THE BRIEF

Actor Boyfriend Arrested in SNL Writer's Sister Murder

Los Angeles police arrested two people on suspicion of murdering Christina Downer, including the actor boyfriend of an SNL writer's sister.

THE BRIEF

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸Christina Downer disappeared nearly a year before the Friday arrests were announced. — Los Angeles Times Entertainment & Arts

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James Gunn says DCU's new Batman casting announcement is imminent while Harley Quinn's future depends on Margot Robbie.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸James Gunn stated Batman casting for the DCU will happen soon. — Los Angeles Times Entertainment & Arts, The A.V. Club
▸Gunn discussed his work with Margot Robbie in a podcast episode titled 'The Suicide Squad: Is It Canon?' — The A.V. Club

A Los Angeles judge dissolved the restraining order against Halle Berry while maintaining Olivier Martinez's modified visitation rights.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸The restraining order was dissolved weeks after Martinez accused Berry of physically abusing their teenage son. — Los Angeles Times Entertainment & Arts
▸Berry and Martinez, both 60, share a 13-year-old son named Maceo and previously held joint custody. — The Daily Beast

A screenwriter sued director Alexander Payne, alleging his film The Holdovers was copied from a Black List script.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸The Black List screenplay was passed on twice by Oscar-winning director Alexander Payne before The Holdovers was made. — Los Angeles Times Entertainment & Arts

Trump posted his longest social media message, attacking Bill Maher after Maher mocked his approval rating.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸Trump called Maher a "complete and total loser," "very insecure," and a "major pothead." — The Daily Beast
▸Joe Rogan mocked Trump's "break-up letter" to Maher on his show. — The Daily Beast