Culture, Style & Media News Today — September 23, 2026

The world of entertainment and politics collided in big ways yesterday, with news that Outkast is taking legal action against rapper Ovrkast for allegedly stealing their name. The hip-hop duo claims the name is "famous and extremely valuable," highlighting the importance of branding and intellectual property in the music industry. This story intersects with the world of comedy, as Judd Apatow's new Netflix documentary trailer featuring Norm Macdonald shows the comedian speaking candidly about his career and life.

Meanwhile, in the world of politics, Donald Trump's chaotic UN speech has sparked widespread criticism, with Jon Stewart weighing in on the president's attacks on the free press, saying he "gives no f-cks." Trump's inflammatory rhetoric was on full display at the UN, where he made wild threats against his critics. On a more cultural note, fans of The Handmaid's Tale can now get their hands on a luxurious $760 box set featuring hand-signed artwork and a new introduction from Margaret Atwood. These disparate stories all speak to the power of creative expression and the importance of protecting intellectual property, free speech, and the integrity of the press.

Today's signal:
• Outkast Sue Rapper Ovrkast for Allegedly Hijacking Its ‘Famous, Extremely Valuable’ Name (rollingstone.com)
• Judd Apatow Lets Norm Macdonald Speak for Himself in Netflix’s ‘Norm’ Doc Trailer (rollingstone.com)
• ‘Drive Them Into Hell’: Trump Makes Wild Threats in Chaotic UN Speech (rollingstone.com)
• This $760 ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Box Set Comes With Hand-Signed Artwork and a New Margaret Atwood Introduction (variety.com)
• Jon Stewart Criticizes Trump’s Attack on Free Press: ‘He Gives No F-cks’ (rollingstone.com)