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Nick Reiner to be arraigned in killing of parents Rob and Michele Singer Reiner

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nick Reiner is set to be arraigned and enter a plea in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. The 32-year-old is scheduled to appear Wednesday in a Los Angeles court. Authorities say the acclaimed director and his wife were found dead with stab wounds in their Los Angeles home Dec. 14. Nick Reiner was arrested hours later and has been held without bail since. He is charged with two counts of first-degree murder. His attorney has not indicated the defense's plans. Nearly all defendants plead not guilty at this stage.

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.

Actor Awards, formerly SAG Awards, will announce nominations Wednesday

Not all award shows require you to get up early in the morning to hear the nominations read. The Actor Awards, formerly the SAG Awards, will announce nominations Wednesday at 1 p.m. EST on Netflix’s YouTube Channel. This is the first year under the new moniker for one of Hollywood’s most closely watched harbingers of the Oscars. Presented by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and voted on by the guild’s 160,000-plus members, the Actor Awards give an accurate window into what the largest branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences — the actors — is leaning toward in award season.

‘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.

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.

Sydney Sweeney box-office hit 'The Housemaid' to get a sequel

NEW YORK (AP) — After just two and half weeks of release, the Sydney Sweeney box-office hit “The Housemaid” is getting a sequel. Lionsgate announced Tuesday that it will start production on “The Housemaid’s Secret” later this year. The film will be based on the second of Freida McFadden’s bestselling trilogy of books. “The Housemaid” has been a hit at the holiday box office, grossing more than $75 million and $133 million worldwide in 17 days. The film has handed Sweeney a major box-office victory after a disappointing result for her awards-hopeful “Christy” in November. That film grossed just $2 million worldwide.

Saint-Tropez bids adieu to Brigitte Bardot with a funeral and public homage

PARIS (AP) — Brigitte Bardot's funeral was being held with a private service and a public homage in Saint-Tropez, the French Riviera resort where she lived after retiring from movie stardom. The animal rights activist and far-right supporter died Dec. 28 at age 91 at her home in southern France. Her husband, Bernard d’Ormale, said she died from cancer after undergoing two operations. The service began at the Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption Catholic Church in the presence of her family and selected guests. Hundreds of residents and admirers were following the farewell on large screens set up in the small town.