Oscars Honor Rob Reiner Amid Son's Legal Battle

0:00It's March 27, entertainment and celebrity news, today starts now. AI-powered and trending. Conan O'Brien hosted the 98th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. A highlight was a heartfelt tribute to director Rob Reiner, who was 78 and his wife, McKelle, who was 70 after they were killed in. December 2025. Their 32-year-old son, Nick, faces charges in the case. He has pleaded not guilty and awaits trial. Billy Crystal, a close friend of Reiner's for decades, led the on-stage tribute, sharing memories from their first meeting in 1975. And celebrating Reiner's hit films, cast members from those movies joined Crystal, including stars from, This Is Final Tap, Stand By Me and The Princess Bride. Meg Reiner stood by his side, looking emotional during the moment. Some in the audience and online pointed out that O'Brien skipped jokes about Reiner while ribbing other topics all night. Insiders say this created talk of uneven treatment, drawing harsh backlash from trolls

1:04despite the tragedy sensitivity. The Oscars honored Reiner's legacy amid the grief, as the legal process against his son moves forward.