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Attorney for Rob Reiner's son resigns but says his client is not guilty of murder under state law

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nick Reiner's high-profile attorney has been removed from his case. But he says Reiner is not guilty of murder under California law in the killing of his parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. Attorney Alan Jackson did not explain why he left the case. A public defender has been appointed to replace him. The couple was found dead in their Los Angeles home on Dec. 14. Reiner's plea hearing has been postponed until Feb. 23. The prosecution has not decided on seeking the death penalty. Jackson's departure adds new uncertainty to the case.

Movie Review: A real-life '70s hostage drama crackles in Gus Van Sant's 'Dead Man's Wire'

It plays a little loose with facts but the righteous rage of “Dog Day Afternoon” is present enough in Gus Van Sant’s “Dead Man’s Wire.” The based-on-a-true-tale hostage thriller is as deeply 1970s as it is contemporary, writes AP Film Writer Jake Coyle in his review. It’s been seven years since Van Sant directed, and one of the prevailing takeaways from his new film is that that’s too long of a break for the filmmaker of “My Own Private Idaho” and “Good Will Hunting.” Working from a script by Austin Kolodney, Van Sant turns “Dead Man’s Wire” into not a period-piece time capsule but a bracingly relevant drama of outrage and inequality

Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser struggles with Julia Roberts and Venezuela while building monologue

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser is struggling to figure out the right joke to make about Julia Roberts. The comedian is hosting the Globes for the second straight year on Sunday and has her monologue set for stars like Timothée Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio. But Glaser can't seem to find a Roberts line that won't anger a crowd that adores her. Glaser has been working her monologue jokes in comedy clubs in the run-up to the show to see what works. She tells The Associated Press she's also having to consider whether to mention Venezuela during the show.

‘The Pitt’ is back for another harrowing 15-hour shift. Is it even possible to up the ante?

Can they do it again? After a harrowing debut season that garnered five Emmys, “The Pitt” returns for Season 2 on HBO Max. Star Noah Wyle says the goal this season is not to up the ante in terms of drama. Rather, he says, it's to deepen the exploration of characters and the issues they face. Most of the cast is back, but an expanded ensemble includes a tech-minded new doctor competing with Wyle's old-school Dr. Robby. And there's a lot more medicine for the young doctors — and the actors playing them — to learn. The first episode streams Thursday.

Warner Bros rejects Paramount takeover again and tells shareholders to stick with Netflix bid

NEW YORK (AP) — Warner Bros. is again rejecting a takeover bid from Paramount and telling shareholders to stick with a rival offer from Netflix. Warner’s leadership has repeatedly rebuffed Skydance-owned Paramount’s overtures — and urged shareholders just weeks ago to support selling its streaming and studio business to Netflix for $72 billion. Paramount, meanwhile, has made efforts to sweeten its $77.9 billion hostile bid for the entire company. Warner Bros. Discovery said Wednesday that its board determined Paramount’s offer isn’t in the best interests of the company or its shareholders and doesn’t meet the criteria of being a superior proposal. It still recommends shareholders support the Netflix deal.

Complete list of 2026 Actors Awards nominees

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The nominees for the Actors Awards have been announced, with “One Battle After Another” leading the pack. The film, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, scored a record seven nominations on Wednesday. The ceremony, formerly known as the SAG Awards, focuses on performances in film and television. Notable TV series nominated include “The Pitt,” “The Studio,” “White Lotus” and limited series “Adolescence” and “The Beast in Me.” The awards will be presented on March 1 in Los Angeles and streamed live on Netflix. The event highlights outstanding performances across various categories in both film and television.

Entertainment leaders amp up discussions about AI, creators and innovative tech at CES 2026

LAS VEGAS (AP) — CES 2026 is featuring extensive programming related to Hollywood, influencers and how the industry will continue to work with AI. Entertainment-related products and services are also on display at the technology showcase in Las Vegas. They include televisions with advanced features, AI-powered smart headphones and other innovations to enhance the at-home viewing experience. Artificial intelligence has long been a sticking point in Hollywood, with many reluctant to embrace the rapidly evolving technology. But speakers at CES have expressed optimism about how AI will benefit the industry.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are officially divorced after 19 years of marriage

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are now divorced and legally single. A Nashville judge has dissolved their 19-year marriage on Tuesday. Kidman filed for divorce in September, citing “marital difficulties and irreconcilable differences.” The couple has two teenage daughters, and Kidman will be the primary residential parent. They have agreed on a roughly equal division of their joint assets, with no need for child or spousal support. Kidman and Urban, both 58, met in Los Angeles in 2005 and married in Sydney the following year. The divorce was a surprise to the public, despite some public hints of marital difficulties.

An eventful first week in his job for CBS News' Tony Dokoupil, maybe not as intended

Nobody could accuse CBS News' Tony Dokoupil of participating in a soft launch. His first days as “CBS Evening News” anchor put more focus on that role than there has been in years. Dokoupil issued a manifesto of how he wants to do the job that sparked some criticism, threw some shade at the late CBS News legend Walter Cronkite, and had an impromptu first broadcast that featured an extensive interview with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The former morning show anchor says he wants to earn the trust of viewers, and he begins by addressing a lack of trust in television news.