A dramatic fall from grace as comedian Russell Brand went from Hollywood A-lister, big shows, blockbuster hits, even a short-lived celebrity marriage to singer Katy Perry which ended in 2011, to now, behind bars, having just been found guilty of rape. And the knives are out in the wake of Republicans getting hit by the blue tsunami in the midterm elections. There is lots of finger pointing as to what went wrong. Plus, they’re a pop music sensation Katseye! But the girl group is facing backlash after canceling their concert in Detroit just 30 minutes before showtime. The decision left thousands of young fans in tears, and their parents, who spent big bucks on the tickets, furious. And what's a wedding like when the bride and groom are bodybuilders? Expect lots of muscle!

We begin with a wild moment during the historic midterm elections, as a panel of political at Politico pundits were watching the blue wave sweep the country, they had a crazy idea to call the president to get his reaction, and believe it or not, he picked up, as reports claimed he was seething and isolated inside the White House. And the midterms elections were a night of firsts, including in Ohio, where Amy Acton became the first woman elected governor, but there was some drama when a woman in the crowd fainted and the governor-elect, a doctor herself, paused her victory celebration to get her help. Plus, Bachelor and Dancing with The Stars alum Melissa Rycroft is speaking out, after being arrested for the second time in 13 months for driving while intoxicated and posing for two mug shots. She's admitting she needs help, stating that she is struggling with her mental health. And you have to be 18 to vote in U.S. elections, but while adults across the country were voting in the midterms, some kids were also going to the polls, but who, or what are they voting for?!

President Trump says this is the most important midterm election in our lifetime and Americans are going to the polls in record numbers. For the TV networks, it's as one pundit said, like Christmas, New Year’s and your birthday all rolled into one. Then, she was thrilled to be among the 60 thousand taking part in the biggest marathon in the world in New York City and looked like the picture of health breezing by her fellow runners but sadly, it was the 24-year-old named Rachel’s first and last marathon where two miles from the finish line, she collapsed and died. Plus, it should have been a heartwarming moment for a bride to be, wearing her own mother's wedding dress, as she walked down the aisle, but when she opened the box, the wrong dress was inside! And Blackhawk helicopters dramatically fly over the stadium during Monday night football, but did fireworks get too close for comfort?

New details today about that shocking plane crash in Palm Beach where a private jet lost control nose diving into a neighborhood, killing all nine people onboard. Now we're learning who lost their lives, including a young co-pilot who got her license in high school, and a young, wealthy Tech CEO traveling with his wife and two toddlers. And a Halloween blowout with a wild jungle theme, and no one had any trouble figuring out who the president was dressed up as because he came as himself! Plus, some of Hollywood’s favorite stars also dressed up this year., but Martha Stewart’s costume ignited a firestorm, and the lifestyle guru is now apologizing, saying she really screwed up. And more than 60-thousand runners from around the world took part in the New York City Marathon this weekend, and in the middle of all the action, there’s a moment of kindness over a pair of broken sneakers.

Dancing With the Stars is breaking voting records even after 35 seasons, cringe Love Is Blind clips are breaking the internet, and Love Island is still breaking hearts week after week... It seems we are having a reality TV renaissance. But what's behind it?

Are we yearning for people to be “real” and "messy" in an online world so otherwise polished? Or are we falling for a trap? Is reality TV the furthest thing from reality of all?

CBS News correspondents Vlad Duthiers and Kelly O'Grady are breaking it down in the very first episode of the new series, "Straight Up."

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INSIDE EDITION FOR 10/30/2026

It's the video touching a nerve. A delivery man for one of the most popular frozen pizza brands is fighting back after being targeted by a social media prankster. Now the father of four is getting a wave of support from people across America. And there is backlash to President Trump's latest attack on a reporter. When he didn't like the question, he was asked on the tarmac, the president lashed out, telling him he looks like hell and is out of shape. Now the White House is joining in on trolling the journalist on social media. Plus, she was a big inspiration preparing to run a marathon while battling cancer. Sadly, she passed away. Now, her brother is running in her place with only a few weeks of training. And she’s busy this Halloween dressing up her nine, yes, nine kids as country stars!

A 10-year-old girl kidnapped from her home in the middle of the night is found safe brought home by her rescuers. And the mayor caught on video totally losing at a town council meeting. In video seen 'cross the country’, he had to be restrained and removed. Now, he's coming forward, telling Steven Fabian he snapped because he thought someone made a rude gesture to his wife, a claim the other person denies. Plus, Cops got quite the shock when they pulled over a driver and found her covered in blood, but don't worry, since it's Halloween time, there's a good explanation! And pooches on a doggie day care bus are ready for Halloween!

It was a dream offer for cruise lovers to sell their home and live on a ship for the rest of their lives. They say it's like a non-stop vacation, but now it ended in a nightmare. Hundreds of passengers are now forced to get off the ship for good, and in Cambodia of all places. And an emergency in an elementary school where an eight-year-old girl runs through the hall desperate for help after she started choking on her lunch. Now her parents are questioning if crucial moments were lost and she wasn't given a Heimlich maneuver in time. Plus, we told you about the three real estate tycoon brothers who were living a jet-set lifestyle before being convicted of sex trafficking and sentenced to 30 years in prison each. Now one of women who accused the Alexander brothers of abuse is speaking out to Inside Edition about finally getting justice. And he was a happy, playful two-year-old, then disaster struck during a Super Bowl party, the little boy was found unresponsive in a pool. He was rushed to the hospital, where doctors declared him dead, then came a shocking announcement. The toddler was alive. So how could this happen?