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8:20 AM 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.
TMZ.com:
Michael J. Fox Is Alive, Despite Concern After CNN's ‘Remembering’ Post  —  1:29 PM PT — A CNN spokesperson tells TMZ ... “The package was published in error; we have removed it from our platforms and send our apologies to Michael J. Fox and his family.”  —  Everyone can take a deep breath ... Michael J. Fox is alive.
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: Daily Star and The Sun
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 …
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.
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” …
Trishna Rikhy / GQ:
Tom Holland Says Spider-Man: Brand New Day Is Still Shooting ‘Really, Really Fun’ New Scenes  —  When Tom Holland's Zoom box pops up on my screen, the actor is neatly framed by an ultra-vibrant, berry-pink wall.  The actor is calling in from his home office in London, where he's …
Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
Joey Fatone Reveals ‘Only Time’ He Was Annoyed With Justin Timberlake Going Solo: ‘This Is Bulls***’  —  TAP HERE TO ADD US WEEKLY AS A TRUSTED SOURCE  —  Joey Fatone got brutally honest about the moment when Justin Timberlake's decision to leave 'NSync for a solo career frustrated him.
Discussion: Star Magazine, Just Jared and E! Online
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Peter Dinklage Joins FX's ‘Alien: Earth’ For Season 2 … Emmy winner Peter Dinklage has been tapped as a new series regular on the sci-fi drama from Fargo creator Noah Hawley.  —  No information about Dinklage's character is being revealed.  This marks Game of Thrones alum's return to FX …
TMZ.com:
Amanda Batula & West Wilson Fully Committed to Relationship Despite Noise  —  ‘SUMMER HOUSE’ AMANDA & WEST NOT SWEATING THE NOISE!!!  Romance Going Strong … “Summer House” stars Amanda Batula and West Wilson aren't sweating the chatter about their relationship ... in fact, TMZ has learned they're leaning all the way in.
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
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KiMi Robinson / USA Today:
Matthew Perry's stepmom breaks silence on family's ‘irreversible’ pain
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From Mediagazer:

Isabella Simonetti / Wall Street Journal:
Netflix chairman and co-founder Reed Hastings will step down from the company's board after his term expires in June to focus on philanthropy and other pursuits

Katie Robertson / New York Times:
Notus will rename itself The Star and relaunch in early June as it adds local news and sports coverage; source: Robert Allbritton will add ~$30M to its funding

Corbin Bolies / The Wrap:
Memo: Condé Nast is shuttering Self magazine, folding its content into other brands, and winding down Glamour's publishing arms in Mexico, Spain, and Germany

 
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