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Los Angeles medical examiner pushes for greater transparency in high-profile deaths

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles County's chief medical examiner is emphasizing the need for greater transparency when it comes to autopsies following celebrity deaths. Dr. Odey Ukpo is also keen to underscore his office's independence from law enforcement in handling high-profile cases. He has overseen the autopsy reports of “Friends” star Matthew Perry and director Rob Reiner. And he made a rare public objection to being forced to withhold for months his office's findings on 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The singer D4vd has been charged with murder in her killing. Ukpo believes holding back such information only increases anxiety for the family and the community.

What to Stream: Charli xcx, 'The Dink,' 'Stuart Fails to Save the Universe' and '72 Hours'

Charli XCX claims the dance floor is dead on her new album, “Music, Fashion, Film,” out Friday. The album features distorted guitars and processed vocals, with a pop heart intact. Meanwhile, Jake Johnson stars in “The Dink,” a comedy about pickleball, streaming July 24 on Apple TV. These are some of the streaming offerings the week of July 20. Also online will be Kevin Hart’s new Netflix comedy, “72 Hours” — it arrives July 24. The “Big Bang Theory” spinoff, “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe,” premieres July 28 on HBO Max. Nintendo’s “Splatoon Raiders” offers a treasure hunt adventure on Switch 2, starting June 23.

Shakira, Madonna and many Muppets take the World Cup stage, along with BTS and Bieber

Madonna opened the World Cup halftime show with her 2000 dance-pop hit “Music,” joined by star Brazilian soccer players of yesteryear, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Sunday's show started with an apparently prerecorded piece in a roller rink before she rode into the stadium on a dune buggy. Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel led an orchestra through the White Stripes’ sporting anthem “Seven Nation Army,” while Animal and other Muppets bopped and shook. K-pop sensations BTS took to the field in red and black moments later singing “Dynamite.” There was also Justin Bieber, “Ted Lasso” characters and, of course, “Dai Dai.”

Medical examiner outlines how his office handles autopsies of the famous and everyone else

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office has performed autopsies in many high-profile cases, including that of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who singer D4vd is charged with killing, and the death of “Friends” star Matthew Perry. Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Odey Ukpo's office determined in December 2023 that Perry died primarily from acute ketamine toxicity, with drowning as a secondary cause. He says ketamine rendered Perry incapable of rescuing himself. Ukpo also says “overdose” is never used in autopsy reports, as any drug level can be fatal. He says the toxicology process in autopsies is lengthy because of the need for accuracy.

The World Cup is over. Here's where to get your next soccer fix

The World Cup may be over, but the soccer calendar never really stops. In just a few weeks, many of the tournament’s biggest stars will be back with their clubs in leagues such as England’s Premier League, Spain’s La Liga and Germany’s Bundesliga. Europe’s best clubs also meet in the Champions League, widely regarded as the highest level of club soccer. Meanwhile, MLS and Mexico’s Liga MX are already in full swing. Together, the competitions offer year-round soccer and a chance to keep following many of the players who starred at the World Cup.

Nolan’s 'The Odyssey' storms the box office with a $264.1 million global debut

NEW YORK (AP) — Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” launched with an estimated $124.5 million in domestic ticket sales and another $139.6 million from overseas, even better than the filmmaker's “Oppenheimer” debut. The weekend tally marked Nolan's best opening since “The Dark Knight Rises” in 2012. Few filmmakers alive could pull off such a starry, big-budget adaptation of Homer’s epic poem. But in a Hollywood where intellectual property rights rule most hits, Nolan turned one of the world’s oldest works of literature into an unlikely summer blockbuster. By comparison, The Walt Disney Co.’s “Moana” landed in a distant second place with $19 million in its third box office weekend.

Not Greek to them. Scholars question Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey'

NEW YORK (AP) — Greek translator Emily Wilson finds the release of Christopher Nolan's film “The Odyssey” both gratifying and unsatisfying. Her 2017 translation of Homer's epic has surged in popularity. Nolan even cited her work as inspiration for the film opening this weekend. However, Wilson feels the movie misses essential themes. She appreciates the increased interest in “The Odyssey” but criticizes the film's omissions and changes. Fellow translator Daniel Mendelsohn also notes Nolan's transformation of Odysseus into a tormented protagonist. Despite her critiques, Wilson recommends seeing the film in theaters for its thought-provoking elements.

10 songs to get hyped for the World Cup final

NEW YORK (AP) — To get in the spirit for the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, The Associated Press has made a themed playlist. The list includes Shakira and Burna Boy's official anthem “Dai Dai,” which blends Afrobeats and Latin rhythms. Andrea Bocelli, David Guetta, Megan Thee Stallion and EJAE also contribute with “DNA (More Than A Game).” Classics like Ricky Martin's “La Copa de la Vida” and Shakira's “Waka Waka” are featured, too. These tracks capture the excitement and unity of the World Cup, making them perfect for match day.