Major Hollywood Names Sign Letter Opposing Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger; Britney Spears Checks into Rehab; Rory McIlroy Wins Consecutive Masters Titles

National Peach Cobbler Day is celebrated and Al Green, Ron Perlman, Max Weinberg, Ty Dolla $ign, Allison William have birthdays

From the LifeMinute.tv Team

April 13, 2026

1000+ Hollywood names sign letter opposing Paramount/Warner Bros. merger
More than 1,000 Hollywood creatives — including actors Glenn Close, Bryan Cranston, Joaquin Phoenix, Tiffany Haddish, Ben Stiller, Kristen Stewart, Javier Bardem, John Cusack, Lily Gladstone, Patti Lupone, Rose Byrne, Mary Steenburgen, Marisa Tomei, Jason Bateman, Heather Graham, Rosario Dawson— have signed an open letter opposing Paramount Global’s proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Published in The New York Times, the letter warns the $111 billion deal could reduce film and TV production, threatening jobs and the broader creative community. Signatories argue the merger prioritizes powerful stakeholders over the public good. A key shareholder vote on the deal is set for April 23.

Britney Spears checks into rehab following March DUI arrest
Britney Spears is seeking treatment after her arrest for DUI March 4 in Ventura, California. A representative for the 44-year-old pop star confirmed that she entered the facility on her own volition. Prior to entering rehab, reports indicated Spears had been sober since the incident and was actively attending Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings. She is currently scheduled for a court appearance regarding the DUI charges on May 4, 2026, at the Ventura County Superior Court.

Rory McIlroy wins Masters becoming first back-to-back champ since Tiger Woods
The 36-year-old Irishman captured his second consecutive title at the 90th edition of the Masters Tournament, held at Augusta National Golf Club on Sunday. McIlroy finished at 12-under-par (276) for the week, edging world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler by one shot. He surged into control early, building a six-shot lead after 36 holes — a Masters record — but stumbled with a 1-over 73 on Saturday, allowing the field to close in. He responded with composure on Sunday, regaining momentum with back-to-back birdies on the 7th and 8th holes before taking control for good with clutch birdies at the 12th and 13th. Despite a wayward drive on the 18th that drifted toward the 10th fairway, McIlroy recovered well, making a two-putt bogey to secure the victory. In a rare break from tradition — where the defending champion presents the green jacket — Fred Ridley performed the honor, as McIlroy became just the fourth player to win back-to-back Masters titles. He joins Jack Nicklaus (1965–66), Nick Faldo (1989–90), and Woods (2001–02) in achieving the feat.

Today’s holidays: 
National Peach Cobbler Day, National Scrabble Day, National Thomas Jefferson Day.

In today’s birthday news: 
Al Green 80, Ron Perlman 76, Max Weinberg 75, Ricky Schroder 56, Bokeem Woodbine 53, Ty Dolla $ign 44, Allison Williams 38.