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AnewZ’s daily roundup dated Oct. 14, 2026, presents five major stories from the worlds of culture and entertainment.
Former gang leader sentenced to life for Tupac Shakur murder
Former gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting that killed hip-hop star Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas. The sentence concludes the prosecution in a murder case that influenced the golden age of rap music and remained unsolved for years.
Davis, 63, who was convicted of first-degree murder by a jury in August, showed no reaction as the sentence was announced. He received two consecutive sentences of 20 years to life on charges of murder and use of a deadly weapon.
Van Gogh painting draws major interest in Hong Kong
Hundreds of art lovers in Hong Kong lined up to see a Vincent van Gogh painting that had not been publicly displayed for more than 60 years. The work, titled “Chestnut Trees in Blossom,” was created in May 1890, during the final months of the artist’s life.
The painting is expected to sell for about $180 million at Sotheby’s auction in New York. If it does, it could set a new record for a Van Gogh work. The painting was made during the artist’s final period in Auvers-sur-Oise, France, and depicts a large chestnut tree covered in blossoms.
RJ Mitte dies at 34
Actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr., the disabled son of a methamphetamine manufacturer, on the series “Breaking Bad,” has died at 34. His personal experience with cerebral palsy influenced his on-screen character.
Mitte’s death in Brownsville, Texas, was announced in a statement from his talent management agency. His representative later confirmed media reports that the actor died by suicide.
Thelyson Orelien denies claims of using artificial intelligence
Haitian-Canadian writer Thelyson Orelien has rejected claims that he used artificial intelligence to write his bestselling debut novel, “C’était Ça ou Mourir” (“It Was This or Die”). He has, however, admitted to copying passages from other writers’ works in the past, calling those actions “unacceptable mistakes.”
Orelien also denounced what he described as threats, media attacks and racist harassment, while stressing that the novel is his own work.
Disney unveils new animated film “Hexed”
According to director Fawn Veerasunthorn, Disney’s animated fantasy film “Hexed” is about the love between a mother and daughter as they face challenges. She told Reuters that the film follows a mother and daughter who reconnect after years of strained relations.
