Congressman Eric Swalwell is facing sexual assault allegations from multiple women, a Manhattan District Attorney’s investigation and calls from top Democrats to end his campaign for California governor.

Four women — including a former staffer who claims the politician raped her — accused Swalwell in April 2026 of sexual misconduct and harassment. Swalwell has categorically denied all the allegations.

“These allegations are false and come on the eve of an election against the frontrunner for governor,” Swalwell said in a statement. “For nearly 20 years, I have served the public — as a prosecutor and a congressman and have always protected women.”

Swalwell, a Democratic congressman representing California’s 14th congressional district, was the frontrunner in the 2026 race for California governor before the accusations made headlines.

Keep scrolling to learn more about the scandal and resulting investigation:

What Are the Allegations Against Eric Swalwell?

One of Eric Swalwell’s former staffer, who was 21 when she was hired, claimed that he attempted to pursue her romantically when she worked at his district office in Castro Valley, California, in 2019. She alleged he messaged her via Snapchat, sent her images of his genitals and sought nude pictures in return. She also claimed Swalwell tried to kiss her in her car and later asked her to perform oral sex on him.

The woman further alleged that Swalwell invited her out for drinks in September 2019, where she “blacked out” and allegedly woke up naked in Swalwell’s hotel bed, at which point she felt the effects of vaginal intercourse.

“I kept figuring out ways to blame myself: I shouldn’t have reached out to him at all, I should have left, I should have done this,” an anonymous alleged victim told CNN in April 2026. “Well, Eric shouldn’t have raped me.”

Another woman, Ally Sammarco, claimed that Swalwell offered to “share her resume” with other congressional offices before sending her “very inappropriate” messages via Snapchat. Two additional women also accused the congressman of sexual harassment and unwanted touching. All the women, sans Sammarco, wished to remain anonymous fearing retaliation.

Eric Swalwell’s Denial and Apology to His Wife

Eric Swalwell addressed the allegations in a social media video, while also apologizing to his wife, Brittany Watts.

“I do not suggest to you in any way that I am perfect or that I’m a saint. I have certainly made mistakes in judgment in my past,” he said in a social media video in April 2026. “Those mistakes are between me and my wife. And to her, I apologize deeply for putting her in this potion.”

Watts, who shares three children with Swalwell, has not publicly addressed the scandal.

Ally Sammarco’s Husband Reacts to the Scandal

Alleged victim Ally Sammarco‘s husband, Adam Parkhomenko responded directly to Swalwell’s denial video in April 2026.

“My wife’s name is Ally Sammarco. Obviously you know that, but she’s not named anonymous,” Parkhomenko, a Democratic strategist and former DNC National Field Director, wrote via X in April 2026. “She also went on the record with CNN so that hopefully this does not happen to other women and maybe it would help other women come forward.”

In a second statement, Parkhomenko added, “I would just like to reiterate that if Eric Swalwell and his attorney believe any statements that my wife and I have made are not true, he should sue us immediately.”

Democrats Call for Eric Swalwell to Drop Out of Governor’s Race

Prominent members of the Democratic Party publicly reacted to Eric Swalwell’s misconduct scandal in April 20226.

“This extremely sensitive matter must be appropriately investigated with full transparency and accountability,” Nancy Pelosi said in a statement. “As I discussed with Congressman Swalwell, it is clear that this is best done outside of a gubernatorial campaign.”

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, meanwhile, issued a joint statement with Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar. They called for Swalwell to “immediately end his campaign to be California’s next governor.”

Adam Gray, a Democrat from California who served as a campaign cochair for Swalwell, also called the reports “deeply disturbing” and withdrew his support in the congressman’s gubernatorial race.

Manhattan DA Opens Investigation

The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office launched an investigation into Eric Swalwell on April 11, 2026.

“We urge survivors and anyone with knowledge of these allegations to contact our Special Victims Division at 212-335-9373,” the DA’s office told CNN in a statement. “Our specially trained prosecutors, investigators and counselors are well-equipped to help you in a trauma-informed, survivor-centered manner.”

Us Weekly reached out to Swalwell’s communications director for comment.

Congressman Eric Swalwell’s Staff ‘Horrified’ By Sexual Misconduct Allegations

On the heels of the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office opening an investigation into Congressman Eric Swalwell’s alleged misconduct, staffers from his 14th congressional district and the “Eric Swalwell for Governor 2026” campaign released a joint statement condemning him.

“As leaders of teams working for Eric Swalwell, we’re horrified by the recent reporting in the San Francisco Chronicle and by CNN,” they said. “We stand with our former colleague, and the other women who have come forward. We believe you should stand with them, too. The behavior detailed in these reports is abhorrent, beneath the dignity of those serving in public office and betrays the trust of all Californians.”

His staffers addressed why it was impossible for many of them to quit their jobs with Swalwell amid the ongoing scandal.

“We also understand that we lead teams who need guidance and stability now, more than ever. We are focused on supporting our colleagues during this challenging time,” they said in a joint statement.
“Any decision of staff members to remain in their roles in the interim should not be viewed as support for Eric Swalwell. “We recognize that not everyone — in particular our junior staff — can immediately forfeit their income and benefits without significant personal risk or consequence. Our responsibility now is to them.”

Their statement concluded, “We, more than he, understand that we have obligations to the people we lead and to the constituents of California’s 14th Congressional District. Those of us that remain on staff do so for the sole purpose of ensuring that as many of those obligations are fulfilled as possible.”

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If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).

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Season 2 of “Temptation Island” is already delivering major drama, and for Scarlett Bentley, the experience ended with a life-changing decision. The 29-year-old marketing agency owner entered the island alongside her boyfriend, 27-year-old real estate entrepreneur Cole Mueller, hoping to work through ongoing issues in their two-year relationship. But by the end of the experiment, Scarlett made the surprising choice to leave the island alone. While the decision didn’t come easily, it marked a turning point for the “Temptation Island” star, who has since opened up about what really went wrong between them.

Scarlett Bentley Says ‘Trust Issues’ Weren’t About Cheating

Ahead of the season premiere, Scarlett shed light on what led the couple to the island in the first place, revealing that their struggles weren’t rooted in infidelity.

“Once we were there, I realized I wasn’t actually worried about Cole cheating,” she told Cosmo. “I think it would’ve been pretty crazy for either of us to actually do something like that…so I was just hoping that both of us would really look more deeply into our relationship and grow.”

Instead, Scarlett explained that their issues were more about communication, growth, and understanding each other on a deeper level.

Disappointment Over Cole’s Approach On The Island

While the experiment is designed to push contestants out of their comfort zones, Scarlett admitted she was left wanting more from Cole’s experience. She revealed that she had hoped he would take advantage of the opportunity to connect with others and gain perspective.

“I know that he was probably scared of me seeing anything that would upset me,” she explained. “It was a hard situation to navigate, and I think everyone just did their best, right?”

For Scarlett, the lack of exploration made it feel like a missed opportunity for both of them to truly evolve.

Scarlett Bentley Found Support In Unexpected Friendship

During her time on the island, Scarlett formed a close bond with fellow participant Bradley Bobbit, but she made it clear their connection remained strictly platonic.

“That first pick for that date was totally random,” Scarlett said. “I just chose Bradley on a whim, and had no idea that we would become such great friends. And after that first date, we had really great conversations. I was the oldest girl. He was the oldest guy. I think he was just really mature, and he spoke my language.”

According to Scarlett, that friendship became an important source of support throughout the process. “He was able to help me navigate my relationship, which was super helpful, considering I was just like wanting to grow and get answers,” she shared. “It always just felt like a deep friendship to me…and having a solid friend to lean on was huge.”

Scarlett Admits She Has Some Regrets

Looking back, Scarlett acknowledged that there are a few moments she might have handled differently, especially when it came time to communicate with Cole.

She admitted she “could have been a little softer” in the video message she left for him during the show. “Obviously, I’m only seeing very small clips of Cole’s experience, so in that moment, it felt right,” she said. “I wanted him to dive into the experience…but from what I had seen, it seemed like he wasn’t.”

Still, she ultimately stands by her decision to walk away, explaining that she was ready to move on from the relationship they once had. “I think I was just so over the old relationship that we were in, and I just wanted growth,” she told the outlet.

‘Temptation Island’ Puts Relationships Through The Ultimate Test

At its core, “Temptation Island” follows four couples at a crossroads who agree to test their relationships in one of the most extreme ways possible. Each pair arrives on a tropical island only to be immediately separated and surrounded by a group of attractive singles, forcing them to confront temptation head-on while navigating time apart.

“Isolated from one another, they will go on a journey full of temptation and self-reflection to decide whether to return to their lives together, chart a new path alone, or leave the island with someone new,” the show’s description states.

Season 2 of “Temptation Island” is streaming on Netflix now.

Amy Duggar is sharing what she believes could be just some of the many “promises” her famous family has made Kendra Duggar in the wake of her husband Joseph Duggar’s arrest for alleged child molestation.

“I guarantee you a promise has been made. Promises have been made. So here is just my ideas of what those might be — this is just my opinion, OK?” Amy, 39, alleged in a Friday, April 10, video shared via TikTok.

Amy, who has been a vocal critic of her famous reality TV family amid her cousins’ arrests, then pretended to be her family as she listed off what she says are just some of the potential promises they have made to Kendra, 27.

“Kendra we love you so much, we’re gonna band together as a family,” she began. “You know, I’m so sorry that he stumbled, I know that’s gotta be just heartbreaking but you know I know he loves you. And you all are so good together, this is just a little bit of a problem but you know what you’re showing your strength in god right now.”

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She continued, “By staying with him and just being a devoted wife and loving him you are showing him God’s love. Your faith is being tested right now and I need you to stay strong because Joseph loves you so much. We’re all here to support you.”

Joseph, the seventh eldest child belonging to Jim Bob, 60 and Michelle, 59, was charged last month with lewd and lascivious behavior involving molestation of a victim less than 12 years old. He was also charged with lewd and lascivious behavior conducted by a person 18 years or older.

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The charges were presented after a 14-year-old came forward to police accusing Joseph of molesting her when she was 9 during a 2020 vacation. Joseph was extradited to Florida, where the alleged crime took place, and has pleaded not guilty.

Kendra was later arrested and charged with four counts of endangering the welfare of a minor, second-degree, and four counts of second-degree false imprisonment. These secondary charges are unrelated to Joseph’s molestation allegations. Kendra was released on bond the same day she was arrested.

“We have the best lawyer for you. You know what? Not even just that, we might just try to drop those charges because it’s ridiculous that you got arrested,” Amy continued in her Friday video, again pretending to be her family as she listed off what she claims could be potential promises they have made to Kendra.

“Let me just tell you something — if you just stick around and you just show family loyalty things are gonna work out. This problem is going to fix itself,” she added. “We’ll take care of everything, just stay. This will all blow over and people are exaggerating. You made vows, you can’t just walk away.”

She concluded of her idea for possible promises she claims her family has made, “God hates divorce. Forgiveness is what God wants. You just need to stay and stay silent and stay quiet for the sake of your family. We’ll take care of the bills, don’t you worry about anything.”

Amy went on to claim that “that’s how it works” within her family amid their public scandals.

“It’s provision, with conditions,” she claimed. “Support, sure, but with strings attached and the help keeps them dependent. Real support doesn’t require silence and real support doesn’t trap you in a system that protected the problem in the first place.”

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Amy Duggar King has thanked fans on behalf of her family following the arrests of her cousin Joseph Duggar and his wife, Kendra Duggar. The 19 Kids and Counting alum, 39, shared a message from the “God Lady Talk” Instagram account on Friday, March 27, which read, “Surround yourself with people who pray for you […]

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While Amy believes her family has promised Kendra certain things in exchange for silence and for her to remain in her marriage, a source exclusively told Us Weekly that the opposite is true for Anna Duggar after her husband, Josh Duggar, was found guilty on child pornography charges.

“Anna has several family members who have strongly encouraged her to leave Josh,” the insider told Us. “It has been very difficult to have those conversations because Anna has always been so supportive of Josh, but the family felt that they had to let her know their thoughts.”

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90210 alum Annalynne McCord revealed that she is engaged to longtime love Danny Cipriani after the rugby star proposed on Christmas Day 2025.

“I cried for 10 minutes straight,” McCord, 38, told People in an interview published on Saturday, April 11. “At some point, I realized I had to answer. I said, ‘Yes, but I can’t even speak,’ and he replied, ‘That’s okay, it’s actually a good sign that you are quiet for once.’ Then, we’re all laughing.”

McCord told the outlet that she was actually considering proposing to the athlete late last year, but her sisters “strongly discouraged” her from taking that step at the time.

“It occurred to me that I should just propose to him and I told my sisters. Both really questioned this choice, and they strongly discouraged it,” she recalled. “I decided to tell him that was my plan, but then the look on his face convinced me not to, and he fessed up and told me he had plans to propose to me on our upcoming trip to Cambodia.”

Cipriani’s proposal plans ultimately changed. On Christmas Day, he encouraged McCord to join the whole family for a movie and she went off to get changed.

“I come downstairs and there are rose petals everywhere and a rose petal heart,” she revealed. “Danny, down on one knee with a ring, waiting for me to step into the heart.”

Cipriani proposed at McCord’s Los Angeles home with a 15-carat, emerald-cut diamond with seven round accent diamonds set in the band. He also arranged for her family and friends to watch the proposal over Zoom.

Us Weekly exclusively revealed in May 2024 that McCord and Cipriani were officially back together. The two originally started dating in 2016, but went their separate ways four years later.

“I wasn’t looking for it at all. It kind of found me,” she told Us about her feelings for Cipriani. “It’s the most unlikely situation ever because I was with this person on and off for four years, and we were two shadows matching the shadow of the other person.”

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The two reconnected “as friends” a few years after splitting, with love blossoming once again.

“Now we’re together and it’s new, but we are both showing up for ourselves in life,” she explained. “And because we can show up for ourselves, we’re matching each other on every level and we’re having painful conversations of where we were, because they’re honest and they’re real and I wouldn’t want anything else.”

Prior to her relationship with Cipriani, McCord dated Twilight’s Kellan Lutz from 2008 to 2010 and later was with Prison Break star Dominic Purcell from 2011 to 2014. (Lutz, 41, married Brittany Gonzales in 2017 and they share two children: daughter Ashtyn Lilly, 5, and son Kasen Lane, 3. Purcell, 56, has been married to Tish Cyrus since 2023.)

Apple TV has gradually built up a diverse catalogue of shows from hot comedies like Ted Lasso or mind-bending sci-fi like Severance, but there is a 2024 crime drama lurking in the shadows that deserves more recognition. Bad Monkey offers one of the wackiest and feel-good approaches to crime, with Vince Vaughn‘s brand of comedy at the center. Written by Bill Lawrence and Carl Hiaasen, the show transports viewers to the sunny coasts of the Bahamas while also unveiling the disastrous impacts of building developments and disrupting the local ecosystem. It’s all tied together with a hilarious crime, one that begins with a lone severed arm.

Vaughn carries us through the twisty investigation as Andrew Yancy, a former Miami cop who now works as a health inspector. He is enjoying his peaceful but admittedly stagnant life in a coastal house when his best friend Rogelio (John Ortiz) shows up at his door with a limb in his trunk. Throughout his investigation, he falls for the magnetic coroner Rosa (Natalie Martinez), meets the wonderfully psychotic Eve (Meredith Hagner), and is also entangled in his ex-girlfriend’s, Bonnie (Michelle Monaghan), strange life — and, of course, there’s a monkey.

Vince Vaughn Leads a Comedic Cast in Apple TV’s ‘Bad Monkey’

With Vaughn at the helm of Bad Monkey, we immediately know that we’re in good hands in terms of comedy. The script is wry, sarcastic, and witty, as each cast member drops comedic gems at every turn, no matter how tense or dramatic the scene may be. The rest of the cast follows his lead while adding their own flair for well-timed quips, with Martinez making a fun scene partner for Vaughn. Their easy on-screen chemistry makes the criminal investigation fly by, as Rosa’s ferocity and passion pair beautifully with Yancy’s demeanor of a man who’s been in this game for too long, but just can’t help himself. Whether they are flirting in the morgue or running through the forest, every scene between the two is immersive.

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On the other side of the investigation is Hagner’s Eve, who is the kind of psychopath you will never tire of watching. She owns a tiny dog that likes to lick blood, a beautiful mansion she bounces around in with a manic sort of grace, and a stepdaughter (Caitlin Lawrence) she just doesn’t quite grasp — damn those pesky things called emotions. In the sunny hues of the Bahamas, Eve is a delightful and unpredictable antagonist who keeps our main characters guessing while delivering her own comical panache. Cartoonish in the best way, Hagner ensures that whenever the camera isn’t pointed at Vaughn, we still gain the same comedic value, just a tad more psychotic.

‘Bad Monkey’ Is a Feel-Good, Sunny Crime Drama

While the cast handles the comedic side of things, the rest of Bad Monkey strives to inject a little bit of wonder into our lives. Amid the dramatic turns of the criminal investigation are little nuggets of ecological knowledge and appreciation that remind us that beauty is all around us. They’re as simple as Yancy minding of the sea turtles in his backyard or Bonnie swimming with manatees in an absolutely breathtaking underwater scene. Just like in real life, natural beauty is tucked away in the corners of the show, emerging in fleeting sequences of wonder and reverence so as not to disrupt the pacing but to coax us into stillness for a couple of beats.

People also make up the ecosystem of the island, and Bad Monkey doesn’t forget that either. At the beginning, there is a seemingly separate storyline that gradually intertwines with the central one about a group of inhabitants worried about losing their homes. Neville (Ronald Peet) and his monkey are the embodiment of fighting for freedom on the island, while the intimidating Dragon Queen (Jodie Turner-Smith) and her mischievous ya-ya (L. Scott Caldwell) practice a magic that symbolizes the old traditions and history that are being threatened by the developers.

By seamlessly weaving cheap thrills with feel-good wonder, Bad Monkey effectively advocates for awareness, appreciation, and preservation of the natural world. The comedic cast and twisty storyline hook viewers in while the unexpected shots of nature inspire awe and empathy. It’s a gorgeous show that may first be a fun romp into the world of beachside crimes, but you’ll walk away with far more than you bargained for.

That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for The Beatles. From the Beatlemania phenomenon to the British invasion, the Liverpool quintet has become the ultimate pop culture sensation. That popularity also translates into numbers, as the band currently sits as the best-selling act in music history with over 600 million units sold. But it seems the sky is not the limit.

And there’s no better institution than NASA to send a group of suit-wearing, music-playing men into space — at least through their music. With 213 officially released songs in their catalogue, choosing just one is no easy task. Still, NASA ultimately settled on a particular track they deemed worthy of being sent to extraterrestrial beings, if any are out there.

The Beatles Marked the 40th Anniversary of “Across the Universe” by Beaming the Song into Outer Space

With Artemis II completing its journey around the Moon, it’s a fitting reminder that NASA isn’t just about rockets and science. Surprisingly, the high-tech institution also knows a thing or two about great music. On February 4, 2008, NASA made history by transmitting The Beatles’ iconic song “Across the Universe” directly into deep space, marking the first time a song was deliberately beamed beyond Earth’s atmosphere. In true Beatles fashion, the opportunity gave the track a literal “ticket to ride” to the North Star, Polaris at the speed of light, about 300,000 km per second (186,000 miles per second). To put that into perspective, light can circle Earth’s equator roughly 7.5 times in just one second at that speed.

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This Beatles-NASA broadcast celebrated multiple milestones at once: the 40th anniversary of the song, NASA’s 50th anniversary, and the 45th anniversary of the Deep Space Network. What’s even more remarkable is that this was not NASA’s idea in the first place. Avid fan and Beatles historian Martin Lewis suggested that the agency send “something a little more cheery.” As a cherry on top, Paul McCartney congratulated NASA for their initiative, and asked them to “send his [my] love to the aliens.” While humans may never know if anyone, or anything, will hear it, the gesture itself takes the title of the song literally. If aliens are truly out there, at least they’ll know that Earth has got some great bands.

John Lennon Got the Inspiration for “Across the Universe” While Lying in Bed with His First Wife

Released as part of a 1969 charity album for the World Wildlife Fund, “Across the Universe” is one of many works credited under the Lennon–McCartney partnership. Written in a stream-of-consciousness style, the song focuses more on form than conventional lyric structure, mimicking the flow of thoughts as the narrator takes in their surroundings through sensory impressions, from the “images of broken light” to the “sounds of laughter.” Much of this self-enlightened tone is also influenced by the band’s interest in Transcendental Meditation, which explains the inclusion of the Sanskrit phrase “जय गुरु देव, ॐ” (Jai Guru Dev), meaning “All glory to Guru Dev.”

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As John Lennon recounted to David Sheff, much of “Across the Universe” came to him in a moment of spontaneity — following an unusual incident involving his wife, Cynthia Lennon.

“I was lying next to my first wife in bed, you know, and I was irritated, and I was thinking. She must have been going on and on about something and she’d gone to sleep and I kept hearing these words over and over, flowing like an endless stream. I went downstairs and it turned into a sort of cosmic song rather than an irritated song, rather than a “Why are you always mouthing off at me?” [The words] were purely inspirational and were given to me as boom! I don’t own it you know; it came through like that.”

Three years before the “Across the Universe” broadcast, McCartney had the honor of sending a “wake-up” call to astronauts Bill McArthur and Valeri Tokarev aboard the International Space Station on 12 November 2005. In true space exploration tradition, wake-up calls are part of a decades-long practice in which Mission Control plays music or audio messages to help astronauts start their day in orbit. NASA has even publicly shared a full playlist of these wake-up calls for missions like Artemis II. What makes McArthur and Tokarev’s wake-up call especially memorable is that it was broadcast live from McCartney’s concert at the Arrowhead Pond (now the Honda Center) in Anaheim, California.

Before McCartney performed for McArthur and Tokarev, he briefly spoke to them mid-show, with the live broadcast displayed on the stage screens in front of an audience of 28,632 fans who erupted in cheers. McCartney sent his regards and wished them “all the very best for the rest of your mission.” Along with this short conversation, the 15-minute broadcast also included two special performances from McCartney: “English Tea” from Chaos and Creation in the Backyard and “Good Day Sunshine” from the Beatles’ 1966 album Revolver.

The entertainment capital of the world turned up the spotlight for Bruno Mars, transforming the Strip into a full-blown celebration for the decorated Grammy winner. From renaming a street in his honor to declaring Bruno Mars Day, the community paid tribute to one of its most beloved residency stars in true Las Vegas style.

April 10 Was Declared Bruno Mars Day

On April 10, Clark County officials proclaimed Bruno Mars Day to celebrate the singer’s significant impact on Las Vegas. Mars has had a continuous residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM, which kicked off in 2016. He has performed hundreds of shows since then, grossing more than $154 million as of December 2025.

The day kicked off with a parade from the Bellagio to Park MGM, with a large crowd lined up on the streets to catch a glimpse of the man himself. The parade consisted of dance and cheer teams on double-decker buses, a mariachi band, a marching band, and a massive float. Mars, donning a white cowboy hat, joined the parade in a pink vintage convertible.

Park Avenue Becomes Bruno Mars Drive

Mars, who was described as the “new king of Las Vegas,” also received a big honor, with Clark County Commissioner Jim Gibson officially renaming Park Avenue to Bruno Mars Drive. The singer took the stage to express his gratitude, saying how much he loves Las Vegas.

“Ten, 15 years ago, when I first started out, they said, ‘Bruno, don’t play Vegas just yet. This is where acts go to retire, but you’re at the top of the charts right now, hold off’,” Mars said. MGM Resorts CEO and President Bill Hornbuckle said Mars has proved that he has the “legacy and legs” to keep performing in Las Vegas even several years from now.

Mars also shared a touching message sent by his father, reading, “My loving son, I know you don’t like getting advice, but getting a street named after you is a monumental move. I know you must be very proud, because I am so very proud of you… Be humble. Tell your fans, this is their street, and you are so honored and grateful.”

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The Singer Made A Massive Donation

Apart from the festivities, Mars also donated $1 million to a children’s hospital in Las Vegas, Intermountain Children’s Health, with the amount matched by MGM Grand. The large check was received by a 12-year-old boy named Benji Sanchez, a huge Bruno Mars fan and a three-time cancer survivor. “I think it’s gonna be great. I think it’s gonna help out a lot. I think it’s gonna help out our new children’s hospital,” Benji said.

The donation marks the latest philanthropic effort from the singer, who has supported several charities and foundations throughout the years, including The Rainforest Foundation, the Red Cross, Global Poverty Project, and MusiCares. In 2020, the singer pledged $1 million to the MGM Resorts Foundation’s Employee Emergency Grant Fund and the Children’s Medical Support Fund amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bruno Mars Joins The Ranks Of Legendary Entertainers

With a street now bearing his name, Mars joins the ranks of iconic entertainers honored in a lasting way, cementing his place among the legends who helped shape Las Vegas’ history as the entertainment capital.

One of the first major entertainers to have a street renamed after him was Elvis Presley. In 1972, the King of Rock and Roll was honored when Highway 51 South was renamed Elvis Presley Boulevard. Other notable streets named after entertainers include Duke Ellington Way, Houdini Street, Jimmy Buffett Street, Sammy Davis Jr. Drive, Tupac Lane, and Marilyn Monroe Avenue, per Vegas Changes.

Bruno Mars Kicked Off His ‘The Romantic’ Tour

Bruno Mars Day also marked the first night of the singer’s “The Romantic” tour. At the celebration, Mars performed the song “Treasure” from his 2012 album “Unorthodox Jukebox,” before telling the crowd that he had to leave. “I’ve gotta go now, I have a stadium to take over,” he said.

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The tour kicked off on the night of April 10, launching from Las Vegas before taking the show across North America and Europe. Mars will hit major cities, including Houston, Atlanta, Toronto, London, Paris, and Madrid, with the tour scheduled to wrap in December.

Jessica Biel has issued a plea to fellow parents, begging them to stop using the viral so-called “Jessica” toddler tantrum trend.

“Guys, I am not sure how I feel about this, like, ‘Jessica’ trend with moms and toddlers and now dogs, apparently, that it’s working for — which is kind of amazing, I’m going to try it on my dogs,” Biel, 44, said in a Friday, April 10, video shared via TikTok. “Because I feel like half of these kids in these videos look petrified.”

The Valentine’s Day actress was responding to the now-viral parenting trend involving parents suddenly and very loudly yelling the name “Jessica” continuously and unapologetically while their young child throws a fit. The goal, according to the trend, is to confuse or distract the small child or children to the point that they cease throwing a tantrum.

“I really love that I can come into your household with my name that I share with so many other incredible Jessicas around the world, I’m sure, and help you with your kids’ tantrum,” she continued. “But I sorta feel like these kids are terrified. They look terrified and hopeful that Jessica is not going to show up.”

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She continued, “Part of me wants to say, ‘You’re welcome, glad I can be helpful. Glad all us Jessicas can be helpful.’ And also, ‘Please, please, please don’t make your toddler terrified of people named Jessica. Because we’re good people. We’re nice people. We want to help you with the tantrum but we don’t want to scare the s*** out of your kid.”

Biel shares two sons, Silas and Phineas, with her husband, Justin Timberlake. According to the proud mom, the viral trend does not work on her own children.

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“Of course it’s not working with my kids,” she explained. “My kids are like, ‘What? Why are you yelling your own name, you weirdo? You’re, like, weirder than you already are normally.’”

She concluded, “So yeah, I’m conflicted. I don’t know what to say, what do you guys think? No other name works? You’re welcome? It’s a — it’s a toss up.”

Biel, who welcomed her first child with the former boy band singer in 2015, has been focused on parenting her sons in the wake of Timberlake’s June 18, 2024, DWI arrest, which occurred just two days after Father’s Day.

“Jessica is extremely upset,” an insider exclusively told Us Weekly after Timberlake’s legal trouble. “She was shocked to hear the news and had no idea as she was working. She was really worried about him.”

The insider added, “She always gives Justin the benefit of the doubt.”

The singer later addressed the arrest during a September 2024 court appearance.

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“I try to hold myself to a very high standard for myself — and this was not that,” he told reporters at the time, according to ABC News. “I found myself in a position where I could’ve made a different decision. But I’ve had some time to reflect on that.”

He continued, “What I’d like to say to everyone watching and listening: Even if you’ve had one drink, don’t get behind the wheel of a car. There’s so many alternatives. Call a friend, take an Uber, there’s many travel apps [or] take a taxi. This is a mistake that I made, but I’m hoping that whoever is watching and listening right now can learn from this mistake.”

Timberlake pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of driving while ability impaired (DWAI), a noncriminal traffic violation. He was fined $500, ordered to complete 25 hours of community service and received a 90-day license suspension.

Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly are reportedly experiencing renewed tension in their on-again, off-again relationship, with insiders claiming that repeated arguments have resurfaced, leaving Fox fed up.

A key issue is said to involve their daughter, Saga Blade, after disagreements over shared photos online, which the actress allegedly felt violated their privacy agreement.

While Machine Gun Kelly has publicly praised Megan Fox as an incredible co-parent and is reportedly trying to reignite their romance, the actress i

Megan Fox Is Reportedly No Longer Open To Reunion With MGK After ‘Explosive Fights’ And Co-Parenting Rift

According to a recent report, tensions between Fox and MGK have resurfaced, with sources claiming the pair are experiencing another challenging period in their co-parenting relationship.

“They were on a good path, and things have blown up again,” an insider told Us Weekly. “They have been having so many disagreements and explosive fights. Their communication with each other has been terrible.”

While things briefly seemed to be improving, the source claims the situation has worsened in recent weeks.

“MGK has been trying hard to get back together with Megan, but she isn’t interested,” they noted.

A major point of conflict is said to involve their daughter, Saga Blade, born in March 2025. The “Transformers” actress was reportedly “very upset” after MGK shared photos of Saga on social media, even though the child’s face was covered with emojis.

She allegedly believed that MGK “did it to spite her,” and felt this went against an agreement they had made to keep their daughter’s images private.

“They had an agreement they wouldn’t share photos of their daughter,” the insider stated. “That was the last straw for Megan.”

The Actress Is Now ‘Focused’ On Her Kids

According to reports, the initial breakup between Fox and MGK came after the actress learned that the rapper had been in contact with other women.

This led to Fox taking a break from their romance, and it has never been the same ever since. Insiders who spoke to People Magazine also claim that the former couple, who once described themselves as “twin flames,” are completely done with each other romantically.

“[They] haven’t been together in a real way for a long time now, and whatever they had romantically is done,” a source said.

They added, “Their relationship at this point is just about co-parenting. Megan is focused on her kids and the baby and just getting settled into this new chapter. That’s genuinely her priority.”

Megan Fox And Machine Gun Kelly’s Complex Co-Parenting Relationship And Family History

Prior to the recent fallout, MGK had been publicly engaging with Fox on social media, leaving flirty and emotional comments under her posts.

The pair share a complicated history that includes a past pregnancy loss, something Fox has spoken about openly.

She once described the experience as deeply difficult, saying it took both of them on an emotional rollercoaster as they tried to process what happened and move forward.

“The Dictator” actress also has three children from her previous marriage to Brian Austin Green, while MGK has a daughter, Casie, from an earlier relationship.

Machine Gun Kelly Once Praised The Actress As The ‘Greatest Partner’ To Have A Kid With

Despite the reported strain between the former lovebirds, MGK has recently spoken positively about their co-parenting relationship in interviews.

During an appearance on “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” the rapper described Fox as the “greatest partner to have had a child with, because she’s such a phenomenal mom.”

In another interview, MGK noted that he wanted praise about caring for their daughter to go to Megan, noting how she once got angry over him being called a “good dad” for just “holding the baby.”

“I just play the guitar and hope and pray that the baby is happy,” he said lightheartedly. “I want to detract any congrats to me, and just move it to Megan. Because she really does all the work.”

MGK has also shared the personal inspiration behind their daughter’s name, explaining that “Saga” is linked to a Norse goddess and translates loosely to “epic story,” reflecting what he described as their emotional journey to having her.

Megan Fox’s Viral Instagram Posts Spark Debate Over Missed Monetization Opportunities

Meanwhile, Fox has also been at the center of a separate conversation around her social media presence and potential earnings.

Since returning to Instagram, the 39-year-old actress has been posting a series of bold, high-fashion, and provocative images that have quickly gone viral and pulled in huge engagement from her 24 million-plus followers.

With millions of followers and massive engagement on her posts, including tens of thousands of comments and viral video views, with one short clip reportedly nearing 50 million views, some industry figures believe she could be monetizing her content far more directly.

Voices from the adult entertainment and PR space suggest that, given her global fame and long-standing status as a sex symbol, she could potentially earn significant income by placing exclusive content behind a subscription platform like OnlyFans.

According to the Daily Mail, a PR expert, Brian Scott Gross of BSG Public Relations, argued that by posting this type of content for free, Fox may be “giving away the crown jewels of her digital real estate.”

He noted that her Instagram already functions as a powerful promotional tool, generating attention and visibility without direct financial return, and compared it to giving away premium content that could otherwise be monetized.