Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, of Orlando, Florida, is accused of opening fire on the property in Los Angeles when the singer and her hip-hop star partner A$AP Rocky, as well as their three young children and others, were home on 8 March. Ortiz is charged with one count of attempted murder in relation to Rihanna, 10 counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm and three counts of shooting at an occupied vehicle or dwelling. Through her attorney, she also pleaded not guilty to the other counts at Los Angeles Superior Court. The 35-year-old faces life in prison if convicted on all charges. She has been jailed on $1.8m (about £1.35m) bail. Her lawyer, deputy public defender Derek Ray Dillman, spoke in court as Ortiz appeared behind glass in a custody area, wearing yellow prison clothes with her blonde hair in braids. She spoke only to agree to waive her right to a speedy preliminary hearing, the next phase of the case where evidence is presented to determine whether a trial is warranted. District Attorney Nathan Hochman previously said Rihanna and Rocky were in an Airstream trailer at the time of the shooting, while her mother, their children and staff members were in the main house. No one was injured in the incident, police said. About 20 shots were fired at the house, located in the Beverly Crest neighbourhood of LA. Read more:Watchdog probing handling of Andrew Tate abuseModel jailed for conning men found on dating sites The prosecutor, Deputy District Attorney Alexander Bott said: "This case involves a dangerous, deliberate shooting into occupied homes. This is the kind of conduct that could easily have resulted in multiple homicides." When Ortiz was arrested hours afterwards, she was alone in her car with the rifle, more rounds and a wig she intended to use as a disguise, Bott said. Public records show Ortiz has been a licensed speech pathologist for more than a decade. Rihanna is a nine-time Grammy winner with 14 number ones hits in the US and nine in the UK, including We Found Love, Umbrella, What's My Name and Diamonds. She is also the founder of make-up brand Fenty Beauty.

Other acts in the running include Lola Young, Florence + The Machine, CMAT, Little Simz, Coldplay, Damon Albarn, Jacob Alon, Self Esteem, Jim Legxacy and Kae Tempest - who is nominated twice for best contemporary song. The Ivors recognise British and Irish musical achievement in songwriting and composition, and also celebrate a number of singer-songwriters and groups for their wider contribution to UK music. In the best album category, Allen is nominated for her "punchy and forthright" West End Girl, Jim Legxacy for the "bold and genre-traversing" black british music, and Dean for her "divine sophomore" The Art Of Loving. They are up against Wolf Alice's fourth album The Clearing and Irish-star CMAT's EURO-COUNTRY. Shortlisted composers also include writers for Oscar-nominated scores including this year's Bugonia and last year's The Brutalist, as well as soundtracks for hit TV shows including Adolescence. While most of the gongs recognise the best songwriting of the past 12 months, the PRS For Music prize celebrates songs that received the most broadcast, online and general performances. So as well as 2025 hits including Man I Need, by Dean, there are also older songs in the running - Messy by Lola Young, Stargazing by Myles Smith, and The Days by Chrystal, which were released in 2024 - and even further back, Coldplay's 2008 track Viva La Vida, following the band's global tour. Some 61 individual British and Irish songwriters and composers, and their international collaborators, have been nominated in total - with 34, more than half, in the running for the first time, including Dean and Alon. Tom Gray, chair of The Ivors Academy, congratulated the nominees and said in a statement: "To be recognised by your peers for exceptional craft and originality at The Ivors is one of the greatest honours in music writing." The awards ceremony takes place in London on 21 May. Here is the full list of nominees. BEST ALBUMblack british music - written by Jim Legxacy and Joe Stanley, performed by Jim LegxacyEURO-COUNTRY - written and performed by CMATThe Art Of Loving - written by Olivia Dean, Bastian Langebaek and Max Wolfgang, performed by Olivia DeanThe Clearing - written by Joff Oddie and Ellie Rowsell, performed by Wolf AliceWest End Girl - written by Lily Allen, Chloe Angelides, Kito and Blue May, performed by Lily Allen BEST CONTEMPORARY SONGDamascus - written by Damon Albarn, Yasiin Bey and Omar Souleyman, performed by Gorillaz featuring Omar Souleyman and Yasiin BeyFree - written by Alex Bonfanti, Miles Clinton James and Little Simz, performed by Little SimzI Do And I Don't Care - written by Johan Hugo and Self Esteem, performed by Self EsteemI Stand On The Line - written by Fraser T Smith and Kae Tempest, performed by Kae TempestKnow Yourself - written by Tom Rowlands, Fraser T Smith and Kae Tempest, performed by Kae Tempest BEST SONG MUSICALLY AND LYRICALLYDon't Fall Asleep - written and performed by Jacob AlonEverybody Scream - written by Mark Bowen, Mitski and Florence Welch, performed by Florence + The MachineFocus Is Power - written by Johan Hugo, Self Esteem and Jacob Vetter, performed by Self EsteemThe Sofa - written by Ellie Rowsell, performed by Wolf AliceWeeds - written by Tove Burman, Anya Jones and Jon Shave, performed by Sugababes PRS FOR MUSIC MOST PERFORMED WORKMan I Need - written by Olivia Dean, Tobias Jesso Jr. and Zach Nahome, performed by Olivia DeanMessy - written and performed by Lola YoungStargazing - written by Peter Fenn, Jesse Fink and Myles Smith, performed by Myles SmithThe Days - written and performed by ChrystalViva La Vida - written by Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion and Chris Martin, performed by Coldplay RISING STAR AWARDChloe QishaDivorceJacob AlonKwnSkye Newman BEST ORIGINAL FILM SCOREBugonia - composed by Jerskin FendrixDragonfly - composed by RaffertieNosferatu - composed by Robin CarolanTestimony - composed by Tom HodgeThe Brutalist - composed by Daniel Blumberg BEST TELEVISION SOUNDTRACKAdolescence - composed by Aaron May and David RidleyLazarus - composed by Sarah WarneSummerwater - composed by Gazelle TwinThis City Is Ours - composed by Rael JonesTrespasses - composed by David Holmes and Brian Irvine

The rapper has broken his silence over allegations made against him and Sean "Diddy" Combs by an anonymous accuser in late 2024. Both men denied the accusations, which concerned an alleged incident at a party in 2000, and the case was withdrawn in February 2025. "It was hard, really hard. I was heartbroken," the 25-time Grammy winner told GQ. "We're in a space now where it's almost like consequence is not thought about enough," he added. "Because everything is so instant, you know what I'm saying?" 'I haven't been that angry in a long time' At the time, he described the clams as a "blackmail attempt" and said they were "heinous in nature". The 56-year-old later filed a motion that the accuser must be named that was struck down by a judge. He also sued the accuser and their lawyer in March 2025 for allegedly conspiring to falsely accuse him of sexual assault and causing him to lose $20m. Jay-Z, who has been married to Beyonce for 17 years, told GQ of the allegations: "I was angry. I haven't been that angry in a long time, uncontrollable anger." Read more from Sky News:Woman awarded $19.25m in Cosby caseStar says racist attack could have killed him "The fictional tale they created was laughable, if not for the seriousness of the claims," he continued. "I would not wish this experience on anyone. "The trauma that my wife, my children, loved ones and I have endured can never be dismissed." Jay-Z carried out the interview to mark 30 years since his debut album, Reasonable Doubt.

He replaces outgoing boss Tim Davie, who announced his resignation in November after five years in the role, following criticism over the editing ⁠of a Panorama video ​clip of US President Donald Trump. Samir Shah, chairman of the BBC Board, said the new appointment comes as the "stakes have never been higher" for the broadcaster, but members believe they have chosen the right person to lead the organisation. "Now, more than ever, we need a thriving BBC that works for everyone in a complex, uncertain and fast changing world," Mr Brittin, 57, said in a statement. "At its best, it shows us, and the world, who we are. It's an extraordinary, uniquely British asset, with over 100 years of innovation in storytelling, technology and powering creativity." Mr Davie will leave the BBC next week, with Rhodri Talfan Davies, the broadcaster's director of nations, leading in the interim period before Mr Brittin takes over on 18 May. The new director-general intends to appoint a deputy, the corporation said. He will have a salary of £565,000. He takes on the role during a turbulent time for the broadcaster as it faces a multibillion-dollar lawsuit from Mr Trump over the Panorama edit, as well as the fallout over a racial slur being aired during the BAFTAs in February. Mr Brittin said he would join the organisation "with humility, to listen, to learn, to lead, and to serve the public, working hard to earn their trust every day". He added: "This is a moment of real risk, yet also real opportunity." The director-general of the BBC is the broadcaster's chief executive officer and editor-in-chief, responsible for creative, editorial and operational leadership. The appointment of a leader with a big tech background, rather than someone with TV production and broadcasting experience, marks a shift for the corporation in terms of skill set. Some staff and commentators had been hoping for a different kind of change - to see the first female director-general in the corporation's history. But Mr Brittin's announcement had become widely expected after reports he was approved by the BBC board at a meeting last week. Critical period for BBC BBC chairman Mr Shah described the new boss as "an outstanding leader" who has the skills needed to "navigate the organisation through the many changes taking place in the media market and in audience behaviours". He added: "Matt's passion for the BBC, his understanding of the challenges facing the organisation, his commitment to its independence and his determination to maintain the BBC's position as one of the country's greatest national assets were critical factors in the board's decision to appoint him as the 18th director-general." The new appointment comes at a critical time, he said, with the government reviewing the current BBC Royal Charter, which expires at the end of 2027. Read more from Sky News:Ex-Tory minister 'used chemsex parties to inform drug policies'Check postcode to see how much council tax will rise "It is clear there is need for radical reform of the BBC, its funding model and the framework in which it operates," Mr Shah said. "The stakes for the BBC, and the future of public service broadcasting, have never been higher. "The board and I believe Matt is the right person to lead the BBC as it fights for a sustainable future in an uncertain world, for the benefit of audiences and the UK." The chairwoman of the culture, media and sport committee, Dame Caroline Dinenage, congratulated Mr Brittin on his appointment - but said he would have a "significant job on his hands navigating [the BBC] out of a period of turbulence and through a charter review process that will define its purpose and standing beyond the next decade".

A young lynx tossing a rodent into the air before killing and eating it in Ciudad Real, Spain, was chosen as the winner from 24 shortlisted pictures. A panel of judges chose the shortlist, in addition to the winning images announced in October. Here is the winning picture and four "highly commended" photos which impressed wildlife lovers in the public vote. Conservation efforts mean the Iberian lynx, which was on the brink of extinction in the early 2000s, has now recovered to number more than 2,000. Good news for the lynx, bad news for the local rodents. This game lasted 20 minutes before the cat got bored and took its prey behind a bush to eat it. A group of flamingos stands out against a stark industrial backdrop of power lines at a bird sanctuary in Walvis Bay, Namibia. A mother polar bear and her three cubs resting in the summer heat along the Hudson Bay coast in Canada. A silhouetted pair of young bear cubs rearing up and play-fighting in the middle of a quiet road in Jasper National Park, Canada. A sika deer carrying the interlocked severed head of a rival male that had died after their battle on Notsuke Peninsula in Hokkaido, Japan. The winner and four runners-up will be shown on the voting screens at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition in London until it closes on 12 July. The top image will also be on the gallery wall alongside the winning images in the main competition.