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11:50 AM ET, April 28, 2026

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New York Times:
The Taylor Swift Interview  —  The New York Times Magazine polled more than 250 music insiders and gathered six Times critics to choose the 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters.  One artist who made the list was Taylor Swift.  The writer Joe Coscarelli met with Swift in Los Angeles to talk about the craft of songwriting.
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TMZ.com:
Taylor Swift Reveals When She Gets Weirded Out by Fans  —  TAYLOR SWIFT FANS WEIRD ME OUT ... When They Act Like My Songs Are Paternity Tests!!!  —  We all know Taylor Swift adores her fans ... but she did admit when she feels a bit weirded out by them ... when they act like her songs are paternity tests!
Discussion: FemaleFirst, TODAY.com and Just Jared
Suzy Exposito / Elle:
Billie Eilish Lights Up the Big Screen  —  The pop powerhouse is taking her latest tour from the stage to the movie theater with James Cameron.  —  James Cameron knows a strong female lead when he sees one.  The Academy Award-winning filmmaker spent decades making high-octane movies powered …
Discussion: TMZ.com, E! Online, Variety and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
‘The Voice’ Singer Dylan Carter's Cause of Death Revealed  —  ‘THE VOICE’ SINGER DYLAN CARTER'S CAUSE OF DEATH RELEASED … Dylan Carter — a singer from South Carolina who once competed on “The Voice” — was killed in a car crash Saturday ... and TMZ has learned his cause of death.
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‘The Voice’ Alum Dylan Carter Dead at 24
TMZ.com:
‘General Hospital’ Star Kirsten Storms' Ex Granted Restraining Order Due to ‘Mental Health Crisis’  —  'GENERAL HOSPITAL'S KIRSTEN STORMS BATTLING ‘MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS’ ... Ex Gets Restraining Order … Kirsten Storms' ex-husband Brandon Barash claims the soap star is exhibiting concerning behavior …
Page Six:
Shannon Elizabeth rakes in whopping payday in first week on OnlyFans  —  She's rakin' in the dough.  —  Shannon Elizabeth has already earned nearly $1 million in just one week since launching an OnlyFans account, Page Six has exclusively learned.  —  A source told us that the “American Pie” …
TMZ.com:
Dr. Dre and Bravo Star Michelle Saniei Spark Dating Rumors  —  DR. DRE & BRAVO'S MICHELLE SANIEI ARE THEY DATING?!?  Spotted Holding Hands  —  DR. DRE AND MICHELLE HOLDING HANDS  —  Dr. Dre and Michelle Saniei have the internet doing a serious double take ... because new photos of the two have fans convinced they might be an item.
Discussion: SheKnows, Us Weekly and Star Magazine
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Antoinette Bueno / Page Six:
Dr. Dre, 61, holds hands with ‘The Valley’ star Michelle Saniei, 37, on unexpected date night
Discussion: Just Jared and Extra
Samantha Olson / Cosmopolitan:
Everything We Know So Far About Ariana Grande's Eighth Studio Album, ‘Petal’  —  In the words of one fan: “Homosexual sirens are blaring.”  —  Key Points  — Ariana Grande announced her eighth studio album, petal, drops on July 31.  — An official fan account for Ariana mysteriously popped …
Discussion: Just Jared and Elle
Gerben IP:
Taylor Swift Moves to Trademark Her Voice and Image as AI Threats Grow  —  Taylor Swift has filed new trademark applications to protect her voice and image.  —  The filings, made on April 24, are specifically designed to protect Taylor from threats posed by artificial intelligence.
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Matthew Moore / HELLO!:
Strictly's Gorka Marquez leaves fans devastated as he confirms huge change after 10 years  —  Gorka Marquez has been on Strictly Come Dancing since 2016, but the Spanish star has now confirmed he is departing the show  —  Gorka Marquez has been one of the most popular pros …
Discussion: Daily Star, Mirror and The Sun
Jasmine Allday / Mirror:
ITV star rushed to hospital after collapsing near the finish line of half marathon  —  Former Survival of the Fittest contestant James Middleton has been rushed to hospital after collapsing near the finish line of half marathon  —  James Middleton has been rushed to hospital after collapsing near the finish line of half marathon.
Discussion: Daily Star and The Sun
TMZ.com:
Kendra Duggar's No-Contact Order Dissolved After Her Not Guilty Plea  —  KENDRA DUGGAR GRANTED PERMISSION TO RECONNECT WITH ALLEGED VICTIMS … Joseph Duggar's wife Kendra is back in court over her own criminal case ... and she just scored a major legal win after getting a no-contact order lifted.
Matt Grobar / Deadline:
Paapa Essiedu, Hudson Williams, Omar Apollo & Nara Smith Join Amazon MGM Thriller ‘Tyrant’ … Character details are under wraps.  The actors join an ensemble led by Charlize Theron, Julia Garner, and Demi Moore.  —  One of the few high-profile films shooting in Los Angeles this year …
Discussion: Radio Times and Just Jared
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Sabba Rahbar / E! Online:   Nara Smith Makes Surprising Career Move Alongside Demi Moore, Hudson Williams and More
Nikki Schwab / Charleston Daily Mail:
Lip reader reveals Trump's private warning to Charles moments after his arrival... and the King waving him off: 'We'll discuss this later'  —  A lip reader has revealed what President Donald Trump and King Charles whispered about in the opening moments of the British monarch's trip to the White House on Monday.
 
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Agence France-Presse:
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Connor Surmonte / Page Six:
Angelina Jolie's daughter Zahara makes rare comment about actress in touching speech
 

 
From Mediagazer:

New York Times:
Filing: ABC accuses the FCC of violating the First Amendment, after the FCC made extensive document requests and probed whether The View broke equal time rules

Gary Baum / The Hollywood Reporter:
Keith Kelly, the former NY Post media reporter, is now editing a group of Straus Media-owned hyperlocal weeklies covering NY neighborhoods

Drew Harwell / Washington Post:
How The Daily Wire's relevance to the right may have irrevocably collapsed, as it faces intense competition, falling traffic, layoffs, and ideological battles

 
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