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Daily Recap: Entertainment — 12 August 2026

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Entertainment news mixes a serious criminal case with a fresh round of casting and project reveals, while one star reflects on the pressures of working young. The day’s stories show an industry moving between courtroom fallout, new franchise-style announcements and more candid ta...

Entertainment news mixes a serious criminal case with a fresh round of casting and project reveals, while one star reflects on the pressures of working young. The day’s stories show an industry moving between courtroom fallout, new franchise-style announcements and more candid talk about life behind the camera.

Nick Reiner is indicted on murder charges in the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, who were found fatally stabbed at their Brentwood home in Los Angeles in December. Prosecutors allege the killings took place at the residence and charge Reiner with responsibility for both deaths.

Jenna Ortega says that as a child actor she sometimes went an entire day on set without eating or drinking. She says she avoided asking for food or water because she did not want to be seen as a burden or as slowing down production, offering a stark account of the pressures she felt early in her career.

Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat lead Dylan Meyer’s new stoner buddy comedy “The Wrong Girls,” playing best friends who accidentally gain access to an experimental drug. The film’s setup sends the pair into a loose, comic adventure in which the substance gives them unusual abilities, including telepathy.

The Jonas Brothers are set to headline the halftime show for the 2026 NFL Melbourne Game, where the San Francisco 49ers face the Los Angeles Rams. The performance at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is part of the league’s season-opening festivities for the international matchup.

Melanie Walters joins the 2026 series of “Strictly Come Dancing” as the final celebrity confirmed for the lineup. Walters, known for playing Gwen West in “Gavin & Stacey,” becomes the 15th and last announced contestant, completing the field for the upcoming season.

A first look is out for Hansal Mehta’s upcoming SonyLIV series “Scam 2010,” with Siddharth Bodke appearing as businessman Subrata Roy in the lead role. The new installment in the “Scam” franchise centers on Roy’s story and is produced by Birla Studios and Applause Entertainment.

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Nick Reiner indicted in murders of parents Rob Reiner, Michele Singer Reiner at Brentwood home
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Five teen friends killed after vehicle plunges down Colorado cliff, leaving community shattered
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John Hinckley Jr gives his thoughts on Jodie Foster 45 years after shooting Ronald Reagan to impress her
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