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9:15 AM ET, April 13, 2026

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CNN:
Exclusive: Four women describe sexual misconduct by Rep. Eric Swalwell, including a former staffer who says he raped her  —  A former staffer of Rep. Eric Swalwell, a leading Democratic candidate for California governor, says that the congressman raped her when she was heavily intoxicated …
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San Francisco Chronicle:
Ex-staffer says Eric Swalwell, candidate for California governor, sexually assaulted her  —  A woman who worked for nearly two years for Rep. Eric Swalwell, a leading candidate for California governor, said she had sexual encounters with him while he was her boss and alleged he twice sexually assaulted …
TMZ.com:
Britney Spears in Rehab for Substance Abuse  —  Britney Spears is in rehab for substance abuse ... TMZ has learned.  —  She checked in a few days ago somewhere in the United States.  Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... people close to the singer had been urging her to check herself …
Sam Elliott-Gibbs / Mirror:
No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont reveals shock Parkinson's diagnosis  —  Tom Dumont detailed his health battle in a video as the 58-year-old told fans his news before clarifying that he is ‘doing well’ and wants to keep making music  —  No Doubt Guitarist Tom Dumont has announced that he is living with early-onset Parkinson's.
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TMZ.com:
No Doubt Guitarist Tom Dumont Reveals Parkinson's Diagnosis  —  TOM DUMONT DIAGNOSED WITH PARKINSON'S ... Vows To Keep Playing  —  Tom Dumont is opening up about a serious health battle, but he's making it clear he's still ready to rock.  —  The No Doubt guitarist revealed he was diagnosed …
Shanti Das / The Times:
Watchdog queries Sentebale's aim in suing Prince Harry  —  Charity Commission will seek to understand how defamation action against the Duke of Sussex would ‘further their purposes’  —  A charity co-founded by Prince Harry to support orphaned children in southern Africa is facing scrutiny …
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Matthew Moore / HELLO!:
Prince Harry sued for defamation by his former charity Sentebale
TMZ.com:
Sydney Sweeney Shocks Fans by Dressing Up As a Baby in ‘Euphoria’ Trailer  —  SYDNEY SWEENEY “EUPHORIA” MOMENT HAS FANS BABY TALKIN'  —  The internet is gagging over a teaser for the new season of “Euphoria” ... and not in a good way.  —  Sydney Sweeney — who plays Cassie …
Discussion: SheKnows and Just Jared
FemaleFirst:
Iconic Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92  —  The legendary Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle, who performed over 12,000 songs during a career spanning eight decades, has died at the age of 92.  —  Bollywood singing legend Asha Bhosle has died aged 92.  —  Asha Bhosle has died aged 92
TMZ.com:
‘My 600-Lb.  Life’ Star Dolly Martinez Dead at 30  —  ‘MY 600-LB.  LIFE’ DOLLY MARTINEZ DEAD AT 30  —  Dolly Martinez, who appeared on “My 600-Lb.  Life,” has died.  —  The TLC star's sister, Lindsey, shared the sad news Saturday in a Facebook post, remembering Dolly as someone with the …
TMZ.com:
Late Influencer Ashlee Jenae's Family Speaks Out on Mysterious Death  —  INFLUENCER ASHLEE JENAE FAMILY SPEAKS OUT ON HER ‘SUSPICIOUS’ PASSING  —  Lifestyle influencer Ashlee Jenae died during a trip to Tanzania earlier this month ... and now her family is demanding answers.
Discussion: Baller Alert
TMZ.com:
Pete Davidson Jokes It's ‘Hard to Watch Porn’ As a Girl Dad But ‘Powered Through’  —  PETE DAVIDSON HAVING A GIRL MAKES IT HARD TO WATCH PORN... I Still Do Though!!!  —  PETE PULLS THROUGH  —  Pete Davidson is keeping it VERY real about dad life ... and as usual, he's doing it with a punchline.
Discussion: Us Weekly and FemaleFirst
Craig Garrett / Suggest:
Batman Movie and ‘Person of Interest’ Actor Dies: RIP to John Nolan  —  John Nolan, the veteran character actor who appeared in two Batman movies and the CBS drama Person of Interest, has died.  —  The Stratford-Upon-Avon reported that the British theater legend, who is also the uncle …
 
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Michael M. Grynbaum / New York Times:
Sources: AG Todd Blanche, WHCA President Weijia Jiang, CBS News President Tom Cibrowski, and Bari Weiss attended Paramount's dinner at the US Institute of Peace

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