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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Closer, Life & Style, In Touch

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  • Entertainment
  • TV

226 Articles
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Craig Melvin Fills in for Hoda Kotb as She Takes a Break From ‘Today’ for Deeply Personal Reason

Hoda Kotb took a break from Today to usher in a new milestone for her kids! Savannah Guthrie explained Hoda’s absence...

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Dennis Quaid and Director Sean McNamara Reflect on His Most Challenging Role in ‘Reagan’

Closer Weekly sat down with Dennis Quaid and director Sean McNamara to get the inside scoop on their new film, Reagan...

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21 days
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Artem Chigvintsev’s Wife Nikki Bella Speaks Out in Statement After His Domestic Violence Arrest

Artem Chigvintsev‘s wife, Nikki Garcia, formerly known by the stage name Nikki Bella, spoke out in a statement follow...

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Ken Jennings Hires Comedy Coach to Help ‘Focus on His Comedic Skills’ on ‘Jeopardy!’

Ken Jennings is committed to Jeopardy! in the long run, but he’s getting slammed online left and right for being awkw...

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22 days
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‘Dancing With the Stars’ Pro Artem Chigvintsev Arrested for Domestic Violence in Napa Valley

Dancing With the Stars pro dancer Artem Chigvintsev was arrested for domestic violence in Napa Valley, California, Cl...

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Joe Scarborough Once Opened Up About ‘Fighting a Lot’ With Mika Brzezinski: ‘I’m Passive Aggressive’

Before his 2018 wedding to Mika Brzezinski, Joe Scarborough opened up about their communication style and overcoming ...

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John Travolta Is ‘Finally Ready to Embrace Living Again’ After Death of Wife Kelly Preston

Four years after the death of his beloved wife, Kelly Preston, John Travolta has moved through his grief and is enjoy...

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Toby Keith’s Kids Made a Rare Red Carpet Appearance Ahead of Tribute to Their Late Dad [Photos]

Toby Keith‘s kids stepped out to honor their late father months ahead of Toby Keith: American Icon, which aired on TV...

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Toby Keith’s Biggest Supporters Were His 3 Kids Before His Death: Meet His Children With Wife Tricia

Country singer Toby Keith could always count on the support of his family. In June 2022, the CMA Award winner reveale...

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Toby Keith’s Daughter Krystal Says Late Dad ‘Fought’ Stomach Cancer With ‘Strength and Courage’

Krystal Keith is remembering her late father, Toby Keith, after his death from stomach cancer. The singer revealed ho...

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Karen E. Laine Reunites With ‘Good Bones’ Favorites Austin Aynes, Cory Miller and MJ Coyle

Karen E. Laine documented the last of the renovations on her new Wilmington, North Carolina, home in the Wednesday, A...

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Who Went Home on ‘Big Brother’? See All of the Evicted Houseguests in Season 26 So Far

Big Brother season 26 has been full of surprises, from a big AI twist to some shocking eliminations. There have been ...

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