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Court order prevents LA coroner from releasing details of teen's body found in singer d4vd’s Tesla

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office says a court order forbids the coroner from releasing details of the investigation into the death of a teen girl whose body was found in the trunk of a car registered to the singer d4vd. Multiple news outlets have said police consider the Houston-born alt-pop singer a suspect in the death of Celeste Reivas Hernandez. The LA Police Department has not confirmed that and d4vd’s lawyer did not respond to request for comment. The LAPD says the court order was sought to protect the ongoing investigation.

The greatest mystery of Rian Johnson's 'Knives Out' movies? Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc

NEW YORK (AP) — The greatest mystery in Rian Johnson’s “Knives Out” movies might be Benoit Blanc. Over the course of three films, Johnson and Daniel Craig have stingily dropped clues to Blanc’s past and personal life. Since Blanc first introduced himself in “Knives Out” as “a respectful, quiet, passive observer … of the truth,” following the breadcrumbs has been a sport of its own. Every “Knives Out” movie is a wholesale change. New setting. New case. New cast of characters. But Craig and Johnson are the mainstays. Together, they’ve turned Blanc, the gentleman sleuth, into one of the greatest protagonists in recent movies.

Udo Kier, striking German actor from 'My Own Private Idaho' and 'Ace Ventura,' dies at 81

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — A German actor known for his icy gaze and unique screen presence, Udo Kier has died at 81. His partner, Delbert McBride, told Variety that Kier died Sunday in Palm Springs, California. Kier was a favorite of filmmakers like Andy Warhol and Lars von Trier. He appeared in over 200 films, including “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective” and the recent Brazilian thriller “The Secret Agent.” Kier's breakout roles were in Warhol's “Flesh for Frankenstein” and “Blood for Dracula.” He was introduced widely to American audiences in Gus Van Sant's “My Own Private Idaho.” Kier had lived in Palm Springs since the early 1990s.

Rick Atkinson's Revolutionary War trilogy to be adapted into graphic editions

NEW YORK (AP) — Military historian Rick Atkinson, known for his Revolutionary War trilogy, is venturing into graphic books. Ten Speed Graphic plans to release a graphic edition of “The British Are Coming” next June, just before the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Five more graphic books are planned, with Nora Neus writing and Federico Pietrobon illustrating. Atkinson, a Pulitzer Prize winner, collaborates closely on the project. Initially skeptical, he changed his mind after seeing other adaptations. The aim is to reach a wider audience without simplifying the complex history.

Movie Review: Jessie Buckley startles and shimmers in ‘Hamnet,’ a meditation on love, loss and art

Prepare your tear ducts. Chloé Zhao's unabashedly emotional “Hamnet” will have them flowing. The film based on Maggie O’Farrell's novel imagines the early life of William Shakespeare and wife Agnes, whose love is tested by the death of their 11-year-old son, Hamnet. It is that death, argue co-writers Zhao and O'Farrell, that inspired Shakespeare's most celebrated play. Zhao's film sticks its landing with a huge assist from the strength of its cast, writes Associated Press critic Jocelyn Noveck, but especially Jessie Buckley's startling performance. Paul Mescal is magnetic as Shakespeare, and Jacobi Jupe is nobly endearing as their doomed boy. Opens in limited release Wednesday.

Movie Review: Elizabeth Olsen, Callum Turner and Miles Teller lead clever, charming ‘Eternity’

Elizabeth Olsen has to choose between two husbands in the afterlife in the new film “Eternity.” In this high concept screwball comedy from director David Freyne, the husbands are played by Callum Turner and Miles Teller. In her review, Associated Press Film Writer Lindsey Bahr writes that “Eternity” is imaginative and shrewdly whimsical with an utterly charming cast,” praising Olsen for a Diane Keaton-esque performance and Teller for his comedic and egoless portrayal of the underdog to Turner. Da’Vine Joy Randolph and John Early also shine in supporting roles. “Eternity,” in theaters nationwide on Wednesday, is rated PG-13.

BBC leaders grilled by lawmakers over its standards after Trump threatened to sue

LONDON (AP) — The BBC's chairman acknowledges the broadcaster was too slow in responding to a misleading edit of a speech by U.S. President Donald Trump. On Monday, senior BBC leaders were questioned by Parliament's Culture, Media and Sport Committee amid a major crisis. The controversy arose after a documentary spliced together quotes from Trump’s Jan. 6, 2021, speech, making it seem like he encouraged supporters to storm the Capitol. Chairman Samir Shah says the documentary gave “the impression of a direct call for violent action.” He also defended board member Robbie Gibb against claims of political bias and interference. The BBC faces scrutiny due to its status as a publicly funded national institution.

Dharmendra, iconic Bollywood actor and Indian cinema’s ‘He-Man,’ dies at 89

NEW DELHI (AP) — Dharmendra, a beloved star of Indian cinema, has died at 89. Known for his versatile roles in the 1970s and 1980s, he became a defining presence in Bollywood. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences, calling him an iconic film personality. Dharmendra's performances in films like "Sholay" and "Chupke Chupke" made him a household name. His on-screen chemistry with Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini, whom he later married, was legendary. Despite a personal life marked by controversy, his career spanned over six decades with more than 300 films. Dharmendra received the Padma Bhushan award in 2012.

PEN America launches digital site to support incarcerated writers

NEW YORK (AP) — PEN America has launched a digital portal to help writers in U.S. prisons connect with the literary world. The Incarcerated Writers Bureau, announced Tuesday, aims to make the literary community more inclusive of incarcerated writers. Supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the initiative provides information on publishers, agents and journalists. It also offers advice on payment, ethics and logistical challenges for writers without computer access. The portal includes biographies and writing samples from 21 writers. PM Dunne, a PEN award recipient, highlights the long history of masterpieces created by those in confinement.