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The latest in Hollywood gossip from the Gossip Guru himself, who's been at it for over 30 years. And, every week, I will be including chapters of my upcoming book, "FAME ADJACENT."

Launched 8 months ago

She's Leaving Home

Graduation ceremonies have many parents growing sentimental about being empty-nesters. All these festivities remind me of the opposite - my daughter's…

Jun 10•AJ Benza

SMOOTH CRIMINAL

My up-close and personal view of how Michael Jackson wielded his power and fame within his own family.

Apr 21•AJ Benza

INTO THE MYSTIC

How I landed the biggest story of the year, but chose to keep it a secret

Mar 31•AJ Benza

Ex-Gossip Columnist A.J. Benza on Trump’s Press-Loving Past

This originally ran in the Hollywood Reporter in 2017

Mar 20•AJ Benza

Havana Heartbreak

It's amazing what multiple illegal trips to Cuba will do to a man

Dec 7, 2025•AJ Benza

The 4 A.M. Girl

She'll show up at your door whenever you need her. An ode to a special relationship that never works out

Dec 1, 2025•AJ Benza

HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS

On one of my first forays into Los Angeles, with a producer wanting my screenplay, a situation arose.

Nov 21, 2025•AJ Benza

WATTS THE MATTER WITH YOU?

The third chapter from my upcoming book, "FAME ADJACENT."

Nov 12, 2025•AJ Benza