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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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, Breaking Celebrity News 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, Breaking Celebrity News 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, Breaking Celebrity News 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, Breaking Celebrity News 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, Breaking Celebrity News has learned.