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.
- Her pop culture obsessions are evident through her ever-growing Funko collection, which features Eddie Munson, George Costanza, Jon Snow and more.
Experience
Samantha's 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 she 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. In fall 2021, Samantha joined the staff of PopHorror, allowing her to embrace her love of all-things-spooky. Looper gained her as a movie and TV news writer in January 2022.
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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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.
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When Zak Bagans of "Ghost Adventures" was asked about haunted places he wouldn't revisit, not all of his answers were due to the locations' paranormal activity.
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There are plenty of skeptics who don't believe the encounters with spirits on "Ghost Adventures" are real. Here's what star Zak Bagans has to say to them.
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Take a trip down memory lane to Keke Palmer's Disney Channel debut "Jump In!" and learn where the fan-favorite film is available for streaming.
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Mike Fourtner left Deadliest Catch in the Season 9 finale, retiring from the Time Bandit after 15 years. Why did he retire, and what's he been doing since then?
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"Ghost Adventures" cinematographer Jay Wasley says he's had some unwelcome house guests over the years thanks to his job, but he's learned how to prevent them.
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F/V Saga captain Jake Anderson, who has been on "Deadliest Catch" for over 15 years, relates a lot to Jim Carrey's Truman Burbank in "The Truman Show."
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Raven Symoné was one of the hosts on "The View" for a year, but her time on the show was shadowed by controversy before she ultimately left in 2016.
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Why was Dan Spilo removed from "Survivor" and how did the producers handle his exit? Dive into CBS's official apology and new guidelines for the series.
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Landing a Shark Tank deal doesn't always mean you'll succeed, but SubSafe's creators are doing well four years after Mark Cuban funded their product.
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Art the Clown existed before the "Terrifier" movies, and two different actors have brought him to creepy life — but is the horror icon even human?
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The tragic passing of Captain Phil marked a sad milestone for "Deadliest Catch." Many speculate it also steered the series into uncharted narrative waters.
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Will Ferrell and Adam McKay, the duo behind "Step Brothers," reveal why they decided to axe a wild 14-page SeaWorld sequence from the beloved comedy.