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Back to EpisodesTaylor Swift “Ruined Music”? DWTS Elimination & Harry and Meghan’s Security Scare
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It’s a quick Wednesday yap! Taylor Hanson gets MMMBopped out of the Dancing With the Stars ballroom during Yacht Rock Night, Julia Stiles pushes through a rib injury, and Derek Hough gets cut off while attempting to deliver an actual critique.
Plus, Todd Rundgren declares that Taylor Swift “ruined music”—and apparently thinks one of her greatest talents is growing her hair. Sir, Taylor did not confiscate America’s instruments.
Blake Lively has reportedly parted ways with her longtime publicist following nearly two decades together, and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are condemning an alleged paparazzi intrusion involving Archie and Lilibet’s school.
We’re also remembering Fiona Lowe, the 13-year-old daughter of Chad Lowe and Kim Painter, following her family’s heartbreaking announcement.
Finally, Hoda Kotb surprises her former Today coworkers—and accidentally catches Savannah Guthrie in her underwear.
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SOURCES:
Entertainment Weekly — Dancing With the Stars Yacht Rock Night recap
https://ew.com/dwts-season-35-week-3-recap-12147576
Entertainment Weekly — Derek Hough gets cut off during judging
https://ew.com/derek-hough-frustrated-cut-off-by-dwts-producers-while-giving-feedback-12148524
Vulture — Todd Rundgren discusses Taylor Swift
https://www.vulture.com/article/todd-rundgren-has-seen-everything.html
Entertainment Weekly — Todd Rundgren’s Taylor Swift comments
https://ew.com/todd-rundgren-says-taylor-swift-ruined-music-12146940
Page Six — Blake Lively reportedly parts ways with Leslie Sloane
https://pagesix.com/2026/09/29/celebrity-news/blake-lively-drops-longtime-publicist-leslie-sloane-after-justin-baldoni-debacle/
Entertainment Weekly — Chad Lowe and Kim Painter announce the death of their daughter Fiona
https://ew.com/chad-lowe-kim-painter-daughter-fiona-dies-12148653
Reuters — Harry and Meghan condemn alleged paparazzi conduct near their children’s school
https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/prince-harrys-children-targeted-by-european-paparazzi-while-school-england-2026-09-30/
Entertainment Weekly — Hoda Kotb surprises Savannah Guthrie
https://ew.com/hoda-kotb-surprises-naked-savannah-guthrie-in-today-dressing-room-12147196
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