500k Debt, Broken Sobriety Promise in Annulment Plea
Jenna Jameson's estranged wife, Jessi Lawless, is demanding that her marriage to the former adult star be declared null and void, detailing an alleged $500k tax debt racked up and more.POLITICS Melania Trump Thinks Husband Donald's Hush Money Trial is 'Unfair' and a 'Disgrace': Sources
Melania Trump has avoided the courtroom ahead of husband Donald Trump's first criminal trial, but sources said the former First Lady shares his sentiments about the proceedings.GOSSIP Splitsville? Halle Bailey and DDG Ignite Rumors They Called It Quits Months After Welcoming Their First Child
Halle Bailey and rapper boyfriend DDG are the subject of swirling split rumors after fans noticed a number of telltale signs on social media, RadarOnline.com has learned.EXCLUSIVES YouTuber Jack Doherty Argues Self-Defense in Lawsuit Brought by Party Guest Punched by His Security Guard
YouTuber Jack Doherty and his co-defendants listed in a lawsuit filed by a man who was punched by his bodyguard denied wrongdoing, RadarOnline.com has learned.EXCLUSIVES Justice for Sade: GoFundMe Surpasses $30k Goal for 19-Year-Old Wisconsin Pizza Shop Worker Found Dismembered After First Date
A fundraiser launched in honor of slain 19-year-old Sade Robinson, the Wisconsin pizza shop worker who was tragically found dismembered after a first date, has raised five figures.NEWS Meghan Markle's Ex-Aide Addresses Bullying Accusations Against Duchess of Sussex, Says Staff Quit During Tour to Africa With Prince Harry
A former aide who worked for Meghan Markle and had long been tied to the royal family addressed bullying accusations against the Duchess of Sussex.POLITICS Trump and Advisors Furious With Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for Threats to Oust House Speaker Mike Johnson: Report
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has infuriated former president Donald Trump and his team of advisors with her attempt to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, RadarOnline.com has learned.NEWS Caitlyn Jenner Faces Backlash After 'Good Riddance' O.J. Simpson Tweet
Caitlyn Jenner shared a two-word response to news that O.J. Simpson died years after the former pro footballer was acquitted of his wife Nicole Brown's murder.EXCLUSIVES Diplo's Ex-Fling Recruits Michael Jackson's Former Lawyer for Legal Battle With DJ
Diplo's ex-fling hired a powerhouse lawyer as she prepares for trial with the DJ following a years-long court war between the two parties that is chock-full of shocking allegations.NEWS Gypsy Rose Blanchard Seeks Temporary Restraining Order Against Estranged Husband Ryan Anderson After Divorce Filing
Gypsy Rose Blanchard wants her estranged husband Ryan Anderson to keep his distance, filing a restraining order against him weeks after announcing their separation.TRUE CRIME REVEALED: Astrology Influencer Shared Bizarre Messages Before Allegedly Killing Partner and Pushing Kids Out of Car Leading Up to Eclipse
Danielle Johnson, the Los Angeles mom accused of fatally stabbing her partner before pushing her kids out of a moving vehicle on the 405, was an astrology influencer.EXCLUSIVES Autopsies of Slain Air Force Mechanic and Girlfriend Accused of Killing Him in Grisly Murder-Suicide Complete
An autopsy has been completed for the Los Angeles woman suspected of a murder-suicide and the partner she is alleged to have fatally stabbed, RadarOnline.com has learned.Scandals Ex-Trump Prosecutor Nathan Wade Seeking Emergency Hearing in Divorce Case to Lower Alimony Payments After Job Loss
Former Fulton County Special Prosecutor Nathan Wade is seeking an emergency hearing to lower alimony payments to his estranged wife after his resignation.EXCLUSIVES Wynonna Judd's Troubled Daughter Stuck Behind Bars Nearly a Week After Indecent Exposure Arrest
Country star Wynonna Judd's 27-year-old daughter Grace Kelley remains behind bars nearly a week after her arrest on charges of indecent exposure and obstructing government operations.TRUE CRIME Chris Watts' Murder Home Hits Market for $775k After Renovations Following Wife and Kids' Deaths
The home where convicted killer Chris Watts strangled his pregnant wife before murdering their two daughters has hit the market again for a substantial increase following renovations.REALITY TV Final Texts: Garrison Brown's Loved Ones Shared Concern for 'Sister Wives' Star Prior to His Tragic Death
Friends and family of 'Sister Wives' star Garrison Brown checked in to make sure he was doing fine leading up to his tragic death, newly revealed text messages showed.TRUE CRIME Morgan Wallen's Drinking Is a 'Problem' That Keeps Resurfacing, Country Star 'Doesn't Know When to Stop': Source
Morgan Wallen has sparked concerns for his well-being after his arrest on charges of felony reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct, RadarOnline.com has learned.GOSSIP Morgan Wallen's Ex KT Smith Breaks Silence on Country Singer's Chair-Throwing Arrest After Her Nuptials
Morgan Wallen's ex, Katie "KT" Smith, broke her silence on the country singer's arrest in downtown Nashville on the heels of her marriage announcement.EXCLUSIVES WATCH: Beach Boys' Al Jardine Hollers as Process Server Hands Him Six-Figure Lawsuit From Sports and Entertainment Agent
Al Jardine, one of the founding members of The Beach Boys, tried to avoid being served with a six-figure lawsuit in a video obtained exclusively by RadarOnline.com.TRUE CRIME PICTURED: Wynonna Judd's Troubled Daughter Poses for Mugshot, Remains in Custody After Arrest for Indecent Exposure
Wynonna Judd's troubled daughter, Grace Kelly, has found herself in hot water following a recent arrest in Alabama on indecent exposure charges, RadarOnline.com can confirm.POLITICS 'Why Do We Tiptoe?': Jon Stewart Slams Biden Administration for Refusing to 'Have the Courage' to Denounce Israel's War Conduct
Jon Stewart called out the Biden administration for resorting to "verbal gymnastics" instead of explicitly denouncing Israel for their conduct in Gaza amid the war against Hamas.