Samantha Bambino
Expertise
The Big Bang Theory, Stranger Things, Harry Potter
- For five consecutive years, Samantha was a Keystone Media Award recipient for Entertainment Beat reporting.
- Samantha has interviewed some of her favorite creators and talent in the industry, such as "Child's Play" writer Don Mancini and "The Sopranos" star Michael Imperioli.
- In fall 2021, Samantha joined the staff of PopHorror, allowing her to embrace her love of all things spooky.
Experience
Samantha has been a movie and TV news writer for Looper since January 2022. Her dream of writing entertainment news began in childhood when she'd pore over features in Teen Vogue and Alternative Press. That dream became a reality in 2015 when Samantha began interviewing musicians and actors, including "Big Time Rush" star James Maslow, for NKD Magazine. By 2017, she landed a full-time gig as the associate editor for the Lower Bucks Times newspaper, covering local bands, theater productions, and quite a few heated school board meetings. Her pop culture obsessions are evident through her ever-growing Funko collection, which features Eddie Munson, George Costanza, Jon Snow, and more.
Education
Samantha graduated from Drexel University in 2015 with a bachelor's degree in communications/journalism. During her years there, she covered Taylor Swift's "The Red Tour" and other entertainment happenings for the school's newspaper The Triangle.
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Stories By Samantha Bambino
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Rena Sofer was one of many memorable "Seinfeld" guest stars during the sitcom's run. Here's what happened to her after her episode aired.
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"Hoarders" helped Glen Brittner clean up his memorable hoard of 2,000 rats. But a few years after his episode, Brittner passed away due to a shocking assault.
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The original "Twilight" movie features a glaring error where Bella's oxygen tube changes positions on her face, and it irritates the franchise's fans.
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The "Grey's Anatomy" Season 6 finale features an active shooter in the hospital, which had a severe emotional impact on the cast.
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ABC's "The Golden Bachelor" will offer a unique look at the senior citizen dating scene, but how old is Gerry Turner, and why does it matter?
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There couldn't have been any better choice than Jim Parsons as adult Sheldon Cooper for "Young Sheldon" star Iain Armitage's Max streaming profile avatar.
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It's hard to imagine anyone other than Robert Pattinson playing Edward Cullen, but the role could have gone to a future star of "Stranger Things."
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DCEU fan art envisions what it would look like if Emilia Clarke were to replace Amber Heard as Mera opposite Jason Momoa in "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom."
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Several months after Trevor Noah's departure from "The Daily Show," there is word that this guest host is the front-running candidate for the permanent job.
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"Disney's Haunted Mansion" involves a running joke invoking reality television's long-running hit "Deadliest Catch," leading to some unexpected cameos.
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When "Deadliest Cast" returned for Season 19, viewers noticed Casey McManus and the F/V Cornelia Marie were missing from the show - here's what happened.
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When Bella Swan moves in with her father Charlie in the first "Twilight" movie, it's for a really good reason that many fans can likely relate to.
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The iconic character of Elaine Benes on "Seinfeld" was inspired by multiple women in the lives of co-creators Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David.
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"Star Wars" fans didn't like Ahsoka much when she debuted in "The Clone Wars," which led actor Ashley Eckstein on a short but emotional personal journey.
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Michael Sheen and David Tennant see plenty of each other off the set. The "Good Omens" stars told Looper how their friendship compares to their characters.
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There's a tragic reason behind Chandler's sudden Season 7 transformation in "Friends" and it's made all the more apparent by the use of the exact same attire.
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Michael Sheen and David Tennant are back for another adventure. They spoke to Looper about what we can expect from the upcoming second season of "Good Omens."
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Out of Jon and Kate Gosselin's kids, none have been subject to more discussion and controversy than Collin Gosselin since his appearance on Kate Plus 8.
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This entrepreneurial team from Season 14 of "Shark Tank" impressed the sharks so much with their story and product that all five wanted in on the company.
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Some haunted venues embrace their spookiness while others try to hide it from the public eye. Here are some "Ghost Adventures" locations that you can check out.
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"Shark Tank" is loved for its dramatic pitches and stare-downs, but how much of it is scripted? Here's an inside look into the reality of the popular series.
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According to Jay Wasley of "Ghost Adventures," physical exhaustion was a key factor that helped him and his crew in their ghost-hunting endeavors.
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The act of imprinting in the "Twilight Saga" seems simple but actually involves some nuance and can be misunderstood by fans of the movies.
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An entrepreneur's deal with an investor on "Shark Tank" may drastically affect the trajectory of their business. But behind the scenes, there is more going on.
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Bonnie Aarons, who has been scaring the masses as a demonic nun in the universe of "The Conjuring," is unrecognizable in the "Princess Diaries" films.
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"Shark Tank" fans might recall an episode where Wine Balloon was pitched to investors. But do you know what became of the product afterwards?
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Revisit the memorable ending of "Friends" and learn about the next chapter in the lives of the main characters after the big series finale.