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The Daily Brief: Kendrick Lamar Leads 2026 Grammy Nominations, Mark Sanchez Dropped by Fox Sports, and more.
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Good Afternoon! It’s Friday, November 7.
Sunshine was seen across Los Angeles on Friday with highs reaching 81°. With identical sunny conditions and highs of 81° expected tomorrow, we can expect similar conditions on Saturday.
Kendrick Lamar Leads 2026 Grammy Nominations with Nine
Kendrick Lamar heads the 2026 Grammy field with nine nominations, including Record, Album and Song of the Year. Lady Gaga follows with seven, while Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny and Leon Thomas earn six apiece; Justin Bieber lands four, including Best Pop Vocal Album. Music’s biggest night hits Crypto.com Arena on Feb. 1, 2026, airing on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Dive into the full nominee list, plus Best New Artist contenders, inside.

Fox Sports Drops Mark Sanchez Following Indianapolis Stabbing Charge
Former NFL quarterback and Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez has been fired by the network after being charged in connection with a late-night stabbing in Indianapolis. Sanchez, 38, faces a felony battery charge and multiple misdemeanors after an altercation with a delivery driver turned violent. Both criminal and civil cases are now underway, with a jury trial set for December 2025. Sanchez’s family says he’s focused on recovery as questions swirl about his future in broadcasting.
LAPD Reaffirms “No Further Crimes” in Death of Teen Celeste Rivas Hernandez
The LAPD maintains that the only confirmed offense in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez is the concealment of her body, prompting renewed criticism from advocates and journalists who are urging prosecutors to investigate her alleged relationship with 19-year-old singer D4vd. While the case remains open, authorities say no new evidence of additional crimes has been confirmed.
Los Angeles Breakfast Club Celebrates a Century of Friendship and Fun
The Los Angeles Breakfast Club, whose illustrious members have included Walt Disney and Amelia Earhart, marks its 100th anniversary this weekend with a “dazzling evening of dining, dancing, and celebration” at its longtime Los Feliz clubhouse. Founded to foster community and camaraderie, the club continues its quirky rituals, guest speakers, and charitable work a century later, proving that friendship (and breakfast) never go out of style.
Jamie Lee Curtis and Jane Fonda Deliver Powerful Speeches at WIF Honors Gala
At the 2025 Women In Film Honors Gala at the Beverly Hilton, Jane Fonda and Jamie Lee Curtis brought passion and politics to the stage, calling for empathy, activism, and creative resistance in Hollywood. Fonda praised Curtis for her humanitarian work and commitment to social causes, while Curtis honored her mother, Janet Leigh, and spoke about hope and political engagement. The evening also celebrated Kristen Wiig, Maude Apatow, and other trailblazing women in entertainment for their artistic and cultural impact.
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