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Taylor Swift files 3 new trademark applications. One expert says it is to curb AI threats

NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift filed three new trademark applications with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Friday. A legal expert theorizes it is to protect her voice and image from potential misuse through artificial intelligence. Two of the applications are sound trademarks covering her voice. One is of her saying “Hey, it’s Taylor Swift.” The other is “Hey, it’s Taylor.” And the third application is a visual trademark, a photograph of Swift on stage holding a pink guitar. Intellectual property attorney Josh Gerben theorized that the trademarks are “specifically designed to protect Taylor from threats posed by artificial intelligence.” Swift has been a target of AI misuse in the past.

What to know about singer D4vd and the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Singer D4vd, pronounced “David,” is about to face a preliminary hearing where a judge will decide whether he should go to trial in connection with the killing and dismembering of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. At the hearing planned for Friday, witnesses will be called and evidence will be presented. Lawyers for the 21-year-old singer whose legal name is David Anthony Burke say he is not guilty. Rivas Hernandez's body was discovered in a towed Tesla registered to Burke in the Hollywood Hills last year. He has been charged with first-degree murder and other felony counts.

Growing up with ‘Toy Story’: Andrew Stanton on 30+ years with Woody and Buzz

Andrew Stanton has spent over half his life with “Toy Story.” He’s contributed to every movie, and now he’s co-writing and co-directing “Toy Story 5.” Stanton has also worked on other Pixar hits like “Finding Nemo” and “WALL-E.” The new film, set to release June 12, is expected to be a summer blockbuster likely to make over a billion dollars. Stanton says he always tries to put the show before the business. The fifth film introduces a new challenge for Bonnie's toys: the Lilypad, a device that distracts from playtime. He says he also leaned more into the power of play and imagination.

WNBA star Caitlin Clark to publish a children's book based on her life

NEW YORK (AP) — Caitlin Clark is releasing a picture book this fall based on her life. Random House Books for Young Readers has announced Tuesday that “EXTRAordinary! A Little EXTRA to Reach BIG Dreams” will be published in November. The WNBA star shares a message about the importance of effort and support through rhyming verse. Clark was inspired by a quote from her childhood mirror that read: “The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is the little EXTRA.” She hopes the book reminds children that they’re never alone in chasing their dreams. The 24-year-old Indiana Fever guard recently returned to playing after injuries limited her in 2025.

Weinstein rape accuser tells jury that 'he just treated me like he owned me'

NEW YORK (AP) — The woman at the center of Harvey Weinstein’s repeatedly retried rape case has told jurors for the third time that the former Hollywood honcho trapped her in a New York hotel room and assaulted her in 2013. Jessica Mann testified through sobs Tuesday that she repeatedly said no, and she tried to leave the room, but in her words, “he just treated me like he owned me.” Weinstein looked on steadily in court as she spoke. He denies the allegation. His lawyers haven’t yet had their chance to question Mann at this retrial but have argued that everything that happened between the two was consensual.

Kid Rock flies in Army helicopter weeks after flights near his house drew scrutiny

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kid Rock and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth both flew in Army Apache attack helicopters at a base in Virginia on Monday. It comes weeks after military pilots drew scrutiny for hovering near the country music star’s Tennessee home. Top Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell says the flights supported a “community relations event” for a White House-led initiative that's coordinating events for America’s 250th anniversary commemoration. California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office and Democratic Rep. Jason Crow criticized the flights Monday. Hegseth had shut down an inquiry into the Apache flights in March near the home of the musician, who is an outspoken supporter of President Donald Trump.

Movie Review: A flatulence-filled 'Animal Farm' for tots turns a masterpiece into cinematic manure

The new animated "Animal Farm" takes a radical departure from George Orwell's classic. Screenwriter Nicholas Stoller and director Andy Serkis have transformed the allegory into a bright, modern tale, complete with iPhones and sports cars, says Associated Press critic Mark Kennedy in his review. The film introduces new characters and muddies the focus from anti-totalitarianism to a critique of Big Corporatization. Despite an all-star voice cast, including Seth Rogen and Laverne Cox, the adaptation feels misguided, Kennedy says. It ends with a "Mission: Impossible"-style caper, straying far from Orwell's original message. The movie, rated PG, releases Friday.

Summer Movie Preview: Nolan, Spider-Man and 'Toy Story' light up the cinemas

Hollywood's summer movie season is packed with big names and franchises. Universal Pictures is releasing Christopher Nolan's “The Odyssey” and Steven Spielberg's “Disclosure Day.” Franchises like “Spider-Man,” “Minions,” “Star Wars,” and “Toy Story” are also set to draw crowds. This year, Disney kicks off the season with “The Devil Wears Prada 2" instead of a Marvel film. The industry is adapting to changes, with streaming and altered viewing habits impacting box office numbers. Despite challenges, directors like James Cameron remain optimistic about the future of theatrical releases. The summer movie season runs from May through August.

Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna

WIENER NEUSTADT, Austria (AP) — A man accused of plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna nearly two years ago has pleaded guilty as his trial began on Tuesday. The plot was thwarted, but Austrian authorities still canceled Swift’s three planned performances in August 2024. The defendant faced charges including terrorist offenses and membership in a terrorist organization. His defense attorney says her client has pleaded guilty to the charges related to the concert plot and that he regrets it. A representative for Swift did not immediately return a request for comment Tuesday.