LOS ANGELES — The “Dancing with the Stars” theme for week 6 is the always popular, fan favorite “Dedication Night.”Each celebrity dedicates their performances to people and places that have made a lasting impact on their lives. It’s a tissue-filled episode, with emotions running high.Former pro and two-time mirror ball champ Kym Johnson joined Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli at the judge’s table.A familiar face was missing from the ballroom: dancing pro Val Chmerkovskiy, who was suspended for one week after posting “an inappropriate remark” on social media after week 5’s “Super Bowl Night.” Chmerkovskiy released an…

Get a rundown of Us‘ top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on October 20, 2026. Here are the key takeaways: • Kyle Kennedy, one of Robert F. “Bobby” Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy‘s 34 grandchildren, died on September 21, 2026, at her home in Westwood, Massachusetts. The educator and early childhood education advocate suffered a severe spinal cord injury in 2020 that resulted in long-term paralysis. A cause of death has not yet been revealed. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. • Christina Applegate revealed on the October 20 episode of her and Jamie Lynn Sigler‘s “MeSsy”…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, a Republican, commuted the sentence of a death row inmate on Tuesday after the current Jefferson County district attorney and several former judges and prosecutors raised concerns about his conviction.The governor said she was commuting Toforest Johnson’s death sentence to life in prison without parole. Johnson, who has long maintained his innocence, was convicted in the 1995 murder of Jefferson County Deputy Sheriff William Hardy. He remains incarcerated at the Holman Correctional Facility.”When presented with Mr. Johnson’s case, I had concerns there was not enough direct evidence to…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Texas Democratic Senate hopeful James Talarico got a big-name boost from a surprising corner of the Republican Party as former first daughter Barbara Bush recently donated to the main PAC supporting his campaign.Former President George W. Bush has had a strained relationship with President Donald Trump dating back to the 2016 campaign, when Trump mocked both his mother and brother. But the donation by Bush’s daughter, the twin sister of NBC host Jenna Bush Hager, comes at a crucial time for Republicans’ hopes of holding the U.S. Senate.Fox News Digital confirmed through…

A family-run American food importer sued the Trump administration on Tuesday over its 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods, arguing that the duties are unlawful and which the company estimates could cost it roughly $40 million annually on Canadian cheese imports alone. Gellert Global Group, a New Jersey-based food importer, filed the lawsuit in the U.S. Court of International Trade with representation from the Liberty Justice Center, the latest legal challenge targeting the Trump administration’s tariff policy.The lawsuit comes after President Donald Trump invoked Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 over the summer to impose 50% tariffs on…

A British World War II veteran credits regularly chowing down on a serving of fish and chips for his longevity as he turns 107. “Fish and chips, a full meal, a scoop full of chips and a fish,” Owen Filer told the BBC on Monday. Filer, who was born in 1919 and is believed to be the oldest man in Wales, turned 107 on Friday. British WWII veteran Owen Filer credits fish and chips and hard work as he turns 107. ZUMAPRESS.com He said he eats the deep-fried meal as often as he can — usually with “genuine” cod or…

Here There Are Blueberries is headed to Broadway! The acclaimed play by Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich will open at the Barrymore Theatre this fall, bringing its thought-provoking true story to Broadway audiences for a limited engagement. BroadwayWorld’s Michael Major stopped by rehearsals to catch up with the company about the show’s powerful subject matter, its continued relevance, and what makes this production especially exciting. “Here There Are Blueberries is a detective story,” explained Kaufman. “It’s about this archivist in the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum who received this album, this mysterious album that supposedly were photographs of Auschwitz. […]…

Florida carried out its 18th execution of the year on Tuesday under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ aggressive use of the death penalty in his final term. William Reaves, 77, was pronounced dead at 6:12 p.m. following a three-drug injection at Florida State Prison near Starke. He was convicted of first-degree murder for the 1986 shooting of Indian River County Deputy Richard Raczkowski.The injection began immediately after that. About 30 seconds later, Reaves took several big breaths and then stopped moving. After a few minutes, the team warden shook Reaves by the shoulders and yelled his name, but there was no…

Val Chmerkovskiy‘s absence from Dancing With the Stars comes after offscreen drama that led to a suspension. Audience members will notice that Chmerkovskiy, 40, isn’t joining Jenna Dewan during season 35’s Dedication Night on Tuesday, October 20. Instead, Alan Bersten is taking over as Chmerkovskiy is sitting out one week of the hit competition show. The decision came after Chmerkovskiy got involved when judge Carrie Ann Inaba offered feedback to his wife, Jenna Johnson. Inaba, 58, was critical of Johnson’s samba with Harry Shum Jr. during Super Bowl Night due to an illegal lift in the routine. “A lift is…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! French President Emmanuel Macron pressed ahead with a trip to the Arabian Gulf as violent riots rocked France, fueling fresh criticism of his leadership as his government struggled to contain the unrest.What began weeks earlier as purportedly student-led demonstrations over classroom conditions escalated into widespread riots involving a range of political and ideological factions across France over the weekend.Images and videos posted to social media on Saturday and Sunday showed groups of men waving foreign flags while engaging in acts of destruction on the streets of France’s major cities. A Fox News…

Blast off, Las Vegas. Taco Bell has announced a drink-centric expansion and a boozy new addition to its beverage lineup. On October 15th, the fast-food chain announced it will open more Live Más Cafés, a specialty drink-focused concept already available at nearly 40 Taco Bell restaurants in the U.S. Among the new cafes opening will be a stand-alone Las Vegas location serving Taco Bell’s Boozy Mountain Dew Baja Blast. A boozy Baja Blast will soon be available to Taco Bell fans. Boston Globe via Getty Images Taco Bell is no stranger to booze slinging; several of the brand’s upscale Taco…

Musician, actor, writer, radio host, and philanthropist Seth Rudetsky (Disaster!; Sirius/XM Radio; Emmy Award nominee for The Rosie O’Donnell Show; The Ritz), will join the cast of The Dog Show: Come. Sit. Stay, a new comedy by 13-time Emmy winner and two-time Grammy winner David Javerbaum at The Triad Theater. Seth will perform in the show on Tuesday, November 3, Wednesday, November 4, Tuesday, November 24, and Wednesday, November 25. Directed by Richard Israel, the off-Broadway production is produced by Mark F. Kaplan/30 Minutes From Broadway Entertainment in association with Julius Gaudio. Rudetsky joins the cast of The Dog Show…

LONG BEACH, Calif. () — Demonstrators gathered outside Long Beach City Hall on Tuesday evening after video captured immigration agents pinning a man against a curb as he yelled for help while being detained.Those attending the rally called for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to leave their community.Video posted on social media by StopICE.net shows a man yelling, “Help me!” while being pinned on the street against a curb. The man, identified as Ricardo Gonzalez, repeatedly said his arm was broken and could be heard moaning in pain while being detained.The encounter occurred Oct. 17 and has drawn criticism from…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new survey found that close to half of undergraduate students surveyed believe physical violence can be justified to stop “hate speech,” as one university president warns that higher education has “lost its way.”In the Buckley Institute’s 2026 National Undergraduate Student Survey, 45% of students said violence can be justified to stop what they deem to be hate speech. This includes 54% of liberals, 36% of moderates and 30% of conservatives.The study also found that 46% of students support shout downs and 40% believe that offensive speech should be subject to criminal…