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Florida Legislature votes to strip Disney of self-government after opposition to ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has lashed back at the entertainment giant after it publicly declared its opposition to a new law backed by the governor that critics have dubbed "Don't Say Gay."…

As hearing approaches 2 months after WNBA star Griner’s arrest, no answers on her case

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

WNBA All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner is easily the most prominent American citizen known to be jailed by a foreign government.

Tony Award winner and ‘Mad Men’ actor Robert Morse dies at 90

By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press

Actor Robert Morse, who won a Tony Award as a hilariously brash corporate climber in "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" and a second one a generation later as the brilliant, troubled Truman Capote in "Tru," has died.

Influential dance company bred culture of sex, silence, dancers say

By Juliet Linderman, Martha Mendoza, Associated Press, Morgan Bocknek, Toronto Star

As the company grew into an industry powerhouse, its leaders perpetuated a culture of sex and silence, according to interviews with dozens of former and current staff and students.

Often invisible, Michelle Yeoh shines spotlight on Asian immigrant women with ‘Everything’

By Terry Tang, Associated Press

At 59, Michelle Yeoh commands the lead of the genre-twisting "Everything Everywhere All At Once" by playing someone often invisible — the Asian immigrant wife and mother trying to be everything for everyone.

Dede Robertson, wife of Christian broadcaster Pat Robertson, dies at 94

By Ben Finley, Associated Press

Dede Robertson, the wife of religious broadcaster Pat Robertson and a founding board member of the Christian Broadcasting Network, has died.

New Mexico fines ‘Rust’ production company for ‘obvious hazards’ in fatal shooting of cinematographer

By Morgan Lee, Associated Press

New Mexico workplace safety regulators say they have issued the maximum possible fine against a film production company for firearms safety failures on the set where a cinematographer was fatally shot in October by actor and producer Alec Baldwin.

Johnny Depp denies assaulting ex-wife, testifies he was demeaned and berated

By Matthew Barakat, Ben Finley, Associated Press

Actor Johnny Depp has scoffed at the notion during court testimony that his constant quarrels with ex-wife Amber Heard would ever prompt him to hit her.

Netflix loses 200,000 subscribers, projects even deeper losses this spring

By Michael Liedtke, Associated Press

Netflix suffered its first subscriber loss in more than a decade, causing its shares to plunge 25% in extended trading amid concerns that the pioneering streaming service may have already seen its best days.