Celebrity Health

Nick Reiner is spending his days in an L.A. jail, dealing with the aftermath of the violent murders of his parents, and he's not been able to fully process it ... TMZ has learned.

A source with direct knowledge tells TMZ ... Nick is not reeling in grief. Rather, he's "in a fog"  ... in no small part due to his medical condition and the meds he's taking.

Our source goes on to characterize Nick as "calm," "cognizant," and "dazed" -- adding Nick isn't even close to processing what happened.

TMZ broke the story ... Nick had been diagnosed with schizophrenia. In the weeks leading up to the murders, we're told he was out of control. Our sources characterized Nick as "erratic" and "dangerous." As we reported, he was recently treated at an L.A.-based rehab facility that specializes in mental health and substance abuse and was under the care of a psychiatrist.

Nick Reiner was an unsolvable dilemma for his parents ... so says a substance abuse treatment expert.

Nick Mathews -- the founder and CEO of Southern California-based treatment center Stillwater Behavioral Health -- joined us on "TMZ Live," and we asked him about Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner's son, who is charged with their murders.

For Mathews, Nick presented a treatment provider's worst nightmare ... he was diagnosed with schizophrenia, but had been in and out of rehab for years and struggled with substance abuse.

Just listen to Mathews explain all the challenges Nick would present for the rehab centers and doctors tasked with treating him ... there's no quick, easy fix or even a cut-and-dry solution here.

James Van Der Beek is staying positive while talking about his stage 3 colon cancer ... saying when he first got the diagnosis, he honestly thought it might be the best thing that ever happened to him.

It’s a surprising take, for sure ... but the "Dawson’s Creek" alum explained it all on "Today" Friday, saying the diagnosis forced him to make lifestyle changes he likely wouldn’t have made otherwise.

James says those changes are already setting him up for happier, healthier years ahead ... and the diagnosis was the wake-up call he needed to slow down and pay closer attention to what he’s putting in his body.

Nick Reiner was diagnosed with schizophrenia, and in the weeks leading up to the murder of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, the meds he was taking made him "erratic and dangerous" ... TMZ has learned.

Two sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Nick was under the care of a psychiatrist for mental illness. We're told in the month before the murders, Nick's behavior had gotten "alarming."

He had recently received care at a Los Angeles-based rehab facility that specializes in mental illness and substance abuse. We're told the facility charges $70,000 a month ... and lots of rich, powerful parents send their troubled kids there.

Our sources say 3 to 4 weeks before the murders, doctors changed his meds and he became even more erratic. Our sources say doctors were trying to adjust the medications so Nick stabilized, but it wasn't working.

Elsie Hewitt had a baby and lost a tooth in a whirlwind 48-hour timespan ... according to her Instagram stories shared Thursday.

The 29-year-old model posted a picture of her bandaged and swollen face along with the text, "Who else had to get a wisdom tooth removed directly from hospital the day after they gave birth?"

As you know, she and boyfriend Pete Davidson welcomed their daughter, Scottie Rose Hewitt Davidson, on December 12.

Amaya Espinal is on the mend after a scary health emergency over the weekend ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Amaya was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital this past weekend after experiencing severe abdominal pain. We're told the situation escalated quickly, and she required emergency surgery earlier this week to address her symptoms.

Our sources say Amaya remains hospitalized in L.A. and is recovering in stable condition as doctors continue to monitor her. At this point, it's still unclear what exactly caused the severe abdominal pain that sent her to the ER.

Tara Reid's allegations of drugging aren't necessarily false, but right now cops say their investigation's hit a dead end ... and they don't have any evidence to support the claims.

The Rosemont Police Department in Illinois tells TMZ ... no new evidence in the case has come to light, and the case is now closed.

We're told doctors didn't take chemical tests when Tara was rushed to a Chicago-area hospital last month ... so, they won't know exactly what -- if anything -- was in Reid's system at the time.

Rick Ross has a few more stories to tell after authoring a pair of best-sellers ... including the time a bad trip caused a seizure while he was watching Will Smith fight for an Oscar!!!

TMZ Hip Hop obtained video of Rozay at his pad in Miami, getting candid about the time in 2022, when the plane he was flying in underwent an emergency landing to get him medical care.

Beloved TikTok star Tucker Genal tragically passed away at the age of 31 by suicide.

Tucker's brothers, Carson and Connor, confirmed the news Monday with a collab post on their Instagram, saying, "I don’t even know where to begin, You were my best friend and an even better big brother, my entire life I’ve spent looking up to you and trying to follow in your footsteps because you were always my hero."

The brothers continue to say ... "I know one thing is for certain and that is that I will continue to spend the rest of my life looking up to you until we meet again. You were the kindest person I’ve ever met and the greatest brother that anyone could have ever asked for."

Nick Reiner is on suicide watch after being arrested on suspicion of murdering his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Nick is on suicide watch and in administrative segregation at Twin Towers Correctional Facility in L.A. ... while he's being held without bail.

As we reported ... prior to Rob and Michele's stabbing, Nick got into a "very loud argument" with his father at Conan O'Brien's Christmas party Saturday night. We're told the shouting match was loud enough for many others to hear, and that Rob and Michele then left the party. We do not know if Nick left with them.

Lizzo is sounding off in her legal war with her former dancers -- speaking up right after their fat-shaming claims were dropped -- saying she’s not settling for anything less than fighting every allegation until the full truth comes out.

In an IG clip Monday, Lizzo laid it out in the onscreen text while silently staring at the camera, writing the fat-shaming claims that made up a big chunk of the sexual harassment lawsuit filed by Arianna Davis, Noelle Rodriguez, and Crystal Williams were tossed because they had zero merit.

According to Lizzo, the claim got cut since there was no evidence she fired anyone over weight gain ... clarifying they were actually let go for secretly recording her without her consent and then sending that footage to ex-employees.

Patrick Mahomes is devastated after tearing his ACL in Sunday's game ... writing an emotional message on social media -- questioning "why this had to happen" to him.

The Kansas City Chiefs' superstar suffered the injury with less than two minutes left in a Week 15 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium.

The Chiefs confirmed it was a torn ACL in his left knee ... an injury the 30-year-old is now trying to come to terms with for the first time in his career.

"Don’t know why this had to happen," Mahomes said on his X page after the injury report was published.

Patrick Mahomes' season is over after a devastating knee injury took him out of Sunday's game ... with the team just announcing he's torn his ACL.

The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback led his squad against the Los Angeles Chargers ... and, down 16-13 later in the fourth quarter, Mahomes rolled out to the right -- looking to make a play with his legs.

Watch at your own risk ... Mahomes throws the ball away to avoid a tackle for loss -- but his left knee lands awkwardly and gives out.

Brandi Glanville's shaking it like it's her "Last Christmas" ... dancing to the hit track in just a pair of tiny bikini bottoms with a pal.

The reality television star shared the fun clip to Instagram Saturday ... which begins with her sauntering up in a Santa hat, red sweater and matching thong-style bikini all while Wham!'s hit holiday song plays.

Glanville's friend -- buisnessman James Maas, clad in a red, silk bathrobe -- then pushes her out of the way to grab the spotlight ... sparking a light-hearted tussle between the pair that ends in giggles.

A medical scare briefly stopped the show at KROQ's Almost Acoustic Christmas when All-American Rejects frontman, Tyson Ritter, abruptly cut the band's finale mid-song to help a fan who collapsed in the crowd.

TMZ has obtained video showing the band halfway through "Gives You Hell" inside the packed L.A. Kia Forum, when Ritter suddenly halted the music, grabbed the mic, and pointed toward the pit, alerting security that a woman had passed out and needed help.

In front of thousands, Ritter calmly told the crowd to open space and assist her, then added a little holiday improv, urging someone to get the woman "Twinkies or sugar or Christmas gumdrops or pieces of gingerbread houses" to help her. Ritter also called out, "Are you okay?," checking on her from the stage.

Providence, Rhode Island officials thought there could be upwards of 20 victims in the Brown University shooting ... according to dispatch audio.

After the initial call for the shooting came in, first responders showed up at the campus swiftly ... and, they relayed increasingly troubling estimates on the number of potential victims.

Listen to the clip for yourself ... early on, someone says they believe there are 6 victims in the shooting -- before someone later revises by saying there could be as many as 20 victims.