Samantha Agate Associate Editor
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Samantha Agate is a full-time associate editor for Closer, focusing on current celebrity news as well as classic film stars. Prior to joining the team in October 2021, Samantha worked as a video host and reporter for Talent Recap, where she interviewed celebrities and stars of reality competition shows. Her previous work includes freelance writing for The Blast and a stint as a freelance screenplay editor for the Big Apple Film Festival. Samantha graduated with a bachelor’s degree in media and journalism from Hunter College in 2019 and is based in New York City. During her time at the school, she attended the 2017 Met Gala as a reporter for the social media platform CoverItLive.

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  • TV

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Hoda Kotb Shocked By Jenna Bush Hager’s Crazy On-Air Antics During Chaotic ‘Today’ Episode

Jenna Bush Hager’s latest bizarre antics on Today With Hoda & Jenna left cohost Hoda Kotb a bit freaked out. We promi...

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Steve Martin Says the Oscars ‘Don’t Pay’ Hosts: It’s ‘A Lot of Work’ to Lead the Show

Steve Martin has hosted the Oscars three times throughout his career, but fans are hoping that the Only Murders in th...

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Phil Donahue Was Married to Marlo Thomas for 44 Years Before His Death: Inside Their Marriage

Late talk show icon Phil Donahue took pride in his lasting marriage to Marlo Thomas. The pair got married in 1980 and...

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Phil Donahue Dead Following a Long Illness: Legendary Talk Show Host Was 88 Years Old

Talk show legend Phil Donahue has died, his family confirmed in a statement. He was 88 years old. Donahue was surroun...

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Dave and Jenny Marrs Are in Love With Parenthood! See the Cutest Photos of the HGTV Couple’s 5 Kids

For Fixer to Fabulous couple Dave and Jenny Marrs, family is the center of their universe. The HGTV duo are proud par...

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Priscilla Presley Posts Tribute to Late Ex-Husband Elvis Presley on 47th Death Anniversary

On the 47th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s death, Priscilla Presley posted a tribute to her late ex-husband on Instag...

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Joe Scarborough Shocks Fans With His Singing Voice in Music Video for New Song ‘No Guarantees’

On an episode of her series Morning Mika this week, Mika Brzezinski decided to spotlight a new music video from her h...

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Leos Should Prepare for New Opportunities! See Your Horoscope Forecast From August 18 to August 24

Here’s a look at your horoscope forecast for the week of August 18 to August 24. Leo July 23 – August 22 Pursue new o...

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How Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Turned Their Pain Into Purpose: We’re ‘Part of Change’

On a bright summer day, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sat down with CBS News Sunday Morning’s Jane Pauley to launch ...

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Hoda Kotb and Joel Schiffman’s Relationship Timeline: From Getting Engaged to Friendly Exes

It seemed like Hoda Kotb and Joel Schiffman were endgame but they shocked the world with news of their split after ne...

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‘Hollywood Squares’ Host Peter Marshall Became a Dad of 4 At the Height of Fame: Meet His Kids

Peter Marshall began his Hollywood career in the ‘50s, snagging roles in several musicals and comedy films. In 1966, ...

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What Happened to Original ‘Hollywood Squares’ Host Peter Marshall? Game Show Icon’s Life After Fame

In 1966, The Hollywood Squares premiered on NBC with Peter Marshall serving as the host, a role he held until 1981. A...

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