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A law enforcement officer leads out a canine as federal agents stand at the entrance to a property belonging to rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs, Monday, March 25, 2024, on Star Island in Miami Beach, Fla. Two properties belonging to Combs in Los Angeles and Miami were searched Monday by federal Homeland Security Investigations agents and other law enforcement as part of an ongoing sex trafficking investigation by federal authorities in New York, two law enforcement officials told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Feds search Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ properties as part of sex trafficking probe, AP sources say

Two law enforcement officials have told The Associated Press that two properties belonging to music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs in Los Angeles and Miami were searched by federal Homeland Security Investigations agents and other law enforcement as part of an ongoing sex trafficking investigation.

Rhea Perlman arrives at the 30th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Celebrity birthdays for the week of March 31-April 6

Kevin Hart attends the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 25th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor presented to Kevin Hart, Sunday, March 24, 2024, in Washington. (Photo by Owen Sweeney/Invision/AP)

Comedian Kevin Hart joins an elite group honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American humor

FILE - Pianist Maurizio Pollini performs at Carnegie Hall in New York Monday evening, March 19, 2001. Grammy-winning Italian pianist Maurizio Pollini has died. He was 82. Pollini performed frequently at Milan’s La Scala. The opera house said in a statement that he died on Saturday March 23, 2024, without giving a cause of death. (AP Photo/Robert Mecea, File)

Acclaimed Italian pianist Maurizio Pollini dies at age 82

FILE - Babar author Laurent de Brunhoff poses for a photograph with Babar while celebrating 75 years of the book on Friday, April 21, 2006 at Mabel's Fables in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. De Brunhoff, a Paris native who moved to the U.S. in the 1980s, died Friday, March 22, 2024 at his home in Key West, Fla., according to The New York Times. (Nathan Denette /The Canadian Press via AP)

Laurent de Brunhoff, ‘Babar’ heir and author, dies at age 98

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FILE - Cameron Diaz arrives for her 92Y In Conversation with Rachael Ray on April 5, 2016, in New York. Diaz and her musician husband, Benji Madden, say they are “blessed and grateful” to have welcomed a baby boy — Cardinal Madden — to their family. The couple announced the arrival of their son in an Instagram post they each shared Friday, March 22, 2024. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden announce birth of baby boy named Cardinal

Star couple Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden say they are “blessed and grateful” to have welcomed a baby boy.

This combination of photos shows actor Daniel Craig as James Bond in a scene from "No Time To Die," left, and actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson at the Giorgio Armani women's Fall-Winter 2024-25 collection in Milan, Italy, on Feb. 25, 2024. (Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures via AP, left, and AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

As speculation about the next Bond grows, here’s how some actors have responded to casting rumors

Speculation about the actor who will be tapped as the next James Bond grew this week with reports that the role would go to Aaron Taylor-Johnson.

This image released by ANTI Records shows "Tigers Blood" by Waxahatchee. (ANTI Records via AP)

Music Review: Waxahatchee’s alt-country soars, finds joy in simple things on ‘Tigers Blood’

The indie artist Waxahatchee, known for her gut-wrenching alt-country, demonstrates mastery of her craft on her sixth studio album, “Tigers Blood.”

Elton John shares a laugh with Bernie Taupin, left, and Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, right, during the 2024 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song tribute concert honoring John and Taupin at DAR Constitution Hall on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)

Elton John and Bernie Taupin honored with prestigious Library of Congress Gershwin Prize

Sir Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin were honored with the prestigious Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song on Wednesday as part of a starry tribute.

Mark Gatiss poses for a photo during an interview with The Associated Press at a theater, in London, Thursday, March 14, 2024. The turbulent union of actors Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor that set gossip columns aflame are the subjects of “The Motive and the Cue,” a play that is being broadcast in cinemas in Britain and internationally starting Thursday as part of the National Theatre Live series. The play looks at a famous 1964 production of “Hamlet” that starred Burton and was directed by John Gielgud. Mark Gatiss plays Gielgud in the witty and moving look at fame’s fickleness and cost. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Stage hit ‘The Motive and the Cue’ depicts a Hollywood golden couple. Now moviegoers can see it too

The world has always loved a golden couple, especially when there are hints of trouble in paradise. Decades before millions tracked every move of Harry and Meghan, William and Kate or Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, it was the turbulent union of actors Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor that set gos

Belgian fashion designer Dries Van Noten is stepping down as creative director at the end of June

Belgian fashion designer Dries Van Noten says he will step down from his namesake brand at the end of June.

FILE - Opera star Kathleen Battle performs during the grand opening gala celebration for the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Ky., on Nov. 19, 2005. Battle, 75, is returning to the Metropolitan Opera for a recital on May 12. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke, File)

30 years after firing, a soprano returns to the Met Opera for a recital

Soprano Kathleen Battle is returning to the Metropolitan Opera at age 75 for a recital on May 12. It’s only her second appearance there since the company fired her in 1994 and publicly accused her of what it called “unprofessional actions.”

This image shows Count Sovall, center, with the cast during a performance of "American Rot," playing through March 31 at the Ellen Stewart Theatre in New York. (Steven Pisano/Sam Rudy Public Relations via AP)

Descendant of judge who wrote infamous Dred Scott decision pens a play about where we are now

Writer and actor Kate Taney Billingsley has been thinking a lot about America’s racial history and her family’s part in it.

Norah Jones performs during a surprise performance at Kings Cross station in London, Wednesday, March 13, 2024. (Photo by Scott Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Celebrity birthdays for the week of March 24-30

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of March 24-30 include singer Norah Jones, Val Chmerkovskiy from “Dancing with the Stars” and actor Jessica Chastain.

FILE - Bandleader Benny Goodman, left, and U.S. pianist Byron Janis talk during a pause in rehearsal for their joint concert in Leningrad, Russia, June 22, 1962. Both were on separate tours of the Soviet Union. Janis, a renowned American concert pianist and composer who broke barriers as a Cold War era culture ambassador and later overcame severe arthritis that nearly robbed him of his playing abilities, died at age 95. Janis passed away Thursday evening, March 14, 2024, at a hospital in New York City, according to his wife, Maria Cooper Janis. (AP Photo/George Syvertsen, File)

Byron Janis, renowned American classical pianist who overcame debilitating arthritis, dies at 95

Acclaimed American classical pianist Byron Janis has died at the age of 95. His wife, Maria Cooper Janis, said her husband died Thursday evening in New York City.

FILE - Steve Harley, center, and Cockney Rebel at London's Heathrow airport, Feb. 26, 1975, on their arrival from America. British musician Steve Harley, whose band Cockney Rebel had a huge hit with the song “Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me),” has died. He was 73. Harley’s family said Sunday March 17, 2024 he had “passed away peacefully at home, with his family by his side.” (PA via AP)

Cockney Rebel singer Steve Harley, who had a hit with ‘Make Me Smile,’ dies at 73

British musician Steve Harley has died at age 73. His band Cockney Rebel had a huge hit with the song “Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me).”

Usher speaks to the audience after winning Entertainer of the Year during the 55th NAACP Image Awards, Saturday, March 16, 2024, at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Usher, Fantasia Barrino, ‘Color Purple’ honored at 55th NAACP Image Awards

Usher was named entertainer of the year at the 55th annual NAACP Awards that highlighted works by entertainers and writers of color.

FILE - Pierce Brosnan, a cast member in "The Out-Laws," poses at a special screening of the film, June 26, 2023, at the Regal LA Live theaters in Los Angeles. Brosnan, whose fictitious movie character James Bond has been in hot water plenty of times, pleaded guilty Thursday, March 14, 2024, to stepping out of bounds in a thermal area during a November 2023 visit to Yellowstone National Park. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Pierce Brosnan pleads guilty to walking off trail at Yellowstone hot springs, must pay $1,500

Actor Pierce Brosnan has pleaded guilty to stepping off a trail in a thermal area while visiting Yellowstone National Park.

Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex walks onstage for the keynote "Breaking Barriers, Shaping Narratives: How Women Lead On and Off the Screen" on the first day of the South by Southwest Conference on Friday, March 8, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, returns to Instagram to tease new food, cookbook, cutlery brand

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has returned to Instagram to tease a new brand that records show could feature jams, household items, cookbooks and cutlery.

This image released by Bleecker Street shows Anthony Hopkins in a scene from "One Life." (Bleecker Street via AP)

Movie Review: Anthony Hopkins, Johnny Flynn find poignant synergy in real-life war tale ‘One Life’

It’s a perfect role for Anthony Hopkins: a modest, elderly man who disdains fuss, keeping his secrets to himself.

FILE - Dua Lipa performs during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. Dua Lipa, Sza and Shania Twain lead female charge at this year's Glastonbury festival in June. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Dua Lipa, SZA and Shania Twain to lead this year’s Glastonbury Festival in June

Organizers of the Glastonbury Festival have announced the lineup so far for arguably the world’s most famous music festival.

Rose Glass, center, director/co-writer of the film "Love Lies Bleeding," poses with cast members Kristen Stewart, left, and Katy M. O'Brian at the Four Seasons Hotel, Monday, March 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Q&A: Kristen Stewart, Rose Glass and Katy O’Brian on their ‘fun, sweaty, violent’ film

Rose Glass’ first film “Saint Maud,” was a chilling picture of faith and madness. Her second, “Love Lies Bleeding” is also kind of about madness but of different sorts — that of love, of power and of strength (the literal kind).

FILE - Karl Wallinger from World Party, right, with Gary Kemp from Spandau Ballet, left, Joe Strummer from The Clash, second left, Keith Allen from Fat Les at Tower Records in Piccadilly, central London, Sept. 14, 2000, where they backed a national organisation called Future Forests. Karl Wallinger, the multi-instrumentalist and solo force behind the band World Party and former member of The Waterboys, has died at age 66. His publicist says Wallinger passed away Sunday March 12, 2024, his publicist said. (Kirsty Wigglesworth/PA via AP)

Karl Wallinger, ex-member of The Waterboys and creative force behind World Party, dies

Karl Wallinger, the multi-instrumentalist and solo force behind the band World Party and former member of The Waterboys, has died at age 66.

This combo image shows singer Kelly Clarkson, left, and NFL legend Peyton Manning, right. Clarkson and Manning will bring a new flavor to NBC Universal's upcoming Paris Olympics coverage this summer. They are expected to join Mike Tirico to host the opening ceremony, the network announced Tuesday, March 12, 2024. (AP Photo)

Kelly Clarkson and Peyton Manning join NBC’s Paris Olympics opening ceremony coverage as hosts

Singer Kelly Clarkson and NFL legend Peyton Manning will bring a new flavor to NBC Universal’s upcoming Paris Olympics coverage this summer.

FILE - Karl Wallinger from World Party, right, with Gary Kemp from Spandau Ballet, left, Joe Strummer from The Clash, second left, Keith Allen from Fat Les at Tower Records in Piccadilly, central London, Sept. 14, 2000, where they backed a national organisation called Future Forests. Karl Wallinger, the multi-instrumentalist and solo force behind the band World Party and former member of The Waterboys, has died at age 66. His publicist says Wallinger passed away Sunday March 12, 2024, his publicist said. (Kirsty Wigglesworth/PA via AP)

Karl Wallinger, member of The Waterboys and creative force of behind World Party, dies

Karl Wallinger, the multi-instrumentalist and solo force behind the band World Party and former member of The Waterboys, has died at age 66.

Ryan Gosling performs the song "I'm Just Ken" from the movie "Barbie" during the Oscars on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Standout moments from the 96th Academy Awards, from the red carpet through the show

LOS ANGELES (AP) — There are few events as glamorous as the Oscars.

From the red carpet to the show, the Academy Awards are the biggest awards show of all and the premier gathering of filmmakers from around the globe.

Glenn Close attends the premiere of the Apple TV+ series "The New Look," at Florence Gould Hall, Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Celebrity birthdays for the week of March 17-23

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of March 17-23 include actor Glenn Close, singer Chaka Khan and actor Keri Russell.

Vanessa Hudgens arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Vanessa Hudgens is pregnant, revealing baby bump at Oscars

Vanessa Hudgens opened the Oscars red carpet pre-show with news of her own: She’s expecting. The 35-year-old actor-singer turned to the side, revealing a baby bump under her strapless, long-sleeved black gown.

America Ferrera arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

America Ferrera stuns in sparkly Barbie pink, Rita Moreno waves in statement black on Oscars carpet

America Ferrera stunned in sparkly Barbie pink on the Oscars red carpet Sunday in Los Angeles. And Rita Moreno smiled wide and waved at photographers in statement black from Badgley Mischka.

Emma Thomas, left, and Christopher Nolan accept the award for best picture for "Oppenheimer" during the Oscars on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

‘Oppenheimer’ crowned best picture at an Academy Awards shadowed by war

“Oppenheimer,” a solemn three-hour biopic that became an unlikely billion-dollar box-office sensation, was crowed best picture at a 96th Academy Awards that doubled as a coronation for Christopher Nolan.

FILE - Singer Steve Lawrence, left, and his wife Eydie Gorme arrive at a black-tie gala called honoring Frank Sinatra in Las Vegas on May 30, 1998. Lawrence, a singer and top stage act who as a solo performer and in tandem with his wife Gorme kept Tin Pan Alley alive during the rock era, died Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at age 88. Gorme died on Aug. 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Lennox McLendon, File)

Steve Lawrence, singer, entertainer and half of popular stage duo Steve & Eydie, dies at 88

Steve Lawrence, a singer and top stage act who as a solo performer and in tandem with his wife Eydie Gorme kept Tin Pan Alley alive during the rock era, died Thursday.

Canadian pianist Eric Guo plays Frederic Chopin's Concerto in F minor on a replica of a 1830 Pleyel piano during a concert marking the 19th century piano virutoso and composer's 214th birthday, in Warsaw, Poland, on Friday, March 1, 2024. Guo won a quintannual competition to play Chopin on period instruments organized by the Fryderyk Chopin Institute. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)

Chopin lovers can’t meet their hero, but this pianist got to do the next best thing

The winner of the 2nd Frederic Chopin Competition on Period Instruments all but traveled through time to commune with the Romantic-era piano virtuoso and composer on the day marked as his birthday.

This cover image released by Dirty Hit Records shows the self-titled album for Bleachers. (Dirty Hit Records via AP)

Music Review: Bleachers edge past The Boss as Jack Antonoff finds a new sort of peace

Self-titled albums are the traditional way for a musical act to introduce themselves. So what are we to make of Bleachers’ fourth and self-titled album?

This combination of photos shows author Kate DiCamillo posing for a portrait in New York on Jan. 18, 2024, left, and cover art for her latest book "Ferris." (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, left, and Candlewick Press via AP)

Beloved author Kate DiCamillo talks writing and healing herself with new middle-grade novel ‘Ferris’

Children’s author Kate DiCamillo, known for “The Tale of Despereaux” and “Because of Winn-Dixie,” has a new book debuting this week called “Ferris.”

Actor Eva Longoria poses at the 76th DGA Awards at the Beverly Hilton, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Celebrity birthdays for the week of March 10-16

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of March 10-16 include actor Eva Longoria, bassist Wolfgang Van Halen of Mammoth WVH and rapper-producer Timbaland.