Matthew McConaughey and his 'Mud' costar Jacob Lofland reflected on each of their fathers' deaths in a new interview, where McConaughey said his dad James' death in 1992 "kind of gave me a kick in the caboose to have courage."
https://people.com/matthew-mcconaughey-reflects-mourning-pain-losing-fa…

MLB legend Pedro Martinez shared that his family is affected by the deadly Jet Set nightclub collapse in the Dominican Republic.
https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/mlbs-pedro-martinez-spea…

On Wednesday April 9, Kylie Jenner shared a rare photo via Instagram Stories of her son Aire, whom she shares with rapper Travis Scott, looking all grown up. The 3-year-old was standing up tall, dressed in a black shirt and khaki pants.
https://people.com/kylie-jenner-s-son-aire-3-looks-all-grown-up-in-rare…

On her 'Open Book with Jenna' podcast, Jenna Bush Hager recalled a moment in which her mother, former first lady Laura Bush, wrote a handwritten apology for a parenting misstep. 'You should be having those conversations even as adults,' Jenna said.
https://people.com/laura-bush-once-wrote-a-hand-written-apology-to-daug…

Simone Biles showed off her medium Lady Dior bag, which retails for $6,500, on Instagram Stories. The star gymnast has a growing collection of designer bags, including a Hermès Kelly bag and a Birkin.
https://people.com/simone-biles-levels-up-her-glam-with-a-usd6-500-luxu…

Gwyneth Paltrow admits she once regretted "not having more kids" after welcoming her son Moses and daughter Apple, whom she shares with ex-husband Chris Martin.
https://people.com/gwyneth-paltrow-admits-she-once-regretted-not-having…

Universal announced they would be opening their first-ever theme park and resort in the U.K. on Tuesday, April 8
https://people.com/universal-new-theme-park-uk-james-bond-paddington-be…

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on April 9 that reverses water conservation measures in an effort to strengthen showerhead water pressure. Trump said he hopes the action will 'make America's showers great again'
https://people.com/trump-showerhead-water-pressure-executive-order-1171…

Patrick Schwarzenegger gifted his White Lotus season 3 castmates custom T-shirts with unique designs inspired by Thailand and the HBO series
https://www.usmagazine.com/stylish/news/patrick-schwarzenegger-wraps-wh…

Philadelphia Eagles' Lane Johnson announced his engagement to influencer Kelsey Holmer on Instagram on April 9, two months after his Super Bowl 2025 win. 'Now we both have rings!' the NFL star said.
https://people.com/philadelphia-eagles-lane-johnson-announces-engagemen…