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9:00 AM ET, April 18, 2026

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Leah Chernikoff / Harper's BAZAAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Natalie Portman Feels “Lucky” and “Grateful” to Be Welcoming Third Child  —  “I cherish every moment.”  —  Natalie Portman is “awed” to be welcoming a third child with her partner, the French music producer Tanguy Destable.  —  The actor revealed the news exclusively to Harper's Bazaar.
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TMZ.com:
Ice Spice Slapped by Fan Inside L.A. McDonald's, on Video  —  ICE SPICE WAY MORE THAN A QUARTER-POUND OF BEEF!!!  Wild Mickey D's Fight Vid … Ice Spice has more beef with one fan than the “Deli” she raps about ... throwing down with the woman in a Hollywood McDonald's, and the wild confrontation is all on video.
TMZ.com:
Dylan Sprouse Tackles Trespasser At His House, Sources Say  —  DYLAN SPROUSE TACKLES TRESPASSER AT HIS HOME … Video: Dylan Sprouse Reportedly Tackled Trespasser At His Hollywood Home  —  Dylan Sprouse sprang into action when an alleged trespasser found himself on his Hollywood Hills property early Friday morning, TMZ has learned.
Sam Huntley / Daily Star:
Downton Abbey star dies aged 77 after tragic health battle as tributes pour in for legend  —  Iconic film star Nathalie Baye, who starred in Catch Me If You Can and Downton Abbey, has sadly passed away at her home in Paris, her family have confirmed  —  Legendary actress Nathalie Baye …
Discussion: HELLO!, The Sun, Mirror and GB News
Anna Cafolla / Vogue:
Olivia Rodrigo's Babydoll Dress Is a Spring Wardrobe Savior  —  Olivia Rodrigo has officially entered a new era—but that doesn't mean her commitment to every girly pop Gen Z's favorite dress style is going anywhere.  —  This week, the pop star released “drop dead,” the first single …
Discussion: Just Jared and Vogue UK
Adam Silverstein / Page Six:
Madonna makes shock return to the stage during Sabrina Carpenter's Coachella set  —  Madonna made a shock return to the stage Friday night after being brought out by Sabrina Carpenter during her second weekend headlining Coachella.  —  The 67-year-old pop icon joined Carpenter toward the end …
Martin Robinson / Daily Mail:
Meghan Markle is criticised for selling outfit she wore when she met Bondi beach terror attack survivors  —  The Duchess of Sussex's outfit when she met survivors of the Bondi terror attack today is already available for her fans to buy on a website where she is paid a percentage from sales.
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Joelle Goldstein / E! Online:
Lori Loughlin Looks Nearly Unrecognizable With New Hair Transformation  —  Lori Loughlin made fans do a double-take on April 16 when she stepped out rocking a new short bob and bangs that made her look so different.  —  Whoa, baby!  Lori Loughlin has us doing a double take.
Discussion: Us Weekly, HELLO! and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
EX-MLB STAR GARRET ANDERSON DEAD AT 53 ... After Medical Emergency  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  REMEMBERING GARRET ANDERSON  —  Longtime Angels star Garret Anderson — the franchise's all-time hits leader — tragically died on Thursday ... TMZ Sports has learned.  —  We're told the 53-year-old …
FANTASTIC MAN:
Pedro Pascal … 1. DEAR  —  Pedro - Hi Mingo, gorgeous honey.  Sweetheart, huh?  Oh, Mingo, you look great.  —  Seb - Who are you talking to?  —  P - My friend's dog.  —  Pedro Pascal is in a sunny garden in Los Angeles.  He has a slightly elongated chevron moustache and is wearing …
Glamour:
Ciara Miller Will Let the Universe Handle It  —  She didn't rush to post.  She didn't spiral online.  But when your close friend and your ex go public, what's done in the dark doesn't stay there.  —  When Ciara Miller turned 30 at the end of 2025, she and some friends did an intention-setting exercise …
TMZ.com:
Danity Kane Blasts 2 Members' Band Announcement as ‘False Advertising’  —  DANITY KANE SHAME ON 2 MEMBERS FOR DUPING FANS WITH BAND FLYER!!!  —  Danity Kane is throwing cold water on an announcement shared by D. Woods and Aundrea Fimbres that sure made it seem like the group was playing …
Discussion: The Blast
Ryan Schwartz / TVLine:
The Pitt Boss Confirms Season 3 Time Jump — And Who's (And Who's Not) Coming Back For The Next Shift  —  “The Pitt” won't be making quite as big a leap between Seasons 2 and 3 as it did between Seasons 1 and 2.  —  R. Scott Gemmill, creator of the Emmy Award-winning HBO Max medical drama …
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Emily Longeretta / Variety:
‘The Pitt’ Finale: Noah Wyle and Creator Unpack Dr. Robby's Mental Health Struggles and Why That Powerful Baby Jane Doe Scene ‘Is a Turning Point’
Los Angeles Times:
D4vd arrested in slaying of girl found decomposing in Tesla  — 6 min Click here to listen to this article  — Singer D4vd was arrested Thursday on suspicion of murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose decomposing body was found in his Tesla.
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Brad Appleton / New York Post:
Footage shows D4vd arrested surrounded by gun-wielding cops
 
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From Mediagazer:

Matthew Keys / TheDesk.net:
A district court judge in California issues a preliminary injunction blocking Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna while an antitrust lawsuit proceeds

Wendy Davis / MediaPost:
The FTC ends a demand for info from NewsGuard after settling a case against Dentsu, Publicis, and WPP; NewsGuard has sued the FTC over restrictions on Omnicom

David Marcelis / Wall Street Journal:
As parts of the podcasting industry shift toward video content, some audio-only listeners report frustration with the lack of context for visual references

 
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