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Sunday, April 12

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Below are the latest entertainment news stories.

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Justin Baldoni seeks to block Jenny Slate and Colleen Hoover evidence in Blake Lively trial

The “It Ends With Us” legal saga between co-stars Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively continued with a new filing Friday in which Baldoni asked a judge to block evidence from co-star Jenny Slate and author Colleen Hoover.

Baldoni and Lively starred in the 2024 movie “It Ends With Us,” which Baldoni directed.

But the movie turned litigious when Lively sued Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment on set and alleging his production company, Wayfarer Studios, retaliated against her after she complained about the alleged misconduct. Baldoni and Wayfarer have denied all of her claims.

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Zac Brown Band steps up to the plate for NBC's ‘Sunday Night Baseball' opening

The Zac Brown Band now has something in common with Carrie Underwood and Lenny Kravitz.

The three-time Grammy Award-winning southern rock band will star in the opening for NBC’s Sunday night coverage of Major League Baseball.

The band’s opening segment will debut on Sunday when the Atlanta Braves host the Cleveland Guardians in the first “Sunday Night Baseball” game on NBC.

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Rapper Offset released from the hospital after being shot outside Florida casino

The rapper Offset has been released from the hospital after being shot earlier this week outside a Florida casino, a spokesperson said Friday.

Offset, one-third of the influential hip-hop trio Migos, was shot Monday night following a fight at the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, just north of Miami.

On Tuesday, a spokesperson for Offset confirmed that the rapper was in stable condition, but his exact condition was unknown. Police said the injuries were not life-threatening.

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‘Summer House' star Amanda Batula apologizes amid West Wilson relationship backlash

“Summer House” star Amanda Batula issued an apology on her Instagram story on Friday in the wake of controversy surrounding her relationship with co-star West Wilson.

Wilson’s ex, Ciara Miller, was Batula’s close friend on the show, prompting many fans of the Bravo reality TV show to criticize her for coupling up with their co-star.

The show, now airing its 10th season on Peacock, follows a group of friends and their antics in a vacation home in the Hamptons in New York. (NBCUniversal is the parent company of Peacock and NBC News.)

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5

Tax Day food deals 2026: Freebies and discounts to score on April 15

No one circles Tax Day on their calendar with excitement. Between tracking down documents and wondering whether you will owe money, it can feel more stressful than satisfying. Even if a refund is on the way, it usually comes with a sigh of relief rather than celebration.

There is, however, a small upside. This year, a wide range of restaurants and brands are rolling out limited-time offers to help customers unwind after filing. From free treats to discounted meals, these Tax Day deals on Wednesday, April 15, offer a reason to treat yourself no matter how your return turns out.

Here is a look at some of the food and drink deals available this Tax Day:

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YouTube Premium hikes prices for the first time since 2023. See how much

The price of YouTube Premium and YouTube Music subscriptions has gone up.

The online video platform announced higher subscription prices for the two services on Friday. It marks the first time it has raised costs for YouTube Premium users in three years.

Individual YouTube Premium plans are going from $13.99 to $15.99 per month, while family plans are jumping from $22.99 to $26.99 per month and student plans are jumping from $7.99 to $8.99 per month.

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