April 14th Celebrity News Roundup

Published April 15, 2026

Over 1,000 individuals from the Hollywood industry, including Bryan Cranston, Jane Fonda, and Joaquin Phoenix, have signed an open letter on Monday opposing Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The letter cautions that this merger would "further consolidate an already concentrated media landscape" and restrict opportunities for creativity and employment.

Kim Kardashian is broadening her professional pursuits by becoming a producer of the Broadway play The Fear Of 13. Featuring Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson, the production seeks to highlight issues surrounding criminal justice reform. The narrative centers on Nick Yarris, who endured more than two decades on death row for a murder he maintains he did not commit.

Sid Krofft, the puppeteer renowned for creating imaginative children’s programs alongside his brother Marty, passed away at age 96. He died peacefully on Friday at a friend’s residence in Los Angeles. Marty Krofft had died in November 2023 at the age of 86. The siblings were responsible for popular series such as The Banana Splits Adventure Hour, H.R. Pufnstuf, and Land of the Lost.

20th Century Studios has secured the film rights to the popular Roblox game 99 Nights In The Forest, developed by Grandma’s Favourite Games. This project represents the studio’s inaugural major video game adaptation since becoming part of Disney. The survival horror game challenges players to endure 99 nights in a haunted forest while attempting to rescue four missing children.

ABC has renewed its drama series The Rookie and Will Trent for the 2026-27 TV season. This renewal guarantees a ninth season for The Rookie, starring Nathan Fillion, and a fifth season for Will Trent, featuring Ramón Rodriguez. Both series maintain strong viewership for ABC and Hulu, averaging over 8 million viewers per episode within a week.

Pedro Pascal has officially become a house ambassador for Chanel, marking a unique collaboration for the brand, which does not offer menswear. This announcement comes after his notable appearance at the Academy Awards wearing a Chanel outfit. Chanel lauded Pascal for "constantly defying expectations" and described him as a "natural ally" for the fashion house.