Wikipedia Chronicle

Nahui Ollin, an Aztec cosmological concept, is trending after becoming Wikipedia's most-read article for two consecutive days.

The 2026 NFL Draft, an annual NFL player selection event, is trending as the Las Vegas Raiders selected Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza first overall.

Michael, a Michael Jackson biopic, is trending due to sharply divided critical reviews following its April 24 theatrical release.

Michael Jackson, an American pop icon, is trending due to polarized reviews for the biopic Michael, which stars his nephew Jaafar Jackson and has drawn praise for the performance but criticism for avoiding the subject's controversies.

Fernando Mendoza, an NFL quarterback, is trending after being selected first overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2026 NFL Draft following his 2025 Heisman Trophy win.

The 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election, scheduled Indian state elections in April 2026, is trending due to controversy over the removal of over 9 million voters from electoral rolls ahead of the vote.

The 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election, an upcoming Indian state legislative contest, is trending due to film superstar "Thalapathy" Vijay's political debut as a third-force candidate alongside active campaigning by major parties.

Jaafar Jackson, an American actor and musician, is trending because the Michael Jackson biopic Michael, in which he plays his uncle, has just released to mixed critical reviews.

Raghav Chadha, an Indian politician and chartered accountant, is trending after resigning from the Aam Aadmi Party to join the BJP alongside six other Rajya Sabha MPs.

Dhurandhar 2 has surpassed Jawan and Stree 2 to enter the global top 10 highest-grossing films of 2026, with the franchise crossing Rs 3000 crore worldwide and now chasing Pushpa 2's record as the all-time highest-grossing Indian film.

Dianna Russini, an NFL sports journalist, is trending after photos surfaced of her and New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel together at an Arizona resort, leading to her resignation from The Athletic on April 14.

List updated daily with deaths of notable figures.

Notable deaths on April 24:
• Kim Bowers, Australian musician (Spdfgh), music director and sound artist, breast cancer.
• Biplab Dasgupta, 75, Indian actor (Baishe Srabon, Gumnaami, Zulfiqar).
• Michael Eneramo, 40, Nigerian footballer (Espérance Tunis, Sivasspor, national team), heart attack.
• Mary Grech, 88, Maltese television presenter (Malta Television) and actress.
• G. A. Hardaway, 71, American politician, member of the Tennessee House of Representatives (since 2007).
• Bill Ind, 84, English Anglican bishop, bishop of Truro (1997–2008). (death announced on this date)
• Gordon Ingate, 100, Australian Olympic sailor ((https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sailing_at_the_1972_Summer_Olympics_–_Tempest)).
• Dirk Kempthorne, 74, American politician, secretary of the interior (2006–2009), governor of Idaho (1999–2006) and member of the U.S. Senate (1993–1999), colon cancer.
• , 19, Dutch social media influencer and activist, rhabdomyosarcoma.
• Gran Markus Jr., 72, Mexican wrestler (CMLL).
• Cristian Camilo Muñoz, 30, Colombian road racing cyclist, complications from a fall.
• Gurbux Singh, 84, Indian field hockey player, Olympic champion ((https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Field_hockey_at_the_1964_Summer_Olympics)), heart attack.
• Quintin Young, 78, Scottish footballer (Rangers, Ayr United, East Fife). (death announced on this date)
• Zofia Zdybicka, 97, Polish Roman Catholic nun and philosopher.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge has crossed Rs 1,086 crore at the Indian box office by day 26, surpassing Baahubali 2: The Conclusion's record.

Apex, a survival thriller about a rock climber, is trending after Netflix released it on April 24, 2026, with star Charlize Theron scaling a Times Square wall for promotion.

D4vd, an American singer-songwriter, is trending after being charged with capital murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

Makai Lemon, an NFL wide receiver prospect, is trending after the Philadelphia Eagles traded up to draft him at No. 20 in the 2026 NFL Draft while he was on the phone with the Pittsburgh Steelers, who were set to pick him at No. 21.

Neatsville, Kentucky, an unincorporated community relocated twice due to flooding, is trending after a TikTok post called its mystery "my Roman Empire," highlighting its unusual relocation history.

Mike Vrabel, New England Patriots head coach, is trending after photos surfaced of him kissing NFL reporter Dianna Russini at a New York City bar in 2020 while married.

Caleb Downs, a professional football safety, is trending after the Dallas Cowboys selected him 11th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft on April 23, making him the highest-drafted Ohio State safety since 2017.

Zoë Kravitz, an American actress and singer, is trending because she was photographed wearing a ring on her left-hand ring finger, sparking engagement rumors with Harry Styles.

Limonene, a colorless citrus hydrocarbon, is trending because an April 2026 study revealed it can serve as a reaction solvent for the Mitsunobu reaction, enabling efficient asymmetric synthesis in a previously unreported way.

Ty Simpson, an NFL quarterback prospect, is trending after the Los Angeles Rams selected him with the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft as Matthew Stafford's successor.

Bhooth Bangla, an Indian comedy horror film, is trending after delivering Akshay Kumar's second-highest post-COVID opening and 218% higher North America Day 1 earnings than his previous film.

Jermaine Jackson, an American singer and bassist, is trending due to the Hollywood premiere of the Michael Jackson biopic Michael, where he appeared on the red carpet as the father of star Jaafar Jackson, and amid reports of a $6.5 million default judgment against him in a rape case.

Charlize Theron, a South African-American actress and producer, is trending after a New York Times interview in which she revisited her mother fatally shooting her father in self-defense and criticized Timothée Chalamet's comments on ballet.

Dillon Thieneman, an NFL safety drafted by Chicago Bears, is trending after being selected 25th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft following his rise from a three-star recruit.

David Wilcock, an Ancient Aliens personality and paranormal YouTuber, is trending following his death by suicide on April 20 at age 53.

Hulk Hogan, a professional wrestler and media personality, is trending due to Netflix's new docuseries Hulk Hogan: Real American, which features his final interview before his death on July 24.

Project Hail Mary (film) surpassed $400 million in global revenue, driving box office discussion alongside reviews and debates over its tone.

Jeremiyah Love, an NFL running back prospect, is trending after the Arizona Cardinals selected him with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, with the team's delay caused by having the wrong phone number.

Beef, a Netflix comedy-drama anthology, is trending after Season 2 dropped on April 16, 2026, with mixed critical reviews sparking debate across major outlets.

Jordyn Tyson, an NFL wide receiver, is trending after being selected eighth overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Euphoria Season 3 premiered on HBO after a four-year hiatus with Zendaya and its cast, amid reported feuds, departures, and composer Labrinth's exit.

The 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election, an Indian state election where DMK won, is trending as voters compare today's 2026 elections and higher turnout rates to the 2021 contest.

David Bailey, a professional NFL edge rusher, is trending after being drafted second overall by the New York Jets in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Sonny Styles, an NFL linebacker for Washington Commanders, is trending after being drafted No. 7 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, making him and fellow Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese the first two linebackers from any program drafted in the first seven picks.

Clayface, an upcoming DC Comics body horror film, is trending after DC Studios released its first teaser trailer.

Hung Cao, an American military officer and politician, is trending as the new acting Secretary of the Navy following John Phelan's abrupt departure from the Trump administration.

Anna's Archive, an open-source search engine for shadow libraries, is trending after a federal judge issued a $322 million default judgment against it on April 14 for scraping Spotify's commercial sound recordings.

Katherine Jackson, matriarch of the Jackson family, is trending due to a rare photo with actor Colman Domingo shared ahead of the April 24 premiere of the Michael Jackson biopic Michael.

Anne Hathaway, an acclaimed American actress, is trending due to simultaneous releases of The Devil Wears Prada 2 and A24's Mother Mary, plus a People magazine cover feature.

Mansoor Delane, an NFL cornerback, is trending after the Kansas City Chiefs traded up to select him sixth overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.

The Boys season 5, the final season of a satirical superhero series, is trending as Episode 3 recently aired on Prime Video with Episode 4 upcoming.

Nahui Ollin, an Aztec cosmological concept, is trending after becoming Wikipedia's most-read article for two consecutive days.

The 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election, an upcoming Indian state legislative contest, is trending due to film superstar "Thalapathy" Vijay's political debut as a third-force candidate alongside active campaigning by major parties.

The 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election, an Indian state election where DMK won, is trending as voters compare today's 2026 elections and higher turnout rates to the 2021 contest.

The 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election, scheduled Indian state elections in April 2026, is trending due to controversy over the removal of over 9 million voters from electoral rolls ahead of the vote.

Michael, a Michael Jackson biopic, is trending due to sharply divided critical reviews following its April 24 theatrical release.

Dhurandhar 2 has surpassed Jawan and Stree 2 to enter the global top 10 highest-grossing films of 2026, with the franchise crossing Rs 3000 crore worldwide and now chasing Pushpa 2's record as the all-time highest-grossing Indian film.

Hung Cao, an American military officer and politician, is trending as the new acting Secretary of the Navy following John Phelan's abrupt departure from the Trump administration.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge has crossed Rs 1,086 crore at the Indian box office by day 26, surpassing Baahubali 2: The Conclusion's record.

Clayface, an upcoming DC Comics body horror film, is trending after DC Studios released its first teaser trailer.

List updated daily with deaths of notable figures.

Notable deaths on April 23:
• Claude Bessy, 93, French ballerina.
• George Ley, 80, English footballer (Portsmouth, Dallas Tornado, Exeter City). (death announced on this date)
• Łukasz Litewka, 36, Polish sociologist and politician, MP (since 2023), traffic collision.
• Sylvana Lorenz, 73, French art dealer and writer.
• , 64, Russian television presenter, producer (Tankers) and film director (Eleven Silent Men), heart attack.
• Rexhep Qosja, 89, Albanian writer and politician, representative to the Interim Administrative Council (1999–2002).
• Abdullah Rahi, 87–88, Pakistani footballer (Dhaka Mohammedan, Victoria SC, national team).
• Ellie Rodríguez, 79, Puerto Rican baseball player (Kansas City Royals, Milwaukee Brewers, California Angels).

D4vd, an American singer-songwriter, is trending after being charged with capital murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

Michael Jackson, an American pop icon, is trending due to polarized reviews for the biopic Michael, which stars his nephew Jaafar Jackson and has drawn praise for the performance but criticism for avoiding the subject's controversies.

David Wilcock, an Ancient Aliens personality and paranormal YouTuber, is trending following his death by suicide on April 20 at age 53.

Dianna Russini, an NFL sports journalist, is trending after photos surfaced of her and New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel together at an Arizona resort, leading to her resignation from The Athletic on April 14.

Jaafar Jackson, an American actor and musician, is trending because the Michael Jackson biopic Michael, in which he plays his uncle, has just released to mixed critical reviews.

Neatsville, Kentucky, an unincorporated community relocated twice due to flooding, is trending after a TikTok post called its mystery "my Roman Empire," highlighting its unusual relocation history.

John C. Phelan, Navy Secretary 2025–2026, is trending after departing the Trump administration on April 22, 2026, in a surprise Pentagon shakeup reported as a firing by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Limonene, a colorless citrus hydrocarbon, is trending because an April 2026 study revealed it can serve as a reaction solvent for the Mitsunobu reaction, enabling efficient asymmetric synthesis in a previously unreported way.

Clayface, a DC Comics villain film, is trending after DC Studios released its first teaser trailer showing the protagonist's grotesque transformation into the shapeshifting antagonist.

Mike Vrabel, New England Patriots head coach, is trending after photos surfaced of him kissing NFL reporter Dianna Russini at a New York City bar in 2020 while married.

Saint George's Day, a Christian feast day, is trending because today, April 23, marks the traditionally accepted anniversary of Saint George's death in AD 303 and England's national day.

Bhooth Bangla, an Indian comedy horror film, is trending after delivering Akshay Kumar's second-highest post-COVID opening and 218% higher North America Day 1 earnings than his previous film.

My Neighbor Totoro, a 1988 Japanese animated film, is trending due to Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 bringing it back to U.S. theaters and the restocking of a record-sized Totoro plushie.

The Boys season 5, the final season of a satirical superhero series, is trending as Episode 3 recently aired on Prime Video with Episode 4 upcoming.

Dave Mason, an English rock musician and Traffic co-founder, is trending following his death Sunday at age 79.

"Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans," an American reality competition milestone season, is trending following its eighth episode's double elimination twist and potential for the show's first Emmy win.

Hulk Hogan, a professional wrestler and media personality, is trending due to Netflix's new docuseries Hulk Hogan: Real American, which features his final interview before his death on July 24.

Beef, a Netflix comedy-drama anthology, is trending after Season 2 dropped on April 16, 2026, with mixed critical reviews sparking debate across major outlets.

2026 elections in India, scheduled state and local electoral events, are trending due to high-stakes contests across multiple states and controversy over mass voter removals in West Bengal that disproportionately affected minorities.

Liam Rosenior, an English football manager, is trending after Chelsea sacked him on Wednesday following five successive Premier League defeats in his 106 days in charge.

Euphoria Season 3 premiered on HBO after a four-year hiatus with Zendaya and its cast, amid reported feuds, departures, and composer Labrinth's exit.

Charlize Theron, a South African-American actress and producer, is trending after a New York Times interview in which she revisited her mother fatally shooting her father in self-defense and criticized Timothée Chalamet's comments on ballet.

Kash Patel, FBI director since 2025, is trending after filing a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over allegations of excessive drinking and unexplained absences.

Project Hail Mary (film) surpassed $400 million in global revenue, driving box office discussion alongside reviews and debates over its tone.

Killing of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a teenager's murder case, is trending after singer d4vd was charged with first-degree murder when the girl's remains were discovered in his Tesla trunk.

Beyoncé, an American singer and entertainer, is trending due to the 10th anniversary of Lemonade, her childhood Houston home going under contract, and Lainey Wilson's public discussion of their Grammys conversation.

Patrick Muldoon, an American actor and entertainer, is trending following his death at 57 from a heart attack at his Beverly Hills home.

The US and Israel launched coordinated military strikes against Iran on February 28, 2026, initiating a war now in its second month, with ongoing peace talks and strategic debate keeping it in the news.

The Boys, an American satirical superhero series, is trending as Season 5's final episodes air weekly on Prime Video with Episode 3 generating widespread reviews.

Jermaine Jackson, an American singer and bassist, is trending due to the Hollywood premiere of the Michael Jackson biopic Michael, where he appeared on the red carpet as the father of star Jaafar Jackson, and amid reports of a $6.5 million default judgment against him in a rape case.

Nahui Ollin, an Aztec cosmological concept, is trending after becoming Wikipedia's most-read article for two consecutive days.

Dave Mason, an English rock musician and Traffic co-founder, is trending following his death Sunday at age 79.

Earth Day, an annual environmental awareness event, is trending because April 22, 2026 marks the occasion with governments, retailers, and organizations announcing sustainability initiatives and events worldwide.

Dhurandhar 2 has surpassed Jawan and Stree 2 to enter the global top 10 highest-grossing films of 2026, with the franchise crossing Rs 3000 crore worldwide and now chasing Pushpa 2's record as the all-time highest-grossing Indian film.

Michael, a Michael Jackson biopic, is trending due to sharply divided critical reviews following its April 24 theatrical release.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge has crossed Rs 1,086 crore at the Indian box office by day 26, surpassing Baahubali 2: The Conclusion's record.

David Wilcock, an Ancient Aliens personality and paranormal YouTuber, is trending following his death by suicide on April 20 at age 53.

Liam Rosenior, an English football manager, is trending after Chelsea sacked him on Wednesday following five successive Premier League defeats in his 106 days in charge.

Patrick Muldoon, an American actor and entertainer, is trending following his death at 57 from a heart attack at his Beverly Hills home.

List updated daily with deaths of notable figures.

Notable deaths on April 22:
• , 94, Italian philosopher and politician, MEP (1989–1999).
• Karina Duprez, 79, Mexican television director (Sueños y caramelos, Pasión, Sortilegio) and actress.
• Allan Hosie, 80, Scottish rugby union referee.
• Manfred Kreuz, 90, German footballer (Schalke 04).
• José Ulises Macías Salcedo, 85, Mexican Roman Catholic prelate, bishop of Mexicali (1984–1996) and archbishop of Hermosillo (1996–2016).
• David Malouf, 92, Australian poet and writer (Neighbours in a Thicket, The Great World, Remembering Babylon).
• Tony Parkes, 76, English football player (Buxton, Blackburn Rovers) and manager (Blackburn Rovers), complications from Alzheimer's disease.
• J. H. Prynne, 89, British poet.
• Paul Tawiah Quaye, 73, Ghanaian police officer, inspector general of police (2009–2013).
• N. Bhaskara Rao, 90, Indian politician, MP (1998–1999) and chief minister of Andhra Pradesh (1984).
• David Scott, 80, American politician, member of the U.S. House of Representatives (since 2003), Georgia Senate (1983–2003), and House of Representatives (1975–1983). (death announced on this date)
• Darrell Sheets, 67, American reality television personality (Storage Wars), suicide by gunshot.
• Ruth Slenczynska, 101, American classical pianist.
• Dean Tavoularis, 93, American production designer (The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, Bonnie and Clyde), Oscar winner ((https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/47th_Academy_Awards)).
• Michael Tilson Thomas, 81, American conductor, pianist, and composer, brain cancer.
• James Valentine, 64, Australian saxophonist (Models), radio presenter (ABC Radio Sydney), and television host (The Afternoon Show), assisted suicide.
• Corky Withrow, 87, American baseball player (St. Louis Cardinals).

The Boys season 5, the final season of a satirical superhero series, is trending as Episode 3 recently aired on Prime Video with Episode 4 upcoming.

The 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election, an upcoming Indian state legislative contest, is trending due to film superstar "Thalapathy" Vijay's political debut as a third-force candidate alongside active campaigning by major parties.

The 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election, scheduled Indian state elections in April 2026, is trending due to controversy over the removal of over 9 million voters from electoral rolls ahead of the vote.

Michael Jackson, an American pop icon, is trending due to polarized reviews for the biopic Michael, which stars his nephew Jaafar Jackson and has drawn praise for the performance but criticism for avoiding the subject's controversies.

Claudia Doumit, an Australian actress, is trending after marrying her The Boys co-star Jack Quaid on April 18 in Australia.

Neatsville, Kentucky, an unincorporated community relocated twice due to flooding, is trending after a TikTok post called its mystery "my Roman Empire," highlighting its unusual relocation history.

D4vd, an American singer-songwriter, is trending after being charged with capital murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

Clayface, an upcoming DC Comics body horror film, is trending after DC Studios released its first teaser trailer.

Jaafar Jackson, an American actor and musician, is trending because the Michael Jackson biopic Michael, in which he plays his uncle, has just released to mixed critical reviews.

John Ternus, Apple's senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, is trending after Apple announced he will succeed Tim Cook as CEO on September 1.

Bhooth Bangla, an Indian comedy horror film, is trending after delivering Akshay Kumar's second-highest post-COVID opening and 218% higher North America Day 1 earnings than his previous film.

Limonene, a colorless citrus hydrocarbon, is trending because an April 2026 study revealed it can serve as a reaction solvent for the Mitsunobu reaction, enabling efficient asymmetric synthesis in a previously unreported way.

Beef, a Netflix comedy-drama anthology, is trending after Season 2 dropped on April 16, 2026, with mixed critical reviews sparking debate across major outlets.

Euphoria Season 3 premiered on HBO after a four-year hiatus with Zendaya and its cast, amid reported feuds, departures, and composer Labrinth's exit.

The Boys, an American satirical superhero series, is trending as Season 5's final episodes air weekly on Prime Video with Episode 3 generating widespread reviews.

The 2026 Virginia redistricting amendment, a constitutional measure returning redistricting power to the legislature, is trending because Virginia voters approved it on April 21, 2026, potentially giving Democrats up to four additional House seats.

Project Hail Mary (film) surpassed $400 million in global revenue, driving box office discussion alongside reviews and debates over its tone.

Anne Hathaway, an acclaimed American actress, is trending due to simultaneous releases of The Devil Wears Prada 2 and A24's Mother Mary, plus a People magazine cover feature.

Jack Quaid, an American actor and son of Meg Ryan, is trending after marrying his The Boys co-star Claudia Doumit on April 18 in Australia.

"Daredevil: Born Again," an MCU television series, is trending due to Krysten Ritter's return as Jessica Jones in Season 2, Episode 6, reuniting the Defenders for the first time since the original Netflix series ended.

David Scott (Georgia politician), a longtime U.S. Representative and former House Agriculture Committee chairman, has died at 80.

Leicester City F.C., a professional English football club, is trending after being relegated to League One following a 2-2 draw with Hull City, exactly a decade after winning the Premier League title.

Invincible, an adult animated superhero series, is trending as Season 4 concludes on Prime Video with a galaxy-stakes climax and Season 5 renewal announced for 2027.

The US and Israel launched coordinated military strikes against Iran on February 28, 2026, initiating a war now in its second month, with ongoing peace talks and strategic debate keeping it in the news.

Alan Osmond, eldest member of The Osmonds, is trending following his death on Monday, April 20, at age 76.

Lee Cronin's The Mummy, a supernatural horror film, is trending due to its April 17, 2026 theatrical release and polarizing critical reception over its R-rated gore and body horror approach to the classic monster story.

Kash Patel, FBI director since 2025, is trending after filing a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over allegations of excessive drinking and unexplained absences.

"Coyote vs. Acme," a live-action animated legal comedy, is trending after its first trailer revealed an August 28 theatrical release, marking a surprising reversal for the film Warner Bros. Discovery had shelved as a tax write-off in 2023.

Nihilism, a philosophical rejection of objective meaning, is trending due to the FBI's nationwide investigation into violent nihilistic groups targeting children online and the rise of "financial nihilism" among Gen Z investors.

Elsie Kelly, a British television actress, is trending following her death on April 21, 2026, at age 89, with tributes from her Benidorm co-stars.

"List of The Boys episodes," a guide to the American satirical superhero series, is trending as Season 5, Episode 4 just dropped on Prime Video.

Anna's Archive, an open-source search engine for shadow libraries, is trending after a federal judge issued a $322 million default judgment against it on April 14 for scraping Spotify's commercial sound recordings.

Clayface, a DC Comics villain film, is trending after DC Studios released its first teaser trailer showing the protagonist's grotesque transformation into the shapeshifting antagonist.

Nahui Ollin, an Aztec cosmological concept, is trending after becoming Wikipedia's most-read article for two consecutive days.

John Ternus, Apple's senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, is trending after Apple announced he will succeed Tim Cook as CEO on September 1.

Patrick Muldoon, an American actor and entertainer, is trending following his death at 57 from a heart attack at his Beverly Hills home.

D4vd, an American singer-songwriter, is trending after being charged with capital murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

Tim Cook, Apple's CEO since 2011, is trending after announcing he will step down on September 1 to become executive chairman, with hardware engineering chief John Ternus taking over as CEO.

Alan Osmond, eldest member of The Osmonds, is trending following his death on Monday, April 20, at age 76.

Dhurandhar 2 has surpassed Jawan and Stree 2 to enter the global top 10 highest-grossing films of 2026, with the franchise crossing Rs 3000 crore worldwide and now chasing Pushpa 2's record as the all-time highest-grossing Indian film.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge has crossed Rs 1,086 crore at the Indian box office by day 26, surpassing Baahubali 2: The Conclusion's record.

List updated daily with deaths of notable figures.

Notable deaths on April 21:
• Hayat Al-Fahad, 78, Kuwaiti actress (Um Harun).
• Moogie Canazio, 70, Brazilian recording engineer, mixing engineer and record producer.
• Gregg Foreman, 53, American musician (The Delta 72).
• Andrew Hacker, 96, American political scientist and academic, stomach cancer.
• José Honório, 53, East Timorese politician, minister of higher education, science and culture (since 2023), heart attack.
• Elsie Kelly, 89, English actress (Benidorm, The Famous Five, Crossroads).
• , 90, Ukrainian politician, MP (1990–1994).
• Henry J. Mansell, 88, American Roman Catholic prelate, archbishop of Hartford (2003–2013).
• Carlos Mella, 95, Spanish writer and politician.
• Monica Azuba Ntege, Ugandan politician, minister of works and transport (2016–2019).
• Ricardo de Pascual, 85, Mexican actor (El Chavo del Ocho, Senda de gloria, Camaleones).
• Gopalrao Patil, 94, Indian politician, MP (1994–2000).
• Prasert Prasarttong-Osoth, 93, Thai healthcare executive, founder of Bangkok Dusit Medical Services.
• Luis Puenzo, 80, Argentine film director and screenwriter (The Official Story), Oscar winner ((https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/58th_Academy_Awards)).
• , 76, Russian politician, mayor of Saratov (2006–2007), traffic collision.
• , 81, Iraqi politician.
• Gideon Tish, 86, Israeli footballer (Hapoel Tel Aviv, Hapoel Herzliya, national team).

Olly Robbins, a British civil servant, is trending after being sacked as the Foreign Office's top civil servant over his handling of Peter Mandelson's failed security vetting.

Michael, a Michael Jackson biopic, is trending due to sharply divided critical reviews following its April 24 theatrical release.

Euphoria Season 3 premiered on HBO after a four-year hiatus with Zendaya and its cast, amid reported feuds, departures, and composer Labrinth's exit.

Belvidere, Kansas, an unincorporated community in Kansas, is trending due to the 59th anniversary of a devastating F4 tornado that killed 24 people and injured 300.

Bhooth Bangla, an Indian comedy horror film, is trending after delivering Akshay Kumar's second-highest post-COVID opening and 218% higher North America Day 1 earnings than his previous film.

Beef, a Netflix comedy-drama anthology, is trending after Season 2 dropped on April 16, 2026, with mixed critical reviews sparking debate across major outlets.

Kevin Warsh, a Federal Reserve Board governor and financier, is trending as Trump's Fed chair nominee who faced a Senate Banking confirmation hearing Tuesday amid clashes with Democrats over his independence from White House pressure.

Lori Chavez-DeRemer, a Republican politician and former Labor Secretary, is trending after resigning amid a misconduct investigation involving allegations that she asked staff to bring wine to her hotel room and maintain contact with her family members.

A two-night wrestling event this weekend (April 18–19) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas features a 13-match card with John Cena hosting, IShowSpeed and Logan Paul debuting, and matches involving CM Punk, Brock Lesnar, and Roman Reigns.

The 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election, an upcoming Indian state legislative contest, is trending due to film superstar "Thalapathy" Vijay's political debut as a third-force candidate alongside active campaigning by major parties.

The 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election, scheduled Indian state elections in April 2026, is trending due to controversy over the removal of over 9 million voters from electoral rolls ahead of the vote.

Jami Gertz, an American actress and businesswoman, is trending after attending LACMA's David Geffen Galleries opening gala with her billionaire husband Tony Ressler, marking a rare public appearance.

Neatsville, Kentucky, an unincorporated community relocated twice due to flooding, is trending after a TikTok post called its mystery "my Roman Empire," highlighting its unusual relocation history.

Claudia Doumit, an Australian actress, is trending after marrying her The Boys co-star Jack Quaid on April 18 in Australia.

Lee Cronin's The Mummy, a supernatural horror film, is trending due to its April 17, 2026 theatrical release and polarizing critical reception over its R-rated gore and body horror approach to the classic monster story.

Anne Hathaway, an acclaimed American actress, is trending due to simultaneous releases of The Devil Wears Prada 2 and A24's Mother Mary, plus a People magazine cover feature.

Project Hail Mary (film) surpassed $400 million in global revenue, driving box office discussion alongside reviews and debates over its tone.

Limonene, a colorless citrus hydrocarbon, is trending because an April 2026 study revealed it can serve as a reaction solvent for the Mitsunobu reaction, enabling efficient asymmetric synthesis in a previously unreported way.

The US and Israel launched coordinated military strikes against Iran on February 28, 2026, initiating a war now in its second month, with ongoing peace talks and strategic debate keeping it in the news.

Killing of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a teenager's murder case, is trending after singer d4vd was charged with first-degree murder when the girl's remains were discovered in his Tesla trunk.

Prince, an American musician who pioneered the Minneapolis sound, is trending today on the 10th anniversary of his death on April 21, 2016, marked by tributes and a newly released recording.

Michael Jackson, an American pop icon, is trending due to polarized reviews for the biopic Michael, which stars his nephew Jaafar Jackson and has drawn praise for the performance but criticism for avoiding the subject's controversies.

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democratic congresswoman, is trending after resigning from Congress on Tuesday minutes before the House Ethics Committee voted on sanctioning her over federal charges for misusing disaster funds and 20+ ethics violations.

Youth (2026 film), an Indian Tamil coming-of-age romantic comedy, is trending following its OTT release after delivering 766% returns at the worldwide box office.

Jaafar Jackson, an American actor and musician, is trending because the Michael Jackson biopic Michael, in which he plays his uncle, has just released to mixed critical reviews.

Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning British monarch, is trending as the UK marks the centenary of her birth with royal tributes, a new charity, a fashion exhibition, and an exclusive portrait.

The Osmonds, an American family music group, is trending following the death of eldest member Alan Osmond at age 76.

Anna's Archive, an open-source search engine for shadow libraries, is trending after a federal judge issued a $322 million default judgment against it on April 14 for scraping Spotify's commercial sound recordings.

Brock Lesnar, an American wrestler and fighter, is trending after an emotional exit at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas that fans interpret as a potential retirement.

Steve Jobs, a pioneering technology entrepreneur, is trending due to Tim Cook's announced departure as Apple CEO on September 1, which has renewed comparisons between Jobs's founding vision and his successors' leadership.

Donald Trump is trending after refusing to apologize to Pope Leo XIV for criticizing his opposition to the Iran conflict, amid collapsed nuclear talks and Trump's "we win, regardless" comment.

Large low-shear-velocity provinces, massive slow-velocity zones in Earth's deep mantle, are trending due to new research linking them to the origin of life and framing them as hidden mega-structures.

A two-night wrestling event this weekend (April 18–19) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas features a 13-match card with John Cena hosting, IShowSpeed and Logan Paul debuting, and matches involving CM Punk, Brock Lesnar, and Roman Reigns.

Patrick Muldoon, an American actor and entertainer, is trending following his death at 57 from a heart attack at his Beverly Hills home.

John Ternus, Apple's senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, is trending after Apple announced he will succeed Tim Cook as CEO on September 1.

Euphoria Season 3 premiered on HBO after a four-year hiatus with Zendaya and its cast, amid reported feuds, departures, and composer Labrinth's exit.

The 2026 Bulgarian parliamentary election, a snap vote following government resignation, is trending because ex-president Rumen Radev's pro-Russian coalition won an outright majority, drawing international attention over his opposition to military aid for Ukraine.

Dhurandhar 2 has surpassed Jawan and Stree 2 to enter the global top 10 highest-grossing films of 2026, with the franchise crossing Rs 3000 crore worldwide and now chasing Pushpa 2's record as the all-time highest-grossing Indian film.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge has crossed Rs 1,086 crore at the Indian box office by day 26, surpassing Baahubali 2: The Conclusion's record.

D4vd, an American singer-songwriter, is trending after being charged with capital murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

List updated daily with deaths of notable figures.

Notable deaths on April 20:
• Luis Brandoni, 86, Argentine actor (The Truce, State of Reality, Waiting for the Hearse) and politician, deputy (1997–2001), complications from a fall.
• Rim Giniyatullin, 82, Uzbek politician, minister of land reclamation and water management (1989–1996).
• Rod Martin, 72, American football player (Oakland / Los Angeles Raiders). (death announced on this date)
• Wayne Moss, 88, American session guitarist and songwriter.
• Rita Mulier, 91, Belgian feminist author and economist.
• Alan Osmond, 76, American musician (The Osmonds) and songwriter ("Down by the Lazy River", "Crazy Horses").
• Kyriakos Sfetsas, 80, Greek composer.
• Cynthia Shange, 76, South African model and actress (Muvhango).
• Sergei Stadler, 63, Russian violinist and conductor.
• Adrienne Staples, 69, New Zealand politician, mayor of South Wairarapa (2004–2016) and member of the Greater Wellington Regional Council (since 2016).

Brock Lesnar, an American wrestler and fighter, is trending after an emotional exit at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas that fans interpret as a potential retirement.

Bhooth Bangla, an Indian comedy horror film, is trending after delivering Akshay Kumar's second-highest post-COVID opening and 218% higher North America Day 1 earnings than his previous film.