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8:40 AM ET, December 16, 2025

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TMZ.com:
Rob Reiner & Son Nick in Heated Argument at Conan O'Brien's Christmas Party  —  Rob Reiner, his wife Michele, and their son Nick attended Conan O'Brien's Christmas party Saturday night.  At the party, Rob and Nick got into a “very loud argument,” loud enough for many others to hear ... Reiner family sources tell TMZ.
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Rob Reiner and Son Nick ‘Got in a Big Fight’ at Conan O'Brien's Party Hours Before Murders: ‘He Was Freaking Everyone Out’  —  Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife Michele, 68, were killed in the family's Los Angeles home on Sunday afternoon, according to police  — Rob Reiner and his son Nick Reiner got …
TMZ.com:
Nick Reiner Held on Suicide Watch After Arrest on Suspicion of Killing Parents  —  ROB & MICHELE REINER SON ON SUICIDE WATCH ... After Arrest in Parents' Murder Case … Nick Reiner is on suicide watch after being arrested on suspicion of murdering his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner ... TMZ has learned.
TMZ.com:
Nick Reiner's Hotel Room Full Of Blood After Rob and Michele Murders  —  ROB AND MICHELE REINER SON NICK'S HOTEL ROOM FULL OF BLOOD AFTER MURDERS … Nick Reiner, who is under arrest for the murder of Rob and Michele Reiner, checked into a Santa Monica hotel early Sunday morning …
TMZ.com:
Billy Crystal Saw Rob and Michele Reiner's Slain Bodies  —  ROB & MICHELE REINER MURDERS BILLY CRYSTAL SAW DEAD BODIES … Billy Crystal and his wife Janice saw the slain bodies of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele ... because TMZ has learned they arrived at the scene in a flash …
Associated Press:
Rob Reiner's son Nick arrested after the director and his wife were found dead at their home  —  Rob Reiner's younger son, Nick Reiner, was in custody Monday after being booked for what investigators believe was the fatal stabbing of the director-actor and his wife at their Los Angeles home a day earlier, authorities said.
Amy McCarthy / People:
Rob Reiner's Son Nick Was Found Near USC 6 Hours After His Parents' Bodies Were Discovered in Brentwood Home  —  Nick Reiner, the suspect in the killings of Rob and Michele Reiner, was reportedly not home when the bodies of his late parents were discovered  — Nick Reiner …
NBC News:
Rob Reiner's son Nick arrested and booked on suspicion of murder in parents' deaths
Shelby Stivale / Us Weekly:
Rob Reiner's Son Nick Said He Was ‘Lucky’ to Have Parents Who Care About Him in Resurfaced Interview
TMZ.com:
Rob Reiner & Wife Michele's Son Nick Reiner Arrested for Murder
Page Six:
Rob Reiner and wife Michele's son Nick arrested for murder in parents' stabbing deaths
People:
Rob Reiner's Son Nick Charged with Murder Following Deaths of His Parents, Held on $4 Million Bail
New York Times:
Live Updates: Reiners' Son Arrested After Director and His Wife Found Stabbed
TMZ.com:
Rob Reiner and Wife Michele Had Throats Slit by Family Member
Shelby Stivale / Us Weekly:
Billy Crystal and Larry David Spotted in Mourning Outside Rob Reiner's Home After His Death
Stephanie Sloane / TV Insider:
Anthony Geary Dies: ‘General Hospital’ Icon & 8-Time Daytime Emmy Winner Was 78  —  WHAT TO KNOW  —  Eight-time Daytime Emmy winner Anthony Geary, beloved by generations of television viewers for his iconic portrayal of General Hospital's Luke Spencer, passed away on December 14 at the age of 78.
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Anthony Geary, General Hospital Legend Who Played Luke Spencer, Dies at 78
Just Jared:
‘Boots’ Season 2 Update Revealed, Netflix Cancels Military Drama After 1 Season  —  We finally have an update on the status of hit series Boots.  —  Netflix has reportedly decided NOT to move forward with a second season after all, following previously optioning several stars for a potential renewal.
Irina Grechko / InStyle:
In Defense of The Messy Holiday Wardrobe in ‘The Family Stone’  —  The most accurate depiction of holiday fashion on film is also the most chaotic.  —  Close  —  If Nancy Meyers' The Holiday will go down in film fashion history for Cameron Diaz's aspirational winter wardrobe …
Discussion: People and E! Online
Latoya Gayle / People:
TikTok Influencer Tucker Genal Dies at 31: ‘We Love You and Will Miss You Eternally,’ His Brothers Say  — Tucker Genal died at his residence on Thursday, Dec. 11, according to the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner  — The social media influencer, who boasted almost 3 million TikTok followers, was 31
Rachel Scharf / Billboard:
Lady Gaga Scores Key Victory in ‘Mayhem’ Surf Brand's Trademark Lawsuit Against Her  —  While technically not a final ruling, a judge strongly indicated that he won't let the claims go to trial. … Lady Gaga will not have to stop selling Mayhem album and tour merchandise after a surf company lost …
Discussion: Just Jared and Rolling Stone
Sam Huntley / Daily Star:
Sydney Sweeney wows in plunging white dress as she turns heads on red carpet  —  Screen siren Sydney Sweeney looked absolutely sensational as she hit the red carpet in a sleeveless white gown to promote her new psychological thriller The Housemaid  —  Sydney Sweeney ensured all eyes were on her when she hit the red carpet.
Discussion: InStyle, HELLO! and The Sun
 
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