Stars flocked to Coachella’s 25th edition despite dust storms and rain, with headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G, and sightings of Charli D'Amelio, Madelyn Cline, Alix Earle and more at the weekend-long festival.
Entertainment site reports that Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott are expecting their first child this fall, with Plaza’s return to the spotlight after her husband Jeff Baena’s death; the piece muses that the baby will be stylishly cool given both stars’ knack for subverting expectations.
Billionaire David Geffen, 83, has reached a private divorce settlement with his 33-year-old ex-husband Donovan Michaels after a bitter split that included drug-and-sex allegations; the terms remain undisclosed, Michaels reportedly dropped his lawsuit and mediation will resolve remaining financial issues. Geffen has previously provided spousal support and housing, and the couple did not have a prenup, ending a marriage that lasted just under two years.
Hollywood figures and other notable signatories including Pedro Pascal, Natasha Lyonne, Wunmi Mosaku, Morgan Spector, Carrie Coon, Diego Luna and Madonna joined a Change.org petition urging the immediate closure of the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas and an end to detaining children and families, arguing that conditions amount to trauma and violate basic health, safety, dignity and human rights. The missive targets private prison operator CoreCivic, along with DHS/ICE and officials such as Donald Trump and ICE Director Todd Lyons, with signatures growing past 2,600. Protests and attention around the facility continue, underscoring calls for transparency, accountability and systemic reform to end child imprisonment.
Paul McCartney delivered an intimate Fonda Theatre performance in Los Angeles, drawing a star-studded guest list that included Taylor Swift, Reese Witherspoon and Emma Watson, while announcing his 19th solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, due May 29.
A BuzzFeed photo gallery chronicles how 101 celebrities looked at 40, with captions noting the year for each image and highlighting moments from stars like Paul Rudd, Brad Pitt, Kate Middleton, and Barack Obama, celebrating the milestone with a visual timeline.
Megyn Kelly, in a late-2025 Daily Mail interview, lists the four meanest celebrities she’s encountered and five she admires, including a former NBC co-worker, and reveals she is friends with a liberal figure.
Chicago’s long-running Broadway revival leans on stunt casting—celebrities with little or no theater background—to drive huge grosses, from Melanie Griffith and Usher to Ariana Madix. The article tracks which celebrity runs boosted ticket sales (Whitney Leavitt’s record week and extension) and which didn’t, noting that reality-TV stars have become a major recent draw while the show remains a decades-long box-office machine.
BuzzFeed crowdsources anecdotes about celebrities before they hit the spotlight, sharing firsthand memories of stars like Sandra Oh, Jennifer Lawrence, Tom Hanks, Dolly Parton, Megan Fox, and many others. The collected tales reveal a mix of humble beginnings, surprising quirks, and early kindnesses, showing that some of today’s biggest names were shaping their paths long before fame arrived.
Nordstrom Rack kicked off its first Clear the Rack event of the year with an extra 25% off clearance through March 29, slashing prices on celeb‑favored brands (including AG, Rag & Bone, Birkenstock, Dune London, Steve Madden, BaubleBar and more) across clothing, footwear, bags and beauty for a spring wardrobe refresh.
A CNN Style piece argues that the long-standing double standard around aging is now affecting men as well: Leonardo DiCaprio’s Oscars glow-up sparked chatter about cosmetic work, while Jim Carrey’s César Awards look drew speculation about a double, with other male stars facing either denial or rumors of procedures. The article notes rising use of Botox, fillers and related treatments among men in the US and UK and ties this to social-media pressures and a culture of “looksmaxxing.” Experts say the shift reflects a growing emphasis on appearance for men, blurring lines between health, beauty, and worth, and it raises questions about whether this represents progress or deeper toxicity around aging.
The piece argues that public judgment of celebrity misbehavior is increasingly driven by video evidence, not words, citing Taylor Frankie Paul’s shelving from The Bachelorette after a 2023 incident and Justin Timberlake’s arrest footage, with historical examples like Cassie vs. Diddy and Ray Rice illustrating how video can override explanations; it also warns that AI deepfakes and selective footage threaten authenticity as society shifts toward believing what is seen.
At the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party, guests reportedly faced “unforgiving” lighting that left many appearing different in professional photos, sparking chatter about celebrities’ unedited appearances. The Hollywood Reporter quoted attendees describing blinding brightness and heat—one said it felt like being under klieg lights—while insiders said the harsh lighting exposed pounds and wrinkles; Kris Jenner’s unedited photo also circulated online, fueling wider conversations about photogenic reality versus public image.
Stars including Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Suki Waterhouse and a host of celebrities rolled out for the LA premiere of A24’s The Drama on March 17, with dramatic red-carpet looks showcased in a photo gallery.
A photo gallery recapping the 2026 Oscars red carpet, featuring dozens of celebrities captured by Getty Images with captions noting attendees and moments from the star-studded event.