Stephen A. Smith spent much of Wednesday defending himself for having dinner with President Donald Trump last week. His midweek media appearances included not just “The View” but his own “Straight Shooter” SiriusXM show, on which he spoke about his dinner with the president, which was also attended by Bill Maher. But he began his day at the ABC morning talk show, sitting at the table with the very hosts criticized his decision to dine with Trump on Tuesday’s episode. “Evidently he forgot he knew me for 35 years, because I immediately said, ‘Yes, I’m coming,’” Smith said. “I came there with three agendas.” The radio host and political commentator explained he wanted to confront Trump about underemployment for Black women, underfunding for HBCUs and his opposition to the Protect College Sports Act. He told “The View” hosts he was surprised by Trump’s reception. “To his credit, he said, ‘I actually didn’t think about that. I’m going to think about that a lot more and I’ll be talking to you about it,’” Smith said. “To his credit, thereafter, he called me after the meeting a couple of days later to ask me to reiterate what my points were about the…

Diddy’s new prison faced allegations of sexual assault and “extensive” strip searches on inmates before his transfer last week. Us has obtained a string of unearthed lawsuits — which have since been dismissed — connected with FCI Allenwood Low in Pennsylvania, in which one inmate accused a correctional officer of sexually assaulting him on three separate occasions and claimed the warden “failed to prevent further assaults through deliberate indifference.” According to the inmate, who Us chose not to name, the first alleged assault happened in October 2016, when the officer “singled him out and pretended to pat him down” after he left the cafeteria. During the alleged interaction, the officer “grabbed [the inmate’s] genitals while smiling and asking, ‘You like that?’” the lawsuit read. The inmate said he did not reply and felt “humiliated” — but the alleged incidents didn’t stop there. Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images Two weeks later, the incarcerated individual said he was assaulted again. During this alleged interaction, the same prison guard purportedly “started to squeeze and rub [the inmate’s genitals] against his hands while asking [the inmate], ‘What is this in your pocket?’” The officer allegedly claimed he thought the prisoner was trying to smuggle food out…

Sai De Silva questioned Carole Radziwill about her alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell on ‘The Real Housewives of New York.’

The actor has since lost 200 pounds and flaunted his slimmer figure at red carpet events and other public appearances.

The Billie Eilish & Finneas Collection, in partnership with John Hardy, is available online with prices ranging from $195 to $2,400.

Vice President Vance urged people not to rush to judgment on headline government fraud cases while talking tough about combatting fraud.

Courtesy of Netflix (2) Multiple couples fall in love “sight unseen” every year on Love Is Blind — and some are so unseen that their stories don’t even make it to Netflix. The reality TV dating experiment dropped season 1 in February 2020, following six couples who fell in love behind a wall, got engaged and then said “I do” or “I don’t” at the altar. The show was so popular that Netflix has aired seven more seasons in five years (and already renewed the series for seasons 9 and 10). Prior to the season 8 finale, Us calculated that there was a success rate of about 25 percent — but that’s strictly from the couples that the cameras followed from start to finish. As it turns out, there are almost always several duos who get engaged on the experiment that fans don’t see. “Each season, there are lots of stories that we don’t tell, regardless of whether couples get engaged or not. Some of them even, we will follow for a little bit and not show their story on the show,” creator Chris Coelen told Variety in 2023. “It’s a little bit of a judgement call.” In a separate…

Isabella Strahan is doing her homework when it comes to her health. Nearly three years after being diagnosed with medulloblastoma, the 21-year-old shared how she’s prioritizing her health since…

A man who led a successful expedition to capture a great white shark off Massachusetts’ coast last year is charged with cruelty to animals and other offenses. Christopher Stefanou, of New York, is accused of illegally capturing the great white shark along Cape Cod in October 2025 as part of a dayslong venture with Stefanou’s crew and a European client, according to the Cape & Islands District Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts. Stefanou, 30, was arraigned on Wednesday, October 21, on charges of animal cruelty to shark, fishing for shark, mechanical deployment of bait, attempt to capture a shark and possession of a protected species, the district attorney’s office said in a news release. Stefanou’s bail was set at $10,000. He’s also been ordered to surrender his fishing license, stay out of Massachusetts and remove social media footage relating to the alleged illegal shark as part of multiple conditions that were imposed, according to prosecutors. Kansas Man Allegedly Stabbed Hawaiian Boat Captain During Snorkeling Tour Stefanou is accused of capturing a great white shark, known to marine researchers as “Aaron,” in October 2025, the district attorney’s office said. The shark had previously been tagged and was being monitored by the Massachusetts…

Liev Schreiber confronted an Apple TV reporter at the ‘Nocturne’ premiere in New York City, criticizing her interview approach before agreeing to continue their conversation.

Metallica Rose Harrison’s son, Tristan Harrison, and her husband, Charles Harrison, will be honored in a vigil weeks after she allegedly killed them during a family trip to the Great Wolf Lodge. The Bradford County Branch YMCA will remember Tristan, 3, and Charles, 36, during a candlelight vigil on November 2 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., according to Lehigh Valley Live. Tristan was an active member of the facility’s children’s program before his passing. Branch Executive Director Randi Morse told the outlet that Tristan participated in play dates, swim lessons and other activities at the facility. “We are heartbroken for Tristan and Charles Harrison/family and our community,” Morse said of the father and son’s murders. “We are grieving as a community over this tragedy.” Mother and Grandmother Killed 4 Kids in Murder-Suicide: Everything to Know The YMCA has asked those who wish to attend the vigil to bring a stuffed animal donation, which will be given to child survivors of domestic violence. Morse added that YMCA representatives will be present to talk with parents and facility members that need support in light of the tragedy. The vigil will be held three weeks after Metallica, 27, allegedly killed her husband…

Reba McEntire, Kristen Bell, Darius Rucker, Carrie Underwood and Ella Langley are among the performers in the two-hour TV special airing live from Nashville.

Stiles was joined by several of her “10 Things I Hate About You” castmates at the end of her emotional routine.

Sophia Bush shared candid details about her relationship with Ashlyn Harris on ‘Call Her Daddy.’

Alexander Skarsgård’s number one piece of dating advice? Go for the ‘Wicker’ man. ❤️🧺

NBA star Tyler Herro is slamming his baby mama, Katya Henry, over claims he has been sending her “aggressive” texts amid their nasty court battle … TMZ has learned. According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Tyler alleges Katya is trying to…

Selma Blair has cut alcohol out of her life. The Legally Blonde actress reflected on her past relationship with the substance and how she used to drink to cope with her multiple sclerosis pain…

Pasha Pashkov is still trying to take in his “Sexiest Pro” honor after his emotional tribute dance with Amber Glenn on ‘DWTS.’ 😅

Lauren LeFranc is producing the project, which is said to not fall within Matt Reeves’ Batman universe.

Amanda Seyfried shared why she is prioritizing her children while navigating co-parenting with Thomas Sadoski following their separation.

Cox paid tribute to the music man with a surprise performance of Whitney Houston’s “Greatest Love of All.”

Luke Broderick would like to remind his fans and followers not to believe everything they read online. The Valley star, 35, shut down any rumors that he was breaking up with Kristen Doute when he shared a screenshot of a Reddit post on Tuesday, October 21, that read, “I have unverifiable confirmation Kristen & Luke have split & will announce soon. Unfortunately, I can’t share my source, but it was confirmed to me they split & will announce soon.” He added on to the post, “ 😂😂😂😂. Love you @KristenDoute❤️ .” Hours earlier, Luke also reshared Kristen’s post of the pair getting ready for a photo shoot with their dog and their 16-month-old daughter, Kaia. Tom Sandoval Is ‘Open’ to Joining ‘The Valley’ After Danny and Nia’s Exit “Great day shooting with @Dear.mome Magazine,” Kristen, 43, wrote via her Instagram Story on Tuesday. “Can’t wait for everyone to see the interview.” On Wednesday, October 21, the former Vanderpump Rules star also shut down the speculation when she wrote, “You guys, it’s a f***ing REDDIT RUMOR. Since when did we start believing what we read on Reddit?” Luke replied, “However, we did split a salad at lunch today. 😘 Viewers of…

The FBI is investigating ‘incendiary devices’ thrown at an ICE facility in Atlanta on October 20.

Elizabeth Debicki, Scott Caan and Carla Gugino are also featured in the latest look at David Fincher’s follow-up to 2019’s ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.’

Love can be unexpected—and who could have foreseen this?Just weeks after Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes tied the knot, it’s been revealed that their exes Andrew Shue and Marilee Fiebig are also set to…

I have a running list of designer handbags I’d love to own some day, and Sienna Miller gave me another reason to keep dreaming. The actress recently stepped out carrying a gorgeous woven tote that looks like the definition of understated luxury. Between its roomy shape and expensive-looking texture, it’s exactly the kind of everyday bag I’d happily carry everywhere. While out in London on October 16, Miller paired a navy sweater with cropped black pants, knee-high boots and oversized sunglasses. Her outfit was effortlessly chic, however, it was her $10,500 Bottega Veneta Cabat tote that really caught my attention. Luckily, I found a similar high-end looking style on Amazon — an impressive 99% less than the designer original. See it! Get the Weayouth Woven Tote Bag for $70 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication, October 21, 2026, but are subject to change. The Weayouth Woven Tote Bag has the same relaxed silhouette and intricate woven texture that makes Miller’s designer version so appealing. It strikes the perfect balance between fashion and function, all while making even a basic sweater-and-jeans outfit look more expensive. Sydney Sweeney’s Baby Blue Sweater Is Fall’s Prettiest Twist Made with…

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Harry Styles got into it with a man in NYC who wanted an autograph … and from the looks of it, he was heated. TMZ obtained video of Harry from Wednesday, having an animated interaction with a man who was holding his “Fine Line” album … although…

Lindsay Clancy’s request for an evidentiary hearing about the holdout juror has been denied … with the judge in the case saying that information uncovered after the mistrial was declared is irrelevant to determine whether the judge made the right…

Nick Reiner reportedly appeared more nervous than usual while sitting at his latest court hearing in connection with killings of Rob and Michele Reiner.