Richard Taite, an addiction-recovery expert, says Nick Reiner's relationship to his famous father and grandfather may have led to problems of self-worth as he grew up ... and he says Nick's struggles and extensive history in rehab may have been a result.
As you know, Nick Reiner is charged with murdering his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner... and Nick had earlier been in and out of rehab for substance abuse, and was diagnosed with schizophreniabefore the tragedy.
Taite -- the founder and executive chairman of Carrara Treatment -- points out mental illness is almost always attached to drug addiction and alcoholism saying ... "they're one and the same."
Turns out Taylor Swiftand Andy Reidare two peas in a pod -- Big Red's wife says the pop icon actually reminds her of her husband!!!
Everyone knows Taylor as the biggest musician on the planet ... but the Reids have been tight with Swift for decades -- way before she became a huge Chiefs fan thanks to her now-fiancé Travis Kelce.
Tammy -- who was giving back to kids at a Raising Cane's event -- said Swift is a genuinely great human being, despite her stardom ... a quality that reminds her a lot of her hubby.
Imani Dia Smith -- a former child actor who starred in "The Lion King" on Broadway -- has died.
According to a press release issued by Middlesex County, New Jersey, prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Edison Police Department chief Thomas Bryan, Smith was found Sunday in a residence in Edison, N.J. with stab wounds. She was reportedly pronounced dead at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick.
The press release says Smith's boyfriend, Jordan D. Jackson-Small, was arrested and charged in connection with the stabbing death.
Small, 35, was reportedly charged with first-degree murder, second-degree endangering the welfare of a child, third-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and fourth-degree unlawful possession of a weapon.
According to Playbill, Smith played Young Nala in "The Lion King" from September 27, 2011, to September 23, 2012.
According to a GoFundMe set up for the family, Smith is survived by a 3-year-old son.
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The holiday season isn't over yet … you've still got one more chance to go all out in your best sequins and sparkles on New Year's Eve!
And who better to help you get ready for the ball to drop than influencer and fashionista Paige DeSorbo? Since Paige is no stranger to a little late night Amazon shopping, she's rounded up her top picks for festive 'fits for NYE. From a classic little black dress to shimmering skirts, here are her faves for kicking off 2026!
Mookie Bettsspent some quality time with a former Commander in Chief last week ... 'cause TMZ has learned the Dodgers superstar teed it up with Barack Obama for a full round of golf in Southern California.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Mookie and Barack played 18 holes together last Tuesday at Lakeside Golf Club, the ultra exclusive, members only course in Burbank.
We're told multiple Secret Service agents were stationed around the course, with cops on motorcycles nearby to keep things secure while the two enjoyed their day on the green.
"The Middle" star Pat Finndied Monday after a battle with cancer ... and celebrities are reacting to the sudden loss of the comedian and actor.
Tributes poured in Wednesday with comedian Dane Cook offering condolences to Finn's family and calling him a genuinely funny and good guy.
Sad to hear Pat Finn passed away. My condolences to his family. Pat played my big brother in a tv show and he was genuinely funny and just a good guy. He had a great career.. tough to hear this news. pic.twitter.com/swu4xhNB3j
"Modern Family" star Eric Stonestreet, wrote, "To say Pat was beloved is a gross understatement. No ONE and I mean NO ONE jumped quicker and more head first into a bit with you than Pat Finn. He was the definition of what an improviser is and also the definition of what a good guy is. Please keep his entire family and all of his close pals in your thoughts."
We're keeping up with the Kardashian's Christmases, digging through the best shots the famous family has given us over the years.
While they didn't always have the reality shows, they always had the fashion sense ... according to these adorable pics of the family enjoying the holidays like only they can.
Click through to see Kris, Kim, Kourtney, Khloe and more before the fame and filters!
American actress and singer Leigh Zimmerman was in her early 20s when she iconically punched "Marv" (played by Daniel Stern) in "Home Alone 2: Lost In New York" back in 1992.
Ho ho hot! Hollywood’s hottest stars are stuffing Santa’s suit with serious hot bods!!! When you're finished dabbing your forehead ... do you think you've got what it takes to score the Santa(s) in question?!
Ride into our gallery and put those skills to work!
Ariana Grande's 42-year-old brother Frankie Grande is on the road to recovery ... after undergoing cervical spine surgery.
The "Big Brother" alum shared a hospital bed selfie Monday, writing... "Wink if you’re freshly repaired 😉👅"
"Today I had a planned cervical spine surgery to relieve pressure on nerves in my neck that have been causing pain and neurological symptoms for a while," he wrote. "The procedure went exactly as expected, no surprises, no drama (for once 😅), just very precise work by an incredible medical team."
He added, "They removed bone and tissue that were compressing the nerves, giving my spinal cord, disks, and radiating nerves the space it needs to heal and function properly. Now comes 4 weeks of healing, rest, physical therapy, and being nicer to my body than I usually am. MERRY CHRISTMAS! 😜"
As Santa loads up his sleigh, some of your favorite celebs loaded up their timelines, showing off how they're celebrating Christmas Eve this year!
WhileJewel got all gussied up in Jimmy Choo shoes and a little black dress by Magda Butrym, Nicky Hilton got comfy in pajamas in front of a whole lot of presents.
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And Heidi Klum cozied up with her favorite bearded guy -- husband Tom Kaulitz -- under the mistletoe ...
No teeth, no problem! Chrissy Teigen was snapped kissing her husband John Legend Tuesday ... and we have all the details!
Check out the pics ... John leans over to give his wife a smooch while settling into their seats at Radio City Music Hall in NYC.
Witnesses tell TMZ ... Chrissy, John and their kids were at the 5 PM showing of The Christmas Spectacular featuring the Radio City Rockettes, and stayed for the entire hour and a half show.
There's even more Epstein documents coming -- more than a million in fact ... that's according to a post Wednesday from the U.S. Department of Justice.
The DOJ reports the FBI and Attorney for the Southern District of New York have given them the new trove of documents to "review for release."
The US Attorney for the Southern District of New York and the FBI have informed the Department of Justice that they have uncovered over a million more documents potentially related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. The DOJ has received these documents from SDNY and the FBI to review…
They wrote, "We have lawyers working around the clock to review and make the legally required redactions to protect victims, and we will release the documents as soon as possible. Due to the mass volume of material, this process may take a few more weeks. The Department will continue to fully comply with federal law and President Trump’s direction to release the files."
