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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.

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Amber Portwood and Gary Shirley's Daughter Leah Is All Grown Up at Prom

Teen Mom stars Amber Portwood and Gary Shirley’s daughter, Leah, reached an exciting milestone. Leah, now 17, looked all grown up while sharing a series of photos from her high school dance via Instagram on Monday, May 4. “Prom 2026!! 🤩 #prom,” she captioned her Instagram post. In the pics, Leah wore an embellished red […]

Authorities Speak Out as Nancy Guthrie Case Nears 100-Day Mark

Nancy Guthrie's Case Nears 100-Day Mark and More Us Weekly Top Stories

Here’s a rundown of Us Weekly‘s top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on May 5, 2026. Here are key takeaways: • Nancy Guthrie update: The Pima County Sheriff’s Office said it remains “fully committed” to the investigation into Nancy Guthrie‘s disappearance as the case nears 100 days on May 12. DNA […]

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Taylor Frankie Paul Shares Inspirational Messages After Court Appearance

Taylor Frankie Paul is focused on moving forward after she and ex Dakota Mortensen were granted mutual protective orders for three years following domestic violence accusations against each other. “Keep going even when losing [clap emoji] Every component of this was beautiful,” Paul, 31, captioned a video via Instagram Stories on Monday, May 4, showing […]

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Melissa Rivers Says the 'Nipple' Was the Best Accessory at 2026 Met Gala

Melissa Rivers has officially declared the “nipple” as the top fashion accessory at the 2026 Met Gala. “[The] best accessory is the nipple because there were countless. The nipple was the accessory,” Rivers, 58, declared exclusively to Us Weekly on Monday, May 4. The “Melissa Rivers’ Group Text” host touched on whether the Kardashian-Jenner family […]

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Melissa Rivers' Met Gala Worst Dressed: Katy Perry's 'Heat Shield' and More

Melissa Rivers is serving her annual dose of fashion truth, calling out the most baffling looks from the 2026 Met Gala. With wit sharper than a stiletto heel, the former Fashion Police star exclusively tells Us Weekly which celebrities made her worst dressed list during the star-studded red carpet event held at the Metropolitan Museum […]

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Melissa Rivers Reveals Her Best Dressed Stars at the 2026 Met Gala

When it comes to fashion, Melissa Rivers always keeps it real. It was no different on Monday, May 4, when the fashion expert and executive producer of the beloved Fashion Police watched Hollywood’s biggest stars attend the 2026 Met Gala in New York City. While more than a few stars pulled off daring fashion statements […]

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Melissa Rivers Ranks Kardashian-Jenner Met Gala Looks From Best to Worst

Melissa Rivers ranked the Kardashian-Jenner family’s Met Gala 2026 looks from best to worst, exclusively telling Us Weekly that “they got the memo.” After Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Kendall Jenner and Kris Jenner walked the red carpet at the New York City event on Monday, May 4, Rivers, 58, told Us that they all “understood” […]

Us Weeklys Top Stories Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively Settle

Us Weekly's Top Stories: Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively Settle and More

Here’s a rundown of Us Weekly’s top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on May 4, 2026. Here are key takeaways: • Baldoni-Lively settlement: Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively reached a settlement in their It Ends With Us lawsuit, avoiding a trial where jury selection was set to begin May 18. In […]

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Met Gala 2026: Stars Embrace 'Costume Art' Theme With Bold Red Carpet Looks

When it comes to the Met Gala, subtle just isn’t a word any of Us can use to describe the evening’s dress code. Celebrities came ready to hit the iconic Metropolitan Museum of Art steps in New York City on Monday, May 4, making more than a few daring fashion statements while putting their own […]

Kid Cudi Fires MIA for Comments on Immigration

Kid Cudi Cuts Ties With M.I.A. Over 'Disappointing' and 'Offensive' Rants

Kid Cudi is severing ties with M.I.A. after she was booed during her opening set on his Rebel Ragers Tour stop in Dallas, Texas. “I told my management to send a notice to her team before we started tour that I didn’t want anything offensive at my shows, cuz I already knew what time it […]

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'Vampire Diaries' Star Ian Somerhalder Details How He Escaped 8-Figure Debt

Ian Somerhalder revealed that he and wife Nikki Reed sank their teeth into crushing debt and found a way to bounce back — but not without putting in some serious work. “I retired from acting seven years ago,” the Vampire Diaries alum, 47, told E! News at the Beverage Forum in Manhattan Beach, California, on […]

Us Weeklys Top Stories Nick Reiners Stone Faced Court Appearance

Us Weekly's Top Stories: Nick Reiner's Stone-Faced Court Appearance and More

Here’s a rundown of Us Weekly‘s top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on April 29, 2026. Here are key takeaways: • Nick Reiner’s court appearance: Reiner appeared stone-faced in court after pleading not guilty in the murders of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. He waived his 30-day preliminary […]

Heidi Montag Details Awful Experience Cosleeping With Son Gunner

Heidi Montag Details 'Awful' Cosleeping Experience, Pregnancy Perk and More

Heidi Montag is keeping it real about mom life. “Taking Cara Babies changed my life. I did cosleeping with my older son [Gunner]… and he just started being a good sleeper. And he’s 8,” Montag, 39, said on the Wednesday, April 29, episode of “The Squeeze” podcast hosted by married couple Taylor Lautner and Taylor […]

Us Weeklys Top Stories Taylor Frankie Paul Reconnects and More

Us' Top Stories: Taylor Frankie Paul Reconnects With Contestant and More

Here’s a rundown of Us Weekly‘s top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on April 28, 2026. Here are key takeaways: • Taylor Frankie Paul reconnects with Doug Mason: The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star is “trying to make it work” with Bachelorette contestant Doug Mason, sources told Us Weekly. The […]

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Us Weekly's Top Stories: Steven McBee Jr.'s Cheating Claims and More

Here’s a rundown of Us Weekly‘s top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on April 27, 2026. Here are key takeaways: • Steven McBee Jr. accuses girlfriend of cheating: The McBee Dynasty star accused girlfriend Allie Eklund of cheating at the Stagecoach Music Festival, saying he woke up to DMs, phone calls […]

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What to Know About Met Gala 2026: Theme, How to Watch, Start Time and More

Prepare for fierce fashions to take over your social media feed of choice as the 2026 Met Gala awaits. Once again, the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art will be jam-packed with various A-listers serving sure-to-be iconic looks. The style-centric event will be back in full force with its signature mix of jaw-dropping couture, […]

Us Weeklys Top Stories A Summer House Leak and More

Us Weekly's Top Stories: A 'Summer House' Reunion Leak and More

Here’s a rundown of Us Weekly‘s top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on April 24, 2026. Here are key takeaways: • Bravo investigating ‘Summer House’ reunion leak: Bravo launched a “full investigation” after alleged audio from the Summer House season 10 reunion taping surfaced on social media hours after the cast […]

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What Happened to Priscilla Delgado's Angel on 'Euphoria'? Theories Explained

Priscilla Delgado’s character, Angel, floated into Euphoria during season 3 and quickly became a fan-favorite after making her debut in episode 2 titled “America My Dream.” Delgado captivated viewers while portraying Angel, a chaotic yet wildly intriguing stripper, who works at the Silver Slippers strip club run by shady owner Alamo (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje). Angel nearly […]

Us Weeklys Top Stories Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russinis PDA Photos and More

Us Weekly's Top Stories: Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini's PDA Photos and More

Here’s a rundown of Us Weekly‘s top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on April 22, 2026. Here are key takeaways: • Vrabel-Russini photos: New photos published by Page Six appear to show New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini kissing at a New York City […]

Feature Machine Gun Kelly Shares New Peek at Daughter Saga Amid Megan Fox Drama

MGK Shares New Peek at Daughter Saga Talking in Video Amid Megan Fox Drama

Birthday vibes just got a whole lot sweeter for Machine Gun Kelly. The rocker, 36, rang in his special day with his baby girl, Saga Blade Fox-Baker, sharing a heartwarming clip from their low-key celebration via Instagram on Wednesday, April 22. “Usually I throw a big birthday party today, but this all I want,” Kelly […]

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Nikki Glaser Suffers Underwear Wardrobe Blunder on 'Live With Kelly and Mark'

Nikki Glaser accidentally gave fans more than she expected during a live TV appearance — and of course, she handled the blunder like a pro. The comedian, 41, was rocking a powder blue mini dress and white knee-high boots while stopping by Live With Kelly and Mark on Wednesday, April 21. As she took a […]

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