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NYPD said a second suspect was arrested in Pennsylvania after a 7-month-old girl was shot and killed while in a stroller in Brooklyn; the alleged shooter was arrested earlier and charged, and charges are pending for the newly arrested suspect.
21-year-old charged after fatal shooting of 7-month-old in Brooklyn
A 21-year-old Brooklyn man was arrested and charged after a 7-month-old girl was struck by a stray bullet and later died; police say the investigation and search for a second suspect remain ongoing.
NYPD charges alleged Brooklyn shooter in death of baby in stroller
The NYPD charged 21-year-old Amuri Greene with multiple counts, including murder, after a stray bullet struck a stroller and a 7-month-old in Brooklyn died; police say a second suspect remains at large.
Animorphs TV Series in Early Development With Ryan Coogler as Executive Producer
Proximity Media is developing an Animorphs TV series for Disney+ and names Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian as executive producers, with writer Bayan Wolcott attached.
Project Hail Mary Isn't a Christian Movie.
Project Hail Mary, adapted from Andy Weir's novel, has drawn praise from some conservative commentators who see Christian imagery, but this opinion piece argues the film does not develop those allusions into a clear theological message and that its ending weakens claims of spiritual depth.
7-Month-Old Baby Fatally Shot in Brooklyn, Mother Says 'I Can't Hold Her Anymore'
A 7-month-old girl in a stroller was struck by a stray bullet in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, on April 1 and later died; police said the shooting was believed to be gang-related and a 21-year-old has been arrested and charged.
Florida couple allegedly forced adopted daughter to soil herself, court documents say
Court documents allege a Coral Springs couple confined their adopted 12-year-old daughter and forced her to soil herself; they were arrested, charged with child abuse, and a judge ordered $100,000 bail at arraignment.
Southern California pursuits leave six innocent people dead this week
Six innocent people, including an unborn baby, were killed in three separate police pursuits this week in Orange and Los Angeles counties; authorities say agencies are reviewing pursuit policies.
HairSpiracy in Portland presents The Hair Collection celebrating Black hair as art
HairSpiracy returns to Portland with "The Hair Collection," a museum-style event on April 4 showcasing Black hair as living art through runway pieces, live demonstrations and local vendors. The event arrives as a recent Consumer Reports investigation raised questions about the safety of many braiding hair products.
Megan Thee Stallion returns to 'Moulin Rouge' on Broadway.
Megan Thee Stallion resumed the role of Zidler in Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Thursday, two days after she was taken to a hospital after falling ill during a Tuesday performance. Her engagement runs through May 17 and the show is scheduled to close in July.
UConn's Braylon Mullins living a dream after 35-foot shot brings him back to Indiana
Braylon Mullins sank a 35-foot shot that sent UConn past Duke and into the Final Four, and the freshman has returned to his Indiana roots amid a surge of attention and new name, image and likeness opportunities.
Hollywood heavyweight J.J. Abrams moves Bad Robot operations out of Los Angeles.
J.J. Abrams is closing Bad Robot's Santa Monica office and relocating operations to New York, and sources report company-wide downsizing amid a sustained decline in Los Angeles film and TV jobs.
Dak Prescott and Sarah Jane Ramos seek temporary custody arrangement after breakup
The former couple are working to reach a temporary custody agreement for their two young daughters and have postponed an initial Texas court hearing while they try to resolve matters; a hearing is scheduled for April 16 if talks do not resolve the case.
Brooklyn grandmother says she forgives gunman after baby was killed in stroller
Linda Oyinkoinyan said she forgives the person alleged to have killed her 7‑month‑old granddaughter, Kaori Patterson‑Moore, who was shot while in a stroller in Brooklyn; police say the alleged shooter, identified as 21‑year‑old Amari Green, was hospitalized, arrested and is expected to face murder and attempted murder charges.
The Testaments: Young stars say the dystopian tale is timely
Actors Lucy Halliday and Chase Infiniti discussed filming Hulu's adaptation of Margaret Atwood's The Testaments, which filmed in Ontario and begins streaming on Disney+ on April 8; they said the series' themes about reproductive rights and authoritarianism still feel timely.
Artemis II launch draws attention after youngster's viral remark
A young fan at Kennedy Space Center gave a profane, jubilant reply when asked why he came to watch the Artemis II launch; the mission lifted off just after 6:30 p.m. for a planned 10-day crewed flight around the moon.
Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' video features a star-studded country drama.
Ella Langley released the music video for "Choosin' Texas", filmed at Fort Worth's Stagecoach Ballroom and starring Luke Grimes and Ava Phillippe, with appearances by Miranda Lambert and other Texas musicians.
Disney launches search for emerging voice actors with chance to voice animated short
Disney Branded Television announced a talent search to find emerging voice actors, selecting ten adults for a complimentary weeklong workshop at Disney Television Animation with the possibility that some work could appear in an 11-minute animated short.
Amy Duggar King says Joseph Duggar's arrest exposes family's toxic system
Amy Duggar King criticized the Duggar family system after her cousin Joseph Duggar was arrested on charges alleging lewd and lascivious behavior toward a child; she called the family cycle "toxic" and said it "breeds secrecy." Joseph has pleaded not guilty and is due back in court on April 20, and the investigation remains open.
BTS's Arirang posts biggest group album week since One Direction
Arirang debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 with 641,000 equivalent album units, including 532,000 pure sales. Those totals are the largest opening week by a group under Billboard's equivalent-album methodology and the biggest group week since One Direction's Midnight Memories (2013).
Megan Thee Stallion hospitalized during Broadway performance
Megan Thee Stallion was transported to a local hospital after feeling unwell during a performance of Moulin Rouge! The Musical in New York City; the production paused, removed her for the night, and continued with a replacement actor.
Donald Glover throws first pitch at Dodgers' Yoshi bobblehead night
Donald Glover, who voices Yoshi in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, threw the ceremonial first pitch at the Dodgers' Yoshi bobblehead giveaway; the team gave Yoshi bobbleheads to the first 40,000 fans.
Birthright Citizenship and America's Food Reflect National Belonging.
Padma Lakshmi writes that birthright citizenship, enshrined in the 14th Amendment, has helped shape American culture by allowing immigrant families to pass on culinary traditions; the Supreme Court is set to hear a challenge to an executive order that would deny citizenship at birth for some children born after Feb. 19, 2025.
Dog reunited with owner after being stolen three years earlier
Shelton Trainor was reunited with his Boston Terrier Bea after seeing a rescue's Instagram post; Bea had been taken from his porch in July 2022 and later arrived at a city shelter as a stray.
Avatar star says James Cameron's films can take more creative risks than Marvel.
Sam Worthington said Avatar productions face fewer outside pressures than Marvel films, and the franchise has grossed about $6.7 billion worldwide with Avatar: Fire and Ash earning $1.488 billion.
Perturabo: Games Workshop reveals first official post-ascension artwork
Games Workshop published the first official artwork of daemon Perturabo in his post-ascension form, presented as part of material from the upcoming Eye of Terror: Reign of Iron book, and the image emphasizes his expanded scale and role in a campaign against the Imperium.
Nancy Grace says Guthrie mother's disappearance reopened painful memories
Nancy Grace said Savannah Guthrie's mother's disappearance reopened grief tied to the 1979 killing of Grace's fiancé, whose attacker was convicted in 1980 and later paroled.
Brittany Mahomes inducted into UT Tyler Athletics Hall of Fame
Brittany Mahomes, wife of NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes, was inducted into the University of Texas at Tyler Athletics Hall of Fame; she scored 31 goals in 70 games for the school's women's soccer team.
Wanda Sykes says comedians should not be afraid to cross the line
In a Breakfast Club interview, Wanda Sykes said many comedians fear certain jokes but argued it is important to tell them; she also discussed aiming to 'punch up' while noting intent matters when jokes target others.
Noah Kahan opens up in new Out of Body documentary trailer
Netflix released the trailer for Noah Kahan's documentary Out of Body, which shows him reflecting on success, creative pressure and a return to Vermont. The film is scheduled to stream globally on April 13.
