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Rachel DeSantis / People:
Blink-182's Mark Hoppus Reveals He Had Suicidal Thoughts Following the Band's Breakup in 2005: ‘I Lost Everything’  —  Hoppus's new memoir, ‘Fahrenheit-182,’ is out now  —  Blink-182 rocker Mark Hoppus struggled a great deal when the band first broke up.  —  After more than 10 years as a group …
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E.A. Hanks Says She Considers Dad Tom Hanks' Wife Rita Wilson ‘My Other Mother,’ Not a ‘Stepmother’ (Exclusive)  —  “When I say my parents, I really mean my dad and Rita, because they've been together since before I can really remember,” the author tells PEOPLE  —  E.A. Hanks holds a special place in her heart for Rita Wilson.
Samantha Leal / Women's Health:
Hilary Swank Is Exactly Where She Wants To Be  —  At 50, the actor has two Oscars and two kids—and she's finally embracing life on her own terms, making time for what truly nurtures her.  —  Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in.
Discussion: Us Weekly, People, E! Online and IndieWire
Richard Eden / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVERICHARD EDEN: Prince Harry's skipped the wedding of one of his ‘band of brothers’ - despite being invited.  When I asked the groom why, his reply was so telling...  The Duke of Sussex stood shoulder to shoulder with Charles Vivian and his other closest confederates in the 'band …
People:
American Pie's Shannon Elizabeth on Why She Moved to South Africa 8 Years Ago to Pursue a Different Passion  —  The actress helps with conservation efforts through her Shannon Elizabeth Foundation  —  Shannon Elizabeth had hearts racing in 1999 as American Pie's beautiful exchange student Nadia.
Discussion: E! Online
Just Jared:
‘Angry Birds Movie 3’ Cast Revealed: 4 Returning Actors & 12 Stars Join Cast, Including Kim Kardashian's Son  —  Paramount Pictures has announced that The Angry Birds Movie 3 is on the way and it will be released in theaters in January 2027.  —  16 cast members have been confirmed …
Matthew Moore / HELLO!:
Prince Harry and King Charles did not reunite despite both being in London on Sunday - EXCLUSIVE  —  The Duke of Sussex flew into London on Sunday ahead of his court case  —  Although King Charles and Prince Harry were both in London on Sunday, father and son were unable to reunite, HELLO! has learned.
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Eliza Thompson / Us Weekly:
Prince Harry 'Wasn't Told' About King Charles' Recent Hospital Stay: Report
Discussion: Page Six and New York Post
Natasha Dye / People:
Former MLB Pitcher Octavio Dotel Dies in Dominican Republic Nightclub Collapse: Reports  —  Dotel is survived by his wife Massiel and their two children  —  Former Major League Baseball pitcher Octavio Dotel has died following the tragic night club collapse in Dominic Republic, according to multiple reports.
Dana Rose Falcone / People:
Bravo's Next Gen NYC Will Star Kids of Kim Zolciak-Biermann, Kandi Burruss, Teresa Giudice and Meredith Marks  —  The new series will follow Ariana Biermann, Riley Burruss, Gia Giudice, Brooks Marks and other N.Y.C. up-and-comers as they navigate the big city in their 20s
People:
Dyan Cannon Reveals She Has ‘Several’ Friends with Benefits at 88: 'There's More to Come' (Exclusive)  —  The actress told PEOPLE that she's dating “somebody very special,” before clarifying: “Several special [people]... I have friends with benefits, yes”  —  Age isn't keeping Dyan Cannon from having some fun!
Jenni McKnight / HELLO!:
Pregnant Tiffany Trump reveals sex of first baby - and her due date is so close  —  President Donald Trump's daughter is married to Michael Boulos  —  Tiffany Trump is counting down the days until her first baby with her husband, Michael Boulos, arrives.  —  President Donald Trump's …
Caitlin Huston / The Hollywood Reporter:
William Finn, Tony Award-Winning Writer of ‘Falsettos,’ Dies at 73  —  The lyricist and composer also wrote the score for ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.’  —  William “Bill” Finn, the Tony Award-winning writer and composer of Falsettos, has died, his literary agent, Ron Gwiazda, told The Hollywood Reporter.
Alex Ross / People:
Mariska Hargitay Announces New Documentary About Her Late Mother Jayne Mansfield: ‘Strength in Vulnerability’  —  ‘My Mom Jayne’, which will premiere on Max in June, was directed by Hargitay  —  Mariska Hargitay's latest project is personal.  —  The Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star announced …
Just Jared:
Finn Wittrock & Alexandra Daddario to Star in ‘Hershey’ Chocolate Movie  —  One of the world's most famous chocolate companies is getting the movie treatment!  —  On Tuesday (April 8), it was announced that Finn Wittrock and Alexandra Daddario will be starring in the upcoming movie Hershey …
Discussion: Variety and The Wrap
The Sun:
Celebrity Big Brother launch night chaos that WASN'T shown on TV despite medics and security rushing in after collapse  —  One star arrived with no one supporting them while others had wardrobe malfunctions  — Jake Penkethman- Dan Cain  — Jake Penkethman- Dan Cain
Discussion: Daily Star and Mirror
Hannah Sacks / People:
Ms. Rachel and Husband Aron Quietly Welcomed Baby No. 2, a Girl: ‘We Are So in Love’  —  The couple is already parents to son Thomas, 7  —  Ms. Rachel's family has grown by one more!  —  The YouTuber, whose real name is Rachel Griffin Accurso, and her husband, Aron, quietly welcomed their second baby …
Just Jared:
Sterling K. Brown Shares Emotional Reason Why He Stopped Going by His Middle Name  —  Sterling K. Brown is sharing the heartfelt reason why he stopped going by his middle name.  —  On Monday (April 7), the 49-year-old Paradise actor stopped by The Kelly Clarkson Show where he nearly brought …
Rosalind Powell / HELLO!:
James Middleton on why he felt he had ‘three mothers’ growing up - exclusive  —  The Princess of Wales's brother talks close bond with family in HELLO!'s Pets Issue  —  In an exclusive HELLO! interview James Middleton opens up about his “fantastic childhood” revealing that along with the family's matriarch …
Discussion: Marie Claire and GB News
Brahmjot Kaur / E! Online:
Kylie Kelce Reveals Sweet Push Present From Jason Kelce  —  After Kylie Kelce gave birth to her and Jason Kelce's fourth daughter Finnley, she showcased the jewelry her husband gave her following the birth of their eldest child Wyatt.  —  Jason Kelce's gift to Kylie Kelce turned out to be a total touchdown.
Discussion: People
Brahmjot Kaur / E! Online:
John Stamos Addresses Appearance at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago Amid Backlash  —  Following online backlash, John Stamos explained why he decided to emcee the Palm Beach Ray of Hope Gala on April 5, which took place at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort.  —  John Stamos is setting the record straight.
People:
Meghan Markle Reveals Her ‘Scary’ Experience with Postpartum Preeclampsia on New Podcast  —  The Duchess of Sussex and guest Whitney Wolfe Herd, the founder of Bumble, spoke about the realities that come with being working moms  — Meghan Markle's new podcast debuted with Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd as her first guest
 
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Sonia Horon / Daily Mail:
Maria Sharapova almost measures up to NBA giant Magic Johnson at Billie Jean King's Walk of Fame ceremony
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Samantha Bergeson / IndieWire:
Mike White Reveals ‘The White Lotus’ Finale Originally Included a ‘Rom-Com’ Sex Scene with Piper and Zion
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Emily Nash / HELLO!:
‘Reeling’ Prince Harry left ‘distraught’ by latest dispute - exclusive
Discussion: GB News
Mike Vulpo / Us Weekly:
Teen Mom's Tyler Baltierra ‘Beyond Heartbroken’ After Photos of Daughter Carly Leak Online
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip and E! Online
Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
White Lotus' Aimee Lou Wood Breaks Silence About ‘Controversial’ Finale: ‘Made Me F***ing Sob a Lot’
 

 
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Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:
The White House says “no final decisions on foreign film tariffs have been made” and it is exploring options for “Making Hollywood Great Again”

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