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Drug counselor who delivered the fatal dose of ketamine to actor Matthew Perry is up for sentencing

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A licensed addiction counselor who helped sell ketamine to “Friends” star Matthew Perry is set to be sentenced. Prosecutors are asking for Erik Fleming to be sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison. He has pleaded guilty to distribution of ketamine resulting in death. Fleming connected Perry with drug dealer Jasveen Sangha, who was sentenced to 15 years in prison. Fleming cooperated with authorities and gave up Sangha. He delivered 25 vials of Sangha's ketamine to Perry four days before his death. Fleming's attorneys have asked the Los Angeles federal judge to sentence him to three months in prison and nine months in a residential treatment facility.

Movie Review: Sorry not sorry — ‘Is God Is’ stakes a claim for unapologetic female rage

Playwright Aleshea Harris stunned off-Broadway audiences eight years ago with her revenge play “Is God Is.” Now she stuns again with her vivid, violent and startling screen adaptation, in theaters Friday. The movie stars Kara Young and Mallori Johnson as twins on a journey for vengeance. And Sterling K. Brown appears in a more villainous mode than you’ve ever seen him. In her review, Associated Press critic Jocelyn Noveck writes that “Is God Is” takes cues from bloody Greek tragedy as well as spaghetti westerns and a dose of Quentin Tarantino. It’s also a wholly unapologetic look at female rage. The film is rated R.

20 years after a 22-minute ovation, Guillermo del Toro and 'Pan's Labyrinth' return to Cannes

CANNES, France (AP) — Twenty years ago, Guillermo del Toro premiered “Pan’s Labyrinth” at the Cannes Film Festival. He went in anxious. It was toward the end of the festival and many journalists had left. The movie’s production had been a nightmare. Then the audience gave it a 22-minute standing ovation, the longest in Cannes history. Del Toro returned to Cannes on Tuesday to screen a restoration of one of his most beloved films. A 4K restoration of “Pan's Labyrinth” will be rereleased in theaters in October.

Can 'Off Campus' capture the hockey romance audience after 'Heated Rivalry'?

Prime Video’s “Off Campus” is a new series based on Elle Kennedy’s romance books. It follows the love lives of a college hockey team, with each season focusing on a different couple. Season 1 streams Wednesday and starts with team captain Garrett Graham and Hannah Wells. They pretend to date for mutual benefits but end up together. The show began production before “Heated Rivalry” premiered and offers a different take on hockey romances. Creator Louisa Levy emphasizes the importance of casting and authenticity, with actors undergoing a hockey boot camp. Season 2 begins filming soon, continuing the team’s off-ice adventures.

Corleone crime family returns in a new 'Godfather' novel for 2027 release by Random House

NEW YORK (AP) — The Corleone crime family saga is getting a new chapter. Random House has acquired a “Godfather” novel authorized by Mario Puzo's estate, written by bestselling author Adriana Trigiani. Scheduled for a fall 2027 release, “Connie” will focus on the Corleone family member played by Talia Shire in the films. Trigiani says the novel explores how Connie forges her own path in a world that underestimates her. Paramount retains film rights. The Puzo estate sought out Trigiani for her unique perspective on the Corleone women. Anthony Puzo, the author's son, expressed excitement about Trigiani's vision.

Alternative shows counter Eurovision amid protests over Israel's participation

BRUSSELS (AP) — Calls to boycott Eurovision over Israel's participation have led to alternative concerts across Europe. In one such event, artists and activists gathered in Brussels on Tuesday to protest Israel's inclusion, citing its military actions in Gaza. The event featured performances by European and Palestinian artists. Israel's participation has sparked protests and boycotts, with five countries refusing to participate. Amnesty International has called for Israel's expulsion, similar to Russia's in 2022 in reaction to its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Organizers of the Brussels concert said similar alternative events are happening in Austria, Germany, and Spain.

Who are the 5 people convicted in connection with Matthew Perry’s death

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The prosecution of five defendants stemming from the death of “Friends” star Matthew Perry is coming to a close. They've all pleaded guilty for their various roles in supplying the actor with ketamine, the drug that was the primary cause of his 2023 death at age 54. Two doctors and an admitted drug dealer prosecutors say was known as “The Ketamine Queen” have been sentenced. The final two will receive their sentences in the coming days. They are Perry's live-in personal assistant who helped him acquire and inject the drug and an addiction counselor who made a ketamine connection for the actor.

Jury deliberations begin in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial in New York

NEW YORK (AP) — Jurors have started deliberating in Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial. The closed-door discussions began Wednesday. The jury is tasked with deciding whether the former movie mogul raped a woman in a Manhattan hotel on March 18, 2013. It's an unresolved piece of Weinstein's New York case, which epitomized the #MeToo movement. His accuser has testified that the two had a consensual relationship. But she says Weinstein subjected her to unwanted sex that day after she repeatedly said no. Weinstein's lawyers say the encounter was consensual.

Summer Movie Guide 2026: Here’s what’s coming to theaters and streaming from May to August

This summer, Hollywood is buzzing with a mix of sequels, adaptations, and original films. The season kicks off in May with “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” exploring changes in media since the first film. A Billie Eilish concert film co-directed by James Cameron and a new “Star Wars” movie featuring Pedro Pascal’s Mandalorian are also on the slate. June brings “Toy Story 5” and a new Steven Spielberg sci-fi film. July features “Minions & Monsters,” a live-action “Moana” and Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” August wraps up with comedies, horror films, and Ridley Scott’s postapocalyptic “The Dog Stars.”