Actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36 after being found unresponsive at an apartment complex in Greenville, South Carolina. Police and emergency responders attend the scene, and authorities say there are no immediate signs of foul play. An autopsy is pending as officials continue to establish the cause of death.

HBO renews “It: Welcome to Derry” for a second season, extending the horror prequel tied to Stephen King’s “It.” The series is structured as an anthology and continues to build out the story world before the events depicted in the earlier films. The new season is set to return in 1935.

A Broadway musical adaptation of “10 Things I Hate About You” is set for a 2027 debut, bringing the 1999 teen film to the stage. Lena Dunham and Carly Rae Jepsen are attached to the project, which is scheduled to begin previews on August 17, 2027, with opening night planned one year later.

Ariana Grande surprises fans at London’s O2 by bringing out Cynthia Erivo for a live “Wicked” reunion. The pair perform “For Good,” linking the concert directly to the hit musical property and drawing a strong reaction from the sold-out arena crowd. The appearance turns the show into a notable crossover moment for pop and musical theater audiences.

BBNaija Season 11 takes an unexpected turn as housemate Neche voluntarily leaves the competition after Sunday’s live eviction show. She gathers the other contestants to announce her decision, then removes her microphone and name tag before going to the diary room to complete her exit. No fuller explanation is given at the time.

An Edinburgh Festival Fringe venue accepts that it discriminated against Jewish comedian Philip Simon after cancelling his scheduled 2025 solo show. The case centers on the Banshee Labyrinth, where the performance had been due to take place. The admission makes the dispute a significant development in a wider debate over treatment of Jewish artists at live events.