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Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny top Spotify's first all-time most streamed artists list

NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift has topped Spotify’s first ever list of the most streamed artists of all time. The list was published Thursday morning. Swift is followed by Bad Bunny. Drake is third. Then there are The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, Billie Eilish, Eminem and Kanye West, in that order. Spotify did not provide insight into its data collection methodology when asked about it by The Associated Press. In addition to naming the most streamed artists globally, Spotify compiled the most streamed albums, songs, podcasts and audiobooks to celebrate its 20th anniversary. The streaming giant was founded in April 2006.

Singer D4vd's lawyers look to make evidence against him public in killing of 14-year-old girl

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lawyers for singer D4vd are pushing to have prosecutors quickly and publicly present the evidence they have against him in the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.  The 21-year-old whose legal name is David Burke returns to court for a hearing Thursday just three days after he was charged and pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder. In a rare move, he is exercising his right in California to have a judge decide whether there is enough evidence to proceed to trial within 10 court days of his arraignment. The body of Rivas Hernandez was found dismembered in a Tesla in the Hollywood Hills in September.

'The Devil Wears Prada 2' puts a spotlight on Italy's fashion capital

MILAN (AP) — Prada may play a title role in “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” premiering in Milan on Thursday, but fashion and the city itself are also in the spotlight. The film, featuring Meryl Streep, was partly shot during Milan's fashion week. A Dolce & Gabbana show served as a backdrop for a scene. Milan’s culture counselor, Tommaso Sacchi, says the film benefits the city. Fans are flocking to a pop-up at Milan’s main department store, taking selfies at a replica of Miranda Priestly’s desk. The Prada brand, founded nearby, has become a fashion juggernaut under Miuccia Prada.

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art's new central building is a 'machine of discovery'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles County Museum of Art has completed renovations two decades in the making with a new home for its permanent collection that opens to the public May 4. The new building is all on a single floor that sits above the grounds and spans Wilshire Boulevard. The $720 million structure designed by Swiss architect Peter Zumthor is intended to allow visitors to wander into things they didn't necessarily intend to see. Museum director Michael Govan calls it a “machine of discovery.” The building's galleries are loosely grouped by oceans of the world, with all the free flow of goods and culture that implies.

Inside the Kennedy Center as it prepares for a 2-year renovation

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center is poised to undergo major renovations, with President Donald Trump calling it “tired, broken, and dilapidated.” Artists like Jane Fonda and Billy Porter see it as a protest site symbolizing the administration's influence on cultural institutions. The new executive director, Matt Floca, led journalists through the building on Wednesday, highlighting water damage and outdated equipment. Repairs are expected to take two years, with Congress providing $257 million for the project. Trump is heavily involved in the plans. The renovations aim to address structural issues while maintaining the venue's iconic elements.

Celeste Rivas Hernandez, girl who singer D4vd is charged with killing, died from penetrating wounds

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the 14-year-old girl singer D4vd is charged with killing, died from penetrating injuries. That's according to an autopsy report released Wednesday by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office. Her death was ruled a homicide. A judge had ordered the report sealed for months at the request of law enforcement after the girl’s dismembered and decomposed body was found. The 21-year-old alt-pop singer whose legal name is David Burke pleaded not guilty Monday to first-degree murder. According to the report released Wednesday, she had significant wounds to her torso, likely caused by a sharp object. Her body had so degraded that examiners couldn’t even determine her eye color.

Dave Mason, co-founder of Traffic known for 'We Just Disagree' and 'Feelin’ Alright,' dies at 79

NEW YORK (AP) — Dave Mason, co-founder of the psychedelic British band Traffic and songwriter behind “Feelin’ Alright” and “Hole in My Shoe,” died Sunday at his home in Gardnerville, Nevada. He was 79. A cause was not immediately revealed. Mason canceled his remaining tour dates last summer, citing health issues stemming from an infection. Mason was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2004 for classics including “Feelin' Alright?” which he co-wrote with Traffic frontman Steve Winwood. It wasn't an immediate hit, but became one after it was covered by the likes of Joe Cocker, the Jackson 5, Gladys Knight & the Pips and Grand Funk Railroad.

An Instagram DM changed everything for Rachel Reid, Jacob Tierney and 'Heated Rivalry'

NEW YORK (AP) — Rachel Reid and Jacob Tierney were sensations at BookCon, thanks to the success of “Heated Rivalry.” The show is based on Reid's “Game Changer” series and has boosted the popularity of the hockey romance genre. Since its debut last November, it has made stars of actors Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie. Tierney plans to start filming the second season this summer, while Reid works on a third book. Despite her Parkinson's diagnosis, Reid remains committed to her writing. Both creators enjoy exploring the evolving relationship of their characters, Shane and Ilya, and the impact of their work on fans.