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10:05 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.
People:
Nick Reiner, with a Newly Shaved Head, on Verge of Tears as He Appears for Arraignment Over Parents' Killings  —  Nick Reiner's attorney Alan Jackson withdrew from his murder case on Jan. 7, and his arraignment was rescheduled for Feb. 23  — Nick Reiner arrived in court with a newly shaved head …
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 …
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Anna Lazarus Caplan / People:
Former NFL Player Matt Kalil Sues Ex-Wife Haley Kalil Over Her NSFW Comments About Their Sex Life  —  The former Vikings player filed a lawsuit on Tuesday, Jan. 6, alleging that his ex-wife shared “invasive commentary” about their marriage in a livestream  — Matt Kalil is suing his ex-wife Haley Kalil
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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 …
Tabitha Parent / People:
Haley Kalil Will Move to ‘Dismiss’ Ex-Husband Matt Kalil's Lawsuit Against Her Over NSFW Comments on Their Sex Life (Exclusive)  —  The former Vikings player filed a lawsuit on Tuesday, Jan. 6, per TMZ, alleging his ex-wife shared “invasive commentary” about their marriage in a livestream
Discussion: Us Weekly and E! Online
Borys Kit / The Hollywood Reporter:
‘Tangled’ Live-Action Movie Finds Its Leads: Teagan Croft, Milo Manheim (Exclusive)  —  The casting ends a lengthy search for Rapunzel and Flynn Rider.  —  Walt Disney Pictures has let down its hair and has found the starring leads for Tangled, the live-action adaptation of its 2010 animated movie.
Discussion: HELLO!, TODAY.com, WBIR-TV and The Wrap
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Just Jared:
‘Tangled’ Live Action Leads Confirmed: Teagan Croft & Milo Manheim to Star  —  The Tangled live action movie has found its stars: Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim!  —  Rising Australian star Teagan, 21, and the Zombies star, 24, have been chosen as Rapunzel and Flynn Rider, respectively.
Discussion: E! Online, Page Six, Deadline and Variety
TMZ.com:
Patrick Swayze's Brother Sean Swayze Dead at 63  —  PATRICK SWAYZE'S BROTHER SEAN DEAD AT 63 ... Suffered From Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis  —  EXCLUSIVE … Sean Swayze, the younger brother of late Hollywood legend Patrick Swayze, has died ... TMZ has learned.
TMZ.com:
Ray J Hospitalized in Las Vegas With Pneumonia and Heart Pain  —  RAY J HOSPITALIZED WITH PNEUMONIA ... 4 Years After Infection Made Him Fear for His Life … Ray J was admitted to a Las Vegas hospital last night with a severe case of pneumonia and heart pains, TMZ has learned.
Discussion: Us Weekly, Page Six and Baller Alert
People:
The Wire Actor James Ransone's Cause of Death Confirmed After He Died at 46  —  ‘The Wire’ actor died on Dec. 19 in Los Angeles … James Ransone's cause of death has been confirmed days after the actor died at 46.  —  Ransone died by suicide, according to a Dec. 29 death certificate obtained by PEOPLE on Wednesday, Jan. 7.
Discussion: Us Weekly
Ashlyn Robinette / People:
The Real Housewives of Orange County's Gina Kirschenheiter Is Engaged to Travis Mullen: See Her 6-Carat Diamond!  (Exclusive)  —  The Bravo star's 6-carat sparkler has a deeply symbolic design  — The Real Housewives of Orange County star Gina Kirschenheiter is engaged to Travis Mullen
Discussion: Us Weekly and Page Six
Vanessa Etienne / People:
Matt Damon Says He Got Down to 167 Lbs.  — His High-School Weight — While Filming The Odyssey: ‘Lean but Strong’  —  The actor said he “lost a lot of weight” while preparing for the Greek epic  — Matt Damon said he got in great physical shape for The Odyssey after director Christopher Nolan wanted him …
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 …
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.
TMZ.com:
Spencer Pratt Announces He's Running for Mayor of Los Angeles  —  Spencer Pratt has announced he's running for mayor of Los Angeles ... test your Pratt-ical knowledge about the TV star!  —  The reality star made the announcement Wednesday in front of a cheering crowd, saying, “This is not just a campaign.
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Jennette McCurdy shares intimate details from ‘addictive’ relationship with much-older man as a teen  —  Jennette McCurdy bared all on her “addictive” romance with a much-older man as a teen in a frank new interview.  —  The former Nickelodeon star told “Call Her Daddy” …
Discussion: Star Magazine, E! Online and SheKnows
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.
TMZ.com:
Chrisean Rock Signs With XRumble Fighting Championships as a Boxer  —  CHRISEAN ROCK JOINS XRUMBLE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIPS ‘BOXING’ ... Looking for an Opp!!! … Chrisean Rock is ready to lace 'em up — as part of the XRumble Fighting Championships “Boxing” division — as the latest signee!!!
Discussion: Baller Alert
Us Weekly:
‘Love Is Blind’ Season 5 Couple Lydia Velez Gonzalez and Milton Johnson Finalize Divorce (Exclusive)  —  Tap Here To Add Us Weekly As A Trusted Source  —  Love Is Blind season 5 alums Lydia Velez Gonzalez and Milton Johnson have finalized their divorce, Us Weekly can exclusively confirm.
Discussion: Extra
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.
 
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Ross Kerber / Reuters:
Some of WBD's biggest investors are split on Paramount's offer that counters Netflix's accepted bid; investors have until January 21 to accept Paramount's bid

David Gilbert / Wired:
An apparent disinformation campaign falsely identified Steve Grove, CEO/publisher of The Minnesota Star Tribune, as the ICE agent who shot a Minneapolis woman

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BBC Director General Tim Davie says the broadcaster will stay on X to try to counteract a flood of global misinformation, despite pressure to leave

 
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