Speaking News Today — September 18, 2026
Tom Cruise Says Taylor Swift Schooled Him on Football at Chiefs Game and more — today's speaking signal.
The world of entertainment is abuzz with exciting news and updates from some of its biggest stars. In the sports world, A-list actor Tom Cruise recently attended a Kansas City Chiefs game, where he got schooled on football by none other than Taylor Swift. Meanwhile, music legend Barbra Streisand made headlines with her scathing criticism of former President Donald Trump's ego, specifically in relation to a name dispute at the Kennedy Center.
From the sidelines of sports to the spotlight of awards season, the craft of acting is taking center stage. Several new releases, including 'I Play Rocky,' 'Elsinore,' and 'Tangles,' are signaling an Oscar season that celebrates the art of performance and memory. In other news, Lenny Kravitz has been named Barbie's newest 'Kenbassador,' joining an exclusive group of celebrity endorsers. On a more somber note, former Disney star Debby Ryan opened up about her struggles with a life-altering brain injury caused by multiple concussions. And for those looking to take the party on the go, Soundboks has just released its latest portable speaker, promising to bring the fun to any setting.
Today's signal:
• Tom Cruise Says Taylor Swift Schooled Him on Football at Chiefs Game (rollingstone.com)
• Barbra Streisand Condemns Trump’s ‘Unchecked Ego’ Over Kennedy Center Name Battle: ‘Galling and Painful to Witness’ (variety.com)
• ‘I Play Rocky,’ ‘Elsinore’ and ‘Tangles’ Signal an Oscar Season About the Craft of Acting and Memory (variety.com)
• Lenny Kravitz Is Barbie’s Newest ‘Kenbassador,’ and Only the Second Celebrity to Get the Honor (rollingstone.com)
• Former Disney Star Debby Ryan Suffered ‘Life-Altering Brain Injury’ After Multiple Concussions: ‘Some Things Did Not Come Back’ (variety.com)
• Soundboks’ Latest Speaker Takes the Party on the Go (rollingstone.com)