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Daniel Harding has been named the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s 12th music director, succeeding Gustavo Dudamel and beginning in fall 2027 on a six-year contract for about a dozen weeks of conducting per season; the players overwhelmingly supported Harding, who has long ties to the orchestra and a global career, and his appointment fits the LA Phil’s expansive leadership and education initiatives, including plans for a 2029 YOLA tour.
Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt are reportedly split, though insiders say they’re still trying to work things out after welcoming their daughter Scottie Rose in December; the Sun attributed the breakup to Davidson’s busy schedule, while People noted they remain focused on the baby and on each other.
Amazon MGM Studios has officially opened the search for the next James Bond, with Denis Villeneuve directing a film written by Steven Knight. Nina Gold is leading the casting process as the franchise transitions from Daniel Craig under Amazon’s creative control.
A second former housekeeper, Juana Delgado Soto, sues Kylie Jenner and affiliated services, alleging racial discrimination, harassment, wage violations, and retaliation after reporting abuse by staff, including wage cuts, heavier workloads, and schedule changes tied to supervisor Itzel Sibrian; Soto says she was mocked for her accent and immigration status, denied breaks and time off, and mistreated around Jenner’s presence. A separate earlier suit by another former employee is mentioned, and Jenner’s representatives have not commented.
Christina Applegate posted a brief health update amid hospitalization rumors, saying health issues related to her long-running battle with multiple sclerosis persist and that she’s focusing on her health while promising to share more soon.
Reese Witherspoon urged followers to learn AI, noting women’s jobs are more vulnerable to automation, but the call drew heavy criticism from authors and readers in the literary community, with some accusing AI advocacy of being performative amid broader debates about AI’s impact on creativity and labor.
Clavicular, the 20-year-old manosphere influencer Braden Peters, was hospitalized after a suspected overdose during a Miami nightclub livestream. He left the hospital the next morning and said he planned to attend a club grand opening that night, amid a history of drug use and surrounding controversies including a battery arrest and a video involving an alligator.
A public clash between influencer Alix Earle and podcaster Alex Cooper centers on business conflicts tied to Cooper’s Unwell Network and Earle’s Hot Mess podcast, with Cooper urging Earle to name the reasons directly after the show was dropped over creative-control disputes; insiders attribute the rift to contract tensions and competing interests, spanning a timeline of subtle jabs, party snubs, and pivots, and as of April 2026 the full details remain undisclosed.
Katy Perry’s representative denies Ruby Rose’s social-media allegations that the pop star sexually assaulted her in Melbourne nearly 20 years ago, calling the claims false and dangerous; Rose posted on Threads describing the alleged incident and suggesting she could pursue legal action, while the piece also notes prior accusations involving both individuals and Rose’s exit from Batwoman as broader context for the controversy.
Four 30‑minute Hulu episodes reunite most of the original Malcolm in the Middle cast for a sentimental, nostalgia‑driven comeback anchored by Lois and Hal’s 40th anniversary. Malcolm, now a single dad to a socially isolated daughter Leah, navigates family chaos alongside returning siblings Reese, Dewey and Francis, plus new players like Tristan and nonbinary Kelly. Bryan Cranston dominates with sharp farce and a psychedelic interlude while Frankie Muniz’s Malcolm offers dry, self‑aware commentary. The revival stays faithful to the original tone and callbacks rather than modernizing for 2026, delivering warmth and closure that’ll please longtime fans.
Florida-based social media influencer Clavicular (Braden Peters, 20) is out on bond after being arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor battery tied to a February altercation between his girlfriend and a 19-year-old influencer at a Kissimmee rental; video shows a brawl in which Peters briefly intervened and held the younger influencer’s wrists. Investigators say they reviewed footage and spoke with witnesses; Peters did not speak to deputies at the scene. He also faces a separate wildlife-video probe in Florida and a prior Arizona forgery arrest that was later dropped.
Grammy-winning Lion King composer Lebo M (Lebohang Morake) is suing Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Jonasi for $27 million, alleging he misrepresented the opening chant’s meaning on a viral podcast by translating it as “Look, there’s a lion,” which Lebo M says harms his royalties and reputation; Jonasi contends the bit is comedy, not factual translation, and the case raises questions about parody protections while Lebo M seeks more than $20 million in actual damages plus $7 million in punitive damages, with a potential structured settlement being discussed after public exchanges.
Utah police are investigating a third domestic-violence allegation involving Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex Dakota Mortensen; no charges have been filed yet, but she has temporarily lost custody of their son and a protective order was issued as investigators review a 2023 incident and a leaked video, with Draper police also probing the case and plans for Paul’s Bachelorette involvement stalled by the controversy.
LA City Council designated the Brady Bunch house in Studio City as a historic-cultural monument, protecting it from demolition and increasing oversight of alterations. The home, famous for its exterior in the 1969–74 show and later recreated interiors on HGTV’s A Very Brady Renovation, was sold in 2023 and has hosted limited public tours, underscoring its status as a pop-culture and architectural landmark.
Comedian Conan O’Brien opened up about the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner, saying he and his wife hosted them at a December holiday party the Reiners attended just before they were found stabbed to death in Brentwood; in a New Yorker Radio Hour interview, O’Brien described the shock of losing friends and praised Rob Reiner’s directing talent and advocacy. Prosecutors say Nick Reiner, the couple’s son, was arrested the night after the killings and has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder; the case is moving through the legal system and has included discussions of Nick’s mental health.