Charlize Theron turned heads at the New York premiere of her Netflix film Apex on April 22, 2026, wearing a look pulled from Dior Men’s Fall/Winter 2026 collection. At the Paris Theatre she arrived in a jet-black tailored suit—single/double-breasted blazer and straight-leg trousers—worn without a shirt and styled by Leslie Fremar. The outfit was punctuated by a ruffled, Elizabethan-inspired white collar tied with a long bow whose strands trailed down her bare torso, echoing motifs seen on Dior’s recent runway. Theron completed the look with pointy black heels, understated jewelry including diamond cuff earrings and a pendant, a cropped wavy bob and a red lip. The appearance amplified interest in creative naked-dressing androgyny promoted by Dior under creative director Jonathan Anderson; the maison’s men’s collection debuted at Paris Fashion Week earlier this year. Theron posted photos to Instagram noting the suit was from Dior men’s fall 2026, and reactions ranged from praise to viral social commentary. Apex, which costars Taron Egerton and Eric Bana, debuts on Netflix later this week.

Bravo filmed the Season 10 reunion of reality series Summer House on April 23, 2026, with host Andy Cohen saying he walked out of “one of the most intense” reunions he’s ever hosted. Bravo released the seating chart that day: Cohen sits between Ciara Miller and Amanda Batula, with West Wilson beside Batula and estranged husband Kyle Cooke seated opposite. The taping brought cast members face-to-face for the first time since Batula and Wilson confirmed their romance on March 31, weeks after Batula announced a separation from Cooke. Producers kept the traditional full-cast reunion format and, according to Cohen, “every question was asked.” Cast members and insiders have signalled a focus on timeline and accountability over when the relationship began; Miller has said the public fallout has been painful. Networks have slated the special to air in late May, following the season’s finale, and streaming platforms will carry the episode after broadcast.

ABC and Disney announced on April 22–23 that reality stars Ciara Miller and Maura Higgins are the first celebrity cast members confirmed for Dancing With the Stars Season 35, which will air this fall on ABC and Disney+ with next-day streaming on Hulu. The announcement was made during Hulu’s Get Real House event. Miller, a Summer House regular who also appeared on The Traitors, joins the show amid intense public attention after a recent Bravo cast fallout; Higgins, an Irish model and former Love Island contestant who finished runner-up on The Traitors US and has hosted Love Island USA spin-offs, has a substantial social-media following. The network also unveiled Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro, a new summer spinoff premiering July 13 and hosted by Season 34 winner Robert Irwin; Mark and Shirley Ballas will judge. DWTS is produced by BBC Studios with Conrad Green as showrunner. The casting follows Season 34’s strong ratings and record fan voting, reflecting the franchise’s recent resurgence and its strategy of leveraging reality-TV crossovers and social media engagement to attract younger viewers.

LeAnn Rimes and husband Eddie Cibrian marked their 15th wedding anniversary on April 22, 2026, with a short getaway to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, but the celebration was overshadowed by personal concerns. In an Instagram post on April 23, Rimes described the trip as “a different anniversary, one filled with tears and worry,” saying the pair had stepped away for three days amid “very tense, heart‑wrenching things happening at home with family.” The singer‑actress shared photos and video from the resort, thanked her husband for his support and reflected on the couple’s 15 years together and their ability to “ride the waves.” Rimes also posted a lighter tribute the previous day that included playful “new vows,” referencing perimenopause and a past onstage mishap about losing teeth. Media outlets noted the couple’s well‑publicized origin and subsequent reconciliation with public scrutiny since meeting on the set of Northern Lights; they married in 2011 and Rimes is stepmother to Cibrian’s two sons. Neither Rimes nor Cibrian disclosed specifics about the family issues. Fans and colleagues responded with messages of support across social platforms.

A Los Angeles judge on April 23 dismissed defamation claims in a $500 million countersuit filed by Motown legend Smokey Robinson and his wife against four former employees who have sued him for sexual assault. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Kevin C. Brazile ruled the Robinsons failed to show the plaintiffs acted with the “actual malice” required under California’s anti‑SLAPP standards for public‑figure defamation claims. The decision focused narrowly on whether statements made at a widely publicised press conference were defamatory and is not a ruling on the underlying sexual‑assault allegations, which seek about $50 million and remain pending. The judge allowed several non‑defamation claims in the cross‑complaint — including allegations related to theft of property, deletion of evidence and other torts — to continue through discovery. Lawyers for the accusers called the ruling a vindication for survivors and a check on retaliatory countersuits; the Robinsons’ attorney said they disagree and plan to press remaining claims. A civil trial over the core allegations is tentatively scheduled for 2027; no criminal charges have been filed to date.

Kat Graham confirmed on April 23 that her filmed scenes as Diana Ross were removed from Antoine Fuqua’s Michael ahead of the film’s April 24 release, citing “certain legal considerations.” Multiple outlets report the cuts followed major reshoots to excise a planned third act that addressed 1990s child-sex-abuse allegations after producers discovered a clause in a prior settlement — reportedly involving accuser Jordan Chandler — that bars depiction or mention of him in film or television. The studio, Lionsgate, and the Michael Jackson Estate were involved in retooling the movie; the finished film now ends in 1988 and focuses on Jackson’s rise with the Jackson 5 and early solo career. The production reportedly shot extensive footage (reports cite roughly three and a half hours) that was trimmed to about two hours. The deletions and the estate’s involvement have fueled criticism that the biopic sanitizes contested elements of Jackson’s life, prompting debate among critics, members of Jackson’s family and fans about narrative control and accuracy.