Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Billy Crystal Honors Rob Reiner & Michele Singer Reiner

Episode Date: March 16, 2026

Billy Crystal honored Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner during the Oscars In Memoriam segment, marking their tragic passing three months prior. The duo, who were killed by their son Nick, had a long-standing friendship with Crystal, dating back to All in the Family. Reiner, a legendary director, collaborated with Crystal on hits like When Harry Met Sally and Stand by Me. Joining Crystal onstage were Reiners co-stars, including Meg Ryan, Kathy Bates, and Wil Wheaton. Reiner, son of comedian Carl Reiner, built a career directing comedies, dramas, and mockumentaries, while also acting in shows like New Girl and The Bear. He and Michele were known for their advocacy work. Friends like Martin Short and Larry David praised Reiners range, supportive style, and the couples inspiring teamwork, ensuring their legacy of storytelling and activism will endure. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dc3828e77f76373f

Here's more entertainment and celebrity news from March 16th. Billy Crystal kicked off the In-Memorium segment at the Oscars on March 15th, with a heartfelt tribute to director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michelle A. Singer Reiner, the couple was tragically killed three months earlier, and their son Nick has been charged but pleaded not guilty to the murders. Their friendship started 51 years ago when Crystal appeared on Reiner's show, All in the Family. Reiner then evolved from actor to acclaimed director,

and the two collaborated often on hits like When Harry Met Sally, Stand By Me, Misery, and a few. Good Men Crystal was joined on stage by a group of Reiner's co-stars, including Meg Ryan from When Harry Met Sally, Kathy Bates from Misery, Will Wheaton, and Jerry O'Connell from Stand By Me and others, like Kiefer Sutherland, Demi Moore, John Cusack, and Annette Benning. Reiner, son of comedian Carl Reiner, built a legendary career directing comedy, dramas and mockumentaries while also acting in shows like New Girl. And The Bear. He and Michelley shared a passion for advocacy, working tirelessly for social causes.

Friends including Martin Short and Larry David praised Reiner's range, his supportive style with actors and writers and the couple's inspiring. Teamwork. Their legacy of storytelling and activism will live on through fans worldwide. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor. When you need a moment alone, Just lay back and listen. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.