A Florida woman accused of shooting at Rihanna’s Los Angeles home has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and several other felonies. Ivanna Lisette Ortiz made her plea in Los Angeles Superior Court this week as prosecutors laid out details of the March 8 incident. Authorities say Ortiz drove to Rihanna’s house, pulled out an AR-15-style rifle, and fired around 20 shots at the property.

Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, their kids and other people were inside at the time. No one got hurt, but prosecutors said the act was deliberate and reckless, putting many lives in danger. Ortiz now faces charges that include attempted murder, ten counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, and three counts of shooting at an occupied home or car. If she’s convicted of everything. She could spend the rest of her life in prison.

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Ortiz, wearing jail attire and appearing behind protective glass, waived her right to a speedy preliminary hearing. That means there’s more time before a judge decides if the case heads to trial.

Her attorney requested that Ortiz’s bail be reduced from $1.9 million to $70,000, arguing that she does not have the financial means to afford the higher amount. The judge didn’t budge, agreeing with prosecutors that Ortiz is too much of a safety risk and might try to flee.

Investigators haven’t said what motivated the attack or if Ortiz even knows Rihanna personally. Prosecutors did mention that they’re still looking into her social media activity from before the shooting.

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Court papers show Ortiz has worked for over ten years as a licensed speech pathologist, but the state attorney general asked the court to stop her from practicing in California while this case is ongoing and the judge agreed.

The case now moves to a preliminary hearing where prosecutors will present evidence to determine if there is sufficient cause for a full trial. Ortiz remains in custody as the proceedings continue.

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Alia Bhatt has been confirmed as one of the presenters for the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards, joining big names like Cillian Murphy, Kate Hudson, Glenn Close, Bryan Cranston, Emily Watson, Ethan Hawke and Riz Ahmed. The ceremony happens on February 22 at London’s Royal Festival Hall. When the British Academy broke the news, Alia didn’t waste time, she shared BAFTA’s announcement on her Instagram story with a playful “100 points if you can spot me.”

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She’s part of a growing presence of Indian actors making their mark at major international events. Indian actors have also been part of the BAFTA stage in previous years with Priyanka Chopra Jonas presenting in 2021 and Deepika Padukone attending the ceremony in 2024. The EE BAFTA Film Awards celebrate the best in world cinema every year, and this time, Alan Cumming will host.

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Alia’s spot as a presenter shows her expanding international visibility. Her performances in films like Gangubai Kathiawadi and Jawan earned her respect at home and abroad.

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The 2026 BAFTAs are set to honor outstanding films and global talent from all over. Her presence contributes to the growing visibility of Indian actors at international award ceremonies.

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Amazon Prime Video is set to bring Patricia Cornwell’s iconic forensic character to life in Scarpetta, a highly anticipated crime thriller starring Nicole Kidman, the first season of Scarpetta will be available in full on March 11, 2026, giving viewers the chance to watch all eight episodes in one go. It show promises to keep audiences hooked from start to finish.

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At the heart of the series is Dr. Kay Scarpetta, a sharp and methodical forensic pathologist, who returns to her hometown to reclaim her role as chief medical examiner. The story moves between two eras: the late 1990s, which reveals Scarpetta’s early days on the job, and the present, where she returns to confront a haunting case from her past.

The trailer establishes the stakes clearly. Scarpetta is determined to “serve as the voice of the victims” while uncovering a serial killer known in the media as “Our Lady of the Train Tracks. The narrative promises a layered story, balancing the procedural details of forensic investigation with the psychological toll the work takes on Scarpetta and those around her. As the transcript suggests, Scarpetta grapples with questions about second chances, unresolved past cases, and the personal cost of justice.

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Along with Kidman, viewers will see a cast of skilled actors bringing the story to life:

Jamie Lee Curtis as Dorothy Farinelli, Scarpetta’s complex and sometimes conflicted sister.

Bobby Cannavale plays Detective Pete Marino, Scarpetta’s practical and streetwise partner who keeps her grounded.

Simon Baker as FBI profiler Benton Wesley, adding depth to the investigative angle.

Ariana DeBose takes on the role of Lucy Farinelli-Watson, Scarpetta’s sharp and tech-minded niece, who brings a modern edge to the investigation.

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The series uses flashbacks to portray its characters in their younger years, revealing how their past actions and connections shape what happens in the present. Scarpetta is produced by Amazon MGM Studios, Blumhouse Television, and Comet Pictures, with Kidman and Curtis also serving as executive producers. Emmy-nominated writer Liz Sarnoff (known for Barry and Lost) adapted Cornwell’s novels for the screen. Several episodes are directed by David Gordon Green.

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