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Lexi Carson How does a fight between a group of teenagers result in murder? Hulu‘s new true-crime series “Under the Bridge,” based on the late Rebecca Godfrey’s non-fiction book, portrays the before and after of 14-year-old Reena Virk’s brutal murder. The first two episodes, released on April 17, show the timeline of events leading up to Virk’s death and the investigation that took place. The show, created by Quinn Shephard, tells the story of the events that unfolded through the lens of Godfrey (Riley Keough), a journalist who grew up in Victoria and was working on a novel about teenage girls in her hometown when she found out about the murder, and Cam Bentland (Lily Gladstone), a local police officer who investigated and solved the case.

A killer who lured the father of her unborn child to his death casually continued making sandwiches at a cafe when questioned about the murder, a new TV documentary has revealed. Detectives who investigated Tasmin Glass have revealed they were stunned by her demeanour when she was approached about the death of her former boyfriend Steven Donaldson.

(yes, the lack of apostrophe does bother me), looking, by turns, for reported references to (a wholly unconvincing “golden retriever”), (who clearly doesn’t appreciate the real estate value of a “house by the Heath”), and “the Christian chorus line” that is, presumably, .Allow me, then, to home in on the video—specifically the diamond watch choker that Swift wears while visiting what looks like the same (ethically questionable, Severance-esque) clinic featured in Ariana Grande’s This being Swift, of course, said necklace is no mere necklace; it is the fine jewelry equivalent of the White Rabbit, a portal to an alternate Swiftian universe where everyone’s obsessed with Via Carota and has precisely zero redeeming qualities.But I digress. Swift’s most obvious reference here is , whose biography and aesthetic echo throughout The Tortured Poets Department’s and accompanying visuals, with track 16 using her story as a metaphor for the fickleness of fame, the ephemerality of entertainers (“You look like Clara Bow / In this light, remarkable / All your life, did you know / You’d be picked like a rose?”)Bow, a Brooklyn-born ingenue, became a silver-screen darling in the ’20s by way of 46 silent films, 11 talkies and five broken engagements in five years.

A man allegedly stabbed to death at a commune in Portugal during a 'Mad Hatter's Tea Party’ music festival has been named as a former pupil at the private Bolton School. Tributes have been paid to 'creative genius' Neil Sutcliffe, who was 37 and from Bolton.

William Earl SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for the finale of “Manhunt,” now streaming on Apple TV+. The seven-episode historical miniseries “Manhunt” has come to a dramatic close. Secretary of War Edwin Stanton (Tobias Menzies) brought several of John Wilkes Booth’s conspirators to trial over Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, resulting in numerous hangings.

Lexi Carson Jane Nefeldt, former senior executive of the Writers Guild of America West, has died. She was 71. The WGAW said she died on April 16 in Hermosa Beach, Calif.

Rudie Obias editor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. After premiering in Feb. 2015, “The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst” has been an odd pop culture phenomenon.

We’ve sadly lost several contestants who have competed on American Idol over the years, including multiple stars who made it to the finals.

Jaden Thompson Get your tissues ready: “The Iron Claw” will be available to stream on Max on May 10. The A24 biographical sports drama debuted in theaters on Dec. 22 and received critical acclaim.

Members of the American Idol family are speaking out to share tributes for Mandisa, who tragically passed away this week at the age of 47.

Jordan Moreau Mandisa, the Grammy-winning Christian singer who began her career on “American Idol,” was found dead in her Nashville home on Thursday. She was 47. “We can confirm that yesterday Mandisa was found in her home deceased,” her representative confirmed to local outlet The Tennessean.

A callous cop who stole from a tragic dad after being sent to investigate his death was spared jail today.

A 'happy and smiley' 25-year-old midwife was tragically found dead after a night out.

Famed former American Idol contestant and Grammy Award winning singer Mandisa has died.

Oscar-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr. died of a lung condition, according to his death certificate obtained by TMZ. The actor died in Santa Monica on March 29 at the age of 87.

An 'amazing' mum tragically collapsed and died after she was seen taking half an ecstasy tablet before going to a music festival.

A mum who was fatally stabbed in the street 'received death threats' days before the incident, the police watchdog has revealed.

A lap dancing club which has operated in Altrincham town centre for the last 24 years has been shut down with immediate effect.

A mum with a 'good heart' who was told she had asthma after battling cancer tragically died aged just 33.

Emmerdale star James Hooton has been flooded with supportive messages after revealing he'd suffered a tragic loss. The actor took to social media this week to confirm the sad death of his father.

Former University of Albany defensive lineman and NFL Draft prospect Amitral “AJ” Simon has died. He was just 25 years old.

New details have emerged in the case of late adult film star Sophia Leone.

Max‘s drama/horror series Pretty Little Liars is returning for season two!

Giancarlo Esposito says that he was so broke at one point in his career that he considered committing insurance fraud to make sure his kids were taken care of financially.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large “Ghosts” hit another landmark on Thursday night, as this week’s episode of the hit CBS comedy revealed the truth behind Flower’s disappearance — while also, on a much more profound level, explored the truth behind Hetty’s death in 1895. In the episode, “Holes are Bad,” when Sam (Rose McIver) and Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar) go away for the weekend, the ghosts are left alone — and discover that Flower (Sheila Carrasco) hadn’t been “sucked away” to the afterlife as they thought.

The Pretty Little Liars are back for season two and this time, they have to go to summer school!

BBC viewers are absolutely buzzing as the network has finally confirmed the long-awaited return of the iconic crime drama, Father Brown.The beloved series is set to grace our screens for not just one, but two more thrilling seasons. Currently, the cast and crew are busy filming the 12th series, and fans will be delighted to hear that a 13th series is already in the pipeline.The charming Mark Williams, aged 64, slips back into his cassock as the sleuthing Father Brown, with filming taking place alongside his talented co-stars.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Giancarlo Esposito appeared on a recent episode of SiriusXM’s “Jim & Sam” show while promoting his new AMC drama series “Parish” and revealed that he was so broke prior to landing his iconic role of Gus Fring on “Breaking Bad” that he once considered arranging his own murder so that his children could have some financial protection courtesy of his life insurance money. The actor considered this around 2008, a year before “Breaking Bad” inextricably changed his career by making him an iconic villain and opening the door for roles in “The Mandalorian,” “The Boys” and more. Asked how he got out of near bankruptcy around 2008, Esposito said, “My way out in my brain was…’Hey, do you get life insurance if someone commits suicide? Do they get the bread?’ My wife had no idea why I was asking this stuff.

A woman has appeared in court accused of murder following an incident at a home in Aberdeen which led to the death of a 'beloved' Scots mum.

YouTube star Abhradeep Saha, who was better known as Angry Rantman online, has died aged 27.The influencer's family confirmed his sudden death on social media on Wednesday 17th April. "With profound grief and sorrow, we hereby declare the sad and untimely demise of Abhradeep Saha AKA AngryRantman today," they wrote. "He touched the lives of millions with his honesty, humour and unwavering spirit.

Harry Potter star Warwick Davis enjoyed a date night with his wife Samantha in the couple's final photo together before her death.The actor has announced his wife passed away on 24 March following a battle with sepsis. Warwick, 54, who is best known for playing professor Filius Flitwick in the Harry Potter franchise, posted a selfie with Samantha back in October to his personal Instagram account.The loved-up couple beamed for the camera as they got ready for a date night together.

Kate Garraway has apologised for her desperate plea on social media to Haringey Council. The Good Morning Britain presenter, 56, took to Twitter on Tuesday night to publicly message the council after struggling for 10 days to speak to someone regarding her husband Derek Draper's death.

Karen Matthews is said to be 'over the moon' her co-conspirator Mick Donovan is dead.

A boy of 17 who died after falling into a river while canoeing has been named. An inquest has been opened into the death of Joseph Holt.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Dan Abrams has enjoyed a tremendously successful career, which currently includes roles as chief legal analyst at ABC News and host of NewsNation’s “Dan Abrams Live.” But he knows it was the O.J. Simpson murder trial almost 30 years ago that put him on the map — and he has complicated feelings about it. “I’ve always had a little bit of guilt about the idea that the murderers of two innocent people helped start my career,” says Abrams, who was working for Court TV at the time.

It was a tragedy that touched the hearts of a tight-knit community. Harpurhey - an inner-city Manchester suburb once named the most deprived neighbourhood in England - was the scene of the horror.