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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GoFundMe for Missing Charlotte Sena, 9, Surpasses Goal by Nearly $40k as She's Reunited With Family After Kidnapping Suspect's Arrest
Donations are pouring in for the family of Charlotte Sena, 9, who was miraculously found safe after a two-day search, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
'An Absolute Circus': Victoria Beckham Admits She 'Resented' Husband David After Affair Rumors Pit Couple Against Each Other
Victoria and David Beckham have been married for more than two decades, which is no small feat especially for couples in Hollywood. Find out about their lowest point.
Mom's Night Out: Ashley Olsen Breaks Cover in NYC After Secretly Welcoming Son With Husband Louis Eisner
Former child star Ashley Olsen kept a low profile while stepping out for the first time since she secretly welcomed her son Otto, RadarOnline.com has learned.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy OUSTED After Historic Vote and Political Showdown Led by Matt Gaetz
Kevin McCarthy has been ousted as Speaker of the House after a historic 216-210 vote determined he would be the first House leader in American history to be kicked out.
Arnold Schwarzenegger's Speedo-Clad Love Child Joseph Baena Bares Uncanny Resembles to Action Star While Celebrating 26th Birthday at Beach
Arnold Schwarzenegger's son Joseph Baena looked like a chip off the old block while ringing in his 26th birthday, RadarOnline.com has learned.
Blac Chyna Selling 'Clothes, Purses and Shoes' to Make 'Ends Meet' as Custody Battle With Tyga Rages on
Angela White, formerly known as Blac Chyna, revealed that she has been hawking her high-end belongings to make a quick buck in an income and expense declaration.
9-Year-Old Charlotte Sena's Kidnapping Suspect, 47, Charged After His DNA Was Left on Ransom Note
The parents of missing 9-year-old Charlotte Sena are overjoyed after their daughter was found safe, thanking police for their help after a kidnapping suspect was charged.
Rare Sighting: Frail Dick Van Dyke, 97, Pushed in Wheelchair During Disney Date With Wife as Pals Fear End is Near
Acting icon Dick Van Dyke was spotted on a rare outing at the Happiest Place on Earth, RadarOnline.com has learned.
Bad Blood: Travis Kelce's Ex Kayla Nicole Unfollows Brittany and Patrick Mahomes After Girls' Night With Taylor Swift
Travis Kelce's ex-girlfriend Kayla Nicole appears to be drawing a line in the sand as the Chiefs tight end's romance with Taylor Swift heats up.
Revealed: YouTube Prankster Tanner Cook's Arrest on 4th Degree Assault Charge Before Stunt Gone Wrong
Tanner Cook had a run-in with the law years before his stunt went wrong and led him to sustain a gunshot wound to the chest, RadarOnline.com can exclusively report.
'RHONY' Star Brynn Whitfield's Tax Issues Exposed: Faced Eviction Over Nearly $7k Delinquency in Rent
'RHONY' star Brynn Whitfield's history of financial troubles has been exposed despite her lavish lifestyle on the hit Bravo show, RadarOnline.com has learned.
Blueface Avoids Jail, Rapper Sentenced to Years Probation for Shooting Man Outside of Las Vegas Strip Club
Blueface has been sentenced after pleading guilty to a weapons charge stemming from a shooting outside of a Las Vegas strip club, RadarOnline.com has learned.
'Frenzied' Kanye West Appears Unhinged During Listening Party for Upcoming Album
Kanye West looked "distressed" while holding an intimate listening party for his upcoming album in Italy, flailing his arms as he unveiled his latest tracks.
Pete Davidson Crashes SUV After Stand-Up Show, Accident and Damage Caught on Camera
Pete Davidson swiped his SUV against the side of a wall while leaving The Wiltern after his stand-up comedy show this weekend, RadarOnline.com has learned.
It's Over: 'RHOP' Star Mia Thornton and Husband Gordon Separate After 11 Years
'Real Housewives of Potomac' star Mia Thornton and husband Gordon Thornton are going their separate ways after 11 years of marriage, RadarOnline.com has learned.
King Charles III Wants to End Rift With Estranged Son Harry for 'Strategic' Reasons, William Has No Plans to Forgive
King Charles III "has not just a personal but also a strategic need" to get back in the good graces of his estranged son, Prince Harry, a former palace staffer claimed.
Marilyn Manson Settles Sexual Assault Lawsuit One Week Before Trial, Jane Doe Says She 'Silently Endured' Threats
Marilyn Manson has reached a settlement with a woman who sued him, claiming the singer had sexually assaulted and tortured her in 2011.
'Be Careful': Mark Cuban Sets Off Swifties After Telling Taylor to Dump Travis Kelce for a 'Good-Looking Single' Mavericks Player
Mark Cuban set off Swifties when he told Taylor to dump NFL star Travis Kelce for a "single" and "good-looking" Mavericks player, RadarOnline.com has learned.
Britney Spears' Ex Sam Asghari Not Back on Dating Scene Despite 'Flirting' Rumors: 'He's Interested in His Career'
Britney Spears' estranged husband, Sam Asghari, is not interested in dating and is focused on his career post-split.
Shockingly Thin Sharon Osbourne Admits She Goes Days Without Food After 42-Pound Ozempic Weight Loss
Sharon Osbourne revealed she often goes three days a week without eating during a podcast appearance after unveiling her 42-pound Ozempic weight loss.
'We're Not Separated': Kyle Richards' Husband Mauricio Umansky Shoots Down Split Rumors After Morgan Wade Outing
Kyle Richards' husband, Mauricio Umansky, was determined to set the record straight on swirling rumors they are headed for splitsville.
'Put Some Respect on My Name': Tiffany Haddish's Ex-Pal Scoffs At Comedian's Attempt to Move Shocking Lawsuit Out of Public Eye
Haddish's former friend blasted the comedian for "trying to muddy the water" after Haddish demanded her lawsuit against her be fought in private court.
No Bad Blood: Taylor Swift 'Really Hit it Off' With Chiefs' QB Patrick Mahomes' Wife at Travis Kelce's Post-Game Bash
Taylor Swift was having a ball, quite literally, while hanging out with the Kansas City Chiefs squad at main squeeze Travis Kelce's post-game party.
'A Waste': Kim Zolciak Reprimanded by Judge After Failing to Show Up for Zoom Divorce Hearing With Ex Kroy Biermann
Kim Zolciak was nowhere to be found during a divorce hearing this week amid her split from estranged husband Kroy Biermann, RadarOnline.com has learned.
Cops Visit Britney Spears for Welfare Check After Person 'Who Knew' Pop Star Called Following Bikini-Clad Knife Dance
Cops paid a visit to Britney Spears' house for a welfare check after a concerned call from someone "who knew" the pop star, RadarOnline.com has learned.
Cher, 77, and on-again BF Alexander Edwards, 37, Cozy Up at Paris Fashion Show After Kidnapping Claims Involving Troubled Son Elijah
Cher had on-again boyfriend Alexander "AE" Edwards by her side when she stepped out following kidnapping allegations involving her troubled son Elijah Blue Allman.
Sophie Turner 'Crashing' at Taylor Swift's Townhouse After She and Ex Joe Jonas Agreed to Keep Daughters in NYC
Sophie Turner was seen leaving Taylor Swift's New York City townhouse with her two daughters on the heels of her messy split from estranged husband Joe Jonas.
L.A. Model Demands to Be Let Out From Lease As Fears Grow of a Serial Killer in Her Neighborhood
A Los Angeles-based model demanded to be let out of her lease out of fears for her own safety after two women in the industry were found dead in her apartment complex.
Mississippi River Case: Tamia Taylor's Autopsy Complete, Cause of Death Revealed
The body of a young woman who recently celebrated her 21st birthday was tragically discovered on the Arkansas side of the Mississippi River on Saturday.
Housewives Superfan Michael Rapaport Ranks Bravo Stars, Puts 'RHOSLC' Favorite at Top of List
His list even included Tom Sandoval.
Ex-NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio, 62, Caught Getting in 'Heated Makeout Session' With Mystery Woman at Rooftop Bar After Separation From Wife of 30 Years
Former New York City mayor Bill de Blasio was spotted packing on PDA with a mystery woman at the chic Empire Rooftop bar, acting "more like a couple than a fling."
Taylor Swift's NFL Beau Travis Kelce Reveals Paparazzi Are Camping Outside of His House After Her Chiefs Game Date With His Mom
Kelce revealed paparazzi have started camping outside of his house after she cheered on the tight end alongside his mom at the Chiefs game.
Cher's Daughter-in-Law Claims Singer Kicked Her Out of Home She Shared With Husband Elijah, Was Deprived of Storage Access and 'Not Allowed' to Grab Belongings
Cher's daughter-in-law accused the singer of kicking her out of the home she lived in with estranged husband Elijah and depriving her access to storage as well as her stuff.
Kim Zolciak's Estranged Husband Kroy Still Gung-Ho About Divorce Despite 'RHOA' Star Claiming They Are Still Sleeping Together
Kim Zolciak's estranged husband, Kroy Biermann, isn't wavering on his decision to call it quits. RadarOnline.com has obtained a new motion he filed amid their divorce.
Exposed: Shocking Texts Mistress Sent to Married PA Trooper Before Officer Improperly Threw Her into Mental Facility
A married Pennsylvania State Police trooper is facing false imprisonment charges after committing his mistress to a mental health treatment program under false pretenses.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Had Aides Ask NY Public School to Sign 'Gag Order' While Filming Netflix Doc
Aides for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle demanded a New York school sign a clause banning teachers and pupils from making disparaging comments, according to a report.
'Bachelor' Star Corinne Olympios and Sister Drop Lawsuit After Claiming They Were Injured in L.A. Car Crash
'Bachelor' star Corinne Olympios and her sister, Taylor, have dropped a lawsuit accusing a driver of causing a car crash in Los Angeles, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
JonBenét Ramsey Case: Police Have Several 'New Persons of Interest' on Radar After Analyzing Nearly 1,000 DNA Samples
Nearly 27 years after the horrendous murder of JonBenét Ramsey, police have sifted through nearly 1,000 DNA samples and honed in on several "new persons of interest."
Sunny Hostin's Wild Theory: 'The View' Host Says Gay Men 'Have a Nose for Each Other'
'The View' host Sunny Hostin shared a wild theory during Monday's Hot Topics discussion, claiming "homosexual people have a nose for each other."
'She Will Not Stand Idly by': Andrew Cuomo's Ex-Aide Claims Former Gov. Threatened to Smear His Wife if She Discussed Harassment Allegations
Andrew Cuomo is accused of threatening a former top aide's wife if she "went there" and discussed sexual harassment allegations against him.
Exclusive Photos: See Damage From 'RHOC' Star Shannon Beador's Newport Hit-and-Run 1 Week After DUI Arrest
Shannon Beador left behind significant damage when she crashed into the side of a Newport Beach duplex, and it's still in the same condition one week later.
Married Pennsylvania Cop Faces False Imprisonment Charges for Locking Up His Mistress, Saying He'd 'Paint Her as Crazy' After Split
A Pennsylvania cop is facing criminal charges after being accused of strangling his mistress before having her committed to a mental health facility.
'Now I'm Living': Gisele Bündchen Says Tom Brady Divorce Was 'Not What I Dreamed of' and Admits They 'Grew Apart'
Gisele Bündchen said she always envisioned an everlasting marriage with Tom Brady, but has found a silver lining as she navigates life as a divorcee.
'It's Absurd!' Tucker Carlson Fires Back at Russian TV Speculation, Says He's 'Never Heard' of News Channel
Former Fox News personality-turned-Twitter powerhouse Tucker Carlson addressed rumors that a fresh show is coming to Russia after a promotional ad fueled rumors.
Matthew McConaughey Alleged Stalker Shows Up To His Book Event Despite Actor's Restraining Order
Matthew McConaughey wanted to make it crystal clear that he wasn't playing around, obtaining a restraining order against an alleged stalker who sent "unhinged letters."
'Old and Fruity': Cassie's Husband Alex Fine Blasts Her Ex-Boyfriend Diddy
Cassie's husband, Alex Fine, blasted her longterm ex-boyfriend Diddy under a recent social media post as 'old and fruity,' RadarOnline.com has learned.
'Devastated' Jeannie Mai Wants Her 'Family Unit Back,' Still 'Deeply Loves' Jeezy Despite His Divorce Filing
Jeannie Mai is "devastated" over her split from estranged husband Jeezy and holding out hope they work through their issues and reconcile, according to a new report.
Chicago Parents' Autopsy Completed After Their Two Kids and Three Dogs Were Shot Inside Their Home, Persons of Interest Both Killed Following Fiery Crash
The fatal shooting of a Chicago-area family of four rocked the community of Romeoville. RadarOnline.com has learned the parents' autopsy has been completed.
Court Bombshell: Lizzo Hit With Another Lawsuit, Ex-Employee Says Singer's Team Member Called Black Women 'Useless'
Lizzo is facing yet another bombshell lawsuit from a former tour wardrobe designer who claims she endured bullying, harassment and racial discrimination.
Lisa Hochstein's Ex Lenny Claims 'RHOM' Star Refuses to Mediate After 'Wrongfully' Taking Furniture From $10 Million Mansion
Lisa Hochstein's ex Lenny claims the 'RHOM' star is refusing to mediate after "virtually emptying" their $10 million mansion, RadarOnline.com has learned.