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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.

Judge scolds Shia LaBeouf and orders him to rehab after Mardi Gras arrest

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A New Orleans judge has ordered actor Shia LaBeouf to return to drug and alcohol rehabilitation and set a $100,000 bond after the film star was charged with two counts of battery. The film star appeared in court Thursday after his arrest this month over an alleged assault outside a bar during Mardi Gras. Orleans Parish Criminal Court Judge Simone Levine also admonished the actor for allegedly yelling homophobic slurs while hitting multiple people at a bar near the French Quarter. LaBeouf posted bond and left the courthouse without commenting to reporters.

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.

Oscars add a star-studded new wave of presenters

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oscars producers say Chris Evans, Javier Bardem and Maya Rudolph will join last year’s acting winners return as presenters at the next Oscars. On Thursday, they also added Chase Infiniti, Demi Moore and Kumail Nanjiani to a group that already includes Adrien Brody, Mikey Madison, Kieran Culkin and Zoe Saldaña will hand out trophies. The ceremony takes place on March 15 with Conan O’Brien as host. This year, “Sinners” leads nominations with a record 16. Michael B. Jordan, Wunmi Mosaku and Delroy Lindo are the “Sinners” cast members up for acting trophies.

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.

Penguin Press founder Ann Godoff, a powerhouse editor of bestsellers and prize winners, dies at 76

NEW YORK (AP) — Publisher Ann Godoff, who helped shape modern American book culture and launched many bestsellers, has died at age 76. She was a longtime Random House editor and founded Penguin Press in 2003. Authors who worked with her for decades included Ron Chernow and Michael Pollan. She published numerous debut books that became major sellers, among them “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” and “The Alienist.” Colleagues praised her range and her exacting edits. She also became known for bold, expensive book deals. Godoff died of cancer Tuesday in Albany, New York.

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.

‘Scrubs’ revival brings back the old goofy gang, but now they're, gulp, in charge

NEW YORK (AP) — The “Scrubs” revival brings back Dr. John Dorian and Dr. Christopher Turk, picking up 17 years after the original series ended. Creator Bill Lawrence says the characters are still playful but now lead responsible adult lives. The revival features the original cast as teachers to new doctors, reflecting changes in medicine and hospital culture. Dr. Perry Cox, played by John C. McGinley, can no longer berate interns as he did in the past. The show explores themes of male friendship and the second stage of life, maintaining its mix of drama and comedy while staying grounded in reality.

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+.