Elvis Presley, David Bowie Among Celebrity Birthdays; Stranger Things Creators Dismiss Secret Episode Theory; Attorney Drops Nick Reiner in Murder Case

National Bubble Bath Day, National Winter Skin Relief Day, National English Toffee Day are celebrated

From The LifeMinute.tv Team

January 8, 2026

In today’s birthday news:
Elvis Presley would be 91, David Bowie would be 79, fashion designer Carolina Herrera turns 87, The Doors guitarist Robby Krieger 80, musician, actress Gaby Hoffmann 44, actress Cynthia Erivo 39.

National Days:
National Bubble Bath Day, National Winter Skin Relief Day, National English Toffee Day.

Stranger Things creators Ross and Matt Duffer address shutdown theories about a secret ninth episode
After the Stranger Things finale sparked a viral fan conspiracy — dubbed “Conformity Gate” — suggesting a hidden Season 5, Episode 9 would drop after the official ending, showrunners Ross and Matt Duffer have firmly put the rumors to rest. The theory gained traction online, with fans dissecting perceived inconsistencies in the finale and speculating that a secret episode would provide the “true” ending. However, Netflix updated the show’s social media to confirm all episodes are currently streaming, and the Duffer brothers have reiterated that the story concludes with Episode 8. "I feel like this season really, truly does close the door on this story," Ross told Entertainment Tonight in an interview, "on the story of Hawkins, and the story of the Upside Down and the story of these characters."

Defense attorney Alan Jackson withdraws from representing Nick Reiner in the murder case of parents Rob and Michele Singer Reiner
Defense attorney Alan Jackson has withdrawn from representing Nick Reiner in the high-profile murder case involving the deaths of Reiner’s parents. Jackson informed the court that he had “no choice” but to step aside as counsel for the 32-year-old defendant, citing legal constraints that prevent him from publicly explaining the reason for his withdrawal. Prosecutors in Los Angeles have charged Reiner with two counts of first-degree murder stemming from the December 14 stabbing at the family’s Brentwood residence. Despite his departure from the case, Jackson made a forceful statement to reporters, saying, “What we’ve learned—and you can take this to the bank—is that, pursuant to California law, Nick Reiner is not guilty of murder.”