Daily Recap: Entertainment — 19 September 2026

Entertainment news spans live spectacle, television reveals and celebrity health, as major public events move ahead while some familiar names step back. The day also shows the industry’s mix of ceremony and transition, from festival openings and tour reshuffles to new roles in sc...

Munich’s Oktoberfest opens its 191st edition as the city’s mayor taps the first keg, launching one of the world’s biggest public celebrations. The ceremonial start in Munich signals the return of the annual beer festival, drawing attention to a long-running cultural event that remains a major fixture on the entertainment calendar.

Ed Sheeran returns to the stage in Philadelphia after his tour lineup is disrupted by the removal of opener Macklemore and the withdrawal of other supporting acts. The show at Lincoln Financial Field may leave Sheeran performing without additional artists, putting the focus squarely on his solo set as the tour resumes.

John Farnham misses a Melbourne tribute concert held in his honour after his health deteriorates. The Australian singer’s absence changes the tone of an event meant to celebrate his career, with concern over his condition overshadowing what had been planned as a public tribute on Sunday night.

Strictly Come Dancing confirms its 2026 celebrity-professional pairings, ending weeks of speculation after the show’s return to BBC One. The announcement sets the competitive lineup for the new series and gives viewers the first clear sense of which partnerships will shape the next stage of the ballroom contest.

Ricky Kej says his appointment to the reconstituted Central Board of Film Certification carries a responsibility to deliver accurate age ratings. He describes the role as one centered on protecting children while giving audiences clear, age-appropriate guidance, highlighting certification as a key part of how films are presented to the public.

Bhuvan Bam draws attention on India’s Got Latent after making a joke linked to a contestant’s Amitabh Bachchan mimicry, prompting a playful warning from Mukesh Chhabra. The exchange becomes a standout moment in the episode, adding to the show’s mix of celebrity banter and comic performance.

Anu Aggarwal recalls suffering a coccyx fracture while filming with Dev Anand after slipping and falling onto a car during a shoot. Her account revisits a painful on-set accident and adds another personal story to the record of physical risks performers can face while working on film productions.