Get a rundown of Us‘ top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on September 30, 2026. Here are the key takeaways:
• Ben Affleck spoke publicly for the first time about the deaths of his parents, Chris and Timothy, saying on the “Streets We Grew Up On” podcast that losing them in April and June has caused him to reflect on his childhood and the sacrifices his mother made. He said his combined loss is “sort of a big thing.”
• Teen Mom alum Farrah Abraham underwent double-disc jaw surgery and documented the swelling and recovery, with her manager Chrissy Johnston telling the Daily Mail that Abraham’s jaw is wired shut for two months, leaving her on a liquid diet, unable to speak and struggling with severe pain and diminished hearing in her right ear.
• Pete Davidson defended former fiancée Ariana Grande against ongoing criticism regarding her perceived weight, telling Variety the commentary is “f***ed up” while praising Grande as “a really strong person” as she steps back from the spotlight following her Eternal Sunshine Tour.
Edited by Samantha Benitz. Story produced with AI assistance
