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Pink denies reports that she is separated from husband Carey Hart: 'Not true'

Pink says she is still with her husband Carey Hart. In a new Instagram video, she calls reports of her breakup “fake news” and “not true.” On Thursday, People ran a story saying the couple has separated after 20 years of marriage. The story cites an unnamed source. People updated its story with an acknowledgement of Pink's denial. In her video, Pink joked that she did not know about any separation. She also says their two children do not know either. Pink and Hart married in 2006.

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.

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.

Reunion game: Costas, Collins, Fratello and more NBC voices reunite for 76ers-Spurs game Tuesday

NBC is bringing back its classic NBA broadcast crew for a throwback game, with Bob Costas, Doug Collins and Mike Fratello calling Spurs versus 76ers on Tuesday night. NBC will also use old-style graphics and other touches from the 1995-96 era. Jim Gray will work courtside as the sideline reporter. Hannah Storm, Isiah Thomas, and P.J. Carlesimo will host a throwback “NBA Showtime” pregame show at 7 p.m. Eastern. Costas says the real draw is the reunion with old colleagues. NBC also plans a Monday dinner and a long production lunch Tuesday.

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.