Get a rundown of Us‘ top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on October 23, 2026. Here are the key takeaways: • Thomas Markle Sr. is denying “sick lies” after his son Thomas Markle Jr. accused him of possessing child sex abuse material, prompting an investigation. Meghan Markle issued her own statement, saying her decision to keep her father away from Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet was always about protecting her children. • Maks Chmerkovskiy told Us that Alan Bersten “did a great job” stepping in for Val Chmerkovskiy on Dancing With the Stars‘ Dedication Night, after Val was suspended for a controversial comment aimed at judge Carrie Ann Inaba. Bersten joined Jenna Dewan for a Viennese waltz dedicated to her mother, earning Dewan her first 10 of the season. • Taylor Swift fans believe she dropped a subtle Easter egg after her website’s archive section began displaying a banner with all 16 album covers topped by confetti in the shape of “20” — timed to the 20th anniversary of her debut album. Swifties are speculating it hints at long-awaited re-recordings of Taylor Swift and Reputation. Edited by Samantha Benitz. Story produced with AI assistance

Judi Dench revealed she still hasn’t watched her 2019 movie ‘Cats,’ calling it a ‘waste’ of talent in her upcoming memoir.

Teen Mom’s Amber Portwood confirmed that her relationship with her daughter, Leah Shirley, remains distant. “I don’t see my daughter often, sadly,” Amber, 36, shared via Instagram on Friday, October 23. “My daughter will be 18 in November. I tried, tried, tried guys, really did — even off of everything — but praying to God all the time that one day, she will be able to understand and see her mother loves her.” Teen Mom viewers watched Leah, 17, open up to her dad, Gary Shirley, about her desire to distance herself from her biological mom. She eventually expressed her wishes to have Gary’s wife, Kristina Shirley, adopt her. (Gary and Kristina, 39, have been married since September 2015.) “I haven’t really talked to [Amber] or seen her in a while. It’s fine,” Leah said on a February 2025 episode of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter. “I don’t really care anymore. I kind of want [my dad’s wife] Kristina to adopt me. I’ve been wanting it for a while just because Kristina’s been there for me since I was, like, in kindergarten and before that.” ‘Teen Mom’ Cast Reacts to Amber Portwood and Daughter Leah’s Relationship Although the last new…

Donald Trump biographer Michael Wolff said the POTUS won’t allow for the next president to be Republican so that he can lead the party himself.

Kim Kardashian got emotional while reading chapters about her childhood in Jonathan Van Meter’s authorized biography, the author revealed.

Donald Trump insulted ABC News reporter Karen Travers’ appearance after she questioned his defense of a controversial ad campaign.

If ‘loungewear’ makes you think ‘frumpy,’ wait until you see Rihanna‘s latest style. Instead of a Michigan football hoodie and sweatpants, she rocked the sleekest, most coordinated outfit. We found a similarly elevated version on sale for only $29! Arriving at a Fenty Beauty photoshoot, Rihanna wore a black sweatshirt and matching wide-leg lounge pants. The sweatshirt featured white piped detailing that added a rich twist, as does this polished Amazon twin. Sure, it’s loungewear, but it looks like million bucks. The secret is in the clean lines, monochrome base and that little pop of contrast that tricks the eye into reading ‘designer.’ See it! Get the Lomon Two-Piece Outfit Set for $29 (was $44) at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication but are subject to change. This Lomon Two-Piece Outfit Set totally nails the aesthetic, with an identical black crewneck adorned with white piped accents. It pairs beautifully with the wide-leg lounge pants, which have the same contrast piping running down the legs. The effect is a longer, leaner silhouette — zero effort involved. These Rich-Mom Outfit Sets Are My Hack for Looking Polished, From $7 Better yet, the Tencel-blend fabric is buttery, breathable…

Marshall Faulk revealed he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease after experiencing stiffness and tremors in his hand.

The actor played the eccentric Emmett “Doc” Brown in the beloved movie franchise.

“We are all shocked, angry, and heartbroken to learn about Ethan’s ongoing affair. As soon as we found out, we all agreed: we would not continue working with Ethan involved or profiting in any way,” the crew behind the podcast shared in an Instagram statement.

The 28-year-old pop star gathered performers across two nights for the special event, which she closed out 70-minute headlining set.

The FBI has offered assistance to Philippine officials reportedly investigating allegations that Meghan Markle‘s estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr., possessed child sex abuse material (CSAM). “The FBI is aware of the allegations and will provide support, as appropriate, to the Philippine authorities,” an FBI spokesperson told Us on Friday, October 23. “We will also investigate any related allegations of federal violations of U.S. law.” Us has reached out to the FBI for comment. Shocking news broke on Thursday, October 22, that Thomas Sr., 82, was being probed by law enforcement officials in the Philippines after his son, Thomas Markle Jr., allegedly found CSAM images in his Cebu home and turned him in. (Thomas Sr. moved back to the U.S. earlier this year after having a portion of his left leg amputated.) Meghan Markle’s Family Guide: Parents, Siblings and More “When I found this material I was horrified and I had no option but to report my dad. I have supported, cared for him and helped him for years — but that stops now,” Thomas Jr., 60, told The Sun. “I won’t speak to my father ever again unless I’m called to give evidence against him.” The accusations were strongly denied…

Fellow first-year shows ‘NCIS: New York’ and ‘Eternally Yours’ also post sizable gains.

Kim Kardashian’s biography author Jonathan Van Meter claimed the reality TV star has ‘never’ had ‘invasive’ plastic surgery on her body.

Rapper DaBaby settled with his ex-girlfriend DaniLeigh after a drawn-out court battle over their daughter … TMZ learned. According to court docs obtained by TMZ, DaBaby and DaniLeigh executed a 13-page deal regarding custody and support for their…

Laura Owens has been sentenced after pleading guilty to faking a pregnancy and paternity battle over non-existent twins with ‘The Bachelor’ star Clayton Echard. She supposedly attempted the same ploy with another man in Arizona. After appearing in court on Oct. 23, Laura was sentenced to 30 days in county jail on one count, and 12-months deferred jail on another. More from Entertainment Tonight: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtXPiqI2cLorKaPrfpKc4g?sub_confirmation=1 Exclusives from #EntertainmentTonight : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQwITQ__CeH2Y_7g2xeiNDa0vQsROQQgv

Stephanie March is ready to hear the “dun-dun” once more.  The Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star is set to return to the long-running series for episode nine of season 28, NBC confirmed to E!…

A woman who used to work as a nanny and housekeeper for the Gosselin family has claimed that she witnessed Kate Gosselin abuse her son Collin. “She very much outwardly treated Collin different,” the woman, known only as Ashley H., told People in an interview published on Friday, October 23. “She 110 percent abused Collin. It’s hard to almost put into words the specific hate that she had towards Collin. You could just feel it. I saw her grab Collin many, many times.” Ashley claimed that Kate, 51, often yanked Collin, 22, by the ear — an allegation that Collin himself also made against his mom in his memoir, In the Shadow of Eight: Surviving the Reality of My Childhood. “She did all the time,” Ashley alleged. “All the time. She’d rip him right out of his chair in the kitchen.” Collin Gosselin Claims Mom Kate ‘Had to Pray’ to Stop Hitting Him at Age 2 Ashley worked as a part-time nanny for the Gosselins while studying for her master’s degree in social work in her 20s in 2013, according to the outlet. She claimed to People that the reality of life inside Kate’s home was very different from the…

A teacher at a Florida elementary school was arrested after he was accused of physically abusing a 6-year-old student with special needs. Kevin Adkisson, a teacher at Wadsworth Elementary in Palm Coast, was arrested on Friday, October 23, in connection to an alleged assault that took place on October 16, according to WFLA. After someone reported that they saw Adkisson, 52, physically abusing the child, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office’s Major Case Unit launched an investigation into the incident. Detectives eventually determined that the incident began when the victim and another student were arguing over a toy during free time. Another staff member tried to intervene, and Adkisson later forcefully removed the toy from the students’ hands. Oklahoma Teacher Arrested for Physical Abuse of Special Needs Student Witnesses claimed that Adkisson then pushed the student as he was trying to return to a table. The witnesses added that Adkisson allegedly grabbed the student by the arm “in a rough, slinging motion.” The grasp was so strong that the student’s body was forcefully swung into the air. Adkisson then yelled at the student and said he was “acting like a 2-year-old and needed to go to their designated area,” according to…

Here’s a breakdown of the Netflix rom-com’s biggest moments in its third season. Spoilers ahead…

Pete Davidson’s baby mama, Elsie Hewitt, shared a sweet glimpse of daughter Scottie Rose in a garden.

The three-year legal saga leading up to Owens’ Oct. 23 sentencing has been chronicled on the popular iHeart podcast ‘Love Trapped.’

Brandi Glanville revealed a doctor is taking her face off for surgery to investigate what’s causing her facial disfigurement amid a years-long battle with a suspected parasite.

One of the women suing Nick Carter for sexual assault claims she confided in actress Kaley Cuoco days after the alleged incident … TMZ has learned. TMZ obtained the transcript of accuser Melissa Schuman’s deposition in April, and it reveals the…

Jax Taylor and Lori Krebs enjoyed a rare public date night in Las Vegas, proving their relationship is only getting stronger. “Things have gotten pretty serious between them,” a source exclusively tells Us of the couple after Taylor, 47, and Krebs attended the Grant a Gift Gala at Allegiant Stadium on Thursday, October 22, where they were spotted looking “completely relaxed and comfortable” with each other. The Valley alum and his former publicist-turned-girlfriend are “solid and in it for the long haul,” the insider says. Jax Taylor Breaks Silence on Relationship With His Publicist Lori Krebs With Krebs’ help, the source tells Us Taylor feels more at ease stepping back into the limelight and going to public events like Thursday’s gala which benefits Grant a Gift Autism Foundation – Ackerman Center, supporting Southern Nevada individuals and families living with autism. “He’s in a much stronger place with his sobriety,” the source says, noting that Taylor is “coming up on two years of sobriety in November” and “doing really well.” Jax Taylor and Lori Krebs. Us The former Vanderpump Rules star is “starting to feel comfortable going to events again and putting himself out there more, but having Lori by his…

Letitia James is pushing back on claims that she’s biased against the Cornell 7 … telling a judge she posted about the alleged victim out of empathy — but she still can investigate without any prejudice against the accused men. The New York…

“She could have said eight years ago that some troubling accusations have come to light, I will help whatever way I can,” a source added.

‘The View’ hosts ripped Megyn Kelly’s ‘cruel, callous’ comments about Christina Applegate’s multiple sclerosis misdiagnosis.

‘H3 Podcast’ host Ethan Klein’s wife, Hila, accuses him of having an affair for more than six months. The pod, which the couple launched together in 2016, is now on indefinite hiatus as the crew takes sides. Ethan and Hila met in Israel in 2007. They share three sons. The youngest, Sunny, turned two in April. More from Entertainment Tonight: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtXPiqI2cLorKaPrfpKc4g?sub_confirmation=1 Exclusives from #EntertainmentTonight : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQwITQ__CeH2Y_7g2xeiNDa0vQsROQQgv

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