Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Oscars Pay Tribute to Rob Reiner, Son Faces Murder Charges

Episode Date: March 16, 2026

Billy Crystal led a heartfelt Oscars tribute to Rob Reiner, honoring the late directors impact on Hollywood with a star-studded lineup from his films. Despite Corey Feldmans exclusion, friends and colleagues shared personal stories of shock and grief, remembering the Reiners as lovely people. Reiners legacy as a comedian, dramatist, and Emmy winner continues to be celebrated. 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/a0f246960fb17fc9

It's March 16th. Here's your entertainment news in two minutes. Emotions ran high at Sunday night's Oscars with a heartfelt tribute to director Rob Reiner and his wife, McKelley. The couple died three months ago on December 14, 2025, and in an apparent homicide at their California home. Their youngest son, Nick, faces two counts of first-degree murder and recently pleaded not guilty. Billy Crystal kicked off the in-memorium segment by highlighting Reiner's impact on Hollywood. He ran through the director's big hits like Stand By Me, The Princess Bride, and a few good men, which earned Reiner his only astronaut as a producer. A group of stars from those films then joined Crystal on stage, holding hands amid loud applause.

The lineup included Meg Ryan, Demi Moore, Kathy Bates, Christopher Guest, Michael McKeene, Jerry O'Connell, Will Wheaton, Fred Savage, Carrie L.S., Mandy, Patinkin, Carol Kane, Keefer Southernland, Kevin Pollack, Annette Benning, John Cusack, and Daphizaniga. Corey Feldman, who starred in Stand By Me, expressed fury over not being part of the tribute. Meanwhile, Hollywood friends like Conan O'Brien shared personal stories of shock and grief in interviews, calling the Reiner's lovely people. Reiner left a huge mark with comedies, dramas, and even two Emmy wins as an actor on All in the Family. Tributes keep coming as fans remember his storytelling legacy.

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