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| Veronica Roth revisiting 'Divergent' universe with 'Sixth Faction' | Best-selling author Veronica Roth has announced she has in the works two new books set in an alternate timeline for her dystopian Divergent universe. "A new duology from #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth begins. The Sixth Faction publishes on 8th October, in hardback with special sprayed edges. Pre-order now," publisher Harper Fire wrote on social media Saturday. "Book Two will follow in February 2027." Divergent was published in 2011 and followed by Insurgent in 2012 and Allegiant in 2013. The trilogy was adapted as movies starring Shailene Woodley and Theo James. Roth told USA Today her next two new books would not be sequels, prequels, spin-offs or new perspectives on stories she has already told. |
| Nicole Brydon Bloom, Justin Theroux welcome first child | Nicole Brydon Bloom and Justin Theroux have welcome their first child. "He's here," Brydon Bloom posted on Instagram Saturday, alongside a photo of Theroux cuddling their newborn. "We are so in love." The couple -- who reportedly tied the knot in March 2025 -- did not divulge details about the child's name or exact birth-date. Their celebrity friends were quick to wish them well. "CONGRATS!!! So happy for you guys!" wrote Brenda Song. "Just so so so so so happy!!!!!!" said Beanie Feldstein. "Congratulations! So exciting!" added Katie Couric. "My loves!! I'm so happy for you guys," said Tan France. Theroux was previously married to actress Jennifer Aniston from 2015 through 2018. |
| WWE 'WrestleMania 42': Cody Rhodes wins, Randy Orton snaps | Cody Rhodes was able to retain the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton in the main event of WWE WrestleMania 42 on Saturday. Orton was joined by his new manager, ESPN's Pat McAfee, who attacked Rhodes before the match started using a microphone. Rhodes was able to recover and nailed the sports analyst with a Cross Rhodes before he helped country singer Jelly Roll put McAfee through the announcer's desk. Paramedics then arrived onto the scene to remove McAfee from the arena, much to the crowd's delight. It wasn't until Rhodes and Orton were alone in the ring did the bell finally ring to officially begin the championship match. |
| Famous birthdays for April 19: Troy Polamalu, Tim Curry | Those born on this date are under the sign of Aries. They include: -- First lady Lucretia Garfield in 1832 -- Music patron Augustus Juilliard in 1836 -- Actor Hugh O'Brian in 1925 -- Actor Jayne Mansfield in 1933 -- Actor Dudley Moore in 1935 -- Actor Elinor Donahue in 1937 (age 89) -- Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, in 1939 -- Actor Tim Curry in 1946 (age 80) -- Actor Tony Plana in 1952 (age 74) -- Colombian President Gustavo Petro in 1960 (age 66) -- Motorsports Hall of Fame of America member Al Unser Jr. |
| Madonna to release new album this summer | Pop music legend Madonna has announced plans to release a new album this summer. "Confessions On A Dance Floor: Part II - July 3 2026," the singer posted on Instagram this week. Her last album was 2019's Madame X. The news was met with celebratory comments from several other artists. "Seated Mother," wrote music star Katy Perry. "I'm so ready," said Ozark and Weapons alum Julia Garner. "Let's Dance!" Entourage actress Debi Mazar agreed. Madonna also performed her hits "Vogue" and "Like a Prayer" with headliner Sabrina Carpenter at the Coachella music festival in California Friday. "I have a few things I wanna get off my chest. Twenty years ago today, I performed at Coachella. |