Arts & Entertainment

Nicole Brydon Bloom announced on Instagram on April 18 that she and Justin Theroux have welcomed their first child, a baby boy; the post included a black-and-white photo of Theroux holding the newborn and the baby's name was not shared.

Pauls Valley principal Kirk Moore was crowned prom king after intervening when an armed ex‑pupil entered the school; authorities say the attacker is in custody and faces charges.

Andrew Lloyd Webber told The Times he decided to seek help 16 months ago and now attends Alcoholics Anonymous meetings daily.

A 15-year-old, Jaden Pierre, was shot on a basketball court at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens and later died at Jamaica Hospital; the NYPD has released a photo of a person of interest and said no arrests have been made.

After Phoenix's 111-96 win that clinched the No. 8 seed, Warriors coach Steve Kerr and Draymond Green offered public praise for Suns forward Dillon Brooks, noting his impact and mentality.

Big Mistakes reached #6 on Netflix UK's TV chart after its April 9 release, and Rotten Tomatoes reports a 79% approval rating from 43 reviews.

Don Schlitz, the songwriter behind Kenny Rogers' 'The Gambler' and other country hits, died at 73 after a sudden illness at a Nashville hospital; the Grand Ole Opry and music organizations released statements honoring his career.

Pfeiffer is appearing in her husband David E. Kelley's Apple TV+ series Margo's Got Money Troubles and said she accepted the role after reading the book and identifying with the character Shyanne; the couple had previously agreed not to work together because they thought it would be risky for their marriage.

A federal jury found Live Nation engaged in anticompetitive practices, and Live Nation says it will appeal while several court motions remain pending.

Turner Contemporary in Margate has been awarded £865,000 from the government's Arts Everywhere Fund for maintenance and capital works, part of a £12.6m South East package administered by Arts Council England.

Vinyl sales topped $1 billion in 2025, and Sacramento shops including Rocket Records and Kicksville report rising interest from younger buyers ahead of National Record Store Day on April 18.

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Golden State Warriors in the play-in to clinch a playoff berth, delivering a composed team performance that renewed fan confidence.

A family in East Boston is seeking a jogger who performed CPR after a cyclist suffered a heart attack; the cyclist has been in a coma but has opened his eyes.

Cher has filed for a temporary conservatorship over her son Elijah Blue Allman following his recent arrests in New Hampshire, and a court hearing is scheduled for April 24.

Police say a man is wanted after 23-year-old Ashanti Allen, who was eight months pregnant, was found dead in Houston; authorities say the baby's father has been charged but is not in custody.

Kathryn Newton posted a video unpacking a small director's chair to mark Cassie Lang's return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, echoing a similar tiny chair Paul Rudd received during the Avengers: Doomsday cast reveal.

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is due in July 2026 and has reduced training intensity while preparing to return for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles police arrested singer D4vd (David Burke) after investigators traced an abandoned Tesla to him following the discovery of a 14-year-old girl's body; Burke is being held without bail and the case will be presented to the District Attorney on Monday.

Snoop Dogg will open his second S.W.E.D. (Smoke Weed Every Day) cannabis dispensary in Long Beach on May 9, the article reports, featuring nostalgic design, entertainment elements, and a stated focus on creating local jobs and opportunities.

Jessi Draper posted a public message of support for Taylor Frankie Paul after the Salt Lake County District Attorney said it would not pursue charges related to recent investigations; two Utah police departments had opened separate inquiries in February.

City crews and police began cleaning a vacant North Hollywood lot at 7779 Varna Avenue after neighbors had complained for about a decade.

Rick Moranis appeared at CinemaCon to promote Spaceballs: The New One, reprising Dark Helmet in his first live-action film role since 1997, and a trailer clip shows a comedic urinal encounter with a Na'vi character and the line "I see you" in Na'vi.

Shelby Blackstock and his wife Marissa announced on Instagram at Disney World that they are expecting a son in October 2026, sharing ultrasound photos and Disney-themed items.

The Coronation Street cast wore purple during an episode that features a domestic abuse storyline in which character Todd Grimshaw reports abuse to police, and the production worked with the charity Galop to help ensure the story was handled sensitively.

Rachel Roddy shares a recipe for penne with potatoes, cabbage, butter and cheese; La Cucina Italiana ranked penne second among Italians' favourite pasta shapes in 2023.

Police say officers are responding to reports of a shooting in Woodlawn near 63rd and Stony Island Avenue that began around 3:30 p.m.; a nearby daycare reported a precautionary lockdown and ambulances were seen outside a YMCA.

The PNE announced a second group of performers for the 2026 Summer Night Concert series, including Cynthia Erivo backed by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Mt. Joy, Punjabi Virsa, Train and Barenaked Ladies. The fair runs Aug. 22–Sept. 7; individual concert dates and times are still to be announced.

The article reflects on Jackie Robinson's 1947 breaking of Major League Baseball's color barrier and how his debut and career helped spur broader social change, as described by Bob Kendrick of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.

Demi Lovato opened her "It's Not That Deep" tour on April 13 in Orlando and reunited with Selena Gomez and Joe Jonas; Lovato and Jonas performed a surprise duet of their "Camp Rock" song "This Is Me." Gomez attended the show and posted praise on her Instagram Story.

The National Gallery of Victoria's 2026 Triennial in Melbourne runs from 13 December 2026 to 11 April 2027 and presents more than 100 works by nearly 100 artists from 35 countries, including Jenny Holzer's LED piece showing tweets and a helium penguin installation.