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10:45 AM ET, April 4, 2025

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Bekka Barnard / Daily Star:
Russell Brand charged with rape, indecent assault and sexual assault  —  Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged by police following an investigation that opened back in September 2023 after police “received a number of allegations”  —  Russell Brand has been charged with one count each of rape …
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
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.
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.
Jen Juneau / People:
Val Kilmer's Family Speaks Out, Says They Are ‘So Proud of Him’ as They Ask to ‘Grieve Privately’  —  In a statement obtained by PEOPLE, the family also expressed thanks “for honoring our extraordinary father's memory,” two days after his death at age 65  — Val Kilmer's family has spoken …
Steve Richmond / Daily Star:
Olly Alexander shocks doppelganger by joining him for busking performance  —  The British pop sensation shocked his doppelganger by gate-crashing their gig at St Pancras station  —  Londoners were treated to a double dose of Olly Alexanders during an unexpected live busking performance.
Discussion: Mirror and The Sun
Variety:
Tom Cruise Honors ‘Top Gun’ Co-Star Val Kilmer With Moment of Silence at CinemaCon: ‘I Wish You Well on the Next Journey’  —  Tom Cruise paid tribute to his “Top Gun” co-star Val Kilmer, who died on Tuesday at the age of 65.  —  Cruise attended CinemaCon, the annual convention …
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!
Discussion: Us Weekly, E! Online, WWD and Cosmopolitan
Liz McNeil / People:
E.A. Hanks, Daughter of Tom Hanks, Writes About Childhood with Troubled Mom After Parents' Divorce in Exclusive Excerpt  —  E.A. Hanks' book ‘The 10: A Memoir of Family and the Open Road’ is out April 8  —  In 2019, E.A. Hanks, the daughter of Tom Hanks and first wife Susan Dillingham …
Just Jared:
Jeremy Allen White Brings ‘Deliver Me From Nowhere’ to CinemaCon 2025, Says Playing Bruce Springsteen is ‘A Dream Come True’  —  Jeremy Allen White is stepping out to promote his Bruce Springsteen biopic!  —  The 34-year-old Emmy-winning actor and his co-star Jeremy Strong attended …
TMZ.com:
Prosecutors Want Young Thug's Probation Revoked for Reposting Murder Witness  —  YOUNG THUG LOCK HIM UP FOR SOCIAL MEDIA REPOST ... Prosecutors Tell Judge  —  Young Thug's freedom is gonna be short-lived if prosecutors get their way — they want him locked up again for revealing a witness in a murder case on his social media.
The Hollywood Reporter:
Disney's ‘Tangled’ Live-Action Movie Hits the Pause Button (Exclusive)  —  ‘The Greatest Showman’ helmer Michael Gracey was on board to direct the musically inclined remake of the 2010 animated hit.  —  Rapunzel is rolling back up her hair. … The project had been in active development …
Caroline Blair / Page Six:
Olivia Munn slams ‘gluttonous’ female Blue Origin crew going to space: 'People can't afford eggs'  —  Olivia Munn criticized the all-female, star-studded Blue Origin crew for traveling to space as regular Americans struggle to buy eggs.  —  During Thursday's episode of “Today With Jenna and Friends …
WSYX:
High school teacher charged in murder-for-hire plot involving student paid to kill husband  —  COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A teacher at The Academy For Urban Scholars High School in Columbus is facing serious allegations after reportedly offering to pay a student to have her soon-to-be ex-husband killed.
Discussion: People, TMZ.com, Suggest and New York Post
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.
Esther Kang / People:
Nobody Wants This Films Halloween Scene for Season 2 — See Adam Brody, Leighton Meester and Justine Lupe's Costumes!  —  Netflix renewed the hit series for season 2 in October 2024  —  The cast of Nobody Wants This season 2 is channeling their spooky alter egos!
Discussion: Just Jared
Hannah Sacks / People:
Michelle Williams Quietly Welcomed Baby No. 4, Her Third with Husband Thomas Kail (Exclusive)  —  The actress and her director husband welcomed their newest little one via surrogate six weeks ago  —  Michelle Williams has grown her family by one more.  —  The actress, 44, welcomed her fourth baby …
Esther Kang / People:
Amy Duggar King Reveals Husband Dillon Is Facing ‘Life Threatening Medical Concerns’ in Bittersweet Post for His Birthday  —  “I know God has him, but we welcome the prayers!!  I can't think of a better gift for him,” Amy shared.  —  Amy Duggar King is asking fans for their support amid a trying time for her husband, Dillon King.
Discussion: E! Online and Us Weekly
People:
Glen Powell Got ‘Full Blessing’ from Arnold Schwarzenegger for Running Man Remake (Exclusive)  —  Powell will reprise Schwarzenegger's lead role from the 1987 original dystopian movie  —  Glen Powell is revealing the useful words of encouragement he received from Arnold Schwarzengger over his starring in a remake of The Running Man.
TMZ.com:
Mark Ronson Hospitalized After DJ Accident  —  MARK RONSON I TORE MUSCLES MOVING DJ EQUIPMENT ... Now I'm Hospitalized!!!  —  Mark Ronson went from the DJ booth to a hospital bed ... and it sounds like he was trying to do way too much.  —  The producer/DJ just posted a photo of himself in the hospital …
Rick Porter / The Hollywood Reporter:
'Grey's Anatomy,' ‘Shifting Gears’ Among Five ABC Renewals, ‘Doctor Odyssey’ in Limbo  —  ‘The Rookie,’ ‘911’ and ‘Will Trent’ will also return next season.  —  ABC has locked in most — but notably, not all — of its scripted series for the 2025-26 season.
 
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Julia Moore / People:
Kaitlyn Bristowe Makes Rare Comments About Ex Shawn Booth 6 Years After Split: ‘We Were Both Vindictive’
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Zara Woodcock / Mirror:
Hollyoaks' Stephanie Davis ‘powerless’ as she rushes newborn baby to hospital
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TMZ.com:
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Andrew Goudsward / Reuters:
A US judge orders the White House to lift access restrictions imposed on the AP while the AP's lawsuit moves forward

Josh Xiao / Bloomberg:
Two influential Chinese bloggers say China is considering a ban on Hollywood movies as part of a set of measures to retaliate against Trump's tariffs

Nicole Meir / The Associated Press:
The AP Fund for Journalism announces a pilot program supported by the Google News Initiative to provide content, tools, and training to ~50 nonprofit news orgs

 
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