Daily Recap: Entertainment — 25 October 2026

Entertainment news today mixes spectacle, celebrity and disruption. A major film release sparks instant online debate, live music leans hard into legacy and surprise, and the day also brings a notable death, a set-side security scare and fresh personal headlines involving promine...

Jay-Z closes his “Jay-Z 30” tour in Los Angeles with a sold-out SoFi Stadium show built around hip-hop legacy and star power. Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg make surprise appearances, while Too $hort also joins the celebration, turning the finale into a West Coast-leaning capstone for the anniversary run.

Chef Damu dies at 72 after a period of ill health, marking the loss of a major figure in Tamil food television. A Padma Shri recipient and a judge on “Cooku with Comali,” he helps bring culinary instruction and South Indian cuisine to wider audiences through television, education and public outreach.

A man is arrested after allegedly threatening crew members with a knife near the Brooklyn set of “Miami Vice ’85” late Friday night. Police charge 23-year-old Alex Perez of Brooklyn with menacing and criminal possession of a weapon. No injuries are reported in the incident.

The new “Ramayana: Part One” song “Mangal Rang” draws sharply mixed reactions online soon after release. Many viewers praise the grand visuals, the chemistry between Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi, and vocals from Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal, while others debate the song’s overall style and romantic presentation.

Nadia Sawalha says she is suing ITV after being dropped from “Loose Women,” arguing the decision is tied to her views on Palestine. She describes a prolonged period of tension and says she was treated unlawfully over beliefs she regards as protected, escalating a workplace dispute into a legal fight.

Tom Brady is linked in fresh reports to Victoria’s Secret model Candice Swanepoel in what is described as a new or continuing romance. The pair has been connected for some time, but neither has publicly confirmed the relationship, leaving the story in the realm of high-profile dating speculation.

Scarlette Douglas announces that she is pregnant with her first child, sharing personal news that follows earlier public discussion of her fertility journey. The presenter’s announcement adds a celebratory note to the day’s entertainment coverage, centered on a major life milestone rather than a new screen project.

Sacha Baron Cohen, in character as Ali G, is shown mocking Noel Gallagher during a cinema outing on Saturday night. The comic appears to drag Gallagher from his seat and joke about a supposedly sad Oasis reunion or comeback, turning the encounter into a brief celebrity stunt.