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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Chris Watts' Murder Home Slashes $25k Off Selling Price as Owners Struggle to Find Buyer
The Colorado home where Chris Watts killed his pregnant wife has dropped its rate after hitting the market again earlier this month, RadarOnline.com has learned.
Ditching Hollywood? Eva Longoria Drops Price of Beverly Hills Mansion as She Prepares to Spend More Time in Spain
Eva Longoria and her husband, José Bastón, are ready to say goodbye to Los Angeles once and for all, having slashed the cost of their Beverly Hills mansion.
Guard Shot Outside of The Weeknd Co-Manager's Encino Home, Confronted by Three Men Wearing Hoodies and Surgical Masks
A security guard protecting the multi-million dollar home of a music executive who has worked closely with Grammy-winning artist The Weeknd was shot on Monday morning.
Vice President Kamala Harris Slams Criticism About 'the Way I Laugh,' Suggests Sexism is to Blame
Kamala Harris spoke about her experience as the first woman Vice President and revealed people still have "to get used to this," revealing critics have honed in on her laugh.
'She Just Won't Go': Steve Doocy Claims 'High-Ranking' White House Official Confirmed Karine Jean-Pierre Report, Says Top Aides Want Her Out
Steve Doocy fueled speculation that top-aides hatched a plan to oust White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, claiming a 'high-ranking' official confirmed the bombshell report.
Winery War: Angelina Jolie Slams Brad Pitt's 'Unreasonable' NDA Request, Claims It Will Be Invasion of Privacy for Third Parties
Angelina Jolie's legal team fired back at a recent motion filed by her ex Brad Pitt, slamming his request to see her past NDAs as an "expensive," "unreasonable" and "abusive" undertaking.
Bachelor Biden: President Faces Backlash for Remarks About 'Lovely Women' Sending Him 'Salacious' Pics in '70s
President Biden sat down for an all-encompassing interview in which he spoke about a number of topics, including whether or not he planned to debate GOP rival Donald Trump and more.
SPOTTED: Wynonna Judd's Jailbird Daughter Flips Off Photogs, Sticks Out Tongue After Pleading for Release
Wynonna Judd's troubled daughter pleaded with a judge to be released from jail on Thursday, later flipping off photographers while leaving the courthouse with other jumpsuit-clad inmates.
'You Win': Monica Lewinsky Shares 'Iconic' Meme Poking Fun at Bill Clinton Affair While Taking on Taylor Swift 'Asylum' Trend
Monica Lewinsky set the internet ablaze while offering her take on the Taylor Swift "asylum" trend, a nod to one of the singer's new tracks from her latest album.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard Consulting Divorce Attorney to Collect $6k TikTok Earnings Released to Ex Ryan Anderson: Sources
Gypsy Rose Blanchard ditched TikTok to take a break from the stress of social media and later discovered the earnings she thought were lost were actually sent to her ex Ryan Anderson.
Ex-NFL Star Korey Cunningham Dead at 28, Discovered in His New Jersey Home
Former Giants lineman Korey Cunningham was found dead in his Clifton, New Jersey home on Thursday, RadarOnline.com can confirm. He was 28.
Sophia Bush Reveals How She Found 'Love' With Soccer Star Ashlyn Harris After Cheating Rumors and Divorce Drama
Sophia Bush was going through a tough chapter in her life when she joined a divorcée support group, revealing it was the catalyst to her budding romance with soccer star Ashlyn Harris.
Security Footage: Jeannie Mai Submits Images of Jeezy With Gun in Divorce War as Rapper Denies Child Neglect, Domestic Abuse Claims
Jeannie Mai raised concerns about her 2-year-old daughter's welfare amid her divorce war with estranged husband, Jeezy, RadarOnline.com has learned.
'1000-Lb. Sisters' Star Tammy Slaton's Criminal Charges Over Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia DISMISSED
Criminal charges against '1000-Lb. Sisters' star Tammy Slaton have been dismissed after she stayed out of trouble and completed a Marijuana Education Program.
SHOCKING PHOTOS: Jeezy Denies Jeannie Mai's Domestic Abuse And Child Neglect Claims in Divorce War
Jeannie Mai came forward with shocking domestic abuse and child neglect claims against Jeezy which he denied, RadarOnline.com has learned.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Allegedly Asked Tabloid Exec to Bury Negative Stories About Him Ahead of Governor Race
David Pecker, the former publisher of the National Enquirer, took the stand for the third day in Donald Trump's New York criminal trial.
Amanda Seales Breaks Silence on Issa Rae Fallout, Says 'Insecure' Creator Did Not 'Empower' Her
Amanda Seales set the record straight about the drama between herself and Insecure costar Issa Rae, revealing what led to the strain in their working relationship.
REVEALED: Princess Beatrice's Ex Paolo Liuzzo Dead From Suspected Overdose, Discovered in Miami Hotel Room
Paolo Liuzzo, the former boyfriend of Princess Beatrice, was found dead in a Miami hotel room. The cause of death remains unknown, but police are investigating the case as an overdose.
'1000-Lb. Sisters' Star Tammy Slaton's New Swimsuit Photo Reveals 440-Pound Weight Loss Months After Drug Citation and Husband's Death
'1000-Lb. Sisters' star Tammy Slaton displayed her extreme weight loss in a new swimsuit photo, posing alongside a friend who shared how 'proud' they are of her progress.
'Freak Accident' on Set of Eddie Murphy Film Sparks OSHA Investigation After Several Crew Members Are Hospitalized
A U.S. Department of Labor spokesperson revealed the film accident on set of a movie starring Eddie Murphy and other A-list talent is being investigated.
First Jail Photos: Glamorous 'Basketball Wives' Star Brittish Williams Smiles, Looks Upbeat While Serving Time Behind Bars
'Basketball Wives' star Brittish Williams appears to be in good spirits and making the most of her time behind bars after being sentenced to four years for multiple fraud felonies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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."
'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."
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."
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.
'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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.'
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.
'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.
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.
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.'
'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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.