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A judge in Los Angeles has determined that prosecutors provided enough evidence for musician D4vd to face a murder trial.
The Romantic Homicide singer, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, is accused of killing Celeste Rivas Hernandez when she was 14.
Delivering the decision, Judge Charlaine Olmedo said: "It appears to me, for the purposes of preliminary hearing, the people have met their burden of proof on all charges. I order that Mr Burke be held to answer."
Before the ruling, Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney Beth Silverman described D4vd as a "very clever adult" who allegedly sexually abused Rivas, "gaslit" her, and later killed her after she threatened to reveal the abuse.
Silverman made the argument in response to a defence request claiming prosecutors had not produced sufficient evidence to move forward with a first degree murder case against Burke.
Defence attorney Marilyn Bednarski told the court that Rivas went to Burke’s home without being invited on April 23, 2025. She also said Burke had been using a virtual reality game shortly before Rivas arrived rather than making preparations to murder her.
Bednarski pointed to numerous text messages that she said demonstrated "the opposite of homicidal animus" and showed that D4vd "repeatedly expressed his love and care even after they broke up".
Burke has additionally been charged with the continuous sexual abuse of a child younger than 14 and the unlawful mutilation of human remains.
He is scheduled to be arraigned again on August 31.
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Luísa Sonza stepped onto the Tomorrowland Belgium stage for the first time on Friday, July 24, appearing during Dutch duo Kris Kross Amsterdam’s set to deliver the debut live performance of “My Oh My,” their collaboration with French singer and producer Willy William.
Sonza arrived as a surprise guest during the duo’s electronic set at 5 p.m. local time on The Great Library stage, one of the festival’s major performance areas.
The song came together after Kris Kross Amsterdam met Willy William backstage at the Q Music Awards. While searching for the right vocalist to complete the record, the DJs approached Luísa, who added her distinctive pop sound to the production.
“I’m very excited and honored to represent Brazilian pop at a festival that brings together people from more than 200 countries,” the singer tells Billboard Brazil.
“My Oh My” adds to Luísa’s growing list of international projects. She has already recorded songs with artists such as PRETTYMUCH, Danna Paola, Aitana and Katy Perry, helping her reach audiences beyond Brazil.
Listen to “My Oh My” below:
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