Arts & Entertainment

Jenna Ortega told the 'Big Bro with Kid Cudi' podcast she nearly left acting after a children's show, and that landing a role on Season 2 of Netflix's You in 2019 renewed her interest and preceded later breakout parts.

Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to the killings of eight women, and relatives said the plea gave them a measure of closure after decades of uncertainty.

Jean Smart says she underwent triple bypass surgery three years ago after feeling unwell while filming a scene on Hacks; a cardiologist urged her to go to the emergency room and surgeons determined she needed the operation.

Olivia Munn told The Drew Barrymore Show that a male costar paused filming because he did not want his character saved by her character, and she adjusted the staging so the action remained the same; she says she chooses roles where her character exists independently of male leads.

Oprah Winfrey briefly sat in Stephen Colbert's host chair and thanked him during an emotional appearance on The Late Show; CBS canceled the program in 2025 and a final episode is scheduled for May 21.

American Girl has reissued the original eight Historical Character dolls for its 40th anniversary; preorders are open and the company says dolls will begin shipping May 1 from AmericanGirl.com and retail locations.

Aubrey Plaza's representative confirmed she and partner Chris Abbott are expecting their first child, with the baby due in the fall. The announcement comes after the death of her estranged husband, Jeff Baena, in January 2025.

A NASA photo of astronaut Christina Koch aboard the Artemis II spacecraft drew wide online attention for her muscular arm; NASA said the image was taken after a workout as the crew prepared for a lunar flyby.

A court in Fort Worth displayed an in-vehicle photo of 7-year-old Athena Grand after FedEx driver Tanner Horner unexpectedly pleaded guilty to capital murder and aggravated kidnapping; jurors will now decide whether to sentence him to death or life without parole.

Rory McIlroy, one of six golfers to complete a career grand slam, will host the Masters champions dinner and serve a three-course menu that includes dates with goat cheese, 'Champ' potatoes and elk.

Netflix's four-part series "Hulk Hogan: Real American" includes what the trailer presents as the wrestler's final on-camera interview and examines his career, controversies, and personal struggles; Hogan died in 2025 at age 71.

Gloucester Cathedral is having a new pipe organ built inside its 350-year-old case as part of the £3m In Tune Project, replacing a digitally played instrument used since 2022. The instrument is being designed to better support congregational singing, cathedral choirs and a forthcoming outreach programme.

CBS announced on April 6 that Byron Allen’s shows 'Comics Unleashed' and 'Funny You Should Ask' will fill the network’s late-night slots after Stephen Colbert’s final 'Late Show' on May 21, with the new two-hour block starting May 22.

Audiences say The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is visually striking and family-friendly; it opened to a $130.9 million weekend and has strong verified audience support despite mixed critical reviews.

Brian Cox told The Times that he and his wife Nicole Ansari-Cox keep separate homes and bedrooms in the U.K. and U.S., and he credited space and couples therapy for the strength of their marriage.

Sophie Kasaei celebrated the return of her partner Jordan Brook after he was discharged following 22 days in hospital for viral meningitis and encephalitis; the couple are expecting a baby boy.

Lisa Kudrow told The Independent that parts of her agency referred to her as the 'sixth Friend' and that there was little planning for her career after Friends; she later moved into creating and producing work such as Web Therapy and is promoting the final season of The Comeback in London.

Savannah Guthrie used an Easter message to reflect on faith and uncertainty while her mother, Nancy Guthrie, has been missing for 63 days.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie opened to an estimated $372.5 million worldwide against a reported $110 million production budget, and its mid- and post-credits scenes introduce characters the article says could lead into a third film.

Savannah Guthrie delivered a personal Easter message in a YouTube video, expressing feelings of abandonment and uncertainty as her mother remains missing. The investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance has entered its third month with no suspect identified.

Savannah Guthrie spoke at a Good Shepherd New York Easter gathering about questioning her faith amid the

Cam Boozer said he sustained facial fractures after taking an elbow during Duke's Elite Eight loss to UConn, and he said he declined surgery and is going through the healing process.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 was confirmed in July 2024 and began filming in June 2025.

V&A Dundee's Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show, made with Vitra Design Museum, traces runway history from Charles Frederick Worth to contemporary spectacles and features film, miniature dolls and historic garments.

Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling will marry on 6 June 2026 at All Saints Church in Kemble, and Harriet's 15-year-old daughter Georgina has been introduced to members of the royal family.

President Trump praised what he called a 'miraculous' recovery of the second crew member from an F-15 shot down in Iran, saying U.S. special forces rescued the wounded service member without U.S. casualties; reporting cites CIA deception and the crew member's SERE training as factors in the operation.

President Trump reiterated a 10-day deadline and said 48 hours remain for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz; Iran has requested a ceasefire in indirect talks.

Shannon Bream discussed recent attacks on churches and promoted her new book, Nothing Is Impossible with God, arguing that Easter shows God's power to overcome seemingly impossible challenges.

Beverley Callard said she is still waiting for results from her first operation and was told a backlog has delayed those results.

In the penultimate episode, Paul says his goodbyes and departs for Connecticut with Dr. Julie after a tense confrontation with Jimmy; Apple TV renewed Shrinking for Season 4 but Paul's role next season is not confirmed.