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Lily Collins and her engagement ring are reunited

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• The actress recovered her engagement ring with the help of a jewelry store in Chicago three years after it was taken from a hotel locker

• The ring, a custom Irene Neuwirth design, was stolen along with other belongings worth over $10,000 in May 2023

• Collins and her husband Charlie McDowell wed in September 2021

Lily Collins' engagement ring will always hold a special place in her heart — and now it's back on her finger after the precious sparkler that was once stolen is back in her possession.

On March 6, theEmily in Parisactress, 36, revealed in her Instagram Stories that she was left "speechless" after Hakimian Imports Chicago Jewelers was able to get her"original" rose-cut diamond ring back to herafter three years.

"Having this home means SO much to us," she wrote across a selfie in which she showed off her ring. "I'm still speechless its back in my finger."

Collins' engagement ring, in addition to her wedding ring and other belongings, were stolen from from a West Hollywood hotel on May 6, 2023.

At the time, the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department confirms to PEOPLE that officers responded to a burglary call at Edition Hotel on Sunset Boulevard after a well-known female celebrity's belongings were stolen from a secured locker. The actress was staying at the hotel when she went to the spa and locked up her belongings, sources told PEOPLE, and when she returned, her items were gone. The report for the items stolen was categorized as "over $10,000."

Collins and her husband Charlie McDowell (the son of actressMary Steenburgenand actor Malcolm McDowell)got engaged in September 2020. They announced the news on Instagram with photos of the proposal and a close-up of the ring. Appearing onLive with Kelly and Ryanshortly after, Collins said she "was very surprised by" the customIrene Neuwirth-designed rock. "But it's exactly what I would've wanted and he knew me so well, obviously."

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The couplewed on September 4, 2021 in Dunton, Colorado. "I've never wanted to be someone's someone more than I do yours, and now I get to be your wife," she wrote on Instagram, alongside a photo of the pair kissing at the altar.

For the special day, Collins wore acustom and "magical" Ralph Lauren gownthat she described as a "combination of Western Americana and British Victorian." The dress was handcrafted over the course of nearly 200 hours and was adorned with lace, silk organza petals and Swarovski-beaded micro flower appliqués. It was pared with a dramatic floor-hitting hooded cape.

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Soon, Collins will be stepping intoAudrey Hepburn's shoes in a new movie about the making of Hepburn's best-known movie,Breakfast at Tiffany's, which means there will no doubt me more noteworthy jewelry moments to be had for the star.

On Feb. 23, Collins confirmed thatshe will portray Hepburn, the British actress and fashion icon who died at 63 in 1993, in a new film that goes behind-the-scenes of the 1961 romantic comedy that movie fans best associate Hepburn with.

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Seth MacFarlane used AI to portray Bill Clinton in season 2 of Peacock's Ted.

Key points

• The Family Guy creator said that the team "tried prosthetics" and "traditional CGI" before resorting to AI.

• "It's an interesting example of how AI can be used as a tool," MacFarlane opined.

Seth MacFarlaneportraysBill Clintonin the new season ofTed— and he said that the performance could only be properly achieved using AI-generated visuals.

TheFamily Guycreatorexplained why he opted to use AIto play the former president during an interview with the Associated Press on Thursday.

"I've been doing my Bill Clinton impression since the early days ofFamily Guy," MacFarlane said. "We filmed this like a year and a half ago. That's how long it takes us to do the CGI. It's an interesting example of how AI can be used as a tool and not necessarily trample on the art that the rest of the industry is doing."

MacFarlane —who also directs, writes, and executive produces the series — said that theTedteam exhausted every other option before turning to AI. "We tried prosthetics, we tried traditional CGI, and everything just looked terrifying," he said. "So we just said, 'To hell with it, let's try AI.'"

TheAmerican Dadcreator considers his AI version of Clinton a success. "It worked," he said. "It was the only way I looked like Bill Clinton."

Peacock'sTedseries serves as a '90s-set prequel to the 2012 movie of the same name. Both projects star MacFarlane as the voice of Ted, a foul-mouthed living teddy bear who is best friends with John, a human played by Mark Wahlberg in the film and by Max Burkholder in the series.

In the fifth episode of the show's new second season, titled "The Sword in the Stoned," John's parents Matty (Scott Grimes) and Susan (Alanna Ubach) begin working at Dunkin' Donuts, and Clinton — the current president in the show's timeline — walks in during one of their shifts.

Matty, a vocal Republican, takes the opportunity to criticize Clinton's policies, which prompts the president to clear the room to have a private conversation with him.

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Clinton then launches into an expletive-filled tirade.

"Listen here, you pockmarked piece of s---. You've got some set of f---in' balls," Clinton says. "I take time out of my day to visit your little s--- shop, and you're giving me lip? Maybe the real problem is just that you're just a f---in' loser. F--- you, think you're so f---in' tough with your f---in' s---bag mouth. Why don't you take a swing at me, tough guy? I'll slap you back so hard you won't even recognize your own f---in' dick. And get a shave, you pig. The f---in' president's here."

Clinton then poses for a photo opportunity with Matty, orders Munchkins, and throws coffee at the barista.

MacFarlane previouslyexpressed mixed feelings about AIin a 2024 interview with Bill Maher on theClub Randompodcast.

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"AI for enterprises like medicine, I think is going to be a wonderful thing," he said. "And I think a lot of doctors that I've spoken to feel the same way. AI is a tool. It's not gonna replace us, it's not gonna replace innovation, when it comes to medicine, but it's a wonderful tool."

MacFarlane continued, "It's a very different development for an enterprise like that than it is for entertainment. Entertainment, we should be very scared."

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Timothée Chalamet drew criticism for suggesting that ballet and opera are disciplines that "no one cares about."

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• The Metropolitan Opera posted a video highlighting the talents of the opera community with the caption "This one's for you, @tchalamet."

• Numerous actors shared their support in the Met Opera's comment section, including Sarah Hyland, Laura Benanti, and Jack Falahee.

The Metropolitan Opera is not pleased withTimothée Chalamet.

The official Instagram account for the storied institution responded to theMarty Supremestar's controversial comment suggesting that opera and ballet are disciplines that "no one cares about."

The Met Opera accountposted a videohighlighting the craftsmanship of set decorators, musicians, costumers, and more theatrical technicians on Thursday with the caption, "This one's for you, @tchalamet… 👀."

The video also included text on screen paraphrasing Chalamet's remark: "All respect to the opera (and ballet) people out there."

Chalamet drew criticism for acomment he made about ballet and operaduring a CNN/Varietytown hall interview with Matthew McConaughey, in which theCall Me By Your Nameactor discussed the possibility of theatrical moviegoing becoming a more niche medium of entertainment that is in constant need of salvation.

"I've done it myself — go on a talk show and go, 'Hey, we gotta keep movie theaters alive. You know, we gotta keep this genre alive,'" he said. "And another part of me feels like, if people wanna see it, likeBarbie, likeOppenheimer, they're gonna go see it and go out of their way to be loud and proud about it."

He continued, "And I don't wanna be working in ballet or opera, or, you know, things where it's like, 'Hey, keep this thing alive,' even though it's like, no one cares about this anymore."

Chalamet — whose mother, Nicole Flender, was a professional dancer who performed with the New York City Ballet — seemed to immediately recognize the impact of his words. "All respect to the ballet and opera people out there," he said. "I just lost 14 cents in viewership. I just took shots for no reason."

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The Met Opera's post received several supportive comments from theatrical performers, including the Tony-winningGypsyactressLaura Benanti, who wrote, "He's gonna be singing a different tune when the live arts are all that's left after AI takes over. Oh wait. He's above singing a tune."

Meanwhile,How to Get Away With Murderstar Jack Falahee praised the Met's recent production ofThe Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay. "I took myself to see Kavalier and Clay for my birthday a couple weeks ago. it absolutely rocked. bravo everyone!" he commented.

Modern FamilystarSarah Hyland, who has recently starred in the Broadway showsJust in TimeandThe Great Gatsby, also commented several clapping emojis in support of the Met's post.

Met Opera dancers Ana Luiza Luizi and Júnio Enrique, who share the popular Instagram account @thatbraziliancouple, also commented, "Nothing but respect for everyone who makes the magic happen."

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The Met Opera wasn't the only institution to respond to Chalamet's comment. London's Royal Ballet and Opera alsoposted a similar videohighlighting its artists, which began with an audio clip of Chalamet's controversial remark before cutting to roaring audiences alongside text on screen saying, "We care."

The Royal Ballet and Opera also directly addressed Chalamet in the caption of its video. "Every night at the Royal Opera House, thousands of people gather for ballet and opera," the institution wrote. "For the music. For the storytelling. For the sheer magic of live performance. If you'd like to reconsider, @tchalamet, our doors are open."

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On a gray, rainy Friday morning, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore arrived in Chicago to pay respects to a longtime hero.

Moore, the first Black governor of Maryland and widely seen as a potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, was among the scores of high-profile dignitaries who streamed into the House of Hope in Chicago's Pullman neighborhood to honorthe life of Rev. Jesse Jackson.

Jackson, a civil rights leader and former presidential contender whose activism and leadership spanned decades, served as an inspiration and role model, helping shape him into the leader he is today, Moore said in an interview with NBC News.

"There's something about being unafraid, particularly in moments of trial, that I think not just makes your legacy enduring, but also reminds you that that's the assignment that God places on all of us," Moore said.

Moore said he grew up in a family of "preachers and teachers," creating a backdrop to lessons he drew from Jackson, who brought together faith in God, public service and activism.

"To see someone who is of the ministry, who then also understood that you cannot talk about God's love if you're also not addressing man's brutality on earth," Moore said. "He did it so beautifully. And he crafted it all together, basically saying that for everybody who was of the faith, that you, by definition, are a civil rights activist, because you are someone who believes in God's love, and that God's love is universal."

Moore's reflections on Jackson came as thousands of people paid tribute to the late reverend on Friday. The celebration of life featured several former presidents, including Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden. Former Vice President and 2024 Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris also attended. After Jackson's death in February, Trump praised him.

"He was a real hero and I just want to pay my respects to Rev. Jesse Jackson,"Trump said at a Black History monthevent, adding that Jackson was a "force of nature" with "lots of personality, grit, and street smarts."

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At the funeral on Friday,Obama appeared to direct harsh remarksat Trump without naming him.

"Everywhere we see greed and bigotry being celebrated, and bullying and mockery masquerading as strength. We see science and expertise denigrated, while ignorance and dishonesty and cruelty and corruption are reaping untold rewards. Every single day. We see that, and it's hard to hope," he said.

Obama urged the crowd to follow Jackson's example and be "messengers of hope" and "messengers of change."

Moore reflected on the moment Democrats find themselves in today as they battle what they call overreach by the Trump administration, pointing to redistricting efforts and the president's "assault" on democracy. He said those in his party would do well to follow in Jackson's footsteps and fight harder to protect constitutional rights.

Moore has been unsuccessful in his bid to redraw the congressional districts in his home state, an attempt to push back on President Donald Trump's efforts to do the same in Republican-dominated states. Lawmakers, including those in his own party,have so far thwartedMoore's attempts to redraw the state's map in a way that would give Democrats a better chance to expand House seats and potentially win control of Congress.

Republicans in states like Texas and North Carolina have put new maps into play that aim to benefit their party. In California, voters approved a measure that would set a path for Democrats to do the same.

Moore had harsh words for those who put up a blockade to his redistricting efforts — including his fellow Democrats.

"We're here to celebrate the legacy of Reverend Jackson, someone who fought and sacrificed and made things better for us," Moore said. "So I don't understand in this moment, where we would watch one of the largest pullbacks on our democracy that has taken place right in front of our face, and think that a reminder is to sit there and do nothing and just let it happen."

"I come from a background where we are used to watching policies being made to harm us and not being a part of the policy-making conversation," he continued. "So I think the ire on those who chose to sit quietly inside this moment, I think it will rain heavy, and I don't care what political party they're a part of."

EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Serious medical and mental health emergencies have been routine at the nation's largest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility since its opening, according torecords obtained by The Associated Press.

Data and recordings from more than a hundred 911 calls at Camp East Montana in El Paso, Texas, along with interviews and court filings, offer a disturbing portrait of overcrowding, medical neglect, malnutrition and emotional distress.

Current and former detainees describe a camp where about 3,000 people have lived per day in loud and unsanitary quarters. They say detainees struggle to obtain health care as disease spreads, lose weight because of a lack of food, and fear security guards known to use force to put down disturbances.

"Every day felt like a week. Every week felt like a month. Every month felt like a year," said Owen Ramsingh, a former property manager in Columbia, Missouri, who spent several weeks in the camp before his deportation in February to the Netherlands. "Camp East Montana was 1,000% worse than a prison."

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A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson who did not provide their name rejected claims of subprime conditions, saying Camp East Montana detainees receive food, water and medical treatment in a facility that is regularly cleaned.

Here are some takeaways from AP's reporting:

Camp averaged nearly one 911 call per day for months

After its opening in mid-August, staff at the camp made nearly one 911 call per day in its first five months of operation, according to data covering 130 calls from the City of El Paso obtained by the AP.

In one call, a man is heard sobbing after being assaulted by another detainee. In another, a doctor says a man is banging his head against the wall while expressing suicidal thoughts. In a third, a nurse says a pregnant woman is in severe pain and has coronavirus.

The injured detainees ranged from a 19-year-old man who fell out of a bunk bed to a 79-year-old man struggling to breathe. At least 20 emergencies were reported as seizures, including some that resulted in serious head trauma.

Calls reveal repeated attempted suicides

The calls show detainees have repeatedly tried to harm themselves and expressed suicidal thoughts.

Two incidents have resulted in death. On Jan. 3, ICE said security guards responded after a 55-year-old Cuban man tried to harm himself and then used handcuffs and force to restrain him. A medical examiner ruled that Geraldo Lunas Campos's death was a homicide caused by asphyxia.

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On Jan. 14, staff reported that a 36-year-old Nicaraguan man died by suicide days after he was detained while working in Minnesota.

In addition to those cases, at least six other suicide attempts were reported, according to records from the City of El Paso.

The DHS spokesperson said the facility's staff "closely monitors at-risk detainees" and provides mental health treatment.

ICE has not released inspection results

The Washington Post reported in September that a required ICE inspection found conditions at the facility violated at least 60 federal standards for immigration detention. But that report has never been released, unlike dozens of other inspections at facilities posted on ICE's website.

DHS has called claims of violations described in the Post story false without explaining why the inspection report was wrong. ICE's current database on detention facilities indicates Camp East Montana has never been inspected but is scheduled for one this fiscal year.

A DHS spokesperson said ICE's Office of Detention Oversight recently completed an inspection at Camp East Montana but provided no other information and the results have not been made public.

Congresswoman calls for camp's closure and contract investigation

U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, an El Paso Democrat who has toured the camp several times, is calling for its closure.

"This facility should not be operational. It feels like this contractor is reinventing the wheel, and people are losing their lives in their experiment," she said.

She said the facility had temporarily cut its population below 1,900 when she visited last month and will be closed to visitors temporarily because of a measles outbreak.

On one visit, a female detainee showed Escobar a meager serving of scrambled eggs that was served still frozen in the middle. She learned detainees protested after they had stopped receiving juice, fruit and milk with their meals.

Escobar met with a detainee from Ecuador who said his arm had been broken during a violent arrest by immigration agents in Minnesota. Weeks later, the congresswoman could still the fractured bones in his forearm poking up under the skin.

Escobar called for an investigation into contractor Acquisition Logistics LLC, which was awarded a contract worth up to $1.3 billion to build and operate the camp. She said the company, which didn't return messages, and its subcontractors were not delivering services paid for by taxpayers.

"People should be moved by the abject cruelty, but if they're not, I hope they're moved by the fraud and corruption," Escobar said.

Foley reported from Iowa City, Iowa, and Biesecker reported from Washington.