Few criminal cases in recent history are as upsetting as the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who was only 14 years old when she was killed last year. Singer David Anthony Burke, better known as D4vd, has been charged with her murder—and Joy Press was in the Los Angeles courtroom yesterday where the case’s first preliminary hearing unfolded, sitting right behind Hernandez’s shattered parents. Her account of the prosecution’s evidence is a tough read, particularly if you (like me) happen to be a parent yourself. It’s one thing to consume true-crime content mediated by documentary crews or reenactments; it’s quite another to see the facts of an alleged crime presented plainly, in all their haunting detail.
Elsewhere (and on a very different note!), Chris Smith celebrates the 30th anniversary of The Daily Show in a story illustrated by a photo of Jon Stewart looking achingly young. More tomorrow! |
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Reporters, YouTubers, and rubberneckers descended on an LA court Tuesday as the musician D4vd’s trial for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez got underway. |
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Television is ephemeral. Nothing lasts forever. Except, it seems, The Daily Show. For its 30th anniversary, VF talks to some of the show’s creators, producers, and breakout stars about its longevity, influence, and politics—and not everyone here agrees… |
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As the star turns 34, we revisit Selena Gomez’s 2024 cover story where the singer, actor, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate talks about her winding road to success and her evolving plans for motherhood. |
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