DJ Khaled Reacts to Justin Bieber Performing Their Hit 'I'm the One' at Coachella: 'My Phone Blew Up' (Exclusive)

DJ Khaled spoke with PEOPLE exclusively about Justin Bieber's Coachella 2026 set during the VCARB Livery Launch Party ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix

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• The music producer reacted to the SWAG singer playing their 2017 collaboration, "I'm the One"

• Khaled praised Bieber and hinted at potential work together in the future

DJ Khaledhas nothing but praise forJustin Bieber's performance.

The renowned music producer, 50, revealed to PEOPLE exclusively his thoughts on theSWAGsinger's headlining performance at the2026 Coachella Music and Arts Festival, where he sang their 2017 collaboration, "I'm the One."

"I mean, first of all, Justin Bieber, that's my brother. It's always great to make music with my brother," Khaled told PEOPLE exclusively of Bieber, 32, while chatting on a yacht en route to theVCARB Livery Launch Partyahead of theFormula 1 Miami Grand Prixon Wednesday, April 29.

"For him to pull up his computer and pick that song out of all the hits he has, he picked the one that we did together and my phone blew up," he continued, saying, "And it just put a big smile on my face because I love Justin Bieber."

He added, "That's my brother and I'm very grateful for everything that we've done together and I'm excited to do more."

Khaled and Bieber teamed up for their mega hit "I'm the One," which was released in April 2017. The single, which was featured on the DJ's albumGrateful, also featured Quavo,Chance the RapperandLil Wayne.

In December 2024, "I'm the One" became certified diamond by the RIAA, marking Khaled, Chance and Quavo's first diamond record, Bieber's fourth and Wayne's third. The track was also DJ Khaled's first No. 1 single to debut atop the Billboard Hot 100.

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Bieber headlined Coachella weekend 1 and weekend 2, where he performed a diverse range of hits off his latest two albums,SWAGandSWAG II. He also surprised fans with several throwbacks, singing hits like "Baby," "That Should Be Me," "Up" and "Never Say Never."

The "Sorry" singer's setdrew mixed reviews from fans, with many of the critiques stemming from his stripped-down performance sans choreography and energy that was synonymous with his concerts from the past — rather, he sang with YouTube clips of his throwback hits off his computer on stage.

Others, however, felt that Bieber connected with his younger self — and with YouTube, specifically, was a full-circle moment of how his career took off. In addition to singing with his younger self at Coachella, he played clips of the original music videos behind him.

Khaled, who's a Miami local and Formula 1 fan, also shared with PEOPLE his excitement for the big race weekend's return to the city while celebrating the VCARB vibrant new livery inspired by Red Bull Summer Edition Sudachi Lime.

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"I was here last year with F1 and Red Bull and I had the best time and my kids had the best time," he shared with PEOPLE. "My family had the best time. I'm just excited, man. The whole revealing of the car, the yachts, just that Red Bull know how to do it."

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DJ Khaled Reacts to Justin Bieber Performing Their Hit 'I'm the One' at Coachella: 'My Phone Blew Up' (Exclusive)

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Tate McRae's Corset Dress for the Billboard Women in Music Ceremony Didn't 'Allow' Her to Actually Sit

Tate McRae posted a behind-the-scenes TikTok video showing what it takes to walk a red carpet in style

NEED TO KNOW

• The singer attended the April 29 Billboard Women in Music event in a tight dress that was fashionable but definitely not functional

• McRae was among the stars at the ceremony, where she took home the Hitmaker Award

It's okay, she's okay.

Tate McRaeattended the April 29 Billboard Women in Music ceremony wearing a sexy leather look made to turn heads — but apparently not made for taking a rest.

In aTikTokposted after the star-studded event, the "Greedy" singer, 22, gave a reality check with a behind-the-scenes video of her struggling to sit in her outfit because of its waist-cinching corsetry.

"How does one sit when their dress doesn't allow them to sit," she captioned the clip, which showed her sitting in what appeared to be a sprinter van very stiffly and with her arms out.

McRae didn't have to struggle for long as she did an outfit change inside the ceremony. She accepted her Hitmaker Award in a flowy white dress with a balloon peplum waistline and a lace neckline.

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One of the star's recent red carpet moments was at the2025 MTV Video Music Awardsin September. She wore a sheer Grecian-style white gown by Ludovic de Saint Sernin.

Months later, she opened up toRolling Stoneabout being"scrutinized" and "sexualized" for her provocative outfits.

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"It's just wild that people pay so much attention to us girls for little things that a man wouldn't be scrutinized for... And they're not thinking about the great things that are happening onstage," she said.

"They're not thinking about their vocals, or the way that they're performing or putting themselves out there or being vulnerable, spreading a very specific message," she continued. "They're thinking about what shorts they're wearing, or what their makeup looks like, and that's annoying."

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Experts warn of rising lead risks in Africa’s solar energy boom

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Years after a lead acid battery recycling plant shut down in Kenya’s coastal city of Mombasa, residents of Owino Uhuru say they are still suffering from lead poisoning, a growing public health risk as Africa’s clean energy boom drives a surge in battery use.

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Faith Muthama, 40, a mother of four, says her health has never recovered.

“Life has never been the same,” she said, wiping away sweat. “I still struggle to do heavy chores as I suffer from breathing difficulties. When I was tested in 2012, I was found with high lead levels in my blood.”

Experts warn that similar risks have emerged across Africa as the continent adopts more renewable energy. A February report by the Centre for Global Development, an independent think tank based in Washington and London, warned that the rapid expansion of off-grid solar systems and battery storage, seen as critical to closing Africa’s energy access gap, is driving a sharp increase in demand for battery recycling.

Much of that recycling is done in informal or poorly regulated settings.

The contamination in Owino Uhuru dates back to 2007, when Kenya Metal Refineries EPZ, a local subsidiary of a company based in Mumbai, India, operated a lead-acid battery recycling plant within the settlement.

Residents say toxic waste from the plant, which exported processed lead to India, seeped into the soil and water, causing widespread illness. More than 20 deaths have been linked to the pollution. Although the factory was shut down in 2014, the damage lingers.

Lead exposure is linked to neurological damage, reduced cognitive development and long-term health impacts, particularly in children whose brains are still developing.

In 2025, Kenya’s Supreme Court awarded about $12 million in damages to about 3,000 residents after they won a class-action lawsuit against the smelting company, a rare legal victory for victims of industrial pollution. But activists say the state has failed to follow through on timely compensation.

“I am just waiting for help as I have exhausted all my resources treating myself,” said Alfred Ogulo, 70, a village elder, his speech slightly slurred.

At one point, Ogulo said tests showed extremely high lead levels in his blood, leaving him with nerve damage and limited mobility.

“I cannot walk without a stick,” he said. “I also suffer from serious chest pain and coughs from the toxic fumes that we breathed in here when the factory was still in operation.”

Lead-acid batteries are widely used in many low-income markets because they are cheaper than alternatives like lithium-ion batteries. But safely recycling them requires costly infrastructure that is often lacking. So, informal recyclers often use rudimentary methods that can release lead particles into the air, soil and water.

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“Off-grid solar could account for a substantial share of batteries entering the recycling stream in Africa,” said Lee Crawford, a senior research fellow at the Centre for Global Development, who reviewed the report. “That’s on top of existing demand from vehicles like cars and motorbikes.”

“Safe recycling is expensive and that creates a strong incentive to do it unsafely,” Crawford said, adding that since banning lead-acid batteries is unfeasible, the solution is to make recycling safer.

Across Africa and South Asia, studies estimate that between one-third and half of children have elevated blood lead levels, making it one of the most widespread environmental global health risks. In many countries, weak enforcement of environmental regulations compounds the problem. While rules often exist, experts say implementation remains inconsistent.

“This is a silent threat,” Crawford said. “It’s often invisible, but it affects health, cognitive development and economic productivity.”

The issue extends beyond small informal workshops. Even larger facilities may lack proper controls, while global supply chains for recycled lead can obscure accountability.

“There needs to be accountability across the entire supply chain,” Crawford said.

Some countries are making progress. South Africa, for example, has introduced producer responsibility systems requiring manufacturers to manage battery recycling, creating a more structured approach. But in many parts of the continent, particularly where batteries are imported rather than produced locally, assigning responsibility remains difficult.

International donors are increasingly supporting lithium-ion technologies, which do not carry the same lead-related risks. But lead-acid batteries are expected to remain widely used for years, particularly in off-grid solar systems.

It's a lived reality for residents of Owino Uhuru.

“It is sad that the state has ignored prioritizing the compensation payment as ordered by the court,” said Phyllis Omido, who leads the Centre for Justice Governance and Environmental Action (CJGEA) based in Mombasa and helped residents take their case to court. “These monies would have alleviated the current suffering these vulnerable residents are going through.”

“Is it fair that we are the ones still chasing justice while the company walks away?” said Mejumaa Hassan Nyanje, 60, as she fought back tears. “Will we all die before justice is served? It feels like we’ve been abandoned, like our lives and our health don’t matter.”

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“Melrose Place ”Actor Patrick Muldoon’s Cause of Death Revealed

Patrick Muldoon's cause of death has been revealed

NEED TO KNOW

• The Days of Our Lives star died suddenly on Sunday, April 19, his manager previously told Variety

• He was remembered in a tribute from former costar Alison Sweeney as "brilliantly talented, endlessly kind and generous in spirit"

Patrick Muldoon's cause of death has been revealed.

TheMelrose Placealum died of myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, on April 19, according to the death certificate viewed by PEOPLE.

The document lists pulmonary embolism and hereditary coagulopathy as underlying causes.Coagulopathyis a genetic condition that involves problems with how the body forms blood clots. A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot that prevents blood flow to an artery in the lung, according to theMayo Clinic.

Muldoon's remains were cremated on Tuesday, April 28, according to the death certificate. The document lists his occupation as an actor and producer.

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Muldoon's manager previously confirmed his death in a statement toVariety, sharing that theDays of Our Livesactor died suddenly on Sunday, April 19. His sudden death came following a heart attack,Deadlinereported at the time. PEOPLE reached out to a representative for Muldoon for comment.

The actor shared aposton Instagram two days before his death, writing that he was excited about his new crime thrillerKockroach,starringChris HemsworthandTaron Egerton. Muldoon was credited as an executive producer on the project.

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"So excited to be a part of this amazing project KOCKROACH directed by Matt Ross starring Chris Hemsworth, Taron Edgerton, Zazzie Beetz and Alec Baldwin," Muldoon wrote in the caption.

Muldoon most notably played Austin Reed onDays of Our Livesfrom 1992 to 1995, before reprising his role after a 16-year hiatus in 2011. He also starred as Richard Hart inMelrose Placefor three seasons until 1996. Other notable works included a three-episode stint onSaved by the Belland his performance as Zander Barcalow in the 1997 cult classicStarship Troopers.

Several former costars paid tribute to Muldoon on social media following news of his death, includingDayscostarsAlison SweeneyandLisa Rinna. Rinna, who played his on-screen sister Billie Reed, shared a picture of the pair with a broken-heart emoji on her Instagram Stories.

Sweeney, who played Samantha "Sami" Brady on the soap since 1993, reflected on the "heartbreaking news" in a post shared onX.

"Pat was a rare kind of person—brilliantly talented, endlessly kind, and generous in spirit," Sweeney, 49, wrote. "I was so lucky to have worked with him when I first started at Days, he made me feel at ease right away."

She added, "He brought his unique charm and humor to work every day. A truly gifted guy, and one who will be profoundly missed."

Muldoon is survived by his partner, Miriam Rothbart, along with his parents, Deanna and Patrick Muldoon Sr.; his sister and brother-in-law Shana and Ahmet Zappa; niece Halo and nephew Arrow Zappa, perVariety.

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Amal Clooney Dazzles in $124,000 Earrings Featuring 596 Diamonds

Amal Clooney stepped out in $124,000 Cartier earrings — featuring 596 diamonds — to celebrate her husband George Clooney at the 51st Chaplin Award Gala in New York City

NEED TO KNOW

• Amal appeared in a purple Balenciaga peplum-style mini dress

• Earlier this month, the human rights lawyer debuted a spring hair refresh

Amal Clooneywas dripping in diamonds in the Big Apple.

On Monday, April 27, the human rights lawyer, 48, appeared at the 51st Chaplin Award Gala alongside her husbandGeorge Clooney, who was being honored at the event. Amal opted for a purple Balenciaga peplum-style mini dress, which she teamed with a gold clutch bag and matching heels. George, 64, looked dapper in a black tuxedo.

The focal point of Amal's ensemble was her jewelry: Cartier'sPanthère de Cartier earringsthat retail for $124,000 and are set with four emeralds and a whopping 596 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 4.32 carats.

The couple posed for a series of photos on the red carpet before heading inside for the event, which recognizes an individual's “significant contributions to the art of cinema,” per the Lincoln Centerwebsite.

The award is named after its first honoree, Charlie Chaplin, with all proceeds from the annual gala fundraiser “going to support our nonprofit organization's mission to celebrate cinema as an essential art form and foster a vibrant home for film culture to thrive.”

Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE on the red carpet, George shared that receiving the award and the attention that has come with it was “wild” and “a little embarrassing,” but “fun” at the same time.

“You don't, you drink,” he joked about how he prepared for the evening. “I'm gonna have to start drinking soon.”

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The actor also revealed that he doesn't tend to watch his own films because it's "hard" to see how he looked in his younger years, but made an exception to watch 2009'sFantastic Mr. Foxwith his and Amal's children — twins Ella and Alexander, 8.

"It's a weird thing. As you get older, it's hard to watch movies when you were younger because you're like, holy s---, that doesn't even look like me anymore," he told PEOPLE. "You know, I'm watching because I've got 8 year olds, I'm watchingFantastic Mr. Fox, which is a little easier because it's not really me, it's just my boys. And that's kind of fun because the kids are slowly figuring out what I do for a living."

At the gala, Amal also showed off hernew spring hair refresh, which she debuted earlier this month at Cartier's Women's Initiative dialogue in Milan.

Inspired by Cartier's iconic panther motif, celebrity hairstylist and coloristDimitris Giannetosgave Amal "La Panthère highlights." Her slightly shorter brunette locks feature a hint of golden highlights that frame her face.

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"I wanted to subtly change Amal's hair color and length," Giannetos shared on Instagram. "La Panthère highlights are bold but at the same time look effortless and very elegant!"

The stylist added, "Amal has the most beautiful heart and she's always the most caring person! She inspires me and always makes me think out of the box!"

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How a father and daughter duped NYC's art world with fake Warhols and Banksys

NEW YORK (AP) — A little over a year ago, the New York City art dealer Robert Rogal received a visit to his private showroom from a young woman, who seemed eager to offload a family heirloom.

Introducing herself as Karolina Bankowska, she carried a framed painting signed byAndrew Wyeth, resembling the watercolor landscapes the celebrated artist had completed early in his career. Intrigued, Rogal accepted the piece on consignment, figuring it might fetch between $20,000 to $30,000 at auction.

“The provenance was a little fuzzy,” he said. “But she seemed credible. It wasn’t an obvious counterfeit.”

In fact, Rogal now believes the painting was a fake — one of at least 200 carefully designed imitations that federal prosecutors say Bankowska, 26, and her father Erwin Bankowski, 50, tried to pass off to unwitting buyers.

On Tuesday, the duo pleaded guilty to defrauding their victims — including some of New York City’s most prominent fine art auction houses — of at least $2 million.

The counterfeits, which were forged in Poland by an unnamed co-conspirator, were often reproductions of lesser-known works by prominent and prolific artists, likeBanksyand Andy Warhol, prosecutors said. Their most profitable fake, purportedly by the artist Richard Mayhew, was sold by the auction house DuMouchelles last October for $160,000.

A representative for DuMouchelles said they had cooperated with federal authorities but were not authorized to discuss the sale further. Several other auction houses targeted in the scheme, including Bonhams, Phillips, Freeman’s and Antique Arena, either declined or did not respond to inquiries.

The father and daughter — Polish citizens living in New Jersey — face charges of wire fraud conspiracy and misrepresenting Native American–produced goods, a charge stemming from their duplication of the Luiseño artist, Fritz Scholder.

They face the possibility of more than three years in prison under federal guidelines, in addition to $1.9 million in restitution and possible deportation to Poland.

In court on Tuesday, Bankowska told a judge that her “conduct was wrong and I am guilty.” Her attorney, Todd Spodek, said his client had placed more than $1 million in an escrow account.

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Through a Polish interpreter, Erwin Bankowski also apologized. His attorney, Jeffrey Chabrowe, added that his client had “regrettably made a terrible decision in an effort to support his family.”

As news of the fakes reverberated around the art world, experts described the scheme as a classic of the genre — one that is far more prevalent than some in the industry would like to admit.

“The only unusual thing about this case is that the forgers got caught,” said Erin Thompson, a professor of art crime at the City University of New York.

“People think of the art world as a genteel place full of cultured people who just want to share the wonder of beautiful art," she added. “You should assume there are a lot more fakes out there.”

Prosecutors said the father and daughter began commissioning a Polish artist in 2020 to create the fake artworks. Using antique paper, they also forged stamps to attach to the paintings, adopting the names of since-shuttered galleries where a given artist might have plausibly shown their work.

It wasn’t long before the sales began to draw scrutiny. In March 2023, representatives for the artist Raimonds Staprans caught wind of a forged painting, “Triple Boats,” for sale by an auction house. A few days after the reps contacted the auction house, the painting sold to a buyer for $60,000, prosecutors said.

Thompson, the professor of art crime, noticed other irregularities as well. The gallery stamp on the back of the faked Wyeth, for example, listed its year as 1976, but included a zoning address number that had been phased out in 1962.

Coincidentally, perhaps, the fake stamp bore the name and address for M. Knoedler & Co. One of New York’s oldest and most esteemed commercial galleries, Knoedler closed down in 2011 amidallegations of profiting from forgeries of paintingsby Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko and others.

Ultimately, Rogal said he never listed the Wyeth, in part because the stamp on the back was “too clean.” When he called Bankowska and told her to pick it up, she never responded.

On Tuesday, in a Queens warehouse brimming with consigned art pieces, Rogal reexamined the painting under the light.

"You try to do a service and provide it correctly," he said. “Can we be fooled? Absolutely.”

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Donald Riegle, who represented Michigan in Congress under 7 presidents, dies at 88

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Donald W. Riegle, who represented Michigan in Congress for nearly three decades under seven presidents, has died, his family said Sunday. He was 88.

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Riegle, who began his career as a Republican and later became a Democrat, died Friday of cardiac arrest at his home in San Diego, according to a family statement.

“The cornerstone of our family, Don was a kind, loving, courageous leader who taught us to stand up for justice, economic opportunity, and fairness for everyone,” the statement said.

His family said Riegle was proud of fighting for the rights of working people and leading the Senate opposition to NAFTA, the North American Free Trade Agreement that resulted in the loss of many jobs in his home state. He pushed for economic development and the expansion of health insurance in Michigan.

The native of Flint, Michigan, was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives as a Republican in 1966 at age 28. As a congressman, he challenged President Richard Nixon's policies on the Vietnam War and crossed the aisle to join the Democratic Party in 1973. Three years later, he was elected to the U.S. Senate, where he served until 1994.

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As chair of the Senate Banking Committee, Riegle pushed for financial reforms of the savings and loan industry. Later he was instrumental in getting treatment for Gulf War syndrome for military veterans who fought in the Persian Gulf in 1991.

Riegle was caught up in the Keating Five controversy, when he and four other senators faced Ethics Committee hearings in 1990 about whether they pressured federal regulators to go easy on savings and loan kingpin Charles Keating after receiving campaign contributions from him. The committee found Riegle did not break any federal laws or Senate rules, but determined his conduct gave the appearance of being improper.

In 2001, Riegle became chairman of government relations for public relations firm APCO Worldwide.

In retirement, he spent time with his grandchildren and other family at his homes in Michigan and California, his family said. His wife of 48 years, Lori Hansen Riegle, was by his side when he died, the statement said.

Memorial services are pending.

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Donald Riegle, who represented Michigan in Congress under 7 presidents, dies at 88

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Donald W. Riegle, who represented Michigan in Congress for nearly three decades under seven presidents, has died, his ...

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Taylor Swift superfan Nikki Glaser joins “American Idol” judging panel on theme night: 'I don't even recognize that song'

The seven contestants remaining on this season of American Idol performed Taylor Swift songs on the show's first night dedicated to the artist.

Key Points

• Taylor Swift superfan Nikki Glaser joined the judging panel, and she was wowed by Keyla Richardson's take on "Lover," which she said she didn't recognize.

• Host Ryan Seacrest noted that original American Idol judges Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul will return to the show next week as part of an anniversary event.

American Idolis in itsTaylor Swiftera.

For the first time, the reality show dedicated a round of performances to the artist, and judgesLuke Bryan,Lionel Richie, andCarrie Underwood, as well as guest judgeNikki Glaser, were impressed with the seven remaining contestants.

While Swift wasn't there herself, hostRyan Seacrestexplained that the dancers from the Grammy winner's Eras Tour were.

Each of the seven contestants left on the show when the night began performed a song from Swift's catalog: Jordan McCullough ("Tim McGraw"); Chris Tungseth ("Exile"); Hannah Harper ("Mean"); Brooks Rosser ("Love Story"); Daniel Stallworth ("Fearless"); Keyla Richardson ("Lover"); and Braden Rumfelt ("Cardigan").

They also chose a second song inspired by California.

By this stage of the competition, every performance was a hit, even for contestants that the judges would never have expected to cover Swift.

That was the case when Chris Tungseth sang "Exile."

"You had me focused, locked in," Bryan told him afterward. "I loved your character, the way you delivered the song. I'm sitting her like, I remember this guy at auditions. I never would've imagined we'd be watching him do a Taylor Swift song. It was one of my favorite performances you've done."

Glaser said the rendition left her with goosebumps throughout.

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Host Ryan Seacrest explained that Tungseth was very familiar with another of Swift's song: 2014's "Blank Space," which he played in the locker room to pump him up before games.

Glaser noted when it was Richardson's turn to sing Taylor that her take on "Lover" seemed to make it a different track.

"I don't even recognize that song!" the comedian said. "You brought something to it that I couldn't even imagine could be brought to it. I love what you did with that song. I love watching you. You're stunning, the way you work the room, you make it look so easy. It is so easy to watch you and to listen to you. It feels so good."

Underwood said she'd impressed her once again, while Richie said her talent is "beautiful to watch."

In the end, both Tungseth and Richardson, along with Rumfelt, Harper, and McCullough were among the five voted into the next round. Stallworth and Rosser were eliminated.

Just before voting results were announced, Bryan took the stage for a performance of his new song, "Country and She Knows It."

Next week's episode will also be an event.Randy JacksonandPaula Abdul, two of the original judges in the competition, will return to mentor the contestants. Abdul will also guest judge. It's all part of theAmerican Idol20th high school reunion, which features fan favorites from the 2006 edition. Pros fromDancing with the Starswill also be part of the celebration.

American Idolairs at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

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Mexico urges US to avoid unauthorized operations after fatal Chihuahua crash; state prosecutor resigns

MEXICO CITY, April 27 (Reuters) - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday her government told the United States, via a diplomatic note, that the unauthorized presence of U.S. officials at an anti-narcotics operation ‌in northern Chihuahua state should not be repeated.

Two U.S. officials and two Mexican officials were killed ‌in a car crash on April 19 after the operation. The presence of the U.S. officials rekindled U.S.-Mexico tensions over security cooperation.

The fallout prompted ​Chihuahua's prosecutor, Cesar Jauregui, to resign late on Monday, saying he had provided an inconsistent account of events.

Sheinbaum has said the federal government was not aware the U.S. officials, identified by sources as CIA officers, had been involved in the operation.

"What we told (the U.S.) was that the federal government didn't know about the involvement of these people (in the operation) and we ‌hope that it's an exception," Sheinbaum said ⁠in her daily morning press conference.

Mexico requested that "our constitution and national security law should be followed," Sheinbaum said, adding the U.S. had indicated its agreement.

The presence of U.S. personnel in ⁠anti-cartel operations is a deeply sensitive matter in Mexico. Sheinbaum has long maintained that she welcomes intelligence sharing and security cooperation but will not accept U.S. agents or forces participating in operations on Mexican territory.

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In contrast, U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly ​called ​for greater use of U.S. military force to combat Mexican ​cartels, and has threatened that the U.S. could ‌go it alone if Washington feels Mexico isn't doing enough.

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On Saturday, Mexico's security cabinet said in a statement that the U.S. officials lacked formal accreditation to participate in security activities in Mexico and that one of them had entered the country as a tourist.

The day after the crash, Jauregui had said the U.S. officials did not take part in the lab raid, but instead were later picked up by Mexican personnel involved in the operation at a ‌separate location. They were being driven to the state capital when the ​accident occurred, Jauregui said.

However, Jauregui said on Monday he had provided ​conflicting information, although he did not offer specifics ​about which details had been incorrect.

"Regarding the events that have come to light around the ‌presence of individuals who identified themselves as alleged foreign ​officials, the information we initially ​had - and which I shared with the public - was inconsistent," he said in a statement issued by the Chihuahua Attorney General's office, and which Jauregui read out at a press conference.

"There were omissions both in ​the information and in the institutional handling ‌of points of contact with those individuals." He added he hoped his resignation would allow authorities ​to "restore public trust."

(Reporting by Raul Cortes, additional reporting by Lizbeth Diaz and Daina Beth Solomon; writing ​by Kylie Madry; editing by Stephen Eisenhammer and Neil Fullick)

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Australia and New Zealand gather in Turkey to commemorate WWI battle

ISTANBUL (AP) — Officials and visitors from Australia, New Zealand and Turkey gathered in northwestTurkeyon Saturday to commemorate the 111th anniversary of theBattle of Gallipoli.

Turkey ANZAC Day

The solemn ceremony began at 5:30 a.m. local time near a beach where the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, or Anzacs, first landed at Gallipoli at dawn on April 25, 1915.

The hour-long event included mournful hymns, prayers and the laying of wreaths by the participants, which included representatives from many countries around the world.

The Gallipoli campaign, part of a British-led effort to defeat the Ottoman Empire, ultimately failed, resulting in tens of thousands of deaths on both sides during the eight-month conflict. It aimed to secure a naval route from the Mediterranean Sea to Istanbul through the Dardanelles, and knock the Ottomans out of the war.

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The battle helped forge Australia and New Zealand’s national identities as well as friendship with their former adversary, Turkey.

“From great suffering, understanding can grow. From former enemies, friendships can blossom. The relationship between Turkey, Australia and New Zealand is built on remembrance, respect and recognition of our shared humanity,” said Governor-General of New Zealand Dame Cindy Kiro during the opening address.

Turkish Col. Fatih Cansiz read from the tribute Turkey’s founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk made in 1934 for the fallen: “Those heroes that shed their blood and lost their lives … you are now lying in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore rest in peace. There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side in this country of ours.”

Ataturk first rose to prominence as commander of the Turkish forces at Gallipoli, then went on to lead Turkey’s War of Independence and ultimately found the Turkish Republic.

byDaniel Coleman

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April 27, 2026

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Legal teams for Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni to meet ahead of trial

Attorneys forBlake LivelyandJustin Baldoniare gathering in court ahead of the upcoming trial.

The legal teams will meet with New York Southern District Judge Lewis Liman on Tuesday to iron out details of the trial, including the trial's length, witness sequestration and which experts and evidence each side will be allowed to present.

Jury selection is scheduled to begin May 18, and opening statements could be heard that same day.

Judge dismisses much of Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni

Potential jurors will be asked about their opinions on sexual harassment claims.

According to the jury questionnaire, one question includes, "Is there anything about the subject matter or nature of the allegations made by Ms. Lively – which include sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation – that would make it difficult for you to consider the evidence in this case with an open mind to both sides?"

Prospective jurors will also be asked whether they personally know Taylor Swift, Ryan Reynolds and a long list of other celebrities and if they've seen the movie "It Ends With Us" or read the book on which the movie is based.

Lively filed a complaint against Baldoni with the California Civil Rights Department in December 2024, accusing him of sexual harassment on the set of "It Ends with Us" and accusing both Baldoni and his production company Wayfarer Studios of engaging in a "social manipulation" campaign to "destroy" her reputation.

The two later filed lawsuits against each other in New York, with Lively reiterating the claims made in her earlier complaint and accusing Baldoni and Wayfarer of allegedly engaging in "unlawful, retaliatory astroturfing" to ruin her reputation in a lawsuit seeking $500 million in damages.

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Baldoni's attorney denied the allegations.

Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni's 'It Ends with Us' legal battle: A timeline

Shortly after Lively filed her lawsuit, Baldoni filed a $400 million countersuit against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and the couple's publicist for extortion and defamation, claiming Lively had "robbed" him of control over the film and had destroyed his reputation.

Lively's lawyers denied the allegations and called Baldoni's suit "another chapter in the abuser playbook."

A federal judge in New Yorkdismissed Baldoni's suitlast June,formally endingthe counterclaim in October after Baldoni did not refile an amended complaint.

Earlier this month, Liman alsodismissedmuch of Lively's case against Baldoni, including her claims she was subjected to sexual harassment on set.

Lively is allowed to pursue certain claims of retaliation against Baldoni's public relations team over alleged harm to her reputation, according to Liman's ruling.

In February, the two actors spent six hours inside a New York City courtroom in an attempt to settle Lively's lawsuit against Baldoni, but were unsuccessful.

The court-ordered settlement conference was a last-ditch attempt at resolving the legal battle that has now stretched on for more than a year.

byDaniel Coleman

in

April 27, 2026

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