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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.

Miley Cyrus Mourns Dolly Parton and More Top Stories

Miley Cyrus Mourns Dolly Parton's Death at 80 and More Top Us Stories

Get a rundown of Us‘ top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on August 26, 2026. Here are the key takeaways: • Miley Cyrus broke her silence on the death of her godmother, Dolly Parton, who died peacefully at her Nashville home. In an Instagram tribute, Cyrus wrote that she has “an […]

Dolly Parton Death at 80 Hayden Panettiere Rep Addresses Death Rumors and More Top Us Stories

Dolly Parton's Death, Hayden Panettiere's Rep Speaks Out, More Top Stories

Get a rundown of Us‘ top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on August 25, 2026. Here are the key takeaways: • Country music icon Dolly Parton died peacefully in Nashville, her rep announced Tuesday, August 25. The singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist leaves behind a seven-decade legacy that includes hits like […]

Feature Britney Spears Son Jayden James Makes His Magazine Cover Debut

Britney Spears' Son Jayden James, 19, Lands Cover of MAC Cosmetics Magazine

The fashion world has a new face — and his last name is already famous. Britney Spears’ son Jayden James landed the cover of MACzine, a relaunched digital editorial platform by MAC Cosmetics. “So, who the f*** is @jaydenjames? A) Model B) Musician C) MAC boy D) All of the above,” the brand’s Instagram caption […]

Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann Break Cover After Son Arrest Prince Harry Exits Charity and More Top Stories

Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann Step Out After Son's Arrest, More Top Stories

Get a rundown of Us‘ top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on August 24, 2026. Here are the key takeaways: • Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann were spotted in Atlanta on August 22 for the first time since their son Kroy “KJ” Biermann Jr. was arrested on charges of aggravated sodomy […]

Feature Nashville Charles Esten Honors Hayden Panettiere With Tribute at Opry

Nashville's Charles Esten Performs Emotional Hayden Panettiere Tribute at Opry

Charles Esten showed that some connections are written into the heart forever with a loving tribute performance in honor of his “great friend” and former Nashville costar Hayden Panettiere. The actor, who played Deacon Claybourne alongside the late star’s Juliette Barnes in the musical drama series, reflected on the bond they shared while mourning the […]

Kim Zolciaks Son KJ Biermanns Arrest Hayden Panettieres Birthday Tribute and More Top Us Stories

Kim Zolciak's Son KJ Biermann's Arrest and More Top Us Stories

Get a rundown of Us‘ top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on August 21, 2026. Here are the key takeaways: • Kim Zolciak‘s son Kroy “KJ” Biermann Jr. was arrested in Alpharetta, Georgia, for sodomy and aggravated sexual assault on August 17, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for September 8. Zolciak […]

Meghan Markle in Talks to Star in The Gentlemen as She Prepares Acting Return Before UK Move

Meghan Markle in Talks to Star in Gritty Crime-Drama Series Before U.K. Move

Meghan Markle may be ready to dust off her acting chops. The Suits alum, 45, is in early talks to star in season 3 of Guy Richie’s Netflix series, The Gentlemen, Us has learned from a source as she prepares for a potential acting return amid her family’s surprising move back to Britain. Deadline was […]

Brian Hickerson Addresses Hayden Panettiere Death Justin Moore Health Scare and More Top Stories

Brian Hickerson Addresses Hayden Panettiere's Death and More Top Us Stories

Get a rundown of Us‘ top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on August 20, 2026. Here are the key takeaways: • Brian Hickerson broke his silence on Hayden Panettiere‘s death through his attorney Sloan Ellis, who said the investigation is ongoing and police have confirmed no signs of foul play. The […]

Hayden Panettiere Past Relationship With Zach Hickerson Cheerleader Health Battle More Top Stories

Hayden Panettiere's Past Relationship With Zach Hickerson, More Top Stories

Get a rundown of Us‘ top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on August 19, 2026. Here are the key takeaways: • Hayden Panettiere once dated her on-again, off-again boyfriend Brian Hickerson’s brother, Zach Hickerson, in 2019. The revelation came days after Panettiere died in South Carolina on August 16 at the […]

Feature Sandra Bullock Reveals Why She Kept Late Partner Bryan Randall ALS Battle Private Before His Death

Why Sandra Bullock Kept Late Partner Bryan Randall's ALS Battle Private

Sandra Bullock revealed she was honoring the wishes of her late partner, Bryan Randall, by not disclosing his health struggles to the world leading up to his death. “He asked me not to share,” Bullock, 62, said about Randall’s battle with ALS during a Monday, August 17, appearance on the “SmartLess” podcast. “I know why […]

Hayden Panettiere Mom Speaks Out Sister Wives Janelle Brown Goes Public With BF and More Top Stories

Hayden Panettiere's Mom Speaks Out, Janelle Brown's New BF, More Top Stories

Get a rundown of Us‘ top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on August 18, 2026. Here are the key takeaways: • Hayden Panettiere‘s estranged mother, Lesley Vogel, broke her silence following the actress’ shocking death, criticizing her on-again, off-again boyfriend Brian Hickerson, who was with Hayden when she was declared dead. […]

Promo Kristen Doute Daughter Is Safe After ER Visit

Kristen Doute Shares Health Update on 13-Month-Old Daughter After ER Visit

Former Vanderpump Rules star Kristen Doute is breathing a sigh of relief now that her daughter, Kaia, is back at home and recovering after a recent health scare. “Another day, another ER visit poor little thing has a UTI 😢 Glad we trusted our gut and went,” The Valley star, 43, wrote via her Instagram […]

Hayden Panettiere Autopsy Attorney General Comments on Nancy Guthrie Case and More Top Stories

Hayden Panettiere's Autopsy Reveals No Signs of Trauma and More Top Us Stories

Get a rundown of Us‘ top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on August 17, 2026. Here are the key takeaways: • Hayden Panettiere‘s autopsy is complete, the Greenville County Coroner’s Office announced, and discovered no signs of trauma that could have contributed to the actress’ death. An official cause and manner […]

Feature US Attorney General Addresses Nancy Guthrie Disappearance

U.S. Attorney General Addresses Nancy Guthrie's Disappearance

U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said the FBI is committed to providing help where needed in the Nancy Guthrie case six months after she was reported missing. “I think whether the FBI takes the lead, we are there to support. And President [Donald] Trump pledged it, [FBI] Director [Kash] Patel pledged it, the resources, anything […]

Luigi Mangiones Guilty Plea

Luigi Mangione's Guilty Plea in Federal Case and More Top Us Stories

Get a rundown of Us‘ top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on August 14, 2026. Here are the key takeaways: • Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to two federal counts of interstate stalking resulting in death, confessing in a Manhattan federal courtroom that he traveled to New York with the intent to […]

Brielle Biermann Shows Off Custom Bridal-Themed Looks for Bachelorette Trip

Brielle Biermann Rocks 'Mrs. Seidl' Thong Bikini, More on Bachelorette Trip

Brielle Biermann is celebrating her final days as a fiancée before saying “I do.” The reality star, 29, showed off her pre-wedding style lineup in a series of photos from her bachelorette trip to Turks and Caicos, during which her squad rang in the special occasion with a beach-themed party. In new photos she shared […]

Perez Hiltons Sister Speaks Out All That Alum Christy Knowings Death and More Top Us Stories

Perez Hilton's Sister Speaks Out, Christy Knowings' Death and More Top Stories

Get a rundown of Us‘ top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on August 11, 2026. Here are the key takeaways: • Former All That cast member Christy Knowings died on August 11 after suffering an asthma attack that led to brain damage and hospitalization. Her family made the decision to remove […]

Feature Katie Holmes BF Jason Bard Yarmosky Shares IG Pic of Her

Katie Holmes' BF Jason Bard Yarmosky Shares 1st Photo of Her During Getaway

It looks like Katie Holmes has found a little extra sunshine this summer. The actress, 47, was beaming in a new photo shared by her boyfriend, Jason Bard Yarmosky, as he went Instagram official with their budding romance on Thursday, August 13. In the pic shared via his Stories, Holmes looked stunning in a chic […]

Paris Jackson Smiles Alongside Mom Debbie Rowe in Rare Family Photos

Inside Paris Jackson's Relationship With Mom Debbie Rowe Through the Years

Paris Jackson slowly built a bond with her mother, Debbie Rowe, in the years after her father Michael Jackson’s death. The King of Pop married Rowe in November 1996, before they welcomed son Prince and daughter Paris. After the pair’s divorce in 1999, Rowe signed over her parental rights. Michael died in June 2009 at […]

Nick Reiner Murder Indictment Perez Hilton Lawyer Addresses Custody Update and More Top Stories

Nick Reiner's Murder Indictment, Perez Hilton Update and More Top Stories

Get a rundown of Us‘ top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on August 11, 2026. Here are the key takeaways: • Nick Reiner was indicted for the first-degree murders of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, nearly eight months after they were found fatally stabbed in their Brentwood home. […]

BiP's Joe Amabile Gives Update/Reveals Diagnosis After Undergoing Brain Surgery

Joe Amabile Shares New Diagnosis Details 1 Week After Brain Surgery

Bachelor in Paradise’s Joe Amabile is sharing an update on his health one week after undergoing brain surgery, revealing his diagnosis and treatment plan going forward. “Recovery has been better than even I expected and I’m a pretty positive person,” Joe, 40, captioned an Instagram post on Wednesday, August 12. “A big thank you to […]

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