Music News Today — October 28, 2026

The drama is heating up in the worlds of entertainment and politics, and it's clear that not everyone's having a great week. On the celebrity front, Val Chmerkovskiy is apologizing for his part in the recent Dancing with the Stars controversy, specifically his treatment of judge Carrie Ann Inaba and his ex-wife Jenna Dewan. Meanwhile, musician G Flip has called it quits with Selling Sunset star Chrishell Stause, and fans are looking back on their whirlwind romance.

It's not just celebrity relationships that are making headlines - the world of politics is also giving us a lot to talk about. Comedian Hasan Piker is suing conservative commentator Scott Jennings for $72 million over a contentious quote, and a new report is highlighting the racist rhetoric that's dominating this election cycle. On a lighter note, Paramount TV Studios is celebrating some major streaming successes, and Macy's is getting into the holiday spirit with a new line of Thanksgiving Day Parade merchandise. It's a lot to take in, but one thing's for sure - today's news has something for everyone.

Today's signal:
• Val Chmerkovskiy Says He Wants ‘Nothing But Love’ for Carrie Ann Inaba Following ‘DWTS’ Suspension, Apologizes to Jenna Dewan: ‘I Am So Sorry for All the Chaos’ (variety.com)
• Hasan Piker Sues Scott Jennings for $72 Million Over Out-of-Context Lynching Quote (variety.com)
• ‘Reacher,’ ‘Neagley,’ ‘Lioness’ Give Paramount TV Studios Three of September’s Four Most-Streamed Original Series (variety.com)
• G Flip and Chrishell Stause Split: A Timeline of Their Relationship (rollingstone.com)
• Macy’s Drops Thanksgiving Day Parade Anniversary Toys, With Buildable Turkey Float, Limited-Edition Puzzles (rollingstone.com)
• Republicans Are Driving the Most Racist Election Cycle in a Generation (rollingstone.com)