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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.
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