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‘Breaking Bad’ Actor RJ Mitte Dies at 34

RJ Mitte, Breaking Bad's Walter White Jr., died at 34 on Oct. 12, 2026, in Brownsville, Texas. Reps confirmed the death; TMZ cited a county official reporting suicide.

Apple Unveils $149 HomePod mini 2

Apple unveiled the HomePod mini 2 on October 13 for $149, with preorders open and sales October 30; Siri AI arrives later in a software update.

HBO Orders Five-Episode Girls Revival

HBO ordered a five-episode Girls revival with Dunham, Williams, Kirke, Mamet and Rannells returning; production begins in 2027, a decade after the finale.

Apple TV Renews Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed With Tatiana Maslany Returning

Apple TV renewed Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed for Season 2 with Tatiana Maslany returning; creator David J. Rosen said the title came from a spam email. Production is set for the first half of 2027.

Julia Stiles Reunites With Co-Star for DWTS Tribute

Julia Stiles and dance partner Ezra Sosa paid tribute to her 2001 film Save the Last Dance with a jazz routine on Dancing with the Stars, while co-star Sean Patrick Thomas watched from the audience and recreated a scene from the movie. The performance earned praise from judges and marked a nostalgic reunion for the actors.

Apple Unveils $299 HomeView Smart Home Hub

Apple may be preparing to call its rumored smart home hub “HomeView,” based on a trademark filing made by a shell company alongside a separate homeOS filing. Reports say the device could feature a display and serve as a hub for smart home controls, but Apple has not confirmed the name or product details.

Harmon, Weatherly Set for Origins Reunion After Decade

Mark Harmon and Michael Weatherly will reunite as Gibbs and DiNozzo on NCIS: Origins for the first time in a decade. In the October 20 episode, Gibbs seeks help from DiNozzo, now NCIS director, after being shot by unknown attackers.

Shane Gillis Drops F-Bomb During SNL Sketch

Shane Gillis accidentally dropped an F-bomb during a Dr. Seuss-themed “Saturday Night Live” sketch, then covered his mouth and continued. His hosting appearance also drew criticism for a monologue joke about women’s clothing and a Hitler comparison that received few laughs.

Emma Slater Explains DWTS Move to Avoid Deduction

Emma Slater said her DWTS waltz foot looked sickled because she kept it on the floor to stop Carrie Ann Inaba docking a point; she and Jackson Olson scored 21/30.

SNL Mocks Trump, Hegseth Execution Livestream Plans

SNL's Oct. 10 Weekend Update had Jost and Che mock Trump's Nobel loss to Navi Pillay and Hegseth's reported plan to livestream a December firing-squad execution.

HBO Orders *Crazy Rich Asians* Sequel Series

HBO ordered an eight-episode Crazy Rich Asians sequel series with Constance Wu, Henry Golding and Ronny Chieng returning as regulars; production begins in 2027.

Iain Armitage Addresses ‘Difficult’ Set Claims

Iain Armitage says leading Young Sheldon as a child was a major undertaking and that he did his best, while acknowledging that kids are not perfect. Co-star Annie Potts said he could sometimes be difficult but stressed the pressure of the role, and Wallace Shawn recalled that he matured considerably over the show’s run.

Disney+ to Stream ESPN’s First Super Bowl Production

ESPN’s first Super Bowl production streams on Disney+ on Feb. 14, 2027, in English and Spanish, reaching more than 55 international markets.

Son Heung-min Eyes Scoring Record in South Korea Friendly

The articles preview international soccer matchups including South Korea–Uzbekistan, the United States–Canada, Guatemala–Suriname, Italy–Turkey and Rwanda–Kenya, with lineups or squad updates and broadcast information. Guatemala need a win and help elsewhere to reach the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals, while Suriname need only a point; the other previews highlight teams testing squads or seeking to build momentum.

Unbeaten Greece Hosts Germany in Nations League Group Match

Burkardt's 32nd-minute goal from a Scherhant cross was disallowed for handball as Greece and Germany hit halftime 0-0 despite Germany's 73% possession.

Taylor Swift Surprises Dakota Johnson on SNL

Taylor Swift surprised Dakota Johnson during her Oct. 3, 2026 SNL monologue, denying she was Johnson's therapist after being introduced that way.

Caleb Flynn Sentenced to Life Without Parole

Former “American Idol” contestant Caleb Flynn was convicted of murdering his wife, Ashley, and related charges after prosecutors argued he staged a burglary to cover up the shooting. As he awaits sentencing, prosecutors are seeking life without parole, while his attorneys argue for parole eligibility and say Flynn maintains his innocence and plans to appeal.

Dexter confronts midlife crisis and rival killers in season 2 trailer

I'm older. I'm wiser. Things are gonna get messy, Dexter says as Resurrection season 2 sets an October 30 Paramount+ premiere with Brian Cox and Dan Stevens as rival killers.

France Host Italy as Germany and Serbia Chase First Nations League Win

France host Italy Oct. 2 at 14:45 at Stade de France after two wins; Mbappé expected available as knee needs no surgery, Italy without Raspadori.

Steve Kazee Defends Jenna Dewan Amid DWTS Criticism

Jenna Dewan has faced criticism on Dancing With the Stars over her previous dance experience, and her fiancé Steve Kazee praised her hard work and persistence amid the backlash. Dewan says judges may hold her to a higher standard, but she is enjoying the experience and focusing on improving rather than the scores.

Dancing With the Stars eliminates Taylor Hanson after Yacht Rock Night

“Dancing With the Stars” held its first Yacht Rock Night, where Taylor Hanson and pro partner Britt Stewart were eliminated. A recap argued the pair had more to offer and criticized the show’s repeated early exits for Stewart, its only Black woman pro.

Caleb Flynn Found Guilty of Wife’s Murder

Caleb Flynn was convicted on all nine felony counts in his wife's murder after jurors heard his message about "thinking of ways to kill her and not go to jail."

Jenna Johnson and Val Chmerkovskiy share photo of son Rome in hospital