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12:25 PM ET, April 14, 2026

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Jack Robbins / Star Magazine:
Alec Baldwin Reveals He Wants to ‘Retire’ After ‘Unspeakably Difficult’ Fatal ‘Rust’ Incident  —  Alec Baldwin wants to step back from acting to spend more time with his family following the fatal shooting on the film set of Rust.  —  The 30 Rock alum, 68, admitted he has struggled to cope …
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TMZ.com:
Kanye West Sued for Alleged Sucker-Punch Assault at Chateau Marmont  —  KANYE WEST SUED LAWSUIT ALLEGES CHATEAU MARMONT SUCKER-PUNCH … Kanye West allegedly assaulted a guy at the famed Chateau Marmont last April ... and now the dude is taking the rapper to court over it.
Discussion: Baller Alert and New York Post
Carly Hacon / Daily Star:
Kate Garraway ‘smiling again’ as she grows close to broadcaster pal two years on from loss  —  Kate Garraway is said to be ‘smiling again’ after growing close to broadcaster Liam Halligan, with friends delighted to see her enjoying life following husband Derek Draper's death
Discussion: Mirror, Daily Mail, The Sun and HELLO!
Daily Star:
Star Wars actor from famous family dies aged 84 as loved ones pay tribute  —  Actor Richard Donat appeared in TV shows such as Haven and the Netflix horror series Hemlock Grove, and in films such as Tomorrow Never Comes starring Oliver Reed  —  A Hollywood actor who voiced Deej …
Kim Brown / Just Jared:
‘Octet’ Cast List Revealed By Lin-Manuel Miranda: Rachel Zegler, Jonathan Groff & More to Star  —  Lin-Manuel Miranda's new movie musical Octet has a stellar cast list!  —  Written by Tony nominee Dave Malloy, Octet premiered Off-Broadway back in 2019.  —  “The a capella musical explores …
Sasha Wayman / E! Online:
Dr. Pimple Popper Sandra Lee Says Part of Her Brain Died During Stroke  —  Dr. Sandra Lee—best known as Dr. Pimple Popper—suffered a stroke while filming season two of her Lifetime reality show: “I had a part of my brain that died.”  —  Dr. Pimple Popper is detailing a health scare.
Discussion: Just Jared, The Sun and Variety
Richard Morrison / The Times:
Cheers Timmy!  Chalamet comments boosted ticket sales, says Royal Opera boss  —  As the Royal Ballet and Opera announces its new season, its chief executive Alex Beard talks about £425 tickets, working with Anna Netrebko and the problem with understudies  —  Q:
TMZ.com:
‘Little Rascals’ Star Bug Hall Arrested in Ohio  —  ‘LITTLE RASCALS’ STAR BUG HALL ARRESTED FOR MISSING COURT … Brandon “Bug” Hall — perhaps best known for playing Alfalfa Switzer in the 1994 film “The Little Rascals” — has been arrested ... TMZ has learned.
Discussion: Page Six, The US Sun and Suggest
FemaleFirst:
Brandi Glanville rushed to hospital after getting food staple stuck in her EAR  —  Brandi Glanville was rushed to urgent care over Easter after she got a piece of garlic stuck in her ear, and she joked it is now in her brain.  —  Brandi Glanville was rushed to urgent care over Easter after she got a piece of garlic stuck in her ear.
Discussion: Just Jared, Us Weekly and E! Online
Isaac Bickerstaff / Tatler:
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh pays a poignant tribute to Queen Elizabeth II as she returns to royal duties after missing church on Easter Sunday due to ill health  —  Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, was unable to join the royal family at Easter due to feeling ‘under the weather’
Discussion: HELLO!
Just Jared:
Sony Releases Terrifying New ‘Insidious: Out of the Further’ Trailer & Poster - Watch Now!  —  Sony has shared the first trailer for the next Insidious movie!  —  Insidious: Out of the Further will feature the return of Lin Shaye as Elise Rainier.  The film will be directed by Jacob Chase and open in theaters this August.
Page Six:
Inside Britney Spears' post-rehab plan to avoid ‘falling apart’ in recovery journey  —  Britney Spears needs to commit to her post-treatment plan so she doesn't “fall apart” after she leaves rehab, according to an expert.  —  Richard Taite, founder of Carrara Treatment …
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Page Six:
Inside ‘dedicated’ Britney Spears' decision to enter rehab after DUI arrest
Nick Craven / Daily Mail:
Why Charles may NEVER speak to Andrew again: As Edward and Anne reach out to shamed brother over fears for his ‘fragile mental state’, we reveal how the King can't forgive him  —  The King may never speak to his brother Andrew again because of his role in the Jeffrey Epstein sex scandal, the Daily Mail has learned.
Discussion: HELLO!, RADAR and GB News
Just Jared:
‘Jumanji 3’ Gets Official Title, Plot Revealed During Cast Appearance at CinemaCon 2026  —  The third installment of the Jumanji reboot franchise is being released this year and the official title has been revealed.  —  Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Kevin Hart, and Jack Black all stepped …
Zack Sharf / Variety:
Ruby Rose Accuses Katy Perry of Sexual Assault; Perry's Rep Slams Claims as ‘Categorically False and Dangerous Lies’  —  “Batgirl” and “Orange Is the New Black” actor Ruby Rose alleged on Threads that Katy Perry “sexually assaulted” her at a nightclub in Melbourne.
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TMZ.com:
Selena Gomez Supports Demi Lovato On Tour, First Time Together In Years  —  Selena Gomez showed major love for Demi Lovato at her “It's Not That Deep Tour ... and TMZ has learned their longtime friendship came full circle.  —  Video shared online shows Selena sitting in a balcony seat with a friend …
Sabba Rahbar / E! Online:
Lorenzo Lamas Confirms He's Dating Heather Locklear  —  Heather Locklear and Lorenzo Lamas are dating, his rep confirmed to E! News.  The news comes almost one year after Heather ended her five-year relationship with high school sweetheart Chris Heisser.  —  Heather Locklear and Lorenzo Lamas …
 
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Tamantha Ryan / Page Six:
Ryan Lochte brags about new girlfriend in scathing message to estranged wife Kayla Rae: She's ‘ten times better’
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Katie Robertson / New York Times:
Baltimore Banner parent The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism acquires the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette from Block Communications to run it as a nonprofit

Rob Maaddi / Associated Press:
NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic after photos of her with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel prompted an internal investigation

Rick Porter / The Hollywood Reporter:
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