Patrick Muldoon, the American actor best known for his roles on the soap opera Days of Our Lives and the 1997 film Starship Troopers, died on April 19 at his Beverly Hills home. He was 57. Muldoon’s manager and family members, including his sister Shana Muldoon Zappa, confirmed the death; media reports and family statements cited a sudden heart attack as the cause. Muldoon rose to prominence as Austin Reed on Days of Our Lives in the early 1990s and later played Richard Hart on Melrose Place. He also appeared in more than 50 films and worked as a producer on titles including The Card Counter and Marlowe. Muldoon was credited as an executive producer on the film Kockroach, which began filming in Australia this month, and is due to appear in the thriller Dirty Hands, scheduled for release April 24. He is survived by his partner Miriam Rothbart, his parents Deanna and Patrick Muldoon Sr., his sister Shana and her family, and other relatives. Colleagues including Alison Sweeney, Dina Meyer and Lisa Rinna paid public tribute.

A24 and Bandai Namco confirmed Alex Garland’s live-action adaptation of FromSoftware’s hit game Elden Ring will be released in cinemas March 3, 2028. Production began in spring 2026 in the United Kingdom and the film is being produced for IMAX exhibition. Garland wrote and is directing the project; producers include Peter Rice, Andrew Macdonald, Allon Reich, and George R.R. Martin, who contributed to the game’s original mythos. The ensemble cast features Kit Connor, Ben Whishaw and Cailee Spaeny with Tom Burke, Havana Rose Liu, Sonoya Mizuno, Jonathan Pryce, Ruby Cruz, Nick Offerman, John Hodgkinson, Jefferson Hall, Emma Laird and Peter Serafinowicz among others. Reports say the shoot will run roughly 100 days and that the budget is “well over” $100 million, making this among A24’s largest productions. Elden Ring, released in 2022, has sold over 30 million copies and won hundreds of Game of the Year awards; the film’s approach to adapting the game’s sprawling, often non-linear lore has not been disclosed.

Actress Haylie Duff and longtime fiancé Matthew Rosenberg have ended their relationship, representatives confirmed to multiple outlets on April 20–21, 2026. Duff’s spokesperson said the couple “ended their relationship around the first of the year” and asked for privacy to protect their two young daughters, Ryan (10) and Lulu (7). Duff and Rosenberg began dating in the early 2010s, announced their engagement on April 1, 2014, and remained together for more than a decade without marrying. Media reports note the couple paused wedding plans at times while raising their children and building careers; Duff has not publicly commented beyond the representative’s statement. Some reports also referenced recent public friction within Duff’s family—her sister Hilary Duff has discussed an estrangement from Haylie this year—but Haylie has not addressed that issue publicly. No details have been released about the reasons for the split or any arrangements regarding custody or finances.

Singer Zayn Malik has paused promotional activity following a hospitalization and an undisclosed medical condition, canceling a scheduled appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and postponing fan meet-and-greets. Malik posted a photo from a hospital bed on April 17, saying he was “unexpectedly recovering” and thanking hospital staff. Sources cited by People and TMZ say he is seeking further treatment from what was described as the “no. 1 cardiologist in the world.” The hospitalization coincided with the release of his new album, Konnakol, and comes ahead of his first solo headline arena tour in North America, due to begin in June and run through November. Updated Tonight Show listings removed Malik from the guest roster for the relevant episode. Representatives for Malik have not publicly disclosed his diagnosis; outlets report the decision to step back came on medical advice. The developments have interrupted planned promotion for the album and raised questions about the scope and timing of his upcoming tour and appearances.

Sullivan’s Crossing began its fourth season on April 20 on The CW with a notable absence: Scott Patterson, who played Harry “Sully” Sullivan in seasons 1–3, does not return as a regular. Showrunner Roma Roth told media the series picks up the day after Sully left for Ireland in the season 3 finale; the character remains part of the show’s world and could appear in future seasons. Patterson publicly framed his decision as driven by “creative differences,” saying the situation had become “untenable.” The premiere and subsequent coverage show the series addressing Sully’s absence through dialogue — Maggie and other characters react to him being overseas — while Patterson’s name was removed from the main credits. Season 4 runs 10 episodes, airing Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on The CW, with the first two episode dates announced (April 20 and April 27); seasons 1–3 are streaming on Netflix and new episodes stream on The CW app. Cast members including Chad Michael Murray and Morgan Kohan have said the show remains true to itself despite the cast change.