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The Daily Brief: Nick Reiner Enters Not Guilty Plea, Frieze Los Angeles Brings Four Days of Local and Global Art, and more.

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Nick Reiner Pleads Not Guilty in Brentwood Killings of Parents Rob and Michele Reiner

Nick Reiner entered a not guilty plea in a Downtown Los Angeles courtroom in connection with the stabbing deaths of his parents, Hollywood philanthropists Rob and Michele Reiner, whose bodies were discovered inside their Brentwood home after a confrontation at a holiday party. Prosecutors have charged the 32-year-old with murder with special circumstances, meaning he could face the death penalty, though the District Attorney has not yet decided whether to seek it.

Frieze Los Angeles Returns With Four Days of Art, Energy and Emerging Talent

From Feb. 26 to March 1, Frieze Los Angeles takes over Santa Monica Airport with nearly 100 galleries, immersive installations and a spotlight on rising voices in its Focus section. With about half the exhibitors based in L.A. and major players like Gagosian and Hauser & Wirth in the mix, the 2026 edition offers a snapshot of the city’s creative pulse and its global reach.

Lakers Honor Showtime Legend Pat Riley With Star Plaza Statue

The Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a nearly eight-foot statue of Hall of Fame coach Pat Riley outside Crypto.com Arena, cementing his place among franchise icons. Riley led the team to four championships during the famed Showtime era and helped define one of the most influential dynasties in NBA history. Joined by Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and other Lakers greats at the ceremony, Riley reflected on a career shaped by leadership, style and an unwavering commitment to winning.

FBI Director Kash Patel Celebrates With Team USA Hockey After Gold, Drawing Backlash

FBI Director Kash Patel joined the USA Olympic men’s hockey team in their locker room after their overtime win over Canada secured the nation’s first gold medal since 1980, even calling President Donald Trump to congratulate the players and invite both the men’s and women’s teams to the State of the Union. The celebration, along with Trump’s remarks about inviting the women’s team, quickly stirred criticism online, with some questioning the role of politics in sports and Patel’s presence during ongoing national security concerns

Zuckerberg Takes the Stand in Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial in Los Angeles

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified before a jury for the first time in a closely watched Los Angeles trial examining whether Instagram and other platforms were designed to be addictive and harmful to young users. The bellwether case represents more than 1,600 plaintiffs, including families and school districts, and could carry major financial consequences and force changes to how social media algorithms operate.

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