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Russell Brand charged by the Metropolitan Police Service  —  The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the Metropolitan Police Service to charge a man following an investigation by detectives.  —  The Met has issued a charge and requisition to Russell Brand, 50 (04.02.1975), of Oxfordshire …
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Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
Russell Brand on Assault Charges: ‘I Was a Fool’ But ‘Never Was a Rapist’  —  Us Weekly SHORTS  —  Russell Brand has broken his silence after the U.K. government brought forth charges of rape and assault.  —  “When I was young and single, before I had my wife and family, I was a fool,” Brand said in a Friday, April 4, X video.
Noor Nanji / BBC:
Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault  —  Russell Brand has been charged with rape, indecent assault and sexual assault between 1999 and 2005.  —  The charges relate to four separate women.  —  Brand has been interviewed multiple times by police since an investigation by the Sunday Times …
Richard Eden / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVEWhy Prince William has hired Diana's divorce lawyers.  RICHARD EDEN reveals shock move that's talk of the palace  —  When Princess Diana was beset with worries in 1995 that she would be killed in a staged car accident, she voiced her fears to the man she trusted most, her lawyer Lord Mishcon.
Dave Quinn / People:
George Clooney Shares Relatable Reason for Wife Amal Skipping Good Night and Good Luck Premiere  —  The play is now open at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City, through June 8  —  George Clooney revealed why Amal Clooney couldn't attend his Broadway debut.
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People:
Lucas Bravo Offers Rare Comment on New Romance with Shailene Woodley, Says He's ‘Really Happy’ (Exclusive)  —  The French actor spoke to PEOPLE at the opening night of Broadway's ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ on Thursday April 3  —  Lucas Bravo is a happy man!
Mike Barnes / The Hollywood Reporter:
Robert Trebor, ‘Hercules: The Legendary Journeys’ Actor, Dies at 71  —  He played the merchant Salmoneus on that show and on ‘Xena: Warrior Princess’ after a turn as the Son of Sam in a TV movie. … He was 71. … He was diagnosed with leukemia in 2012 and had a stem-cell transplant a year later, she said.
People:
Lindsay Lohan Recalls ‘Surreal’ Experience of Watching Herself in Parent Trap When She Was 12: ‘I Felt Right at Home’  —  The actress was honored alongside Channing Tatum, Ana de Armas and more during the convention's Big Screen Achievement Awards  — Lindsay Lohan was honored …
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Sam Huntley / Daily Star:
BBC star splits from famous wife after 23 years together in ‘very sad’ update  —  Actor and comedian Peter Serafinowicz, famed for roles in the likes of Star Wars and Guardians of the Galaxy, has reportedly split from his wife, actress Sarah Alexander  —  Peter Serafinowicz has reportedly split …
Discussion: Mirror
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Richard Eden / Daily Mail:
EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Amandaland star Peter Serafinowicz splits from his TV actress wife of 23 years
Discussion: The Sun
TMZ.com:
David Beckham's Sons Brooklyn and Romeo Feuding, Not on Speaking Terms  —  DAVID BECKHAM'S SONS BROOKLYN, ROMEO ARE FEUDING ... Romeo's GF Source of Tension … Drama is unfolding in David Beckham's family, with 2 of his sons beefing over a woman — not in a jealous way, but more a question of her motives.
Will Forte / Vulture:
The Most Interesting Roommate in the World … We never thought in a million years that we could get Val Kilmer to play this part.  I had been a huge fan of his for years — Doc Holliday is one of my favorite characters from movies of all time — so it was just incredibly exciting to even get to meet him.
Discussion: People, The Wrap and IndieWire
Andrea Hamblin / Telegraph:
My children were on the school bus and Virginia Giuffre's story doesn't add up  —  Duke of York accuser claimed she had days to live after being hit by school bus travelling 70mph  —  Parents have defended a school bus driver accused of crashing into Virginia Giuffre at 70mph, which she alleges caused life-threatening kidney failure.
People:
The White Lotus Producers Wrote 6 Fake Endings to the Show in Case Anything Leaked (Exclusive)  —  Executive producer David Bernad tells PEOPLE how the hit HBO series keeps the endings a secret ahead of the season 3 finale on April 6  —  You truly never know what will happen when it comes to The White Lotus.
Discussion: E! Online and The Wrap
TMZ.com:
Gisele Bündchen and Joaquim Valente Will Not Attend Met Gala  —  GISELE BÜNDCHEN SKIPPING MET GALA ... No Red Carpet Walk With Joaquim!!! … Gisele Bündchen and Joaquim Valente won't be making their red carpet debut at the Met Gala this year despite fan speculation ... 'cause they're skipping the event entirely.
Discussion: Page Six, The Sun, Elle, Daily Mail, HOLA! and People
TMZ.com:
Rob49 Explains ‘WTHELLY’ Origin and Wants LeBron to Join In  —  ROB49 GOT EVERYONE SAYING ‘WTHELLY’ Well, Almost Everyone ... WYA LeBron?!? … Rob49's New Orleans slang has spread to the entire country — the platinum-selling rapper's “WTHELLY” catchphrase has completely engulfed social media!!!
Discussion: UPROXX and Billboard
People:
Why Chrissy Metz Left Hollywood for the South: ‘L.A. Was Very Dog Eat Dog’ (Exclusive)  —  The ‘This Is Us’ star opens up to PEOPLE about why she left Hollywood after 21 years, her new spiritual children's book and her firm belief in the power of prayer  —  Chrissy Metz's life looks decidedly different …
Discussion: E! Online and New York Post
Jack Smart / People:
Glenn Powell Gives Loving Shoutout to His Parents as They Watch Him Accept CinemaCon Award: ‘They Never Miss a Party’  —  The ‘Twisters’ and ‘Hit Man’ star celebrated a victory lap on Thursday at CinemaCon 2025  — Glen Powell is this year's recipient of CinemaCon's Star of the Year award
Discussion: Deadline and Just Jared
Ashlyn Robinette / People:
Lana Del Rey Shares New Pic with Husband Jeremy Dufrene in Matching ‘Bride’ and ‘Groom’ Hats: ‘Always Standing Bayou’  —  The singer and alligator tour guide tied the knot in Louisiana on Sept. 26, 2024  — Lana Del Rey married alligator tour guide Jeremy Dufrene in Louisiana on Sept. 26, 2024
Discussion: Daily Mail and E! Online
TMZ.com:
Diddy's Former ‘Making The Band’ Artist Dylan Arrested For Slapping Man  —  DYLAN, DYLAN, DYLAN, DYLAN, DYLAN Diddy's Former ‘MTB’ Artist ARRESTED FOR SLAPPING MAN … Dylan John, the reggae rapper whose ego was even too big for Diddy on the 2nd iteration of his infamous “Making The Band” …
Discussion: Suggest and New York Daily News
Jeff Nelson / People:
Why Kelsea Ballerini Quit Twitter and Reddit After a ‘Toxic Phase’ — and What Her Therapist Told Her (Exclusive)  —  Ballerini tells PEOPLE she went down a Reddit rabbit hole “when my life was a bit chaotic”  —  Kelsea Ballerini has re-evaluated her relationship with social media.
Discussion: Billboard
Meredith Wilshere / People:
Art Garfunkel Opens Up About His ‘Quiet’ Health Battle, and Why He No Longer Feels the ‘Need to Hide’ (Exclusive)  —  The singer, 83, talks exclusively with PEOPLE about taking a step back from his career to prioritize his health  — Art Garfunkel is opening up for the first time about his psoriasis diagnosis
Discussion: Us Weekly
Jasmine Carey / Daily Express:
King Charles and Queen Camilla's unique sleeping arrangements revealed  —  A former staff member has shared an insight into the King and Queen Camilla's relationship.  —  King Charles and Queen Camilla have been married near enough two decades, and it seems that the royal couple are as happy as can be.
Discussion: InStyle and New York Post
 
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Steve Richmond / Daily Star:
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