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2:35 PM ET, January 7, 2026

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New York Times:
Nick Reiner's Lawyer Removes Himself From Murder Case  —  The announcement delayed the arraignment of Mr. Reiner, who is accused of killing his parents last month.  —  The high-profile criminal defense lawyer representing Nick Reiner removed himself from the case on Wednesday …
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TMZ.com:
Attorney Alan Jackson Says Nick Is NOT Guilty of Murder After Withdrawing From Case  —  10:43 AM PT — Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman says prosecutors are confident a jury will find Nick Reiner guilty of murdering his parents, no matter who he has as a defense lawyer.
The White House:
January 6: A Date Which Will Live in Infamy  —  Discover the real January 6 story: peaceful protest turned tragedy, Deep State entrapment, media deception, and President Trump's triumphant pardons restoring justice to patriotic Americans.
TMZ.com:
'SNL's Chris Redd Tearfully Details Dating Kenan Thompson's Ex Amid His Pill Problems  —  'SNL'S CHRIS REDD DATING KENAN THOMPSON'S EX WASN'T THE PLAN … Chris Redd was in tears on IG this week, finally breaking his silence on dating his pal Kenan Thompson's ex-wife, Christina Evangeline …
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Angel Saunders / People:
Chris Redd Tears Up While Reflecting on Dating Kenan Thompson's Ex-Wife: ‘I Did Choose Love’
TMZ.com:
Matt Kalil Sues Ex-Wife Haley Kalil Over Viral ‘Two Coke Cans’ Comments  —  MATT KALIL Sues Ex-Wife Haley KEEP MY PRIVATES PRIVATE!!! … 6:40 PM PT — Haley tells TMZ Sports she's “genuinely shocked and incredibly hurt” by the lawsuit.  —  “Litigation is a harrowing and emotionally draining experience …
Victoria Ward / Telegraph:
Prince Harry has no plans to see King during UK trip  —  Duke due to return to Britain this month for High Court case against Daily Mail publisher  —  The Duke of Sussex is unlikely to see his father, the King, when he returns to the UK this month for his trial against the publisher of the Daily Mail, The Telegraph understands.
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Disney star dished on ‘uncomfortable’ interaction with Ashley Tisdale years before mom group drama  —  That's so shady.  —  Anneliese van der Pol spilled on an “uncomfortable” interaction with her fellow Disney Channel alum Ashley Tisdale in a resurfaced video.
Discussion: Us Weekly
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Audrey Rock / Page Six:
Hilary Duff's husband eviscerates ‘self obsessed’ and ‘tone deaf’ Ashley Tisdale over toxic mom group drama
Variety:
David Harbour Exits Tony Gilroy's Searchlight Drama ‘Behemoth!’  —  David Harbour has dropped out of “Behemoth!,” an upcoming drama film from “Michael Clayton” director Tony Gilroy and Searchlight Pictures.  —  A representative for Searchlight Pictures confirmed to Variety that Harbour stepped back from his role.
Brenton Blanchet / People:
Ali Wong and Bill Hader Have Split After Over 2 Years of Dating (Source)  —  A source tells PEOPLE the pair are “very amicable” despite the split  — Ali Wong and Bill Hader have broken up after first going public with their relationship back in 2023  — A source tells PEOPLE …
Discussion: Just Jared
Tionah Lee / E! Online:
Snoop Dogg's Daughter Cori Broadus Shares Her Baby Girl Is Home After 10-Month NICU Stay  —  Snoop Dogg's daughter Cori Broadus announced her baby girl has been released from the hospital after spending 10 months in the NICU following her early birth.  —  Snoop Dogg's family has some news and it's beautiful.
Discussion: People
TMZ.com:
Khloé Kardashian Says No Men Are Currently Allowed In Her Bed  —  KHLOÉ KARDASHIAN THE ONLY BOY IN MY BED BETTER BE MY SON!!!  —  NO MEN, NO CRUMBS!!!  —  Khloé Kardashian is swearing off men ... at least for the moment, according to a recent AMA on her “Khloé in Wonder Land” podcast.
Discussion: People
People:
Hailey Bieber Flaunts Her Curves in Romantic Lingerie in Victoria's Secret's Valentine's Day Campaign (Exclusive Video)  —  In an exclusive video shared with PEOPLE, the model poses in a sexy red number  — Hailey Bieber stars in A Very VS Valentine's campaign in celebration of its 2026 Valentine's Day collection
Discussion: InStyle, Page Six and The Sun
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Brittany Mahomes gives recovery update nearly two years after breaking back  —  Brittany Mahomes is doing “incredible” nearly two years after breaking her back.  —  The 30-year-old reposted a recovery update from her trainer Kirsty Rae via Instagram Stories on Monday.
Discussion: Star Magazine, E! Online and Us Weekly
Us Weekly:
Why Did ‘Heartbroken’ Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes Get Back Together?  Inside Their Reconciliation (Exclusive)  —  Tap Here To Add Us Weekly As A Trusted Source  —  Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes are “officially back together” after a year full of ups and downs.
Discussion: Elle and Billboard
Benjamin VanHoose / People:
Amy Schumer Files for Divorce from Husband Chris Fischer After Over 7 Years of Marriage (Exclusive)  —  The comedian revealed their “amicable” breakup in an Instagram post Dec. 12  — Amy Schumer has filed for divorce from husband Chris Fischer, court records show
Rachel McRady / People:
Travis Kelce Says He'd Return for Another Season with the Chiefs ‘in a Heartbeat’ If This Happened  —  The NFL tight end is currently contemplating retirement  — Travis Kelce shared his thoughts on retirement on the Jan. 7 episode of his New Heights podcast
Sophia Melissa Caraballo Piñeiro / Page Six:
Stunned Ben Affleck reveals son Samuel, 13, asked him for sports betting money  —  Ben Affleck was flabbergasted.  —  The actor revealed during his recent appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” that his 13-year-old son, Samuel, had asked him for money to bet on sports.
Discussion: People, E! Online, SheKnows and Us Weekly
Skyler Caruso / People:
Bradley Cooper Addresses Rumors About Whether or Not He's Had Plastic Surgery  —  The ‘Is This Thing On?’ actor opened up about his looks during his guest appearance on the ‘SmartLess’ podcast released on Jan. 5  — Bradley Cooper addressed plastic surgery rumors while speaking on an episode of the SmartLess podcast on Jan. 5
People:
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban Waive Child Support for Their 2 Daughters as They Finalize Divorce  —  PEOPLE confirmed the ‘Babygirl’ actress and the country music star's split in September 2025  — Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have reached a divorce settlement
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Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's divorce settlement details revealed as they finalize split
Angelique Jackson / Variety:
Cynthia Erivo to Miss Golden Globes Due to ‘Dracula’ West End Production Schedule (EXCLUSIVE)  —  The red carpet for the 83rd Golden Globe Awards will be down one high(-flying) fashion star as “Wicked” lead Cynthia Erivo will miss the ceremony due to her upcoming production of “Dracula” on the West End.
Discussion: Elle, People and Just Jared
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Kisha Forde / E! Online:
Why Cynthia Erivo Is Missing the 2026 Golden Globes
Discussion: W and Hollywood Life
 
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