The estate-backed biopic Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Michael Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson, premiered in Berlin and at a star-studded Los Angeles event in mid-April ahead of its wide release on April 24, 2026. Early reviews and audience reactions praised Jaafar’s performance and the film’s recreation of Jackson’s landmark musical sequences, but many critics labelled the picture a ‘whitewash’ for omitting the later sexual-abuse allegations. Reports say references to the 1993 Jordan Chandler case were removed after legal constraints tied to a prior settlement required changes and prompted costly reshoots and a delayed release. The production, made with the cooperation of the Jackson estate and several family members, has exposed divisions in the family — several siblings and son Prince Jackson supported the film while daughter Paris Jackson publicly criticised it. Aggregators showed mixed scores (around mid-20s to low-30s percent among early critics). Observers note the film emphasises legacy and spectacle over controversy, positioning itself as a celebratory first chapter rather than a comprehensive portrait of Jackson’s later life.

Alan Osmond, the eldest performing member and a guiding force of the family pop group The Osmonds, died on Monday evening, April 20, 2026, at his Utah home. He was 76. A family spokesperson and local outlets said his wife, Suzanne, and their eight sons were at his side; Alan had lived with progressive multiple sclerosis since 1987 and had used a wheelchair in later years after a recent spell in intensive care. As a songwriter, musician and producer he co-wrote hits including “One Bad Apple” and “Crazy Horses,” helped produce The Donny & Marie Show and co-created the Stadium of Fire celebration. Alan also supported charitable causes including the Children’s Miracle Network and the One Heart Foundation. Brothers and family members, including Donny and Merrill Osmond, paid tribute on social media and in statements, recalling his role as the family’s leader and creative force. He is survived by his wife Suzanne, eight sons, 30 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and his siblings. The family has signalled plans to honour his legacy and continue the message he championed.

Legendary entertainer Cher, 79, has two sons — Chaz Bono (born 1969 with Sonny Bono) and Elijah Blue Allman (born 1976 with Gregg Allman) — and a complex, public family history that has resurfaced in recent years. Cher rose to fame with Sonny Bono in the 1960s and later married Gregg Allman in 1975. Chaz, who transitioned in 2009, has had a long public relationship with his mother. Elijah’s struggles with substance abuse and legal troubles have driven much of the recent coverage: accusations from his former partner of an alleged 2022 removal, a 2023 filing accusing Cher of kidnapping (which she denied), and a 2023 conservatorship petition Cher later dismissed in September 2024. In 2025 Cher learned Elijah had fathered a child in 2010 with the step-granddaughter of Julie Andrews. In early 2026 Elijah was arrested twice, prompting Cher to file for a temporary conservatorship. The developments have renewed scrutiny of celebrity family legal actions, addiction, and guardianship of adults.

The highly anticipated sequel The Devil Wears Prada 2 held a star-studded premiere at Lincoln Center in New York on April 20–21, 2026 as part of a global press tour that has also stopped in Mexico City, Seoul and other cities ahead of the film’s May 1 release. Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci led the cast on the red carpet, joined by cameo appearances and guest talent including Lady Gaga, Simone Ashley, Lucy Liu and Justin Theroux. Fashion houses showcased bespoke looks from Prada, Schiaparelli, Louis Vuitton, Givenchy and Saint Laurent across promotional events; Gaga contributed to the soundtrack with a track co-written with Doechii. Behind-the-scenes notes show director David Frankel and writer Aline Brosh McKenna shaping the sequel’s tone — Andy Sachs (Hathaway) returns to Runway while Emily Charlton (Blunt) is now a luxury-brand executive — and that a brief Sydney Sweeney cameo was filmed but cut for creative reasons. On-set moments included Anna Wintour offering production notes and Hathaway advocating for greater body inclusivity among models featured in the film’s fashion sequences.

Elizabeth Smart, 38, publicly shared a photo on April 21 from a recent Wasatch Warrior bodybuilding and fitness show in Salt Lake City — her fourth competition — revealing a new chapter in her life as a competitive bodybuilder. The child-safety advocate said she had long been “too afraid to post” photos of her physique, fearing judgment and that she might be seen as less credible in her survivor advocacy. In her Instagram caption Smart linked the vulnerability of sharing her fitness journey to the trauma she endured during a nine-month abduction in 2002, saying she wants to celebrate the strength of a body that “has carried me through every worst day.” Smart thanked her coach Robyn Maher and said the experience challenged her physically and mentally and prompted her to reject being reduced to a single label. Media coverage across outlets noted the move follows her continued public work — including books and a recent Netflix documentary — and framed the post as both a personal milestone and a public statement about resilience and identity.