The crisis? The point? For 'Bridgerton,' the word 'orgasm' wouldn't quite do
LONDON (AP) — The “Bridgerton” team would not quit until they were satisfied when it came to finding a word to use for “orgasm” in Season 4. They needed it for the character Francesca to use when she was on a quest to discover the bedroom secrets of married life. Showrunner Jess Brownell said with research and help from a thesaurus they came up with the term “pinnacle” because it was obscure and funny. So how accurate were they? Novelist and sex historian Jessica Cale says “pinnacle” wouldn't have been used in the Regency era. But it isn't far off. Terms like “crisis” and “critical point” were in play, after all.
Singer D4vd is 'target' in investigation of killing of girl whose body was found in car in Hollywood
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Singer D4vd is at the center of a Los Angeles grand jury investigation of the killing of a 14-year-old girl found dead in a Tesla. Prosecutors name the 20-year-old singer as a “target” in subpoenas seeking to have his relatives testify. On Wednesday, the documents became public after a court fight in Texas involving his mother, father, and brother. Police have not publicly named the singer whose legal name is David Burke as a suspect. Investigators say they found Celeste Rivas Hernandez in a tow yard car in September. The papers describe severe decomposition and dismemberment of the body.
Movie Review: I scream, you scream, we all scream, but 'Scream 7' is an uninspired bore
“Scream 7” brings Neve Campbell back as Sidney Prescott, but the movie leans on old tricks and sloppy scares, says AP critic Mark Kennedy. On Friday, Paramount releases the film in theaters. Sidney now lives in a planned suburb. She runs a cafe and raises a rebellious teenage daughter. A new Ghostface killer drags her back into violence. Kevin Williamson returns to direct and co-write. Courteney Cox also returns as Gale Weathers. The story adds brutal kills and deepfake drama. Kennedy calls the R-rated movie slack and rarely scary.
AI song generator startups Suno and Udio angered the music industry. Now they're hoping to join it
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — AI music platforms Suno and Udio were sued by major record labels in 2024 for allegedly exploiting the recorded works of professional musicians. Since then, the pair have strived to make peace with the industry through settlements and licensing deals. While many professional musicians remain skeptical of the budding AI music industry, some artists, like Christopher “Topher” Townsend, already are embracing the technology and creating hit new tracks and digital extensions of themselves.
Park Chan-wook will lead the Cannes Film Festival jury, will be the 1st Korean in the role
Park Chan-wook, the Korean filmmaker of “Oldboy” and “No Other Choice,” will head the jury at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, festival organizers announced Thursday. Chan-wook is the first Korean to ever preside over the jury that will award the prestigious Palme d’Or. He has been a regular in Cannes since “Old Boy” won the Grand Prix, or second prize, in 2004. He won the jury prize in 2009 for “Thirst” and best director in 2022 for “Decision to Leave.” The Cannes Film Festival runs May 12-23.
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Luke Grimes returns as fan favorite Kayce Dutton in new 'Yellowstone' spinoff, 'Marshals'
NEW YORK (AP) — Luke Grimes returns as Kayce Dutton in “Marshals,” a “Yellowstone” spinoff that pulls him from ranch life into law enforcement. “Yellowstone” ended in 2024 with Kayce at peace, but the new show upends that. A former Navy SEAL friend recruits him into a small U.S. Marshals team in Montana. The series digs into Kayce’s military skills and his effort to heal from personal tragedy. Showrunner Spencer Hudnut calls it a character-driven, non-traditional procedural. It also brings back familiar “Yellowstone” faces. Grimes also serves as a producer. The show debuts March 1 on CBS and streams on Paramount+.
Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations
NEW YORK (AP) — The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, and it mixes pop, rap, metal, R&B and more. The Hall released the list on Wednesday. It includes Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross, Shakira and the Wu-Tang Clan. It also names Melissa Etheridge, Jeff Buckley, Pink, New Edition, Sade, Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, plus The Black Crowes and Oasis. Ten acts appear for the first time. More than 1,200 voters decide. The final class will be revealed in April.
Movie Review: Immigration, sex and power in erotic thriller ‘Dreams,’ with Jessica Chastain
Jessica Chastain stars alongside ballet dancer Isaac Hernández in “Dreams,” about a torrid affair between a San Francisco socialite and an immigrant. In private, Jennifer and Fernando are ravenous for each other. In public, he's invisible to her. The film from writer-director Michel Franco explores themes of power, obsession, art and immigration in its exploration of the relationship between the U.S. and Mexican immigrants. In her review, Associated Press Film Writer Lindsey Bahr writes that it's one of Chastain's most daring roles. “Dreams” contains explicit adult content but has not been rated. It opens in limited release Friday.
Police video shows Vince McMahon's 100 mph car crash in Connecticut
Newly released police video shows Vince McMahon crashing his Bentley in Connecticut last summer as a state trooper tries to catch up to stop him. The crash happened in July on the Merritt Parkway in Westport. Police say McMahon was driving 100 mph or more before the crash. Police video shows him swerve, clip another car, hit a guardrail, and careen back onto the highway. No one was seriously hurt. Police cited McMahon for reckless driving and following too closely. He was granted a probation program that results in the charges being erased. McMahon's lawyer says it was an accident and McMahon is glad everyone was OK.
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