Entertainment
“Call of Duty” co-creator Vince Zampella dies after crash on Los Angeles highway
Vince Zampella, a video game developer known for pioneering iconic franchises including “Call of Duty,” has died at 55, gaming company Electronic Arts said. Zampella died Sunday in a car crash on the Angeles Crest Highway in Los Angeles.
The crash happened at around 12:45 p.m. near mile marker 62 in an unincorporated area part of the county close to Altadena, according to the California Highway Patrol. Officers were alerted to the crash by an emergency services request from an Apple device via satellite, according to their incident log.
In a news release, CHP officers said that for unknown reasons, a car “veered off the roadway” and struck a concrete barrier, which caused it to burst into flames. The driver was trapped inside following the impact and was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger in the vehicle was ejected, police said. They died after being taken to a nearby hospital, officers said.
Zampella founded Respawn Entertainment in 2010 and was the former CEO of Infinity Ward, the studio that develops the “Call of Duty” franchise.
“As one of the founders of Infinity Ward and Call of Duty, you will always have a special place in our history. Your legacy of creating iconic, lasting entertainment is immeasurable,” a statement from Infinity Ward said.
Electronic Arts, which acquired Respawn Entertainment in 2017, shared a statement with CBS Los Angeles on Zampella’s death.
“This is an unimaginable loss, and our hearts are with Vince’s family, his loved ones, and all those touched by his work. Vince’s influence on the video game industry was profound and far-reaching,” the statement said. “A friend, colleague, leader and visionary creator, his work helped shape modern interactive entertainment and inspired millions of players and developers around the world.”
Zampella helped develop an extensive list of successful games throughout his career, which began in 2002 with “Medal of Honor: Allied Assault” and continued with the first “Call of Duty” game in 2003.
In recent years, he helped produce the “Star Wars Jedi” series. His Respawn Entertainment studio has produced games like “Titanfall” and “Titanfall 2,” as well as “Apex Legends.” He was also leading a team at DICE LA, which is an EA studio based in Playa Vista, according to the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences.
Entertainment
Rain, strong winds likely in Karachi from April 1
Rain is likely to begin in Karachi from the night of April 1, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) saying the chances of showers will be higher on April 2 as a westerly weather system enters Balochistan via Iran.
The Met Office said there would also remain a possibility of rain in Karachi on April 3, while rainfall in some areas could reach 50mm or more.
It warned that strong winds may also accompany the system, with wind speeds likely to reach 50 kilometres per hour or more.
According to the department, the weather system may continue to affect the country until April 4.
In a fresh advisory issued on Monday, the PMD warned of widespread rain, thunderstorms and strong winds across much of the country from April 1 to 4 as a westerly wave moves into southwestern Balochistan before gradually spreading to nearly all provinces over the following days.
Sindh is expected to be among the last provinces affected, with Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Larkana and several other cities likely to receive rain, thunderstorms and isolated hailstorms from April 2 through April 4.
The Met Office warned of serious secondary hazards during the period, saying windstorms and lightning may damage weak structures, electricity infrastructure, billboards and solar panels, while standing crops in Sindh and other provinces may also be at risk from hail and strong winds.
It added that daytime temperatures are expected to fall noticeably across the country during the spell and advised the public, tourists and travellers to exercise caution and avoid non-essential travel.
The PMD said the weather system is expected to persist beyond April 4 and that an updated advisory would be issued in due course.
All concerned authorities have been directed to remain vigilant and take necessary measures to prevent any untoward situation during the forecast period, the department said.
Entertainment
Jennifer Lopez bids farewell to ‘Up All Night’ Las Vegas residency in style
Jennifer Lopez bid a stylish farewell to her The JLo Show, also known as Jennifer Lopez: Up All Night Live in Las Vegas.
Performing live at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, the 56-year-old actress and singer took the stage for the last concert of the 2026 Las Vegas residency on Saturday, March 28.
The One The Floor hitmaker marked the end of an exciting chapter by swapping her glitzy stage costumes with an elegant, but equally showgirl-coded look.
Taking to her Instagram on Sunday, March 29, she posted two photos of herself posing in a glam black dress, featuring feathered sleeves and a daring, abs-baring backless cutout.
The Kiss of the Spider Woman actress paired the bold fit with dazzling stud earrings, pulled back her locks in a high bun and completed the look with a glowy makeup.
“Until next time… #TheJLoShowLopez,” she captioned the photos with a sweet and brief farewell message.
A day before her latest glam post, the global pop star penned an emotional note alongside a series of photos capturing highlights from her residency.
“Last show tonight. Full heart. To my band, my crew, my dancers, my background vocalists and every single fan who was part of the most incredible Happy Era, THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart,” she expressed her heartfelt gratitude to all the people supporting her. “The best is yet to come,”
For the unversed, Lopez kicked off her residency on December 30, 2025.
Entertainment
Katherine Schwarzenegger gushes over husband Chris Pratt
Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt has paid a sweet tribute to her husband Chris Pratt after the Marvel star spent his time hand-building a wooden dollhouse for their daughters, and she had some thoughts about women who claim they don’t need their husbands.
The author, 36, shared a video on Instagram on Sunday, 29 March showing Pratt, 46, sanding the exterior of the toy house, set to Olivia Dean’s Man I Need.
Her caption left little room for ambiguity.
“I’ll never understand when women say ‘I don’t need my husband’ when I very much in fact do need my husband because who else would build our daughters a doll house?” she wrote, adding: “When you have a golden retriever husband >>>.”
The couple share three children, Lyla, 5, Eloise, 3, and Ford, 1, and Schwarzenegger Pratt has been consistently open about what she values most in her marriage.
Speaking to PEOPLE recently, she highlighted Pratt’s ability to bring humour into difficult moments as one of the things she is most grateful for.
“Even when not funny, someone who can also make you laugh in a really hard time is really important,” she said.
She also said that the foundation of their relationship is a sense of genuine teamwork. “Just knowing that we’re teammates in so much of life, and especially in parenting, which has its ups and downs,” she said.
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