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

226 Articles
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Simon Cowell’s Son Eric Is All Grown Up in New Photos at ‘America’s Got Talent’ Quarterfinals

You will not believe how grown up Simon Cowell’s son, Eric Cowell, looks in new photos! The youngster attended the Am...

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Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough Don Pajamas and Slippers in Candid Photo Before ‘Morning Joe’

Though they share their strong opinions on Morning Joe each day, it’s very rare to see glimpses of married cohosts Mi...

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Hoda Kotb Shares Cutest Photo of Daughters on 1st Day of School After Moving Into New Home

Hoda Kotb recounted her daughters’ first day of school and shared a new photo from the big day! On Instagram, Hoda, 6...

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Who Is Sofia Vergara Dating? Meet the ‘Modern Family’ Alum’s Handsome Boyfriend Justin Saliman

Sofía Vergara is not shy about showing off her relationship with boyfriend Dr. Justin Saliman on social media. The Mo...

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Rachael Ray’s Opened Up About Her Health Struggles in the Past: Updates on How She’s Doing Now

Over her years in the spotlight as a cooking show icon, Rachael Ray has opened up about her health scare and surgery....

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Rachael Ray Says She ‘Almost Killed’ Tony Bennett at a Dinner Party: ‘He Fell to the Floor’

Rachael Ray revealed that she had a very memorable dinner party with longtime friend Tony Bennett before his death — ...

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Elton John Left With ‘Limited Vision’ in 1 Eye After Battling ‘Severe Eye Infection’: ‘I Am Healing’

Elton John revealed he is experiencing extreme side effects from a “severe eye infection,” which has impaired his vis...

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Rachael Ray’s Transformation Over the Years: Celebrity Chef’s Photos From Then and Now

Rachael Ray is known for her innovations in the culinary world, and the celebrity chef has undergone a noticeable tra...

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Susan Lucci Defies Aging While Wearing White Outfit in Latest Photo Snapped at U.S. Open

Fans of Susan Lucci couldn’t get enough of her latest photo snapped while she attended the U.S. Open. “SO excited to ...

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Jenna Bush Hager Reveals Her ‘Extreme’ Biggest Fears That Make Her Feel ‘Scared’ and ‘Freaked Out’

Jenna Bush Hager revealed some of her biggest fears, and they’re likely not what you were expecting. The former first...

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Queen Camilla Shares Brief Statement on King Charles’ Health Amid Ongoing Cancer Battle

Queen Camilla gave a brief update about the health of King Charles III amid his cancer battle while visiting the Dyso...

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Mika Brzezinski ‘Grateful’ for ‘Mini Island Getaway’ With Husband Joe Scarborough: See Photos

Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough spent some time in nature during their break from Morning Joe. “On to the challen...

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