Cards get consecutive HRs, 2-run double in 9th and top Pirates 4-2 after being no-hit into 7th

PITTSBURGH (AP) —Jose Fermin hit a tiebreaking two-run doubleafter Pedro Pages and JJ Wetherholt hit consecutive homers — all in the ninth inning — as the St. Louis Cardinals rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 Monday night afterbreaking up a perfect game bidin the seventh inning.

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With the Pirates leading 2-0, four Pittsburgh pitchers combined to shut down the Cardinals through 6 2/3 innings before Alec Burleson legged out a two-out, infield single off Evan Sisk in the seventh.

Pages' and Wetherholt’s home runs off Dennis Santana (2-2) lifted the Cardinals into a 2-all tie before Fermin’s double into the left-field corner scored Victor Scott II and Burleson, giving St. Louis a 4-2 lead.

Ryan Fernandez (1-0) earned the win and George Soriano got a ground out, strikeout and, after a single by Nick Gonzales, a fly out for his first save as the Cardinals snapped a four-game skid.

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Pittsburgh opener Mason Montgomery and Justin Lawrence each pitched an inning and Wilber Dotel worked the next four, striking out three. Sisk pitched two-thirds of an inning before he replaced by Isaac Mattson after allowing the Cardinals' first hit. The Pirates carried their two-run lead into the ninth before Santana blew the save.

The Pirates scored one run in each of the first two innings on RBI singles by Ryan O’Hearn and Jake Mangum off Dustin May In six innings, May allowed two runs on seven hits with two strikeouts and two walks.

Burleson and Fermin had two hits apiece for St. Louis. The Pirates got two hits each from Gonzales and Mangum.

Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz was a late scratch because of illness

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LeBron James weighs in on whether he's better than Michael Jordan: 'Our games are totally different'

The NBA GOAT debate generally comes down to two players: Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan and Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. While some point to Jordan’s excellence in the Finals and will to win, others champion James for his longevity and ability to singlehandedly carry a team in the playoffs.

When asked about how he compares to Jordan — a player James admired growing up — James said thereis no comparison, per ESPN.

"I never have compared myself to MJ because our games are totally different," James said. "I have been a point-forward/forward-point my whole life. I have always looked for the pass. MJ kind of looked for the shot. Not kind of, he did. He looked for the shot.

James said there are areas of the game where Jordan was the better player and areas of the game where James is better. He ultimately concluded that he and Jordan are “both great,” per ESPN. “We're both great basketball players."

James also broke down some of the aspects he admired in Jordan’s game, calling out the Bulls legend’s midrange shot, post game, ability to always get to his spot and his competitive spirit. James added that he was inspired by Jordan growing up, which shouldn’t come as a surprise considering James wore No. 23 — the same number of Jordan — when he first entered the NBA.

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While James didn’t take the bait on the GOAT debate, he did take a moment to address some of the arguments his critics make when they try and downplay his accomplishments, per ESPN.

"When I was younger, I used to have the notion of like, people were getting on me for losing in the Finals, and when I was younger, I used to listen to it," James said. "Like, people will really rather you not make the playoffs or lose in the first round than to lose in the Finals, which is crazy to me. And I almost feel like, is it because it's me? Everybody has to say something about my career: 'Oh, well, he made eight straight Finals, but he was only able to win three.' 'He's the leading scorer in NBA history, but he's played 23 years.'

Yeah, but I am also fastest to 1,000 [points]. Fastest to 2,000. Fastest to 5,000. Fastest to 10,000. So when I started realizing it was just a knock on me, I started to appreciate it a little bit more. Like, I am pissed off that I didn't have a better winning percentage individually in the Finals, but for people to try to turn it into a negative, it doesn't bother me like it did when I was younger."

James, 41, is in the final stretch of his NBA career. While the longtime veteran is still playing at a high level, he hasn’t made any definitive decisions about his future. James’ contract is up at the end of the season, giving him a convenient way to leave the game for good. Alternatively, that also allows James to sign with whatever team he desires in pursuit of one more title.

When James does retire, the GOAT debate will be left to fans. James is clearly hesitant to engage on the topic, telling ESPN he knows fans will pick apart anything he has to say on the matter.

While some aspects of that debate might bother James, he ultimately only cares about one thing: Whether he lived up to wearing No. 23.

"I hope I made him proud at least, wearing that No. 23," James said.

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FCC orders Disney to file for early license renewal after Kimmel clash

Kimmel-Trump clash continues as FCC launches early review of ABC's broadcast licenses 02:06

The Federal Communications Commission has directed Walt Disney Co. to file early license renewal applications for its ABC television stations, citing an ongoing investigation, a day after President Trump called on the company tofire comedian Jimmy Kimmel.

The FCC said in its order that it is investigating ABC stations for "possible violations" of the Communications Act of 1934 and the agency's prohibition on unlawful discrimination. An FCC official told CBS News that the order is related to the agency's investigation into Disney's diversity, equity and inclusion practices, which the official said has been ongoing since March 2025.

In a statement to CBS News, Disney said it has received the FCC's order for an accelerated review of its ABC-owned television stations.

"ABC and its stations have a long record of operating in full compliance with FCC rules and serving their local communities with trusted news, emergency information, and public‑interest programming," a Disney spokesperson said. "We are confident that the record demonstrates our continued qualifications as licensees under the Communications Act and the First Amendment and are prepared to show that through the appropriate legal channels."

The ABC licenses were originally scheduled for renewal between 2028 and 2031. The companyownseight TV stations, including WABC-TV in New York and KABC-TV in Los Angeles.

Trump calls for Kimmel firing

The FCC order comes after President Trump and Melania Trump urged ABC tofire Kimmelafter he made a joke during his April 23 show in which he described the first lady as having "the glow of an expectant widow." In the program, Kimmel pretended to deliver a comedy routine at the upcoming White House Correspondents' Dinner. His program aired two days before the event.

In the aftermath of the dinner, in which an alleged gunman shot aSecret Service agentat the Washington, D.C., ballroom where the Trumps had gathered, the first lady said that ABC should "take a stand" against Kimmel.

"Wow, Jimmy Kimmel, who is in no way funny as attested to by his terrible Television Ratings, made a statement on his Show that is really shocking," Mr. Trumpwrotein an April 27 post on social media. "I appreciate that so many people are incensed by Kimmel's despicable call to violence, and normally would not be responsive to anything that he said but, this is something far beyond the pale."

He added, "Jimmy Kimmel should be immediately fired by Disney and ABC."

Kimmel defended his joke during hisMonday night monologue, describing the routine as centering on the Trumps' 23-year age difference. The routine was "a very light roast joke about the fact that he's almost 80 and she's younger than I am. It was not by any stretch of the definition a call to assassination. And they know that," Kimmel said.

Trump, who turns 80 in June, is the oldest U.S. president to take office. His wife, a former model who was born in Slovenia, is 56.

Kimmel also defended his First Amendment rights, saying, "Donald Trump is allowed to say whatever he wants to say, as are you and as am I, as are all of us, because under the First Amendment, we have as Americans the right to free speech."

Festering feud

The issue marks the second clash between the FCC and Disney within the last year, with ABC preempting "Jimmy Kimmel Live" in September after criticism of comments Kimmel made on his late-night TV show followingthe shooting deathof conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

At the time, FCC Chairman Brendan Carrreferred toKimmel's comments as "some of the sickest conduct possible," and said there was a "path forward for suspension over this."

The FCC doesn't have the authority to cancel broadcasters' licenses "because of their perceived political views," Jameel Jaffer, executive director at the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University, said in an email to CBS News.

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Steven Spielberg Accidentally Sent Josh O'Connor a Text Message Meant for Wife Kate Capshaw While Filming “Disclosure Day”

Josh O'Connor said in a new interview that Steven Spielberg texted him what he presumed was acting advice during the making of Disclosure Day

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• The message, however, was actually a simple communication meant for the director's wife, Kate Capshaw

• O'Connor costars with Emily Blunt, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson and Colman Domingo in Disclosure Day, in theaters June 12

Steven SpielberggaveJosh O'Connora great anecdote to share after accidentally texting the actor a message meant for his wife,Kate Capshaw, one night during the production of their new movie.

O'Connor, 35, leads Spielberg's new science fiction movie,Disclosure Day,which hits theaters June 12. The actor told theAssociated Pressin an interview published Wednesday, April 29 that he has, "in my opinion, the greatest Steven Spielberg story" to share with reporters, when asked to share something about his experience working with the legendary filmmaker.

"When it happened, I was sort of like punching the air for this very reason, knowing that when it comes to doing press for this film, I can tell the story," O'Connor said. "Which is that I was halfway through the shoot and we had a scene coming up, which is quite an emotional scene and I was struggling with it. I was in my hotel room trying to prep it, as Steven does so brilliantly, and it's extraordinary he's so available to talk about these things."

O'Connor said that he and Spielberg, 79, discussed the scene and how it should play in the movie that day. "I felt quite satisfied, but not completely with it. And then I got a text from him quite late at night, just saying, 'The door is on the latch, just push,' " he continued. "And it made so much sense. I was like, 'Of course.' The character's kind of got all this emotion, it's built up and it's like a door on the latch and you just push and it all comes out and it's an emotional release. I was so thrilled with that note and I came in the next day and said, 'Steven, you totally unlocked it for me, that was amazing.' And he was like, 'What are you talking about?' "

When O'Connor told Spielberg he found the text message the director sent helped him with his preparation for the scene, he recalled that Spielberg simply "laughed and said that that text was supposed to be for his wife."

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"It became a very big joke for all of us. But it did unlock the scene for me, so, fair play," the actor added.

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Spielberg has been married to Capshaw, 72, since 1991. The couplesharefour adult children together — Sasha, Sawyer, Mikaela and Destry — in addition to Kate's own children, Kate and Theo, whom Spielberg considers himself a father to as well. The iconic director stated during a panel conversation at the 2026 SXSW Conference and Festival in Austin in March that he feels his directing career has "taken second position to my parenting" and his life with family in the last 20 years. (Even so, Spielberg has directed 13 movies since 2005, includingDisclosure Day.)

O'Connor costars inDisclosure Daywith Emily Blunt, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson and Colman Domingo, among others. While not much information about the movie has been made available prior to its release on June 12, the movie appears to follow O'Connor's character as he gains information about the existence of alien life on Earth.

According to the AP, O'Connor portrays a cybersecurity expert, Daniel, who has a "mysterious connection" with Blunt's character, a meteorologist. "Daniel's got some special powers. I'm resistant to saying that because I think it sort of overplays him in some ways," O'Connor told the outlet. "He and Emily's character have this special bond between them and they're not even aware of it. And the film really is pulling these two characters together. That's sort of like the drive for these two, even if they're unaware of it for half the movie."

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New York Mets' Luis Robert Jr. hits the injured list with disc herniation

NEW YORK (AP) — The depletedNew York Metstook another hit Thursday when center fielder Luis Robert Jr. was placed on the 10-day injured list with lumbar spine disc herniation.

Robert, 28, hasn’t played since the first game of Sunday’s doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies due to what the team said was lower back tightness. AnMRI administered on Wednesdayrevealed the injury. The IL move was retroactive to April 27.

Manager Carlos Mendoza said Robert had an epidural and was instructed to rest for seven to 10 days. He said team doctors were hopeful Robert could return shortly thereafter.

“It’s just frustrating from both ends — for Luis, for us,” Mendoza said before the series finale againstthe Washington Nationals. “But we’ve got to get him back right.”

The IL stint is the 10th since 2021 for Robert, who has previously been sidelined by right hip, right knee, left wrist and left hamstring issues as well as blurred vision. He has played more than 110 games just once — in 2023, when he finished 12th in the AL MVP voting after hitting 38 homers for the Chicago White Sox.

The Mets acquired Robert from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for Luisangel Acuña in January in hopes the former Gold Glove Award winner could help improve their up-the-middle defense. He was limited to back field duty for most of spring training in an attempt to keep him healthy for the regular season.

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Robert had a homer and five RBIs in the first two games of the season but has just five hits in his last 38 at-bats dating back to April 13 to drop his season average to .224.

“He’s super frustrated — yesterday and this morning, when he got the news — because he’s done everything we’re asking him to do,” Mendoza said.

Robert is the second Mets player to hit the injured list with a lumbar spine ailment this week and the third opening day position player on the shelf. Starting pitcher Kodai Senga (lumbar spine inflammation) went on the 15-day injured list Tuesday.

Shortstop Francisco Lindor (left calf) and first baseman/designated hitter Jorge Polanco (left Achilles, right wrist) are also on the injured list for the Mets, who began Thursday with baseball’s worst record at 10-20.

To replace Robert, the Mets recalled infielder Eric Wagaman from Triple-A Syracuse. The club also recalled pitcher Austin Warren from Syracuse and designated veteran pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. for assignment. Edwards allowed one run in six innings of relief over two appearances this week.

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Natalie Stovall Is Pregnant, Expecting Her First Baby with Husband James Bavendam After 3 Failed IVF Rounds

Natalie Stovall and James Bavendam are expecting their first baby after nearly 18 years of marriage

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• The couple faced years of infertility struggles, including three failed IVF rounds before conceiving naturally

• Stovall plans to continue performing and hosting the Grand Ole Opry while preparing for their baby’s August arrival

Natalie Stovall and her husband are growing their family!

On Wednesday, April 29, the country singer, who has been part of Keith Urban's touring band, announced she is expecting her first baby with her husband, James Bavendam. The two will welcome their little one this coming August and have decided to leave the sex of their baby a surprise.

"James and I are so excited! We've been trying for years to get this family started and then, seemingly out of the blue, it's all happening," Stovall said in a statement. "We could not be happier and can't wait to meet this little person that keeps kicking and craving chocolate!"

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The couple also shared theexciting news on Instagram, sharing in their caption that the journey to welcoming their little one was a tough one.

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"Can't even being to describe our excitement. 🥹 🥹," Stovall wrote. "We've been married almost 18 years and have been wanting to start a family for so very long."

"Years of trying, 3 failed IVF rounds, multiple docs saying it 'probably wasn't gonna happen' and then BAM! Found out we were pregnant. Can't wait to meet this little human at the end of the summer!! Until then — Mamma's gonna be bumpin on stage and hosting the Opry. 🩵🍼🩷."

This past June, Stovallcelebrated her anniversarywith Bavendam, posting a Polaroid photo of the couple smiling together on her Instagram.

In her caption, the mom-to-be wrote, "17 years of marriage. 22 together. And I’m still obsessed with you. I love you the most. Happy Anniversary @jbavendam."

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FIFA to pay out $100M in extra cash to help cover World Cup teams' costs in North America

FIFA is paying out more than $100 million in extra cash toWorld Cupteams to help cover higher-than-expected costs of being in North America.

FIFA’s ruling council agreed Tuesday to increase the basic payments to each federation by $2 million to a minimum of $12.5 million. The governing body is expecting revenue of at least $11 billion for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico that starts June 11.

Some of the 48 federations, especially from Europe, told FIFA that the prize money structure and payments for preparation costs that had been set last year would see them lose money on the tournament unless their team went deep into the knockout rounds.

Teams playing games in the United States also face some tax obligations that are exempted in Canada and Mexico.

The financial support for pre-tournament training and expenses will now rise to $2.5 million from $1.5 million and each federation gets a $1 million raise in basic prize money to $10 million, the FIFA Council agreed at a meeting in World Cup host city Vancouver.

The totalprize money fund of $655 millionthat was announced in December is set to give $50 million to the eventual champion.

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Argentina’s federation got $42 million in prize money for winning the 2022 tournament in Qatar. That 32-team edition had a total prize fund of $440 million.

Hotel and travel costs

FIFA said it will also allocate an extra $16 million in “subsidies for team delegation costs” and giving more tickets to each federation for its games.

Under the World Cup regulations, FIFA is already obliged to pay for business‑class return flights for each federation to travel to the tournament plus board and lodging for a 50-person delegation. The hotel payments start five nights before a team’s first game and one night after it is eliminated.

FIFA also covers the cost of domestic travel for up to 50 delegation members, and “a dedicated fleet of vehicles, including an equipment truck.”

The soccer federations of World Cup teams must pay for “adequate insurance ... including but not limited to injury, accident, disease and travel,” plus “incidental hotel costs” and housing additional members of a delegation.

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Hannah Brown Recovers from Surgery for Rare, 'Abnormal' Uterus Condition, Says She's Now in Her 'Family Planning Era'

Hannah Brown underwent surgery for a rare uterine condition that can cause infertility and miscarriages

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• She discovered the condition after being diagnosed with PCOS and undergoing further testing, including an ultrasound

• Brown shared her gratitude for early diagnosis and support while poking fun at the recovery process

Hannah Brownsaid she's in her "family planning era" while recovering from surgery for a rare uterine condition that can "lead to infertility issues" and cause miscarriages.

"I finally had a procedure I'd been putting off for a while," theBachelorettealum, 31, wrote in the caption for an April 27Instagram Reelof herself resting in bed. She shared that she'd undergone surgery for a bicorporeal septate uterus, a rareconditionwhere a membrane splits the uterus. Although it's generally symptomless, it can causemiscarriages. As she described it, "basically my uterus is kind of separated into two sides, and that can lead to infertility issues."

Brown shared that she didn't know she had the condition until she was diagnosed withPCOSand underwent an ultrasound. At first, doctors thought she hadtwo uteruses— but through further testing,  "I found out I have an abnormal uterus."

"I've known for a while that I'd need to take care of this before trying to have kids one day… but life has been so full. Moving across the country, writing books, planning a wedding, buying a house — family planning just hasn't been front of mind," thenovelistexplained. "I still don't know if I'm ready (does anyone ever fully feel ready?!) but it felt like time to take a first step — and this was that for me."

In the video, Brown, resting in bed, flashes a peace symbol as her mother hands her a drink. Over the video, she penned a caption referencingJustin Bieber's ad-libs during hisperformanceof "Everything Hallelujah" at Coachella.

Superimposed over the video is the text, "Doing what I put off for years hallelujah/Successful surgery hallelujah/Family planning era hallelujah/My mom being my superhero hallelujah/Matching PJ sets hallelujah/Disposable under wear hallelujah/Naps and Netflix hallelujah."

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Although she said recovery "has been pretty smooth" — and thanked herhusbandAdam Woolardand parents — she did poke fun at her post-surgical diaper and catheter.

"These are my options for the next two weeks," she said, lifting her sweatshirt to show her diaper, visible above the hem of her shorts. "It's either diaper out," she said, before pulling her pants up to show a catheter taped to the inside of her leg. "Or catheter out."

"I'm thinking we cover up the catheter," she said with a laugh. She shared that she would have the catheter for two weeks, quipping, "You won't catch me in any leggings."

Although she called the medical device "quite humbling and quite annoying," Brown kept her recovery in perspective.

"I also know how fortunate I am to have found this out ahead of time," she captioned the post. "So many women walk through loss and disappointment before getting answers, and that's not lost on me. Thank you to those who have shared your stories with me and encouraged me to share mine 🫶."

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'The Rookie' character's death in Season 8 has fans, actor conflicted

Warning: The following contains major spoilers for Season 8, Episode 17 of "The Rookie."

Monica Stevens finally got her comeuppance on the latest episode of "The Rookie." But not all fans are celebrating.

The crooked lawyer, played by Bridget Regan, on ABC's police procedural series, died in the penultimate episode of Season 8 in a dramatic cliffhanger ahead of next week's finale.

After double-crossing dangerous criminals, the corrupt attorney met her demise as she was assassinated during a rideshare trip to the airport, where she hoped to leave Los Angeles and avoid federal agents.

"I think you missed the turn," Monica told the driver, who replied, "No, I didn't." She is taken to an abandoned site at night, where her final request of "not in the face" is honored, and she is fatally shot twice in the chest.

Monica Stevens heartbreaking goodbye with Wesley Evers

Before her fatal shooting, she visited ex-fiancé Wesley Evers (Shawn Ashmore), the only person Monica cared to say goodbye to. The two shared a devastating exchange with Monica knowing it would be their last.

"I know I did exactly whatever I wanted, and I own every choice that I made, and yet I don't know how I got here," she told Wesley.

Monica asked him if he ever loved the person she used to be, to which he replied: "She was terrifying and radiant and razor sharp. Of course, I loved her. Everybody did."

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Despite her immoral decisions on the series, fans found her ending ironically bittersweet, withone X user writing,"Never thought I would feel bad for Monica but I do. Monica really loved Wesley and you saw the person she used to be before he broke her heart. Her saying goodbye before she met her end was really heartbreaking."

"omg Monica i wanted u gone but im sad rn,"another user wrote on X.

A-listers are welcoming in spring 2026 by stepping out on red carpets, including at the premieres of movies like "The Drama" and the "Michael" biopic.

Other star-studded events include Coachella, CinemaCon, the Breakthrough Prize gala honoring the top math and science achievements and Eddie Murphy's AFI Life Achievement Award ceremony.

Scroll through for the best celebrity photos of April so far, starting with Robert Pattinson, left, and Zendaya at the premiere of "The Drama" on April 2, 2026, in New York City.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Hailey Bieber attends the TIME100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 23, 2026, in New York City.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Hilary Duff

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Kate Hudson

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Sara Wells, left, and Noah Wyle

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Rhea Seehorn

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Zoe Saldaña

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Nikki Glaser

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Dakota Johnson

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Charlize Theron attends the New York premiere of "Apex" on April 22, 2026.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Keri Russell, left, and Matthew Rhys attend the New York premiere of "Widow's Bay" on April 22, 2026.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Andy Serkis attends the premiere of "Animal Farm" in New York on April 21, 2026.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Woody Harrelson

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Laverne Cox

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Steve Buscemi, left, and Woody Harrelson

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> From left, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci and Anne Hathaway attend the New York premiere of "The Devil Wears Prada 2" on April 20, 2026.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Anne Hathaway

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Lady Gaga

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Anna Wintour

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" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Eddie Murphy poses with his AFI Life Achievement Award at the 51st annual ceremony honoring him at the Dolby Theatre on April 18, 2026, in Los Angeles.

An all-star comedy slate of Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Martin Lawrence, Kevin Hart, Tracy Morgan, "Coming to America" costar Arsenio Hall, Kenan Thompson and Bill Burr paid respects to Murphy, 65, at the Dolby Theatre honors. Mike Myers even appeared in green "Shrek" makeup and ears to honor Murphy, the famed voice of the beloved Donkey in the animated movies.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Colman Domingo, Eddie Murphy and Nia Long attend the AFI Life Achievement Award ceremony honoring 2026 recipient Eddie Murphy.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Mike Myers attends the AFI Life Achievement Award ceremony honoring Eddie Murphy.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Mike Myers appears as Shrek while speaking at the AFI Life Achievement Award ceremony honoring Eddie Murphy.

"None of the 'Shrek' success could have happened without Eddie Murphy; his character Donkey is a masterpiece," said Myers. "As is every character that Eddie has created. ... It is an absolute honor to be able to tell my kids that I got to work with Eddie Murphy.""None of the 'Shrek' success could have happened without Eddie Murphy; his character Donkey is a masterpiece," said Myers. "As is every character that Eddie has created. ... It is an absolute honor to be able to tell my kids that I got to work with Eddie Murphy."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Robert Downey Jr. attends the 12th annual Breakthrough Prize ceremony.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Rob Lowe and Sheryl Berkoff

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Ben Affleck

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Echo Quan and Ke Huy Quan

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Gayle King

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Elvia Lind and Oscar Isaac

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Paris Hilton and her husband Carter Reum

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Adam Levine and wife Behati Prinsloo

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Octavia Spencer

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Michelle Yeoh

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Charlie McDowell and Lily Collins

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Chrissy Teigen and John Legend

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Michelle Williams

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Olivia Wilde

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Salma Hayek Pinault

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Jessica Chastain

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Gal Gadot

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Christina Aguilera

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Billie Eilish was chosen as Justin Bieber's "One Less Lonely Girl" as he performed during Coachella Weekend 2 on April 18, 2026 in Indio, Calif.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Justin Bieber performs on the Coachella Stage during the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Kacey Musgraves performs in the Mojave Tent during the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 18, 2026.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> French Montana, Hugel and Ty Dolla $ign pose for a portrait backstage in the Sahara Tent during the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 17, 2026.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Sophia Laforteza, Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel and Yoonchae of KATSEYE pose for a portrait backstage in the Sahara Tent during Coachella on April 17, 2026.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Will Ferrell and wife Viveca Paulin attend LACMA's opening gala for the David Geffen Galleries.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Heidi Klum attends LACMA's opening gala for the David Geffen Galleries.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Alicia Keys attends LACMA's opening gala for the David Geffen Galleries.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Lionel Richie and Lisa Parigi attend LACMA's opening gala for the David Geffen Galleries.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> At CinemaCon on April 16, 2026, Robert Downey Jr. was on hand to debut the first trailer for Marvel's "Avengers: Doomsday" (in theaters Dec. 18), which marks the Oscar winner's first appearance as the villainous Doctor Doom.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Then Captain America himself, Chris Evans, joined Downey and Joe Russo on the CinemaCon stage with some faux awkwardness.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Tom Hanks and Tim Allen speak during Walt Disney Studios' session at CinemaCon 2026 at The Dolby Colosseum at Caesars Palace on April 16, 2026, in Las Vegas.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Ryan Gosling speaks during Amazon MGM Studios' CinemaCon 2026 presentation on April 15, 2026, in Las Vegas.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "Scary Movie" stars Shawn Wayans and Anna Faris speak during Paramount Pictures' CinemaCon 2026 presentation on April 16, 2026, in Las Vegas.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Billie Eilish and James Cameron promote the film "Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft - The Tour Live in 3D" at the Paramount Pictures presentation during CinemaCon on April 16, 2026, in Las Vegas.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Tom Cruise poses during the Warner Bros photo call during CinemaCon in Las Vegas on April 14, 2026.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller promote their film "Focker In-Law" during Universal Pictures and Focus Features' presentation at CinemaCon.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya promote their upcoming film "Dune: Part Three" during the Warner Bros. photo call at CinemaCon on April 14, 2026.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock (R) promote their upcoming sequel "Practical Magic 2" during the Warner Bros. presentation at CinemaCon on April 14, 2026.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Joe Jonas toasts to Coachella Weekend One ahead of a surprise appearance at the Aperol Day Club during day one of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 10, 2026, in Indio, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> It's a "Scrubs" reunion! Creator Bill Lawrence (from left), Donald Faison, Zach Braff, John C. McGinley, Sarah Chalke, Christa Miller, Aseem Batra, Judy Reyes, moderator Vanessa Bayer and Neil Flynn arrive for ABC's "Scrubs" panel during the 2026 PaleyFest LA at Dolby Theatre on April 11, 2026, in Hollywood, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Sarah Chalke

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Donald Faison

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Zach Braff

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Donald Faison, Zach Braff and Sarah Chalke

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Olivia Wilde attends the Fashion Trust Awards at Nya Studios on April 8, 2026, in Los Angeles.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Chrissy Teigen

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Selma Blair

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Uzo Aduba

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Melissa McCarthy

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Jurnee Smollett

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Lili Reinhart

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Emily V. Gordon, left, and Kumail Nanjiani

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Alison Brie

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Mindy Kaling

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Frankie Muniz attends the premiere of "Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair" in New York on April 7, 2026.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Jane Kaczmarek

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Bryan Cranston

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> From left, Jane Kaczmarek, Frankie Muniz and Bryan Cranston

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Christopher Masterson

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Justin Berfield

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Zendaya attends the premiere of "Euphoria" Season 3 on April 7, 2026, in Hollywood, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Jacob Elordi

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Sydney Sweeney

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Alexa Demie

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Hunter Schafer

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Chloe Cherry

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Yvette Nicole Brown attends the PaleyFest presentation of "Pluribus" in Hollywood, California, on April 4, 2026.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Rhea Seehorn

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Robert Pattinson attends the premiere of "The Drama" on April 2, 2026, in New York City.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Zendaya

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Alana Haim

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Mamoudou Athie

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Paul Dano

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Matt Rogers

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Heidi Klum

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Halle Bailey, left, and Chloe Bailey attend a screening of "You, Me & Tuscany" on April 2, 2026, in Los Angeles.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Halle Bailey, left, and Chloe Bailey

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Halle Bailey speaks at a screening of "You, Me & Tuscany" at Spelman College on April 1, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Sharon Stone visits SiriusXM Studios on April 1, 2026, in New York City.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" />

See Justin Bieber, Anne Hathaway in best celeb photos of April

A-listers are welcoming in spring 2026 by stepping out on red carpets, including at the premieres of movies like "The Drama" and the "Michael" biopic.Other star-studded events include Coachella, CinemaCon, the Breakthrough Prize gala honoring the top math and science achievements and Eddie Murphy's AFI Life Achievement Award ceremony.Scroll through for the best celebrity photos of April so far, starting with Robert Pattinson, left, and Zendaya at the premiere of "The Drama" on April 2, 2026, in New York City.

Bridget Regan is 'sad to see Monica go'

Regan, who joined "The Rookie" in a recurring role in Season 5, said she will miss playing the morally questionable antagonist, tellingTV Insiderthat "I am sad to see Monica go."

She recounted her phone call with showrunner Alexi Hawley, where, as usual, she worried "that it's the call of death."

"But truly, I was not surprised. I was thrilled that she lasted as long as she did. If you play with fire, as long as she has, eventually you’re going to get burned. And as I said to Alexi and everybody, I was like, she’s not on her ninth life. She’s on her 37th," she told the outlet.

She said it was "fair enough" for the writers to kill the character, who already had survived multiple assassinations and prison time, and "being thrown in a wood chipper."

"When her number was finally up, I wasn’t surprised. I thought, fair enough. She’s had an amazing run, four years on this show. I’m only filled with gratitude," she continued. "But what I was surprised by was just how incredibly sad I was for her. Not that she died, but that she never truly flipped, that she actually succumbed to the dark side and couldn’t find her way back."

The Season 8 finale of "The Rookie" is set to air Monday, May 4. The series has been renewed for Season 9, which, according toDeadline, makes ABC's third-longest-running drama series after "NYPD Blue" and "Grey's Anatomy."

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