Here’s a rundown of Us Weekly‘s top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on April 17, 2026.
Here are key takeaways:
• Natalie Portman’s baby bombshell: Natalie Portman announced she is pregnant with her third child — her first with boyfriend Tanguy Destable. “Tanguy and I are very excited,” she told Harper’s Bazaar. Portman and Destable have been together since early 2025, following her 2024 divorce from Benjamin Millepied.
• A shocking sports world split: Soccer star Megan Rapinoe and WNBA legend Sue Bird announced their breakup after a decade together, sharing a joint statement on social media. “This hasn’t been an easy decision, but it’s one we’ve made together, with so much love, respect and care for each other,” they wrote. The couple met at the 2016 Olympics and got engaged in 2020 but never married; they also announced their podcast “A Touch More” would be ending.
• Alex Cooper and Alix Earle’s feud saga: Alex Cooper and Alix Earle’s drama was fueled by “ego-driven” issues, a source exclusively told Us Weekly. The source said Cooper began treating the relationship as if she “owned” Earle after “Hot Mess With Alix Earle” joined Cooper’s Unwell Network in September 2023. The distribution partnership ended in February 2025, and the drama reignited in recent days with social media posts and a TikTok confrontation.
Edited by Samantha Benitz. Story produced with AI assistance
