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Attorney for Rob Reiner’s son resigns but says his client is not guilty of murder under state law
The high-profile private attorney for Nick Reiner was granted a request to be removed from his case Wednesday, but later told reporters that according to California law his client is not guilty of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
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FAT plans David Lynch movies for 1st anniversary of director’s death
To commemorate the one year anniversary of the passing of revered film director David Lynch, the Fine Arts Theatre, Asheville's downtown arthouse movie theater, will show "Eraserhead" and "Mulholland Drive" in special screenings later this month.
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Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine reports to NYC lockup where Nicolas Maduro and Luigi Mangione await trial
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is joining Venezuela's president and the man charged with gunning down United Healthcare's CEO in a notorious federal lockup in New York City.
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Nick Reiner to be arraigned in killing of parents Rob and Michele Singer Reiner
Nick Reiner is set to be arraigned and enter a plea Wednesday in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. His scheduled appearance in a Los Angeles Superior Court comes 3 1/2 weeks after the beloved actor-director and his wife of 36 years were found dead with stab wounds in their home in the upscale Brentwood section of Los Angeles, authorities said.
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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are officially divorced after 19 years of marriage
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are divorced and legally single. A Nashville, Tennessee, judge on Tuesday issued an order dissolving the 19-year marriage of the Oscar-winning actor and the Grammy-winning country singer.
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Sydney Sweeney box-office hit ‘The Housemaid’ to get a sequel
After just two and half weeks of release, the Sydney Sweeney box-office hit "The Housemaid" is getting a sequel. Lionsgate announced Tuesday that it will start production on "The Housemaid's Secret" later this year.
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Local bar to host Billy Strings lookalike contest for floor tickets
To mark acclaimed bluegrass musician Billy Strings' upcoming Asheville tour dates, a local bar will host their second annual Billy Strings Look-Alike Contest. The winner will score floor tickets to the musician's Feb. 14 concert.
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NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps resigns after inflammatory texts revealed in trial
NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps on Tuesday announced his resignation after more than 20 years with the top racing series in the United States...
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The coolest technology from Day 1 of CES 2026
Nvidia, AMD and Intel all had important chip and AI platform announcements on the first day of CES 2026, but all audiences wanted to see more of was...
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A new Grammy category honors album covers, and the artists that make them
When it came time to decide the cover image for Wet Leg's sophomore album, the British indie rock band packed items that might provide inspiration — velvet worms sewn by guitarist Hester Chambers, an oversized head of hair from a music video shoot, lizard-like gloves — and headed to an Airbnb.
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BTS announces March comeback date, putting an end to a nearly four-year hiatus
They're going to light up 2026 like dynamite: K-pop group BTS' comeback has an official date. According to a note shared to social media by the entertainment company BigHit Music, the mega popular group will return on March 20.
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Country singer Zach Bryan has married Samantha Leonard
Here's to a lifetime of pink skies: The irreverent country singer Zach Bryan is married. Bryan, 29, confirmed the news in an Instagram post shared Thursday.
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3 new movies to see, stream or skip in January 2026 – 828reviewsNOW
Two Amanda Seyfried movies and a true crime documentary are in the mix for new movies to see, stream or skip this month. Which is which? Find out in our review.
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828newsNOW Wrapped: A look back at the news of 2025
As we wrap up our first full calendar year of 828newsNOW, we wanted to take a look back at the stories that mattered to our community most in 2025. From all of us on the 828newsNOW team, thank you for reading, sharing and supporting our local journalism. Here's to continuing to tell your stories in 2026!
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Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Jan. 2-4
The new year has arrived, and with it, another list of things to do in the Asheville area this weekend. Read our guide and discover ways to spend the first weekend of 2026.
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Wortham Center welcomes Tony-winning theater company for January shows
The Acting Company, a New York-based and Tony Award-winning theater troupe, will perform productions of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "Great Expectations" next month at the Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville.
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Chevy Chase is under the spotlight in a new documentary, warts and all — and he’s OK with it
Insulting the director who is making a documentary about you might not be the most diplomatic of choices. Then again, Chevy Chase has never been very diplomatic.
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Brigitte Bardot’s funeral will be held next week in French Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez
The funeral for Brigitte Bardot will be held next week in Saint-Tropez, the glamorous French Riviera resort she helped make famous and where she lived for more than a half-century, local authorities said.
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France grants citizenship to George and Amal Clooney and their twins Ella and Alexander
Call them Monsieur and Madame Clooney. France's government says that George Clooney, his wife Amal and their twins Ella and Alexander have been awarded French citizenship.
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The 25 best movies of 2025 – 828reviewsNOW
2026 is almost here, which means it is time for our annual list of the best movies of the year.
