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Sydney Sweeney isn't finished playing house.

After starring in the film adaptation of Freida McFadden's novel The Housemaid, the actress is officially set to return with costar Michele Morrone and director Paul Feig for a sequel, which will begin production later this year, Lionsgate announced on January 6.

In the first film, Sydney, 28, played Millie Calloway, a troubled young woman who works as a live-in maid for Nina Winchester (Amanda Seyfried) and her wealthy family, only to discover dark secrets about her new employers. The sequel, titled The Housemaid's Secret, will be based on the second book in the series.

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The legal battle between It Ends With Us co-stars Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively has escalated following the unsealing of private text messages that suggest a deep-seated distrust on set. In recent documents, Baldoni claimed that Lively attempted to “set him up” by refusing to use a body double for the film’s intimate sequences, creating a situation he feared would lead to allegations of misconduct. 

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Nick Reiner is assembling a new team. During an appearance in a Los Angeles courtroom on January 7, the 32-year-old's lawyer, Alan Jackson, announced his withdrawal from the case, according to an MS NOW reporter in the courtroom, leaving Nick's case temporarily in the hands of a public defender.

Nick's plea to two counts of first-degree murder with a special circumstance of multiple murders following the deaths of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner, was not entered due to the change in counsel. His arraignment has been rescheduled for February 23.

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In a recent courtroom development, high-profile defense attorney Alan Jackson has officially withdrawn from representing Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of Hollywood legend Rob Reiner. The decision was announced during a scheduled arraignment hearing at the Los Angeles County Superior Court, where the younger Reiner was expected to enter a plea regarding the fatal stabbing of his parents. 

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Ali Wong and Bill Hader have ended their relationship, choosing to go their separate ways after more than two years together.

Sources familiar with the situation say the split was driven largely by timing rather than conflict. Both comedians are entering especially demanding professional periods, making it difficult to sustain a long-term relationship. Wong is gearing up for an

upcoming stand-up tour, while Hader is balancing multiple film and television projects, leaving little room for personal time.

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Cynthia Erivo will not be walking the red carpet at the upcoming Golden Globe Awards, despite earning another major nomination. The acclaimed actor and singer will be absent from the 83rd Golden Globe ceremony because of her demanding rehearsal schedule for the West End stage production of Dracula, which is currently deep in preparation in London.

Erivo, who stars in the blockbuster musical film Wicked: For Good, is nominated for best actress in a musical or comedy. However, producers of her upcoming stage project are unable to release her from rehearsals to travel to Los Angeles. The one woman production of Dracula, adapted and directed by Kip Williams, begins previews on February 4, leaving little flexibility in her schedule as opening night approaches.

The West End production is highly anticipated and represents one of the most ambitious roles of Erivo’s career. She will portray 23 characters throughout the show, including the iconic Count Dracula himself. The scale and intensity of the role require full commitment, and Erivo has been based in London for rehearsals since late last year.