Daily Recap: Entertainment — 12 October 2026

Entertainment news spans loss, controversy and franchise momentum today, with a notable TV actor’s death leading the cycle while comedy and social media spark fresh backlash and embarrassment. Elsewhere, studios and collectors lean on familiar names, from Marvel and film stars to...

RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White Jr. on Breaking Bad, dies at 34. His representatives confirm his death, and he is reported to have died in Brownsville, Texas. No cause of death is released. Mitte became widely recognized for his role on the acclaimed AMC drama and remained closely identified with the series.

Shane Gillis faces renewed criticism after his Saturday Night Live monologue includes a crude remark about women’s gym clothing. The joke draws swift online backlash, with many viewers calling it sexist and misogynistic. The controversy puts fresh attention on Gillis’ comedic style during a high-profile appearance on NBC’s flagship sketch show.

A Michael Jordan jersey worn during the 1998 NBA Finals sells for $14 million in a private deal, setting a new record for basketball memorabilia. The autographed road jersey is identified as the one worn in Game 2 of the Finals. The sale underscores the enduring commercial power of Jordan and the market for iconic sports artifacts.

Early reviews for Disney+ miniseries VisionQuest are largely positive, with critics highlighting Paul Bettany’s return as Vision and the show’s emotional weight. The series continues threads from WandaVision and also features James Spader. Reviewers describe it as a meaningful continuation of that story and, for some, a capstone to Marvel’s streaming era.

Delta Goodrem pulls out of this weekend’s live episode of Strictly Come Dancing after suffering a rib injury. Doctors advise her to rest, and she says she is devastated to miss Saturday’s show. The setback forces her to pause participation at a key moment in the BBC competition while she focuses on recovery.

Reviews for Valor Mortis say the first-person soulslike stands out most for its parry-driven combat and oppressive Napoleonic horror setting. Critics praise the close-up intensity created by the perspective shift, saying it sharpens boss fights, tense encounters and platforming. The game is broadly seen as a strong genre variation even where other elements are less distinctive.

Sunny Deol unveils the first look at Suryaa: Ant Se Aarambh Tak, a crime thriller set for theatrical release on November 20, 2026. The reveal presents Deol in a rugged, brooding style and begins the film’s public rollout. The material positions the project as a gritty star vehicle built around his tough-screen persona.

Tom Welling addresses an accidental Instagram Story that briefly showed his nude reflection in a window before he deleted it. Screenshots spread online, turning the mishap into a minor social-media spectacle. Welling says he takes it in stride and laughs it off, while co-stars also joke about the unintended post.