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Nick Reiner's weight gain set him on a murderous path, but it didn't have to be that way ... just ask Dr. Drew. The good doctor points out a change in his medication could have sent him spiraling ... but Dr. Drew also asserts harder drugs may have spurred a homicidal mind state.

Dr. Drew joined us on "TMZ Live" Monday and discussed what he thinks actually sent Nick all the way over the edge ... "The kind of violence that was on display here to me still reads methamphetamine … I keep saying that over and over again."

Drew continued ... "When he was picked up, it's worth trying to understand: What part of town was he in? What was he doing there?"

If Jessica Simpson makes a return to reality TV, it won't be on "The Bachelorette" ... according to what she just told us at LAX.

The "Irresistible" singer told our cameraperson she's still got the goods and doesn't need Hollywood's help finding a man.

She insisted, "I have options, I'm good."

This follows rumors that the former 'Newlyweds' star was in talks to join the ABC reality show after separating from estranged husband Eric Johnson.

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"The Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Phaedra Parks -- who is also a lawyer -- put her legal analyst hat on for us ... weighing in on just what is going on in Nick Reiner's murder trial in Los Angeles.

Remember ... Nick's high-powered attorney, Alan Jackson, dropped out and is being replaced by public defender Kimberly Greene.

So far, Jackson's withdrawal hasn't been fully explained, but Phaedra offered a plausible explanation when we caught her at LAX Friday.

Hollywood’s biggest stars were ready to party after the Golden Globes ... flocking to some of L.A.’s hottest spots to keep the night going.

A-listers packed into Netflix’s bash at Wolfgang Puck’s Spago -- while others opted for the iconic Chateau Marmont ... and it was truly a who’s who.

George Clooney and his wife, Amal, were seen cozying up to Netflix boss Ted Sarandos for a flick ... while Robin Wright, Keri Russell, and Oscar Isaac also made sure to stay close to the head honcho.

Young Hollywood was also out in full force ... with Jacob Elordi and Mia Goth seen enjoying each other’s company.

Sam Asghari went all in for his roots ... storming the streets of Los Angeles to stand loud, proud, and unmissable in support of the Iranian people.

In an IG video posted Sunday night, the Iranian-born model showed himself waving the Iranian flag shoulder to shoulder with massive crowds in L.A., home to one of the largest Iranian-American communities in the country.

Sam and the crowd gathered near the federal building in Westwood ... making it clear they were pushing back against political repression and calling for regime change among all the protests and chaos that have erupted in Iran.

Internet, you did your thing! Just moments after Nikki Glaser teased Leonardo DiCaprio about an old Teen Beat interview, the real one resurfaced online ... and it is adorable!

ICYMI ... while hosting the Golden Globe Awards Sunday, Nikki teased Leo about his penchant for women in their 20s, saying he had accomplished so much in his career all before his girlfriend turned 30.

Nikki admitted the subject matter had been well-visited ... but she argued, "We don't know anything else about you, man. I'm serious. I looked."

She added ... "The most in-depth interview you've ever given was in Teen Beat Magazine in 1991. Is your favorite food still 'pasta, pasta, and more pasta'? ... Look it up, that's real!"

Fans did look it up ... and it is real!

Wanda Sykes gave Bill Maher a shot at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards Sunday night ... telling her fellow comedian to stop yapping so much.

Sykes' slap-down occurred as she presented the award for Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on TV with Maher sitting in the star-studded crowd. The nominees were Brett Goldstein, Kevin Hart, Kumail Nanjiani, Ricky Gervais, and Sarah Silverman.

At one point during her speech, Sykes talked about giving the nominees "love" before focusing her attention on Maher.

Check out the video ... Wanda says, "Bill Maher, you give us so much, but I would love a little less." The audience starts chuckling as Wanda delivers the punch line, "Just ... try less."

Anthony Anderson and Rocsi Diaz may have been kindling more than just a friendship after the Golden Globes Sunday ... we caught them leaving the Netflix party, where we asked them outright, "Are you dating?"

Anthony told us ... "She's my date for the evening."

Our photog chatted with the pair as they walked hand-in-hand outside of Wolfgang Puck's Spago in Beverly Hills. Anthony wore a classic tuxedo and bowtie while Rocsi looked elegant in a gorgeous floral dress.

The 83rd Golden Globe Awards kicked off with a bang Sunday ... and let’s be real, you’d be lying if you didn’t want to be a fly on the wall at these star-studded table hangs!

Take a quick scroll through our gallery of the best moments inside the ceremony ... the laughs were flowing nonstop at the tables, with Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Hudson, Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco and plenty more in full party mode.

There were plenty of side convos popping off too ... including Jacob Elordi turning on the charm with Miley Cyrus and Ana de Armas ... as the ultimate cool-kid table -- featuring Odessa A’zion, Kylie Jenner, and Timothee Chalamet -- held court all night.

Jennifer Lawrence made a huge splash at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards Sunday night — and it was all thanks to her see-through dress!

The actress stunned everyone at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles when she showed up in a sheer gown embroidered with flowers that barely hid any part of her body.

Lawrence posed for paparazzi pics on the red carpet in her so-called "naked dress" with a satin shawl around her waist -- and it was total bedlam.

Check out the video ... shutterbugs are shouting for Lawrence to face them as she turns her amazing figure from side to side to accommodate their flashing cameras.

Blake Shelton says there's a lot of BS online about him and wife Gwen Stefani ... but he admits some of it looks so real, it could almost fool him.

The "God's Country" singer co-hosted "Country Countdown USA" Saturday, where he responded to rumors that he and Gwen were going their separate ways.

He recalled, “I started noticing these articles popping up about ‘Blake and Gwen, they’re split up. They’re not even seeing each other anymore, they’re going through a divorce.’ And then, a week later, a picture comes out of us walking out of the grocery store ... ‘Oh, they’re back together again!’ ”

Hailey Bieber really needs everybody to just go outside and touch some grass ... She's once again shooting down rumors of marriage trouble from fans who she suggested are online too much.

This time, it started when TikTok users claimed Hailey reposted a video analyzing celebrity couples in allegedly "abusive" relationships.

Some fans shared screenshots they said proved Hailey reposted the video, which called her out for "tolerating mediocrity" and "abuse" from her husband, Justin Bieber.

Melissa Gilbert has deleted her Instagram account as her husband -- actor and director Timothy Busfield -- faces serious child sex abuse allegations.

Gilbert's Instagram page is no longer accessible as of Sunday. Users attempting to view her account now see a message stating the profile is unavailable or has been removed.

The sudden social media wipeout comes just days after the Albuquerque Police Department issued an arrest warrant accusing Busfield of unlawful sexual conduct involving two minors.

Nicola Peltz is starting 2026 with a clean slate and a not so subtle message.

The actress quietly wiped all traces of the Beckham family from her Instagram, deleting multiple posts that included her husband Brooklyn Beckham's estranged relatives, including a once-loving birthday tribute to Victoria Beckham.

Back in 2024, when Victoria turned 50, Nicola posted a cozy photo of the two with a glowing caption ... "Happy birthday to my beautiful mil Victoria Beckham. I love you so much and love being your dance partner forever." Victoria even responded in the comments with plenty of love and kisses.

Sydney Sweeney, Jessica Alba, and Jeremy Allen White led the pack as Hollywood's biggest stars stepped out for the W Magazine Golden Globes Pre-Party.

The shindig went down at the ultra-swanky Chateau Marmont on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood Saturday night. The trio set the tone early, drawing major attention as the iconic hotel quickly filled with A-listers gearing up for awards weekend.