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 Breaking Celebrity News team in 2022.
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Actor Nick Pasqual Awaits Extradition After Allegedly Stabbing Ex, Hollywood Makeup Artist Facing 'Complications' in Recovery
Actor Nick Pasqual is still awaiting extradition after being charged with attempted murder following accusations that he stabbed his ex Allie Shehorn multiple times.
'Teen Mom' Star Amber Portwood's Fiancé Reported MISSING Weeks After Engagement, Cops Ask for Public's Help to Track Him Down
'Teen Mom' star Amber Portwood filed a missing person report for her new fiancé, Gary Wayt, Breaking Celebrity News can confirm.
Splitsville: Tory Lanez' Wife Files for Divorce From Imprisoned Rapper, Requests Legal and Physical Custody of Son
Tory Lanez' wife, Raina Chassagne, has filed for divorce after less than a year of marriage, Breaking Celebrity News has learned.
Socialite Rebecca Grossman Sobs as She's Sentenced to 15 Years to Life for Killing Two Young Brothers in 2020 Hit-and-Run
Socialite Rebecca Grossman wept as she found out her fate for killing two young brothers, ages 11 and 8, in a 2020 hit and run.
REVEALED: TV Doctor Michael Mosley Died of Natural Causes After Mysteriously Vanishing in Greece, Police Say
British television doctor Michael Mosley died of natural causes, according to an initial post-mortem examination which determined he passed away the same day he vanished.
Ivanka Trump Rocks High-Cut Bathing Suit as She Hits the Waves in Florida After Donald's Hush Money Verdict
Ivanka Trump was all smiles while hitting the waves in Florida over the weekend, flaunting her figure in a high-cut bathing suit.
Bombshell First Look: O.J. Simpson FBI Files Reveal Italian Shoe Print Found at Crime Scene Was Large Focus, Rambling Letters Sent to Investigators — PHOTOS
Newly revealed FBI files primarily focused on the 1994 Simpson-Goldman murders reveal how the Bruno Magli shoes worn by the killer became the centerpiece during the "trial of the century."
'She Can't Bear the Idea of Failure': J Lo 'Somber' During Marital Troubles as Husband Ben Affleck Steps Out With Wedding Ring On
Jennifer Lopez is determined to save her marriage to husband Ben Affleck, making compromises after the actor moved out of their $60 million mansion last month.
Kevin Bacon Reveals He Was Burned 'Badly' After Hard-Boiled Egg Exploded in his Mouth While on Road With Band
Kevin Bacon revealed a wild tale about the time he was burned "badly" by a hard-boiled egg heated in a microwave.
'Waited for Hunter to Step Up': First Son's Baby Mama Lunden Roberts Claims President Biden Still Hasn't Met 5-Year-Old Granddaughter
President Joe Biden has yet to meet 5-year-old granddaughter Navy Joan Roberts, his mother, Lunden Roberts, revealed after she won a paternity suit against his son, Hunter, in May 2019.
'General Hospital' Star Johnny Wactor Cremated, Remains Transferred to Grieving Mother in Wake of DTLA Murder
Johnny Wactor's remains were sent to his mother, Scarlett, to be cremated after he was fatally shot in Los Angeles by one of three assailants attempting to steal his car.
Golf Sensation Rory McIlroy's Soon-to-Be Ex-Wife Misses Crucial Deadline in Divorce Battle
Rory McIlroy's estranged wife, Erica Stoll, missed a vital deadline which may allow the court to grant the PGA tour golf star a default divorce, Breaking Celebrity News has learned.
Less Loot for the Pirate: Johnny Depp Cuts Price of Sprawling Estate in South of France by $12 Million Nearly a Decade After Listing Home
Johnny Depp has slashed the price of his sprawling village-like compound in Plan De La Tour, France, by $10 Million to entice a buyer nearly a decade after putting it up for sale.
'Jersey Shore' Star Angelina Pivarnick Facing Assault and Resisting Arrest Charges, Lawyer Says 'Minor Incident' Was Blown Out of Proportion
'Jersey Shore' star Angelina Pivarnick has been charged with "simple assault, criminal mischief, obstructing the administration of law, and resisting arrest" on June 2, according to reports.
REVEALED: Life-Saving Efforts Made on 'Unlocked' Inmate John 'Eastside' McAllister Before He Was Pronounced Dead at 29
There were life-saving efforts made on inmate John "Eastside" McAllister when he was found "unresponsive" in his bunk at the Randall Williams Correctional Facility in Arkansas.
Up for Grabs? Signs J Lo and Ben Affleck Are Putting Their $60 Million Marital Mansion on the Market
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck may be considering offloading their $60 million mansion as insiders claim their marriage is on the rocks.
Trump's Guilty Verdict 'a Thaw' in Melania and Ivanka's Relationship as Hush Money Conviction Takes a 'Toll' on Embattled Ex-Prez
Donald Trump's family is rallying together following his guilty verdict. Insiders said this includes a "thaw in the sometimes chilly and tense relationship" between Ivanka and Melania.
Megyn Kelly Slams 'Infuriating' Casting of North West in 'Lion King' After 'Nepo Baby' Backlash: 'Not Well Suited for the Role'
Megyn Kelly sounded off about the casting of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's 10-year-old daughter in Disney's The Lion King live-to-film concert
Autopsy Report: 'American Idol' Singer Mandisa's Cause of Death Revealed as 'Complications of Obesity' After Grammy-Winner Died at 47
'American Idol' alum Mandisa's official cause of death has been revealed to be "complications of class III obesity," according to a newly released autopsy report.
'Can't Sugarcoat It': Washington Post in Turmoil as Staff Revolt After Editor's Shocking and Sudden Exit
Former Washington Post editor-in-charge Sally Buzbee's abrupt departure has led to tension in the newsroom.
Rodeo Star Spencer Wright's 3-Year-Old Son Tragically Dies After Being Removed From Life Support: 'This Baby Boy Moved Mountains'
Rodeo star Spencer Wright and his wife, Kallie, said their final goodbyes to their 3-year-old son, Levi, who died after being removed from life support following a toy tractor accident.