Speaking News Today — October 28, 2026
William Shatner Pays Tribute to Walter Koenig: ‘A Man Who Genuinely Loved the Star Trek Community’ and more — today's speaking signal.
From the world of entertainment, tributes are being paid to a beloved Star Trek actor, as William Shatner remembers Walter Koenig, a man who was cherished by the Star Trek community. Meanwhile, another familiar face from the small screen, Carrie Ann Inaba, is speaking out about a recent controversy on Dancing with the Stars, calling for changes to be made to the show.
In other news, celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence are using their platforms to build their own business empires, with Lawrence revealing that she started her beauty brand for reasons that might not be what you'd expect. And for those looking to save some money, new membership programs at Sam's Club and Walmart are offering customers ways to cut costs and make their dollars go further.
Today's signal:
• William Shatner Pays Tribute to Walter Koenig: ‘A Man Who Genuinely Loved the Star Trek Community’ (rollingstone.com)
• Carrie Ann Inaba Speaks Out After Val Chmerkovskiy’s ‘DWTS’ Suspension, Requests Show to Add ‘New Lift Rule’ Next Season (variety.com)
• Jennifer Lawrence Did Not Start Her Beauty Brand Because of Hollywood Instability: ‘A Smarter Exit Plan Would Be Signing Up for a Big Franchise’ (variety.com)
• Here’s How the New Sam’s Club Plus and Walmart+ Membership Can Help You Save (rollingstone.com)