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Samantha Benitz

Samantha Benitz joined Us Weekly as the full-time Star Style Editor in August 2025. She was a former Senior Editor and Writer at In Touch, Life & Style and Closer, delivering engaging content than spanned from red carpet coverage with an emphasis on celebrity fashion trends, to exclusive reality TV scoops and the editorial development of a true crime investigative series. She began her career in the entertainment world as an intern for E! Online, going on to write for Hollywood Life and serve in an editor role. She also served as on-camera host for AfterBuzzTV, interviewing stars and show runners while leading panel discussions.

Amanda Batulas Summer House Exit and More Us Weekly Top Stories

Amanda Batula's 'Summer House' Exit and More Us Weekly Top Stories

Get a rundown of Us Weekly‘s top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on June 29, 2026. Here are the key takeaways: • Amanda Batula was not invited back for Summer House season 11 following her controversial romance with West Wilson. West is also exiting as a full-time cast member in what […]

From the Villa After Reported Involvment in 2019 Stabbing Incident Love Island UK Gabriel Garland

'Love Island UK' Removes Bombshell After Alleged 2019 Stabbing Incident

Gabriel Garland’s shocking exit has rocked Love Island UK fans. The Casa Amor season 13 bombshell has reportedly been removed from the ITV2 dating series after producers became aware of his alleged involvement in a 2019 stabbing case. “Gabriel has now left the villa and will not be returning,” an ITV spokesperson told Us Weekly […]

Feature Law Roach Says Zendaya Real Wedding Dress Is Better Than Fake Gown Seen in AI Generated Pics

Law Roach Says Zendaya's Wedding Dress Is Better Than AI-Generated Gown

Fans may have been obsessed with those AI-generated wedding photos of a fake Zendaya and Tom Holland, but stylist Law Roach says the real gown the actual actress wore was on another level. “That dress was not good enough,” Roach, 47, revealed during a Monday, June 29, appearance on Good Morning America, reacting to the […]

Dad of Tom Sandovals Ex Files TRO More Us Top Stories

Dad of Tom Sandoval's Ex Files TRO and More Us Weekly Top Stories

Get a rundown of Us Weekly‘s top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on June 26, 2026. Here are the key takeaways: • Tom Sandoval‘s ex-girlfriend Victoria Lee Robinson‘s father, J. Will Robinson, filed a counter restraining order against the reality star after an alleged June 3 scuffle. Will claims Sandoval shoved […]

Feature RHOP Mia Thornton Responds to Photoshop Accusations Amid Claims She Edited Face Onto Model Body

Mia Thornton Responds to Claims She Photoshopped Her Face Onto Model's Body

Mia Thornton is pushing back against accusations that she Photoshopped her face onto influencer Sophie O’Neill’s body in a now-deleted Instagram post. “Two seasons off Potomac… Y’all still talking about me. I’m busy adding 000’s to my bottom line with AI. We are not the same. 💋 #therealdeal #bornentertainer,” the former Real Housewives of Potomac […]

Feature Taylor Swift Silver Sequin Gown Decoded Amid Rumors She Will Be Wearing Multiple Wedding Dresses

Taylor Swift's Silver Sequin Gown Decoded by Designer Amid Wedding Dress Buzz

Designers behind Taylor Swift’s sparkling look at fiancé Travis Kelce’s Tight End University event are breaking down the details that made the singer’s performance outfit shine. “Custom for Taylor,” Monse’s official Instagram captioned a post on Thursday, June 25, including a close-up shot displaying the body-slimming cocktail dress featuring a minimalist bodice. “A strapless black […]

DCCs Faith Ward on Social Media Drama and More Top Stories

DCC's Faith Ward on Social Media Drama and More Us Weekly Top Stories

Get a rundown of Us Weekly‘s top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on June 25, 2026. Here are the key takeaways: • Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders breakout Faith Ward addressed being confronted by DCC director Kelli Finglass over unflattering teenage photos during season 3 of Netflix’s America’s Sweethearts. Ward told Us the […]

FEATURE Alexa PenaVega Daryl Sabara Recall Spy Kids 25 Years Later

Alexa PenaVega and Daryl Sabara Reflect on 'Spy Kids' 25 Years Later

Twenty-five years after saving the world as sibling secret agents, Alexa PenaVega and Daryl Sabara are looking back on their Spy Kids journey with nothing but fond memories. “It is honestly, like, the opposite of the horror stories you hear. It was genuine,” PenaVega, 37, exclusively told Us Weekly while reflecting on her experience as […]

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ANTM's Brittany Brower Reacts to Tyra Banks' Lawsuit: 'Her Ego Is Bruised'

Former America’s Next Top Model alums are making their voices heard after Tyra Banks filed a bombshell defamation lawsuit against Netflix. Banks claimed that the streamer’s docuseries Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model, which premiered on February 16, didn’t give an accurate depiction of her comments, as she claims only 16 minutes of her […]

The Wire Star Bobby J Browns Autopsy Report and More Top Stories

'The Wire' Star Bobby J. Brown's Autopsy Report and More Us Top Stories

Get a rundown of Us Weekly‘s top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on June 24, 2026. Here are key takeaways: • An autopsy report revealed that The Wire star Bobby J. Brown‘s cause of death was diffuse thermal injury and smoke inhalation after a barn fire in Maryland, with toxicology showing […]

49ers George Kittle Drops Clue About Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Wedding Invitations and Venue

49ers' George Kittle Drops Clues About Taylor and Travis' Wedding Venue

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding rumors are back in the red zone, and San Francisco 49ers player George Kittle just added fuel to the frenzy. The NFL star, 32, revealed a notable detail about the couple’s invitations while also addressing the ongoing speculation over the wedding’s venue. “They said absolutely no gifts, but I […]

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Pentatonix Singer Scott Hoying and Husband Welcome Baby No. 1, Reveal Name

Scott Hoying and his husband, Mark Hoying, are celebrating the birth of their daughter via surrogate. “SHE’S HERE! WE’RE DADS! 🥹 Our baby’s name is… 🩷,” the Pentatonix singer, 34, and Titanique producer, 35, captioned their joint Instagram post on Tuesday, June 23, revealing they decided on the name Birdie James after singing about the […]

Jack Whites Shocking Divorce and More Us Weekly Top Stories

Jack White's Shocking Divorce and More Us Weekly Top Stories

Get a rundown of Us Weekly‘s top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on June 23, 2026. Here are the key takeaways: • Olivia Jean filed for divorce from Jack White after four years of marriage, claiming the White Stripes guitarist is guilty of “inappropriate marital conduct, which makes further cohabitation unsafe […]

Feature Love Island USA Bombshell Alannah Keyser Dad Slams Racism Claims

'Love Island USA' Bombshell Alannah Keyser's Dad Slams Racism Claims

Alannah Keyser’s father has fired back at accusations of racism after an old video of the Love Island USA newcomer resurfaced online. Stephane Keyser rushed to his daughter’s defense in an interview with TMZ published on Monday, June 22, just as Alannah, 21, was settling into Casa Amor and building a connection with Zach Georgiou. […]

Feature Millie Bobby Brown Shines in Bold Bikinis on Beach Getaway

Millie Bobby Brown Shines in Bold Bikinis After Firing Back at Mom-Shamers

A carefree beach day served as the perfect backdrop for Mille Bobby Brown to show off her colorful swimwear style. The Stranger Things actress, 22, modeled a charming lavender bikini with a classic triangle silhouette and floral print design in a new video posted via her Florence by Mills Instagram page on Monday, June 22, […]

Maternal Instinct Director Reveals Why Subject Taylor Parker Wasnt Interviewed

'Maternal Instinct' Director Reveals Reason Taylor Parker Wasn't Interviewed

The director of the hit Netflix documentary Maternal Instinct is opening up about the deliberate choice she said she made not to include convicted killer Taylor Parker’s side of the story. “We decided not to interview Taylor,” filmmaker Jessica Dimmock told Oxygen in an interview published June 18, noting she and her production team opted […]

Liam Payne Son Inherits Late Singer Fortune Rory McIlroy Heckling Drama and More Top Stories

Liam Payne's Son Inherits Late Singer's Fortune and More Us Top Stories

Get a rundown of Us Weekly’s top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on June 22, 2026. Here are the key takeaways: • Liam Payne‘s son, Bear Grey Payne, has been named the sole beneficiary of the late One Direction singer’s estate, which totals nearly $28 million. Most of the money must […]

Feature Britney Spears Poses in Lingerie Claims Half Her Wardrobe Was Allegedly Stolen

Britney Spears Rocks Lingerie, Says She 'Rebelled' After Wardrobe Was Stolen

Britney Spears wore lingerie in one of several photos she posted showing how she “rebelled” after half of her closet was allegedly stolen. “Not a victim, I’m just curious as to how people were able to make me feel so cheap and crazy when my coats, jewelry and half my wardrobe went missing 3 years […]

Feature Alaskan Bush People Rain Brown Shares Update on Sobriety Journey After Burglary Arrest

Alaskan Bush People's Rain Brown Shares Photo Amid Sobriety Milestone: 'Me Now'

Alaskan Bush People star Rain Brown is marking a sobriety milestone by sharing a glimpse of her past and present. The reality star, 23, whose full name is Merry Christmas Kathryn Raindrop Brown, documented her progress in a new TikTok video posted on Sunday, June 21, more than one year after she and her husband, […]

Hailee Steinfelds Baby Name Reveal More Us Top Stories GettyImages-2247057965 GettyImages-2213931584

Hailee Steinfeld's Baby Name Reveal and More Us Weekly Top Stories

Get a rundown of Us Weekly‘s top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on June 18, 2026. Here are the key takeaways: • Hailee Steinfeld revealed her and husband Josh Allen‘s baby girl’s name as Harper Haize Allen in a heartfelt letter published in her Beau Society newsletter. The actress reflected on […]

Paulina Porizkova Reacts to Comments About How to Lose Weight

Paulina Porizkova, 61, Addresses Comments About How She Could Lose Weight

Paulina Porizkova is embracing her body exactly as it is. The supermodel, 61, spoke openly about accepting the way she looks in an Instagram video shared on Thursday, June 18, rejecting unsolicited advice about weight loss. “From my last post about gaining weight and being ok with — I got a lot of love and […]

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