The TMZ Podcast

Charlie Cotton is on location live at the courthouse for Nick Reiner's arraignment on charges of murdering his parents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ashley Tisdale’s rep tells TMZ her essay about a “toxic mom group” was not about Mandy Moore, Hilary Duff, Meghan Trainor, or politics. Online speculation flared after social media unfollows, but her team says those theories are completely false. The essay was meant to highlight a common experience of social exclusion among moms, not target specific people. Ronnie Radke has filed for a temporary restraining order against Brittany Furlan, claiming harassment tied to ongoing catfishing disputes. He alleges she repeatedly contacted him, showed up at his home, and followed him to a doctor’s appointment. Furlan’s attorney calls the filing frivolous and says she is the true victim of harassment. Nick Reiner has been removed from suicide watch at a Los Angeles jail while awaiting arraignment on murder charges. He will remain under close supervision in High Observation Housing. Reiner faces two murder counts and potential death penalty exposure. Hosts: Charlie Cotton, Deven Rall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kylie Jenner supported Timothée Chalamet at multiple awards events, showing PDA at the Palm Springs Film Festival and sharing an exclusive backstage kiss, while Timothée publicly thanked Kylie as his “partner of three years” during his Critics Choice Best Actor win. Mickey Rourke is facing possible eviction after falling nearly $60K behind on rent and has turned to a GoFundMe seeking $100K, raising about $24K so far amid visible signs of financial and health struggles. Jennifer Lopez says she’s entering a “happy era” with strict new relationship dealbreakers after her Ben Affleck divorce. Hosts: Charlie Cotton, Deven Rall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stefon Diggs has been charged with felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault after his former personal chef alleged he slapped and choked her during a December dispute over unpaid wages, claims his attorney denies as financially motivated. SAG-AFTRA president Sean Astin intervened to help former child star Tylor Chase seek treatment, but despite outreach and a brief psychiatric hold, Chase has reportedly returned to the streets as authorities say they cannot force rehab without consent. A Walt Disney World employee was knocked down and bloodied when a 400-pound prop boulder veered off course during an Indiana Jones stunt show, raising renewed concerns about park safety. Hosts: Derek Kaufman & Deven Rall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prosecutors are quietly building toward a possible murder indictment of singer D4vd in the death of Celeste Rivas as a grand jury with full charging power aggressively targets his inner circle. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle lose another top aide as longtime confidant James Holt exits Team Sussex amid reports of unusually high PR staff turnover. Plus, Alabama Barker claps back at critics over her Christmas gift haul, calling backlash over lingerie purchases “weird” and making it clear she’s not apologizing. Hosts: Charlie Cotton & Talia Bloch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West also reunited over the holidays, putting aside years of tension to co-parent peacefully and present a united front for their kids. Britney Spears appeared to throw sarcastic shade at her family online after being left out of a holiday photo, highlighting ongoing fractures tied to her conservatorship fallout. Streamer Kai Cenat announced he’s single after breaking up with Gabrielle Alayah, who denied cheating rumors and said she initiated the split. Hosts: Charlie Cotton & Deven Rall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Newly released DOJ files include an alleged August 2019 letter from Jeffrey Epstein to Larry Nassar, written while both men were incarcerated shortly before Epstein’s death. A separate DOJ email claims Donald Trump took at least eight flights on Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet between 1993 and 1996, sometimes with Ghislaine Maxwell and family members onboard. Plus, Bill Clinton’s spokesperson is demanding the release of all Epstein-related files involving the former president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Brady broke his silence after Gisele Bündchen’s surprise marriage by posting cryptic Instagram selfies set to Logic’s suicide-prevention anthem. Anthony Joshua knocked out Jake Paul in the sixth round of their short-notice Miami bout. Plus, Nicki Minaj found herself in hot water at a Turning Point USA event after accidentally calling Vice President J.D. Vance an “assassin” in front of Charlie Kirk’s widow. Hosts: Charlie Cotton, Deven Rall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Internet sleuths have found more disturbing elements of D4vd's writing. Plus, Russell Brand slammed ex-wife Katy Perry’s relationship with Justin Trudeau at a Turning Point USA event, calling the former Canadian prime minister a “globalist stooge” while joking he could accept her dating Orlando Bloom but not Trudeau. Hosts: Charlie Cotton, Deven Rall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A former tech exec breaks her silence on the viral Coldplay concert clip that cost her career, insisting she wasn’t dating her ex-boss and blaming the explosive moment on alcohol and internet fury. Nick Reiner appears in court as shocking new details emerge around the alleged stabbing deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, while his siblings plead for privacy amid devastating grief. Hosts: Charlie Cotton, Deven Rall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Reiner is now facing two first-degree murder charges in the deaths of his parents, with prosecutors saying the death penalty is on the table. Hosts: Derek Kaufman, Deven Rall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New updates have emerged in the murders of Rob & Michelle Reiner. Hosts: Charlie Cotton, Deven Rall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New updates in the murder investigation of Rob & Michelle Reiner. Hosts: Branson Quirke & Jim Eckhardt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Diddy’s twin daughters attended a star-filled L.A. holiday party as their father continues serving a federal prison sentence. Dispatch audio alleges ex–Michigan coach Sherrone Moore attacked a woman after months of stalking before being taken into custody. And, Sydney Sweeney confirmed in a lie-detector test that her breasts are natural and she’s had no cosmetic work. Hosts: Charlie Cotton, Deven Rall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The grand jury investigating Celeste Rivas’ death moved to have an uncooperative female witness arrested and compelled to testify after she failed to appear. Andy Dick acknowledged he overdosed after smoking crack cocaine and was revived on a Hollywood street. And, a California teacher gained widespread attention after Khloe Kardashian commented on his social media post, prompting him to formally invite her to his school’s holiday party. Hosts: Charlie Cotton, Deven Rall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonnie Blue was arrested in Bali over alleged involvement in a “sex game” that authorities say violated Indonesia’s strict anti-pornography laws, leaving her facing up to 15 years in prison despite no explicit acts being found in the seized content. D4vd’s record executive Robert Morgenroth was pressed by a grand jury about why he didn’t call police after Celeste Rivas was found dead in D4vd’s Tesla, underscoring that investigators consider the singer a central suspect. Taylor Swift and Blake Lively were spotted at separate New York events despite being minutes apart, signaling their friendship remains strained following tensions tied to Blake’s legal dispute with Justin Baldoni. Hosts: Charlie Cotton, Deven Rall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ABC has extended Jimmy Kimmel’s contract through 2027 in a move seen as both a business win and a political statement, keeping its most outspoken Trump critic on air despite recent controversies, government scrutiny, and pressure from conservative affiliates. Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner shut down breakup rumors by arriving together in matching orange looks at the “Marty Supreme” premiere, appearing affectionate and unified more than two years into their high-profile relationship. Busta Rhymes snapped on a content creator who deliberately called him Tracy Morgan during an Art Basel prank, cursing him out and warning him not to disrespect a grown man after realizing the encounter was staged. Hosts: Charlie Cotton, Deven Rall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Janice Combs blasted Netflix’s Sean Combs: The Reckoning as a collection of lies and false narratives meant to damage her family. Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, and Leonardo DiCaprio were spotted cheering on Travis Kelce at the Chiefs–Texans game as wedding rumors about Taylor and Travis continued swirling despite venue denials. Donald Trump hosted the 48th Kennedy Center Honors amid renewed attacks on Jimmy Kimmel, mixing political tension with a star-studded celebration featuring Stallone, George Strait, and KISS members. Paramount launched a hostile $30-per-share bid to acquire all of Warner Bros. Discovery, escalating a dramatic merger battle with Netflix and drawing direct commentary from President Trump. Hosts: Charlie Cotton, Deven Rall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Netflix is buying Warner Bros. Discovery’s TV, film, and streaming divisions for $82.7B, giving it control of mega-franchises like Game of Thrones, Batman, Superman, and Harry Potter. Justin Baldoni revealed in a deposition that he told Blake Lively he was circumcised during a 2022 meeting about It Ends With Us, a moment now cited in her ongoing lawsuit against him. Baldoni and Lively’s professional relationship devolved into dueling lawsuits totaling hundreds of millions, with Baldoni recently trying to dismiss her $161M claims. January Jones revealed she has lifelong misophonia, describing how certain sounds — like her brother-in-law eating chips — trigger severe emotional reactions and strain real-life relationships. Hosts: Charlie Cotton, Deven Rall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Police say surveillance shows no evidence Tara Reid was drugged despite her claims of blacking out after one drink. Parents are furious at Netflix and Matt Rife after an auto-play preview of his holiday special spoiled that Santa isn’t real. Prince Harry joked on Colbert that Americans “elected a king,” taking a shot at Donald Trump and drawing gasps from the audience. Hosts: Charlie Cotton, Deven Rall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices