Apu Returns to The Simpsons, Taylor Swift Dominates Charts, and Celebrity News Roundup

The long-absent character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon made a surprise return to "The Simpsons" in the Oct. 18 episode, voiced by Sunil Malhotra, marking the first time the character has spoken in nearly a decade. This return comes as Taylor Swift's album "The Life of a Showgirl" continues its reign at the top of the Billboard 200, spending its 15th week at number one, bolstered by new tracks from its "Encore" edition.

In other entertainment news, country music star Luke Bryan's son Bo suffered an injury during a high school football game. Meanwhile, "Ted Lasso" star Jason Sudeikis expressed his desire for a fifth season of the hit show and reflected on the public's perception of his past relationship with Olivia Wilde. The documentary "Musk" faced a temporary suspension of its TikTok ad account, which the platform later attributed to an error. Additionally, veteran actress Betty McGuire, known for her work on Broadway and the sitcom "Growing Pains," passed away at the age of 100.