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12:40 PM ET, April 3, 2026

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US Department of Justice:
Nine Men - Including Well Known Musical Artists - Federally Charged for Kidnapping at Music Studio in Dallas  —  For Immediate Release  —  U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Texas  —  This week, nine individuals - including well known musical artists—were federally charged …
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WFAA-TV:
Rapper Gucci Mane allegedly robbed, kidnapped in Dallas by other rappers, including Pooh Shiesty and Big30, DOJ says
Joe Otterson / Variety:
‘The Pitt’ Ups Ayesha Harris to Series Regular for Season 3, Supriya Ganesh Exits (EXCLUSIVE)  —  There's a casting shakeup at “The Pitt.”  —  Variety has learned exclusively that Ayesha Harris, who plays senior night shift resident Dr. Parker Ellis, has been promoted to series regular going into the show's third season.
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TMZ.com:
Justin Baldoni's Lead Attorney Speaks Out About Huge Court Win Against Blake  —  JUSTIN BALDONI'S LEAD ATTORNEY SPEAKS OUT AFTER BLAKE LIVELY'S LAWSUIT GUTTED … Justin Baldoni's high-powered lead attorney Bryan Freedman is taking a victory lap after a judge tossed Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims …
Us Weekly:
Were Ciara Miller and West Wilson Hooking Up Weeks Before He Announced Amanda Batula Romance?  (Exclusive)  —  As West Wilson's romance with Amanda Batula continues to make headlines, fans are wondering how recently he and ex Ciara Miller were hooking up — and was there any crossover?
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‘Summer House’ Ciara Miller Obtained Video of West and Amanda Being Intimate
Andrew Jameson / Daily Star:
Star Trek icon William Shatner blasts ‘horrible’ bots over fake ‘terminally ill’ claims  —  The Captain Kirk icon felt the need to put out a statement after a surge in fake stories written by AI suggesting he had terrible diseases or was in a ‘fake fight’ with Charlie Kirk's widow
TMZ.com:
Tiger Woods Called President Donald Trump From Scene After Flipping Car  —  TIGER WOODS CALLED PRES. TRUMP FROM SCENE OF ROLLOVER CRASH ... Before DUI Arrest … In the time between Tiger Woods flipping his car and being arrested for DUI, the golf legend dialed up President Donald Trump from the scene of the crash.
TMZ.com:
Britney Spears' Son Sean Preston Changes Instagram Handle to Sean P Spears  —  BRITNEY SPEARS' SON SEAN PRESTON I'M NO FEDERLINE, I'M A SPEARS … Britney Spears' son Sean Preston Federline is swapping out his father's last name for his famous mother's ... at least on social media.
TMZ.com:
Jessica Simpson Dating New Man Amid Eric Johnson Split  —  Jessica Simpson's boots are made for walkin', and she sure is ... 'cause TMZ has learned she's got a new man in her life amid her split from Eric Johnson.  —  Sources tell TMZ ... Jessica is dating Nashville-based Thomas Eisenhood, a roadie in the music business.
Discussion: Us Weekly, RADAR, FemaleFirst, Page Six and Extra
Daniel Bird / Mirror:
Disgraced Huw Edwards ‘flooded with offers’ as he vows comeback  —  Disgraced sex offender Huw Edwards has reportedly been bombarded with media offers to share his story after the crimes he committed were turned into a Channel 5 drama  —  Huw Edwards is said to be plotting a major comeback.
Discussion: Daily Star, Daily Mail, GB News and HELLO!
Lucy Needham / Mirror:
Coleen Rooney's heartbreaking real reason for loyalty to Wayne amid 40th celebrations  —  Coleen Rooney opens up about her marriage woes with husband Wayne in her new three-part Disney+ documentary, giving viewers a candid account of their troubles over the years  —  COLEEN ROONEY: THE REAL WAGATHA STORY OFFICIAL TRAILER
Discussion: Daily Star, The Sun and Vogue UK
Samantha Bartlett / Mirror:
Graham Norton names the ‘worst ever’ celebrity guest he's interviewed  —  TV presenter Graham Norton has interviewed some of the biggest stars in the world during his 30-year career, but some guests have been more challenging than others for him  —  TV hosts are accustomed to interviewing individuals …
Discussion: Daily Star
James Cabooter / Daily Star:
U2 deliver surprise Easter music treat for fans  —  Even better than the real chocolate egg, U2 have pipped the Easter bunny to the post by releasing a brand new six track EP  —  Never mind chocolate eggs, U2 have delivered a musical Easter treat with a brand new Easter Lily EP out now.
Us Weekly:
RHORI's Kelsey Says She's ‘Not a Sugar Baby’ Despite ‘Very Unorthodox’ Relationship (Exclusive)  —  The Real Housewives of Rhode Island star Kelsey Swanson is not a sugar baby — and don't you forget it.  —  “My relationship is very unorthodox.  This man dates multiple people,” …
Discussion: Page Six, Decider, TV Insider and E! Online
Kathleen Hou / Elle:
Jessica Simpson on Beauty, Tanning, and What She Reveals in Her New Memoir  —  “I'm definitely hard on myself.  I'm not as hard as the world is on me.”  —  Jessica Simpson has always tried to be honest with herself.  In a moment that was then ridiculed on TV, she questioned the meaning of “chicken of the sea.”
Discussion: Page Six, E! Online and Just Jared
Jazz Tangcay / Variety:
Misua, Who Was Set to Appear on ‘Drag Race: Philippines’ Season 4, Dies at 27  —  “Drag Race: Philippines” star Misua died Thursday in the Philippines.  Jason Elvie Ty was widely known by their stage name Misua.  —  The news was confirmed by World of Wonder, the production team behind the “Drag Race” franchise and show.
Antoinette Bueno / Page Six:
Blake Lively dealt devastating blow as sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni dismissed by judge  —  A federal judge dismissed most of the claims in Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni in a court ruling Thursday.  —  Judge Lewis Liman threw out 10 of Lively's 13 claims against Baldoni …
Just Jared:
Ryan Gosling Exits The Daniels New Movie Weeks After Casting Announcment  —  Ryan Gosling has dropped out of the Daniels' new movie.  —  Back on March 26, it was announced that the 45-year-old Project Hail Mary actor will be starring in the next movie from Oscar-winning Everything Everywhere …
 
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TMZ.com:
Charlie Day Jokes Alleged Murderer Luigi Mangione Is His Second-Favorite Luigi
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Tiger Woods DUI Body Cam Shows Golf Legend Handcuffed After Field Sobriety Tests
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Katie Deighton / Wall Street Journal:
OpenAI acquires tech news show TBPN, promising editorial independence; TBPN was on track to make over $30M in revenue in 2026 and will wind down its ad business

Sara Guaglione / Digiday:
WaPo has launched its creator network, where half a dozen creators will launch new series every few weeks in different verticals and retain IP ownership

Jessica Hill / Associated Press:
The Las Vegas Review-Journal stops printing the Las Vegas Sun, ending the last joint operating deal stemming from a 1970 law; the Sun vows to fight in court

 
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