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1:45 PM ET, April 9, 2026

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Clare Mulroy / USA Today:
‘The Housemaid’ author Freida McFadden reveals her real identity - Exclusive  —  The bestselling author known to the world as Freida McFadden is revealing her true identity.  —  McFadden, whose prolific output includes “The Housemaid” and other domestic thrillers, uses a pseudonym, wig and glasses to maintain her privacy in public.
Simon Dwihartana / Interview Magazine:
Jonah Hill and Martin Scorsese on Gossip, Cancellation, and Why It Had to Be Keanu  —  Jonah Hill has been famous long enough to have been celebrated, scrutinized, written off, and underestimated.  For most of his adult life, he's been one of the most recognizable faces in American movies …
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Kisha Forde / E! Online:
Jonah Hill Shares He Privately Married, Welcomed Baby No. 2 With Olivia Millar  —  Nearly three years after Jonah Hill welcomed his first baby with Olivia Millar, the Superbad actor shared the two privately tied the knot and had another baby.  —  Jonah Hill has made a jump in his personal life.
TMZ.com:
Cops Told Brian Hooker He Was Not a Suspect in Wife's Disappearance, Lawyer Says  —  LYNETTE HOOKER'S DISAPPEARANCE HUSBAND POSSIBLY TRICKED INTO TALKING TO POLICE BEFORE ARREST … The man arrested in the disappearance of his wife, Lynette Hooker, may have been tricked into talking with police …
Zack Sharf / Variety:
Michael J. Fox Speaks Out After CNN Sparks Death Scare: ‘How Do You React When You Turn on the TV and CNN Is Reporting Your Death?’ … “How do you react when you turn on the TV and CNN is reporting your death?”  Fox asked his followers.  “Do you...A) switch to MNSBC, or whatever …
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TMZ.com:
Michael J. Fox Is Alive, Despite Concern After CNN's ‘Remembering’ Post
TMZ.com:
Diddy Appeals Conviction, Says Freak-Offs Were Amateur Porno and Protected by 1st Amendment  —  9:22 AM PT — Arguments have officially ended in Diddy's appeal, and the judges will now begin their decision-making process.  During the hearing, Diddy's lawyers mentioned Cassie Ventura's alleged drug use …
Tamantha Ryan / Page Six:
All the clues Cardi B and Stefon Diggs may be back together  —  Does she like it like that?  —  Cardi B and Stefon Diggs sparked reconciliation buzz after the athlete attended his ex's Little Miss Drama Tour in Washington, DC.  —  On Wednesday night, personal trainer Clyde Simmons took …
Kayla Aldecoa / Star Magazine:
Taylor Momsen Bit By ‘Massive’ Venomous Spider on Stage 2 Years After Bat Bite: ‘Add It to the List’  —  Taylor Momsen, the lead singer of Pretty Reckless, had a second run-in with a potentially-deadly creature while on stage.  —  Momsen, 32, was bit by a venomous spider while performing as AC/DC's opening act in Mexico City.
Just Jared:
Pink to Host Tony Awards 2026, Reacts to Surprising News With a Funny Video  —  Pink is getting the party started at the 2026 Tony Awards!  —  The “So What” superstar will host the 79th annual awards ceremony in June, organizers confirmed on Thursday (April 9).  —  Keep reading to find out more...
Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
Frankie Muniz Admits It's ‘Very Hard’ to Balance Fatherhood, Marriage and Career: ‘Have to Be Better’ (Exclusive)  —  Frankie Muniz got candid about how being booked and busy has affected his personal life — including how he shows up as a husband and father.
FemaleFirst:
Fleetwood Mac legend Mick Fleetwood marries in secret for a fifth time  —  Fleetwood Mac legend Mick Fleetwood has married for a fifth time - tying the knot with his partner of six years Elizabeth Jordan in the South Pacific.  —  Fleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood has secretly married for a fifth time.
Discussion: TMZ.com and The Sun
Daniel Bird / Mirror:
Paedo BBC star Peter Rowell jailed again after sex attacks on young girls  —  Former BBC Radio Bristol presenter Peter Rowell is once again behind bars after breaching his sex offender order, having visited a teen under the age of 18  —  A paedophile former BBC presenter who unleashed …
Discussion: The Sun and Daily Star
Just Jared:
‘Wednesday’ Season 3 Adds Lena Headey, Andrew McCarthy, & James Lance to Cast  —  Wednesday season 3 has added three new guest stars to the cast!  —  Game of Thrones' Lena Headey, St. Elmo's Fire's Andrew McCarthy and Ted Lasso's James Lance will all appear in the upcoming season.
Adam Silverstein / Page Six:
Olivia Munn says ‘obnoxious’ male co-star refused to film scene being saved by woman  —  Olivia Munn revealed that one of her former male co-stars brought production to a standstill when he refused to let her character save his during a scene.  —  During an appearance on “The Drew Barrymore Show” …
TMZ.com:
Offset Working to Resolve $100K Debt to Detroit Casino  —  OFFSET SUED GIVE US THE LOOT!!!  Trying to Settle $100K Casino Tab … While Offset's recovering from the shooting at Florida's Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, he's also catching heat over $100K he borrowed from a Detroit casino …
Antonio Ferme / Variety:
Ian McKellen ‘Fell in Love With’ Johnny Depp on ‘Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol’ Set: 'He's in Spankingly Good Form'  —  Sir Ian McKellen says he “fell in love with” Johnny Depp after working together on “Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol.”  —  “He's in spankingly good form,” McKellen told Variety …
Discussion: Just Jared and Us Weekly
Just Jared:
Halle Bailey Walks Red Carpet with Rege-Jean Page at ‘You, Me & Tuscany’ NYC Premiere!  —  The stars of the romantic comedy movie You, Me & Tuscany are on the red carpet for the NYC premiere!  —  Halle Bailey and Rege-Jean Page stepped out together for the event on Wednesday night (April 8) at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.
 
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Kirsten Chuba / The Hollywood Reporter:
Sam Levinson Explains Decision to Keep Angus Cloud's Character Alive in New Season of ‘Euphoria,’ While Also Playing Coy About Show's Future
TMZ.com:
‘Game of Thrones’ Actor Michael Patrick Dead at 35
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Brahmjot Kaur / E! Online:
Why Nikki Glaser Allows Her Boyfriend to Hook Up With Other Women
Daily Star:
Hollywood star dies after cancer battle as tributes pour in for ‘wonderful actor’
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Wall Street Journal:
Sources: the DOJ is probing whether the NFL uses anticompetitive tactics that harm consumers; regulators and others have raised concerns about streaming deals

Abner Li / 9to5Google:
YouTube launches a Shorts feature to let creators generate photorealistic AI avatars using a “live selfie” recording of their face and voice, powered by Veo

Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:
AMC Networks rebrands as AMC Global Media, filing new articles of incorporation in Nevada; CEO Kristin Dolan says streaming is its top domestic revenue source

 
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