THE BRIEF

Actor Accused of Gold Scam

Sheila and Norman Greenberg filed a lawsuit accusing actor Erik von Detten of a $2 million gold scam and elder abuse.

THE BRIEF

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸The Greenbergs allege von Detten tricked them into rolling over $2 million in retirement savings into gold. — Los Angeles Times Entertainment & Arts

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Kyle Kennedy, granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy, died at age 42.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸Kyle Kennedy was a Georgetown University graduate and Teach for America alumna who championed education reform. — Fox News Health

Denzel Washington signed on to star in a new thriller directed by Christopher McQuarrie.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸Christopher McQuarrie, the Mission: Impossible director, is helming the new thriller. — The A.V. Club

Christiane Amanpour announced she will leave CNN in June after 43 years.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸Amanpour has been with CNN for 43 years. — The A.V. Club, Los Angeles Times Entertainment & Arts
▸Her departure comes after David Ellison's Skydance took control of CNN. — The A.V. Club, DW
▸CNN head Mark Thompson personally appealed to Amanpour to stay during months of high-stakes talks. — The Daily Beast

Actor Richard Riehle, known for Office Space and The Fugitive, died at age 78.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸Richard Riehle appeared in Office Space and The Fugitive. — Los Angeles Times Entertainment & Arts, Forbes
▸Riehle starred in more than 400 screen projects. — The A.V. Club
▸Riehle's credits include Bridesmaids and Star Trek. — Los Angeles Times Entertainment & Arts