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Killings of Rob Reiner and his wife stun Hollywood as decision on charges for their son looms

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The killings of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner have left their communities in Hollywood and Democratic politics stunned. Their son, Nick Reiner, has been arrested on suspicion of killing them. Los Angeles police said they would present a case on Tuesday to prosecutors for potential charges. Rob Reiner was a celebrated actor and director known for films like “When Harry Met Sally...” and “The Princess Bride.” Michele Singer Reiner was a photographer and LGBTQ+ rights advocate. The couple was deeply involved in Hollywood and Democratic politics. The communities celebrated their contributions to film and activism while expressing their sadness Monday.

‘This is Spinal Tap,’ ‘The Princess Bride’ and more: Rob Reiner’s best films and where to watch them

Rob Reiner created iconic films that many people rewatch and quote. Before his death on Sunday, his work from 1984 to 1995 was often cited as a near-unparalleled, genre-jumping stream. Reiner's legacy includes a diverse range of films that continue to resonate with audiences, including mockumentary “This Is Spinal Tap,” the comedic romantic adventure “The Princess Bride,” the coming-of-age film “Stand by Me,” the courtroom drama “A Few Good Men” and the rom-com classic “When Harry Met Sally....” The Associated Press remembers some of his best films and where to watch them.

Britain’s BBC is both beloved and maligned. Now it faces a $10 billion Trump lawsuit

LONDON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump is suing the BBC for $10 billion over a documentary he claims was defamatory. The BBC has apologized for editing a speech in the program but insists there's no basis for the lawsuit. The documentary, aired before the 2024 U.S. presidential election, allegedly portrayed Trump as inciting violence on Jan. 6, 2021. Trump's lawyers argue it damaged his brand and interfered with the election. Legal experts say Trump faces challenges proving his case. The BBC's decision to fight or settle is complicated by its public funding and potential costs to British taxpayers.

The Queen of Disco: Donna Summer is posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame

NEW YORK (AP) — Donna Summer has been posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the hall said. The Queen of Disco is known for such timeless tunes as “Love to Love You Baby,” “I Feel Love,” “Bad Girls,” “Dim All the Lights,” “On the Radio” and “She Works Hard for the Money.” Summer died in 2012 at age 63. She was welcomed into the Songwriters Hall on Monday at a ceremony held at The Butterfly Room at Cecconi’s in Los Angeles. It was led by Academy Award-winning songwriter Paul Williams. Summer’s husband, Bruce Sudano and their daughters Brooklyn Sudano and Amanda Sudano Ramirez were in attendance.

Rome opens long-awaited Colosseum subway station, with displays of unearthed artifacts

ROME (AP) — Rome has opened two subway stations. One is deep beneath the Colosseum that mixes the modernity of high-tech transport with artifacts from an ancient era. Commuters and tourists who entered the station on Tuesday beside the iconic amphitheater can view displays of ceramic vases and plates, stone wells and suspended buckets. They can also see the ruins of a cold plunge pool and thermal bath from a first-century dwelling. Screens show the excavation process serving both to delight archaeology enthusiasts and justify why it has taken so long to open.

'General Hospital' star Anthony Geary of Luke and Laura fame dies at 78

Anthony Geary, who played Luke Spencer on the longrunning soap opera "General Hospital," has died. He was 78. The show's executive producer, Frank Valentini, expressed heartbreak over Geary's passing. Geary died from complications following a recent surgery. He joined the soap in 1978 and won eight Daytime Emmy awards. His character's wedding to Laura, played by Genie Francis, became a cultural phenomenon in 1981. Geary played Luke on and off until 2015 and returned for a cameo in 2017. He lived a quiet life in Amsterdam with his husband, Claudio Gama.

Trump sues BBC for $10 billion, accusing it of defamation over editing of president's Jan. 6 speech

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit seeking $10 billion in damages from the BBC, accusing the British broadcaster of defamation as well as deceptive and unfair trade practices. The 33-page lawsuit filed late Monday accuses the BBC of broadcasting a “false, defamatory, deceptive, disparaging, inflammatory, and malicious depiction of President Trump,” calling it “a brazen attempt to interfere in and influence” the 2024 U.S. presidential election. It accused the BBC of “splicing together two entirely separate parts of President Trump’s speech on January 6, 2021” in order to “intentionally misrepresent the meaning of what President Trump said.” The BBC said it would defend the case.

Rob Reiner once made a film with his son Nick, now suspected of killing parents

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A decade ago, Nick Reiner and his father Rob Reiner seemed to have mended their strained relationship through the film "Being Charlie," which they made together. Nick Reiner has now been booked on suspicion of killing both his father, the actor-director Reiner, and his mother, Michele Singer Reiner. “Being Charlie,” released in 2016, was directed by Rob Reiner and co-written by Nick Reiner. It included elements of their lives and helped them understand each other better. Nick Reiner spent years struggling with addiction and had periods of homelessness. He led a largely private life both before and after the film's release.

Brigitte Macron defends 'clumsy' sexist slur against feminist protesters

PARIS (AP) — France's first lady has defended her use of a sexist slur against feminist protesters. Brigitte Macron has acknowledged her language was “very direct” and “clumsy.” The comments were made in an interview with online media outlet that published on Monday night. She said she made the derogatory comments in private while reassuring actor Ary Abittan whose show had been disrupted by protesters. The incident was filmed this month at the Folies Bergère theatre in Paris. Her remarks sparked a backlash from feminist campaigners and political opponents of her husband President Emmanuel Macron. Brigitte Macron said to Brut that she had been speaking as herself and not as the president's wife. She criticized protesters for interrupting Abittan's performance and questioned the "censorship" of artists.