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Rush Sets 2026 Tour, Nashville Hosts Star-Studded New Year's, Ed Sheeran Uninterrupted NYC Performance, Graham Norton's Show Extends, and more...
In today's entertainment brief, we cover Rush's upcoming 2026 tour, a star-studded New Year's event in Nashville, and Ed Sheeran's uninterrupted performance in NYC. Additionally, w...
Rush Sets 2026 Tour, Nashville Hosts Star-Studded New Year's, Ed Sheeran Uninterrupted NYC Performance, Graham Norton's Show Extends, and more...
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Good morning, it's October 6th and this is your daily brief in entertainment.
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Here's everything you need to know.
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Thomas Skinner and Amy Dowden were eliminated from strictly come dancing after a dance
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off against rugby star Chris Robshaw and Nadia Biccikova.
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The judges voted to save Robshaw and Biccikova, leading to Skinner and Dowden's exit.
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Dowden reflected on her journey, mentioning her health struggles, her friendship with Skinner,
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her gratitude for the experience.
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Skinner admitted he cannot dance well and had never danced before, but he enjoyed his brief
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time on the show and lost a stone during training.
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The show will return on Saturday at 6.05pm on BBC One and BBC Eye Player, with upcoming
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episodes including Movie Week.
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Viewers remain emotionally invested in contestant stories, especially with the upcoming elimination
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and recent withdrawals like Christian Nairn and Danny.
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Bookmakers predict Ross King is likely to be the first to leave, with odds favoring him
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over Skinner and Robshaw.
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Amber Davies topped the leaderboard with 56 points, while Alex Kingston scored 31 for
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her Samba, setting the stage for next week's themed performances.
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Skinner faced social media backlash and threats, prompting increased security at the BBC.
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Despite early challenges, including injuries and withdrawals, the competition continues
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to draw attention.
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Skinner's journey was marked by controversy, but he said the experience made him stronger,
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despite criticism from viewers who described his dance as traumatizing.
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Prince William visited Wales to engage with the local film and television industry, highlighting
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his role as BAFTA President since 2010.
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During his visit, he interacted with trainees involved in the Screen Alliance Wales program,
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which has supported nearly 3,800 studio visits and 149 paid trainee ships on notable
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Welsh productions like Industry, Doctor Who, and the other Bennett sister.
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He also participated in a puppetry workshop with school children from St. Albin's RC Primary
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School, focusing on TV industry skills using puppets from his dark materials.
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Following the visit, Kensington Palace shared a message on Instagram, wishing good luck
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to the BAFTA Simru 2025 nominees, including a message in Welsh, emphasizing his ongoing
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support for Welsh film and television.
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The event was part of his broader engagement with the arts and media, reinforcing his support
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for the creative sector.
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Despite his active involvement in Welsh media, he did not attend the English or Welsh BAFTAS
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earlier this year.
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He was not accompanied by Kate Middleton during this visit, and it remains unconfirmed whether
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he will attend the upcoming BAFTA Simru Awards.
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Additionally, Prince William and Princess Kate sent a good luck message to BAFTA Simru
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nominees via Instagram Stories, also in Welsh.
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Jane Tranter, CEO of Bad Wolf Studios, highlighted the importance of supporting new TV talent
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and expressed pride in the studio's outreach work.
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In a recent interview, Prince William reflected on his family's health challenges, including
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cancer diagnoses affecting his wife and father, emphasizing the importance of health
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resilience.
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He discussed these personal health reflections with Eugene Levy on Apple TV pluses the
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reluctant traveler.
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The Prince William BAFTA.
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A bursary continues to support emerging creatives, providing £2,000 annually to 68 individuals
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facing financial barriers in the screen industries.
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A new series on Netflix, Monster, the Edgene story, explores the life of Edgene, a Wisconsin
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murderer whose crimes inspired horror films like Psycho.
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The show depicts gain as a reclusive man suffering from undiagnosed schizophrenia, living in secrecy
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and portrayed as a kind old man despite his gruesome acts.
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It attempts to balance factual elements with dramatization, but several story points are
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fabricated or exaggerated, such as Geens involvement in the disappearance of Evelyn Hartley and
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his interactions with Holocaust criminal Ilsecoke.
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The series also features a fictional two-decade romance with a woman named Adeline Watkins,
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which Watkins has clarified was a brief acquaintance.
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It highlights Gein's troubled childhood, including the murder of his brother Henry and the
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death of his mother Augusta, which contributed to his psychological decline.
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Critics argue that the show simplifies Gein's mental health issues and offers a superficial
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resolution to his psychological state, leaning into sensationalism.
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Despite high production values and a compelling score, the series has been criticized for fetishizing
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serial killers and perpetuating true crime obsession without sufficient empathy for victims.
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The finale depicts Gein as a reformed figure in an idyllic setting, a portrayal many see
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as trivializing his depravity.
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Dramatized scenes of Gein killing his brother and exhuming bodies are not supported by evidence,
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and the show exaggerates his interactions with victims and the community.
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It also explores his mental health history, including his time in a mental hospital,
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but does so in a simplified manner.
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Charlie Hunnam's performance as Gein is noted for capturing his haunted persona,
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influenced by a rare audio clip, but overall the series emphasizes sensationalism over accuracy.
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The series concludes with Gein reflecting on his life and cycles of violence,
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ending on a note of chaos and misanthropy, which critics say diminishes the true horror of his crimes.
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Popstar Zane Malik and Gisoo of Black Pink are teasing a highly anticipated duet titled
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Eyes Closed, set for release later in October 2025. Gisoo announced her upcoming single
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through her solo label Blissoo on October 6, marking her first release since her mini-album
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Amartage earlier this year. The collaboration has sparked social media buzz, with teaser images
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and posters fueling speculation about her partner, leading fans to call it a dream collaboration.
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Fans are especially excited because Zane Malik attended Black Pink's concert in New York with
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his daughter Kai, who is a fan of the group. The duet is described as a ballad that combines
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Gisoo's vocals with Zane's smooth tone, creating high expectations for what is being called
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the ultimate autumn anthem. Gisoo's recent solo work, including her EP Amartage,
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demonstrated her ability to blend melody and emotion, setting a strong foundation for Eyes Closed.
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She is currently on Black Pink's Deadline World Tour, which started in Seoul in July and will
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continue through January 2026, with performances scheduled in Taiwan, the US, and Europe.
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Black Pink is preparing to release their first mini-album in three years in November,
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amid their ongoing tour that has already included 31 shows across 16 cities.
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The release of Eyes Closed is expected to showcase a mix of musical styles,
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increasing anticipation. Gisoo shared a teaser image showing her in a Black Leather
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corset-style dress with a shadowy figure in the background.
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Besides her music career, Zane Malik is collaborating with Lewis Thomlinson on a Netflix
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documentary series, exploring themes like love and parenthood, highlighting his diverse creative
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engagements. Selene Dion made a rare public appearance at Paul McCartney's concert in Las Vegas on
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October 4, 2025. She attended with her three sons and was seen actively engaging and enjoying the show.
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Despite ongoing health challenges, Dion continues to prioritize family moments and shares
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these experiences publicly. Her appearance was notable as she appeared visibly happy, singing,
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clapping, and cheering during the concert. Recently, she was announced as the new face of Charlotte
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Tilbury, marking her professional comeback with a campaign featuring her singing her hit,
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I'm Alive. This collaboration signifies her return to the spotlight, blending her music and
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beauty talents to inspire confidence. Dion remains optimistic about returning to performing and has
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publicly shared her struggles and progress. She emphasizes her love for singing despite
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her health issues and is determined to resume her career. She demonstrated her ongoing commitment
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to her craft by performing Edith Piaf's El Ibn-e Alamour at the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony.
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Dion has revealed she was diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome, a rare neurological disorder affecting
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muscles in 2022. Despite these challenges, she continues to inspire fans with her positive outlook
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and efforts to rebuild her strength. Her public appearances and career efforts highlight her resilience
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