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LAPD arrest girlfriend's son in stabbing death of actor James Handy

Actor James Handy has been stabbed to death, and police have arrested the son of his girlfriend in the killing. Police say officers found the 81-year-old stabbed in the chest and unconscious outside his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday. They say Michael Gledhill told officers he's the person they were looking for. The 44-year-old lives at home with his mother. Jail records did not show an attorney for him and messages left with the county public defender’s office were not immediately returned. Handy was a character actor in films and on TV for decades, including “Jumanji” and “Top Gun: Maverick.”

Actors' union approves 4-year contract with studios and streamers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Television and movie actors have voted to ratify a four-year contract with studios and streaming services. This comes after union leaders negotiated protections against synthetic actors created by artificial intelligence. The ratification was widely expected, and a strike like the one in 2023 never seemed likely during the drama-free negotiations. More than 90% of Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists members approved the agreement. The new deal, like on recently reached by Hollywood writers, is for four years instead of the usual three. This provides extra labor stability in the industry. The contract includes provisions to keep the use of AI actors minimal.

Actor Anthony Head, known for ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' has died at 72

LONDON (AP) — Actor Anthony Head, known for his roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Ted Lasso,” has died at 72. His family announced Friday that he passed away peacefully due to complications from pneumonia, surrounded by loved ones. Head first gained recognition in the 1980s on British TV as part of a romantic couple in Nescafe ads. He later achieved U.S. fame as Rupert Giles in the supernatural series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” which aired from 1997 to 2003.

The electric guitar spawned garage bands, rock-god dreams — and generations of popular music

ATLANTA (AP) — The electric guitar has transformed music and inspired countless dreams. Is there anything more American? George Beauchamp and Adolph Rickenbacker created the first commercially successful electric guitar nearly 100 years ago. Les Paul later developed one of the first solid-body electric guitars. The electric guitar powered iconic songs like Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B. Goode” and Jimi Hendrix’s “All Along the Watchtower.” It became essential to rock and pop music. It spawned the ax man, the guitar god and, most importantly, the guitar solo.

Former supermodel Carré Otis files Paris rape complaint against ex-Elite boss

PARIS (AP) — Former supermodel Carré Otis has filed a complaint in Paris against Gérald Marie, alleging rape and trafficking. Her lawyer says the move aims to encourage other potential victims to come forward. Marie, the former head of Elite Model agency, has denied the allegations. He cannot be prosecuted over Otis' case due to France’s statute of limitations. The complaint alleges Otis was raped and trafficked as a minor while living in Marie’s apartment in 1986. Otis, now 58, became a supermodel in the late 1980s and 1990s. She hopes to expose systemic abuse in the fashion industry.

A rare Edith Wharton story is unearthed about the gap between everyday life and the horrors of WWI

NEW YORK (AP) — A rare Edith Wharton short story has just been published. It appears in the new issue of The Strand Magazine. The story is called “The Men Who Saved the World” and it's set near the end of World War I. Edith Wharton was known for her novels about New York high society. During World War I, she helped those affected and reported from the front lines. Wharton was living in Paris at the time. She set up workrooms for displaced seamstresses and commissioned hostels for refugees. Her experiences eventually inspired the fiction that she became known for.

Apple TV's retelling of 'Cape Fear' brings a psycho killer into our homes in 'a nightmare for today'

NEW YORK (AP) — Javier Bardem takes on the chilling role of Max Cady in a new "Cape Fear" series on Apple TV. The show debuts Friday with the first two episodes. Bardem plays a former inmate seeking revenge on the lawyer who put him away. Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson star as the targeted couple. Showrunner Nick Antosca aims to honor the classic films while adding a modern twist. The series is set in 2026, incorporating elements like TikTok and AI. Martin Scorsese, who directed the 1991 film, serves as an executive producer. The 10-part series promises to blend nostalgia with fresh, unsettling elements.

Movie Review: 'Scary Movie 6' brings back the Wayans and the Core Four for a rapid-fire horror spoof

The latest installment of the “Scary Movie” franchise, “Scary Movie 6,” features the Wayans family humor, blending cartoonish, topical and absurd elements, the AP's Mark Kennedy says. The script is a series of loosely connected skits parodying horror films and current events, like the rap beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. The original Core Four characters return, now adults, facing Ghostface: Marlon Wayans’ Shorty, Shawn Wayans’ Ray, Anna Faris’ Cindy and Regina Hall’s Brenda. The film includes numerous celebrity cameos and references, maintaining its signature irreverent style. The R-rated movie opens in theaters Friday.

What to watch for at the Tony Awards on Broadway's biggest night

NEW YORK (AP) — Broadway's biggest night is approaching with the Tony Awards broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall on June 7. Pink will host, marking her debut as MC. Viewers can watch on CBS or stream on Paramount+. The top nominees are “The Lost Boys” and “Schmigadoon!” each with 12 nominations. June Squibb, at 96, is the oldest Tony-nominated actor in history. Nathan Lane aims for his fourth Tony, which would tie him as the most-awarded male performer. The season set a new box office record, though attendance slightly declined. Performances will include nominees and original cast members from “The Book of Mormon.”