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WASHINGTON — Actress and philanthropist Eva Longoria fought back tears as she described the profound emotional impact of receiving a $50 million grant from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sánchez, calling the unexpected honor one of the most meaningful moments in her life.

OREM, Utah — Alan Osmond, the eldest performing member of the famed Osmond Brothers and a cornerstone of one of America's most beloved musical families, died Monday evening at his home in Orem. He was 76.

LONDON — A candid 2025 podcast confession by Emma Watson has exploded across social media this week, with a Spanish-language clip from her appearance on Jay Shetty's "On Purpose" garnering more than 4 million views in days and reigniting conversations about the emotional toll of child stardom and Hollywood's competitive culture.

INDIO, Calif. — The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has officially set its return to the Empire Polo Club with dates for 2027 locked in just days after wrapping its star-studded 2026 edition, promising another spring celebration of music, art and desert vibes.

The pop music landscape shifted significantly this past weekend as Olivia Rodrigo made a triumphant and unexpected return to the spotlight. Amidst the swirling dust and neon lights of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, the three-time Grammy winner stunned fans by joining Addison Rae on stage for a high-energy performance that served as the live debut of her brand-new single, "drop dead."

NEW YORK — Pop superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce have fueled nonstop speculation about their wedding since announcing their engagement in August 2025, but as of Tuesday, neither the couple nor their representatives have issued any official confirmation of a date, venue or ceremony details.

INDIO, California — Coachella 2026 delivered massive global reach through its YouTube livestream, drawing millions of concurrent and on-demand viewers across two sold-out weekends while individual performances by headliners like Justin Bieber racked up tens of millions of views on social media, though exact cumulative watch hours for the full festival remain undisclosed by organizers and the streaming platform.

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic remains sidelined with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain suffered on April 2, casting uncertainty over whether the Los Angeles Lakers superstar can return to form quickly enough in the 2026 NBA playoffs to deliver his trademark dominance after missing the end of the regular season and the start of the first-round series against the Houston Rockets.

LOS ANGELES — Patrick Muldoon, the ruggedly handsome actor who captivated daytime television audiences as Austin Reed on "Days of Our Lives" and later brought charm to primetime as Richard Hart on "Melrose Place," died suddenly Sunday morning after suffering a heart attack. He was 57.

MONTECITO, California — Meghan Markle returned home to a joyful family welcome from her children Archie and Lilibet on Monday after wrapping a four-day visit to Australia with Prince Harry, sharing new behind-the-scenes footage and heartfelt moments that quickly circulated on social media even as the trip drew both praise and sharp criticism.

INDIO, California — Taylor Swift did not perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2026, extending a two-decade streak in which the global pop superstar has never taken the stage at the iconic desert event despite persistent fan speculation and online buzz.

INDIO, California — Coachella 2026, marking its 25th anniversary at the Empire Polo Club, delivered a memorable blend of pop spectacle, historic milestones and unexpected magic across two weekends in April despite strong desert winds that disrupted some early sets. Critics, fans and livestream viewers have since debated the standout moments

INDIO, California — The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival celebrated its silver anniversary in 2026 with a pop-heavy lineup, history-making headliners and plenty of desert unpredictability, drawing massive crowds to the Empire Polo Club across two weekends from April 10-12 and April 17-19.

The sold-out festival featured a mix of pop, electronic, indie and Latin acts, including The Strokes, The xx, Young Thug, Addison Rae and Anyma, along with surprise guests like Becky G and Lizzo. However, several of music's biggest names did not perform, either due to scheduling conflicts, strategic career choices, booking decisions or ongoing controversies. Here is a look at 10 superstars who sat out Coachella 2026 and the reasons behind their absence.

INDIO, California — Beyoncé did not perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2026, despite ongoing fan speculation and nostalgia for her landmark 2018 headlining sets that famously earned the event the nickname "Beychella."

INDIO, California — Kanye West, performing as Ye, did not appear at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2026, despite circulating rumors and reports that he offered to perform for free. Organizers reportedly declined the proposal, leaving the controversial rapper absent from both weekends of the sold-out event that wrapped up Sunday, April 19.

(VIDEO) Billie Eilish Joins Justin Bieber Onstage at Coachella 2026 in Viral Surprise Moment

LOS ANGELES — Netflix's acclaimed anthology series "Beef" returned on April 16, 2026, with an entirely new cast and a fresh tale of escalating conflict set against the polished lawns of a Southern California country club, drawing immediate buzz for its powerhouse ensemble and sharp exploration of class, marriage and generational tension.

INDIO, California — As the sun sets on the final day of Coachella 2026's weekend two, the Empire Polo Club prepares for a star-studded Sunday, April 19, headlined by Karol G closing out the 25th-anniversary edition with her historic set as the first Latina artist to top the bill.

GREENVILLE, North Carolina — YouTube superstar MrBeast turned an ordinary grocery store into an extraordinary survival arena in his latest high-stakes video, challenging random shoppers to stay inside the longest for a chance to win $250,000 — a contest that quickly escalated into alliances, sabotage, emotional breakdowns and a stunning million-dollar twist.

LOS ANGELES — Justin Bieber's fashion and lifestyle brand Skylrk has rocketed from a mysterious teaser project into a commercial powerhouse, capped by a record-shattering $5.04 million in merchandise sales during the first weekend of Coachella 2026 alone.

INDIO, California — Justin Bieber's headlining performance at Coachella 2026 may have divided critics with its intimate, chat-driven set, but his fashion and lifestyle brand Skylrk delivered an undisputed triumph offstage, generating a staggering $5.04 million in merchandise sales during the festival's first weekend alone.

LOS ANGELES — Hailey Bieber has firmly rejected online conspiracy theories suggesting she tips off photographers to capture her daily outings, calling the speculation "so icky" and rooted in a "very dark" mindset.

MUMBAI — Bollywood power couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh announced Sunday they are expecting their second child, delighting fans with a charming social media post that featured their toddler daughter Dua holding a positive pregnancy test.

INDIO, California — Sabrina Carpenter turned her Coachella headlining set into a generational pop history moment Friday night when she brought out Madonna as a surprise guest during weekend two of the 2026 festival.

INDIO, California — As the final weekend of the 25th-anniversary Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival unfolds at the Empire Polo Club, global superstars Karol G and Justin Bieber are poised to deliver headline performances that could define the event's closing days.

LOS ANGELES — Oscar nominee Demi Moore has signed on for a key role in "Tyrant," Amazon MGM Studios' high-stakes culinary thriller starring Charlize Theron and Julia Garner, adding even more star power to a project already generating buzz in Hollywood.

PLANO, Texas — Cinemark Holdings Inc. is experiencing technical difficulties Saturday evening, April 18, 2026, with many users reporting that the company's website and mobile app are down or unresponsive during peak weekend moviegoing hours.

INDIO, California — Justin Bieber emerged as the highest-paid artist at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2026, reportedly earning a record $10 million for his two headline performances across the event's weekends.