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Presley Gerber's death being investigated as an overdose, police say

Presley Walker Gerber attends the CFDA Fashion Awards at the Brooklyn Museum of Art on June 3, 2019, in New York City. (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

Police in Santa Monica, California, say they are investigating model Presley Gerber's death as a suspected overdose.

Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died Sunday at age 27, according to a report from the Los Angeles County medical examiner's office.

The Santa Monica Police Department told ABC News on Monday there were no signs of foul play.

The medical examiner's office also released a statement on Monday saying it is in the "early stages of investigating" Presley Gerber's death and that there is currently "limited information" available.

The statement added that a deputy medical examiner performed an examination on Monday and deferred the cause and manner of death, meaning that "additional testing and/or studies were requested in order to make a determination."

"Due to the ongoing death investigation, the DME cannot disclose what testing and/or studies were requested," the statement read. "Deferred cases can take a few months before a cause of death is determined."

The statement added that Gerber's body will be released to his family.

Sources connected to the case told ABC News on Monday that Gerber checked into a rehab center the day before he was found dead. Staff found him unresponsive on Sunday morning and the medical examiner noted in its statement that the 27-year-old was pronounced dead at 9:45 a.m.

ABC News has reached out to a representative for Crawford and Rande Gerber for comment.

Presley Gerber, whose sister is model and actress Kaia Gerber, was signed by IMG Models at 15.

He walked Fashion Week runways for Moschino and Dolce & Gabbana and had campaigns with Calvin Klein, Celine and more.

Leading up to his death, Gerber had been open about his struggles with mental health and substance abuse, speaking candidly about treatment after being charged with a DUI in 2019. He also had a video series called "Mental Health Mondays" in 2024.

A spokesperson for Crawford told ABC News in a statement Sunday, "The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time."

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service.

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Brad Pitt stars in 'The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth' official trailer

Brad Pitt attends Paramount Pictures' 'Heart of the Beast' global premiere at FirstBank Amphitheater on Sept. 16, 2026, in Franklin, Tennessee. (Mickey Bernal/WireImage via Getty Images)

The official trailer for The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth has arrived.

Netflix released the new trailer for the upcoming film from director David Fincher. The movie stars Brad Pitt back in the Oscar-winning role he first portrayed in Quentin Tarantino’s film Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood.

Fincher directs the movie from a screenplay written by Tarantino. Netflix describes it as a return to the world of Cliff Booth, "only this time it’s 1977 and it’s a very different Hollywood."

Elizabeth Debicki, Scott Caan, Carla Gugino, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Corey Fogelmanis and Karren Karagulian also star in the upcoming movie. Pitt is producing the film alongside Ceán Chaffin.

Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood was written and directed by Tarantino. It was released by Sony Pictures in 2019. At the time, Tarantino negotiated a deal to return him ownership of the film's underlying copyright after a certain number of years.

The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth will arrive in IMAX theaters for an exclusive two-week run beginning Thanksgiving weekend before it debuts to Netflix in December. The movie will be available to watch on IMAX screens starting on Nov. 25. Netflix subscribers will be able to stream the film on Dec. 23.

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Hayden Panettiere remembered at Malibu memorial service

Hayden Panettiere attends the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix's new film 'Blonde' at TCL Chinese Theatre on Sept. 13, 2022, in Hollywood, California. (Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)

Hayden Panettiere was celebrated over the weekend at a memorial service held in California, her representative confirmed to ABC News.

Around 80 friends of the late Nashville star, who died on Aug. 16 at the age of 36, gathered in Malibu on Saturday to share "an evening of music, memories, laughter and tears."

“We wanted to honor Hayden in the best way we knew how—with as much love as possible," Panettiere's representative, Kasey Kitchen, said in a statement with a group of the actress's friends, who jointly organized the memorial.

The statement continued, "It was a beautiful and intimate ceremony where friends came together to celebrate her life and honor the beautiful, magnetic light and love she infused into the world.”

Panettiere's Nashville co-star Connie Britton and other celebrities, including Evan Ross and Ruby Rose, were photographed attending the memorial.

Panettiere died after she was found unresponsive and in cardiac arrest at a Greenville, South Carolina, apartment.

The actress's official cause and manner of death have not yet been announced.

An investigation into her death has expanded from South Carolina to Los Angeles, and investigators are focusing on the role drugs may have played in her death, sources told ABC News last week.

Kitchen, Panettiere's representative, said in a statement on Sept. 15 that her death "remains under investigation pending toxicology results."

"As we await the answers we are all seeking, may we also remember Hayden for the incredible legacy she leaves behind — the light she shined on mental health and postpartum depression, and the voice she gave to those who felt unseen and unheard," Kitchen said. "The answers we are all seeking will come."

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Cindy Crawford's son Presley Gerber dies at 27

Presley Walker Gerber attends the world premiere of 'Infinite Icon: A Visual Memoir' at AMC The Grove 14 on Jan. 20, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. (Axelle/bauer-griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images)

Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27 years old, according to a report from the Los Angeles medical examiner.

He died on Sunday at a rehab facility, the report said.

A spokesperson for Crawford also confirmed the 27-year-old's death, telling ABC News in a statement Sunday, "The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time."

Further details about his cause of death were not immediately available.

Presley Gerber, brother of model and actress Kaia Gerber, also worked as a model, being signed by IMG Models at 15 years old.

He walked runways during fashion weeks for Moschino and Dolce & Gabbana and had campaigns with Calvin Klein, Celine and more.

Presley Gerber had been open about his struggles with mental health and substance abuse, speaking candidly about treatment after being charged with a DUI in 2019. He had a series of videos called Mental Health Mondays in 2024.

Last month, Kaia Gerber referenced her brother's public battle with addiction in an interview with Vogue.

“When something like that happens in a family, it kind of levels everyone,” she told the publication. "I think that’s also why I started to self-identify as the easy one and never wanted to ask for help. Because it felt like too much to have two children who were needing." She also commended her brother for speaking out.

"My parents for most of our lives were very, very private and didn’t share anything," Kaia Gerber added, "and now we have this absolute teacher, my brother, who says, 'I’m gonna be very human for everyone.' There’s only so much you can hide from the world. And trying to put a lid on something just makes the person feel like you’re ashamed of them."

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In brief: 'American Horror Story' gets a video podcast and more

Season 13 of FX’s American Horror Story is getting an official video podcast set to air on Hulu. Each of the four episodes will feature cast and crew members interviewing each other, including Sarah Paulson, Emma Roberts, Joey Pollari and Paul Anthony Kelly. The first episode drops Sept. 24, the same day AHS: 13 debuts on FX and Hulu. Disney is the parent company of FX, Hulu and ABC News …

Brad Pitt is reportedly on board for a World War Z sequel. According to Variety, Conclave director Edward Berger will helm the project. Berger recently directed Pitt in the upcoming film The Riders. The original World War Z, about a zombie apocalypse, was released in 2013 …

Reacher star Alan Ritchson is in talks to join the video game movie adaptation Helldivers, Deadline reports. The news comes after Jason Momoa exited the project. The film, directed by Justin Lin, is expected to hit theaters Nov. 10, 2027 ...

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Ed Sheeran apologizes for 'making mistakes,' says situation in Gaza is 'unjustifiable'

Ed Sheeran performs on stage for Spotify’s Billions Club Live show at Royal Dublin Society on November 3, 2025 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Spotify)

Ed Sheeran opened his concert in Philadelphia on Saturday apologizing to fans for "making mistakes" after his tour was thrust into controversy earlier this week and saying the situation in Gaza is "catastrophic and unjustifiable."

The English superstar's comments come after opening act Macklemore was dropped from the tour over pro-Palestinian comments he made from the stage at an earlier show in New Jersey. In the wake of that decision, the rest of the opening acts for Sheeran's tour announced they would also be withdrawing from the tour.

In his remarks to the audience at Lincoln Financial Field, Sheeran said he has had to make difficult decisions in the past week adding, "and I am making mistakes and I'm so, so sorry."

Sheeran said he has traditionally stayed out of politics.

"I've never wanted to be an activist musician, but this has put me in the middle of an important and passionate argument about freedom of speech and the most complex political issue on the planet," he said.

Addressing the Israel-Hamas war, Sheeran began by referencing the massacre at the Nova Music Festival on Oct. 7, 2023.

"What happened in Israel at the Nova Music Festival on Oct. 7 was horrific and compounded centuries of Jewish pain," Sheeran said. "What is happening in Gaza is catastrophic and unjustifiable and disproportionate. My heart has been broken by the scale of devastation and the loss of civilians' lives, of children's lives."

The controversy began unfolding earlier this week when Macklemore announced on Monday he had been dropped from Sheeran's tour after making pro-Palestinian comments on stage at MetLife Stadium earlier this month, which the rapper also posted to social media.

In a video from the New Jersey show posted to his Instagram account, Macklemore says, "One of the reasons why I wanted to come on this tour, was because I wanted to stand up here on stages and stadiums across America, and say two words that are very near and dear to my heart. Free Palestine. I said Free Palestine."

Macklemore also said, "To all of my Jewish brothers and sisters, criticism of Israel, criticism of apartheid, being against genocide, in no way is a criticism of you," in the lead-up to his song "Hind's Hall." The music video features clips from Gaza and U.S. student protests.

In a social media post earlier this week responding to Macklemore's post, Sheeran said the decision to drop Macklemore from the tour was his promoter's decision.

"Macklemore coming off tour was the promoter's decision, it was not mine," Sheeran said. "Macklemore's contract for the tour was with the promoter, not me."

Sheeran also said he was "appalled by the conflict between Israel and Palestine" and said after his New Jersey shows that upcoming venues "communicated that they would pull the shows" if Macklemore remained as the supporting act.

In a statement to ABC News earlier this week, Messina Touring Group, the tour's U.S. promoter, said, "As the concert promoter for Ed Sheeran’s U.S. Loop Tour, we have been notified by venues on the upcoming U.S. tour dates that they will not allow a concert to take place with Macklemore on the lineup, which would result in the cancellation of the tour and impact hundreds of thousands of fans. After discussions with stakeholders, Macklemore will not be performing on the remaining support dates."

ABC News' Mason Leib and Brianna Sanchez contributed to this report.

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Au revoir: 'Emily in Paris' wraps production on final season

Lily Collins as Emily behind the scenes of 'Emily in Paris.' (Cr. Giulia Parmigiani/Netflix © 2026)

Emily is saying au revoir to Paris.

Emily in Paris has officially wrapped production on its sixth and final season. Star Lily Collins bid farewell with a bittersweet post on Instagram Friday.

Captioning a photo of her sitting in a director’s chair with the word “Fin” written on it, Collins wrote that it was “impossible to find the words for what this journey has meant to me.”

“For so many years, Emily has been a part of my life, and through every season, she’s continued to surprise me, inspire me, and challenge me,” she continued.

Collins thanked show creator Darren Star “for dreaming up this endlessly optimistic American girl in Paris who finds herself constantly outside of her comfort zone, learning to trust herself while leaning on others as she navigates her new life.” She went on to thank the cast, crew and fans.

“I will carry this chapter with me forever,” she concluded. “Saying goodbye feels completely surreal and bittersweet, but mostly, I feel so incredibly proud and grateful that I got to be her. And be part of something so joyful. This has forever changed me.”

The final season of Emily in Paris sees Emily in multiple European locations, including Greece.

"Stepping into a new era of ambition and romance, Emily faces defining choices that test her ultimate loyalties," according to an official logline for the season. "But as unexpected career conflicts and shifting relationships force her to reevaluate where her true future lies, she must make one final choice between her career, her heart, and the life she’s built in Paris."

Season 6 debuts on Netflix Dec. 24.

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Kristen Chenoweth, Whitney Leavitt to compete on 'The Traitors'

'The Traitors' cast (Peacock)

The Traitors has revealed its new celebrity cast.

Actress and singer Kristen Chenoweth, Lord of the Rings star Dominic Monaghan, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Whitney Leavitt and The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Cynthia Bailey are among the latest crop of contestants.

Others include The Bachelor’s Joey Graziadei, Love Island USA’s JaNa Craig, Survivor’s Q Burdette, Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim and NFL star Rashad Jennings.

The new season, with returning host Alan Cumming, will premiere on Peacock in 2027. The Emmy-winning show was recently picked up for an additional three seasons.

The Traitors: New Blood, a spinoff series featuring everyday Americans competing to win, is currently airing Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.

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Millie Bobby Brown appears to welcome 2nd baby, shares new photo

Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi attend the Enola Holmes 3 NY Premiere on June 25, 2026, in New York City. (Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Netflix)

Actress Millie Bobby Brown and her husband, Jake Bongiovi, appear to have welcomed a second baby.

Brown shared a photo on Instagram Thursday of a baby's hands holding Bongiovi's fingers, with her hand on top of theirs. Brown is wearing a diamond ring that says "MOM" on her middle finger.

"Hi little guy!" the "Stranger Things" star captioned the photo, in which she tagged Bongiovi.

Representatives for Brown and Bongiovi did not reply to ABC News' request for comment.

Brown and Bongiovi are already the parents of a daughter whose birth they announced in August 2025. The couple said at the time they welcomed their daughter via adoption.

In July, Brown spoke to Vanity Fair and shared how she had always wanted to adopt a child, a subject she explored while studying social work for two years.

"I was learning primarily about adoption, which was where I really piqued an interest, and learning from the social worker's perspective, which I find very interesting," she said at the time. "Kudos to all social workers and what they do; I think it's so amazing and unbelievable. Changing the trajectory of children's lives forever is a beautiful thing, so my hats off to you.”

She added that Bongiovi, the son of music star Jon Bon Jovi, was also open to the idea of adoption, saying that he was "kind of in from the jump. Maybe that's why I married him."

"It was kind of great to be able to just know that we wanted to start a family still rooted in love, but through adoption," Brown said.

Brown and Bongiovi tied the knot in a small, intimate ceremony in May 2024 after three years together.

They had a second wedding in Tuscany in September 2024.

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Duncan Sheik, Tony Award-winning composer, dies at 56

Duncan Sheik attends 'The Broadway Legacy Foundation Launch' at the Broadway Museum on November 11, 2025 in New York City. (Santiago Felipe/Getty Images)

Duncan Sheik, the Tony Award-winning composer behind Spring Awakening and more, has died, according to his Instagram. He was 56.

The Friday morning Instagram post said the "father, husband, son, brother, and friend" died on Thursday night "surrounded by love."

A message shared on Sheik's Instagram earlier this week by his family said he was "receiving medical care" and was "in critical but stable condition."

"The world has a lost a singular talent, and deeply influential voice in music and theater," Friday's statement said. "From his Grammy-nominated hit “Barely Breathing” to his groundbreaking, Tony and Grammy Award-winning work on Spring Awakening, Duncan’s artistry touched many and leaves an indelible mark on the cultural landscape."

Born on Nov. 18, 1969, in Montclair, New Jersey, Sheik rose to fame in 1996 when he released his self-titled debut album, which included his hit song, "Barely Breathing."

The song peaked at No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and earned him a Grammy nomination for best male pop vocal performance.

Following his debut album, he released Humming in 1998, Phantom Moon in 2001 and Daylight in 2002.

While "Barely Breathing" established Sheik as a singer-songwriter, his career later expanded into musical theater, where he found success as a composer.

Sheik collaborated with lyricist Steven Sater and composed the music for Spring Awakening, which opened on Broadway in 2006.

He told Broadcast Music, Inc. in 2015 that around the time he was making the music for Spring Awakening, he wasn't "a huge fan" of music that was happening on Broadway and he wanted to make the music for an audience "beyond the normal crowd that would go to a Broadway musical."

The rock musical, based on Frank Wedekind's 1891 play and starring Jonathan Groff, Lea Michele, John Gallagher and Skylar Astin, became a major success. It won eight Tony Awards in 2007, including best musical, best original score and best orchestrations.

He went on to compose music for several other stage productions, including American Psycho and Because of Winn-Dixie. He also collaborated with Sater again on Alice by Heart and The Secret Life of Bees.

In his interview with Broadcast Music, Inc., he added that working on musical theater has "helped broaden my palette."

Sheik went on to release several more albums throughout his career, including White Limousine, Whisper House, Covers 80s, Legerdemain and Claptrap.

In May, it was announced that Sheik's new musical, Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen, would make its off-Broadway debut this fall. The musical is based on Moyoco Anno's manga graphic novel of the same name.

An off-Broadway revival of Spring Awakening is also set to open this fall. 

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New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson lands role on 'Law & Order: SVU'

Jalen Brunson and Mariska Hargitay attend the 'My Mom Jayne: A Film by Mariska Hargitay' Premiere during the 2025 Tribeca Festival at Carnegie Hall on June 13, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival)

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson is heading to Law & Order: SVU.

The guest-starring role on season 28 of the NBC drama series has been in the making for a while. SVU star Mariska Hargitay is a big Knicks fan and was a courtside mainstay for the playoffs this year, often seen hugging Brunson after the games. The team won their first championship in 53 years back in June.

After the win, Brunson was asked what he would do in the offseason and he responded, “Try to get on SVU.”

“When the plans finally make it out of the group chat. Jalen Brunson is officially headed to #SVU!” the show’s Instagram posted.

The point guard will appear in the Nov. 5 episode, though his role remains under wraps.

Brunson also appeared with Hargitay in the opening segment of the 78th Emmys, which Hargitay hosted. He’s set to host the season 52 premiere of Saturday Night Live on Sept. 26.

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Weekend Watchlist: What's new in theaters, on streaming

Ready, set, binge! Here's a look at some of the new movies and TV shows coming to theaters and streaming services this weekend:

ABC, Disney+
Dancing with the Stars: Watch both episodes of the two-night premiere of the reality competition series.

Prime Video
Neagley: This new action crime series is a spinoff of the popular show Reacher.

Apple TV
Slow Horses: The sixth season of the British spy thriller stars Gary Oldman.

Netflix
Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story: Check out this new installment in Ryan Murphy's Monster anthology series.

Comedy Central
South Park: The 28th season of the adult animated series makes its debut.

Movie theaters
Resident Evil: This horror movie from Weapons director Zach Cregger is based on the video game franchise.

That’s all for this week’s Weekend Watchlist – happy streaming!

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Greta Gerwig talks casting Meryl Streep in 'Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew'

Greta Gerwig attends the "Jay Kelly" Headline Gala at the 69th BFI London Film Festival at The Royal Festival Hall on October 10, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for BFI)

Greta Gerwig is sharing some insight into her upcoming Chronicles of Narnia adaptation, Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew.

In a new cover story with Empire, the writer/director explains why she cast Meryl Streep to voice Aslan, the mythical lion and creator of the Narnia world.

“I wanted someone who was profound but not pretentious, who had gravitas but not morose self-seriousness. Someone who could communicate depth and pathos as well as joy and delight,” Gerwig tells Empire.

She adds, “I wanted someone who was older than 70, so there was a wisdom of experience, but who also had the capacity of fresh wonder, like a child. And also to be one of the greatest actors to ever do it. That list is not a long one.”

Gerwig also tells the mag that she wanted her adaptation to have the feel of a rock opera, inspired by the feeling she got listening to music by David Bowie, Paul McCartney and others.

“Narnia is literally a world made out of music,” she says. “It is a world sung to life by Aslan, and rock ’n’ roll to me felt like a world made out of music.”

Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew hits theaters Feb. 12, 2027, and Netflix on April 2, 2027. In addition to Streep, it stars newcomers David McKenna and Beatrice Campbell alongside Emma Mackey, Carey Mulligan, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith and Daniel Craig.

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In brief: 'The Terminal List' gets official trailer and more

The mission isn’t over for Chris Pratt. Prime Video has released the official trailer for season 2 of The Terminal List, the action-thriller following Pratt’s Navy SEAL Commander James Reece. Returning for the series’ sophomore season are Tom Hopper, Constance Wu and Luke Hemsworth. The Terminal List, based on the bestselling novels by Jack Carr, follows Reece as he battles unknown conspiratorial forces seeking to upend the world order. All eight episodes drop Oct. 21 …

Jennifer Lopez’s limited Las Vegas residency is coming to the small screen this holiday season. Jenny from the Block took over the Vegas strip in 2025 for her The JLO Show: Live in Las Vegas residency; a concert film capturing the performance will air on CBS and Paramount+ on Thanksgiving Day. An extended version will be available exclusively on Paramount+ …

The Rose Hill population is growing. Prime Video announced Thursday the addition of series regulars Siobhan McGroarty, Sophia Reid-Gantzert and West Mulholland to the romantic family drama. Gigi Zumbado and Curtis Hamilton will have recurring guest roles. They join previously announced series leads Jake Weary, Sean O’Pry, Hannah Galway and Sadie Dickerson. The new series is based on Elsie Silver’s Rose Hill series about best friends West Belmont and Ford Grant …

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'Bridgerton' actress Phoebe Dynevor is married

Phoebe Dynevor attends the Louis Vuitton Womenswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 10, 2026 in Paris, France. (Photo by Aurore Marechal/Getty Images)

Bridgerton star Phoebe Dynevor is married.

The actress, who played Daphne Bridgerton on seasons 1 and 2 of the Netflix romance series, posted photos from her wedding to actor Cameron Fuller on social media Thursday.

“Married my best friend,” she captioned the black-and-white photos. In one, she’s walking hand in hand with her new husband. The second photo features the newlyweds kissing.

Fuller commented with a heart with an arrow through it emoji.

Dynevor’s family, friends and costars also took to the comments to share in the excitement. Her mother, Coronation Street actress Sally Dynevor, wrote, “Best weekend of our life. Beautiful Phoebe and Cameron. Love you both so much.” Dynevor’s sister, Hattie Dynevor, added, “The best weekend ever.”

Bridgerton costars Simone Ashley and Jessica Madsen commented with a bunch of heart emojis.

According to British Vogue, the wedding took place in Provence, France, with Dynevor wearing a dress by Louis Vuitton artistic director of womenswear Nicolas Ghesquière.

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'Spring Awakening' composer Duncan Sheik in 'critical but stable condition'

Duncan Sheik attends the premiere of 'Spring Awakening: Those You've Known' at Florence Gould Hall on April 25, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images)

Spring Awakening composer Duncan Sheik is receiving medical care for an unspecified health issue, according to a statement posted to his official Instagram Thursday.

The statement adds that Sheik remains in “critical but stable condition.”

"Out of respect for Duncan and our family, we will not be sharing any further medical details at this time," the statement continues. "We kindly ask for privacy during this incredibly difficult time and will provide updates when appropriate. Thank you for the continued love and support."

Sheik had a hit song in 1996 with the Grammy-nominated “Barely Breathing” off his self-titled debut album. He later became a successful composer for stage and film, perhaps best known for composing the 2006 musical Spring Awakening, which launched the careers of Lea Michele and Jonathan Groff. Sheik won a Tony for the project.

An off-Broadway revival of Spring Awakening begins previews in November. The new cast was announced on Wednesday.

Sheik also wrote the music and lyrics for the new musical Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen, debuting off-Broadway this fall.

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Burna Boy to headline NFL halftime show in Paris

Burna Boy for 'Global Citizen Live.' (ABC)

Burna Boy will take the stage at the NFL's debut in France.

The Nigerian Afro-fusion singer was named as the headline performer for the NFL's Paris Game on Oct. 25 at Stade de France, in an exclusive announcement on Good Morning America Thursday morning.

The NFL Paris Game will be the first NFL game played in France, and one of a record nine international games played this season.

The Paris Game, played between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints, is one of seven international games that will feature a halftime show this season.

Burna Boy, a native of Nigeria and the artist behind songs such as "Last Last" and "Love," shared a statement on the event in a release from the NFL regarding the show.

"The NFL is bringing something to France that has never happened here before, and I get to stand in the middle of it representing African music and I intend to give the people a show they will not forget," he stated.

Tim Tubito, senior director of global game presentation, music and entertainment at the NFL, said in a statement, "Paris is one of the great cultural capitals of the world, and African music sits right at the heart of what the city listens to."

The Jonas Brothers, Pedro Sampaio and Ricky Martin, Ayra Starr, Cage The Elephant and The Warning have already been announced as international game performers at NFL games this season, according to the release.

Rio de Janeiro and Paris will both see NFL games for the first time this year, while London, Madrid, Munich and Mexico City will return as hosts this season. Melbourne also hosted their first NFL game earlier this season.

The Paris Game will air Sunday, Oct. 25, at 9:30 a.m. ET on the NFL Network.

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Dolly Parton honored posthumously, shares prerecorded video message

Singer Dolly Parton performs, January 24, 2014 in Rancho Mirage, Calif. (Valerie Macon/Getty Images)

The late Dolly Parton is sharing a new video message, which was recorded before she died in August.

The Americana Music Association released Parton’s video Wednesday, which was submitted as part of her acceptance of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Americana Honors & Awards.

“Roots music, or what is now called Americana music, is what I grew up playing back in the Smoky Mountains,” Parton said in part in the video. “It’s that same music that drew me back to East Tennessee back in 1997 to write and record my album 'Hungry Again.' And that project really opened the door to a series of bluegrass and acoustic albums that changed the course of my career in so many ways.”

“Now, new fans discovered these albums, new Americana music communities embraced them, and now looking back at it all, I see this era of my career as a musical renaissance of sorts,” Parton continued.

The Americana Music Association announced in August that Parton — whose songs include “I Will Always Love You,” "Coat of Many Colors" and “Jolene” — was being recognized for her “enduring contributions as one of history’s greatest songwriters and recording artists.”

Parton was in good company: Emmylou Harris, Van Morrison and Willie Nelson are among the artists who have been honored with the Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award.

Parton, a Tennessee native, died on Aug. 25 at the age of 80 following a private battle with cancer, according to her family.

Throughout her six-decade career, Parton built a legacy that expanded beyond music into entrepreneurship and philanthropy.

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In brief: 'The Traitors' gets three additional seasons and more

Fresh off its Emmy win for outstanding reality competition program, The Traitors has been renewed for three more seasons at Peacock. That’s in addition to the new season already set to premiere in 2027. Alan Cumming, who won his third consecutive Emmy for outstanding host for a reality or reality competition program, will return as host ...

How to Survive Without Me has received a series order from HBO Max. The drama, from executive producer/writer Greg Berlanti, stars Ray Romano, Kaley Cuoco, Joshua Jackson, Ella Rubin and Rita Wilson. Wilson plays the deceased matriarch of the De Angelis family, who finds a way to keep managing her family members' lives even after she’s gone ...

The star-studded trailer for the Netflix film Sacrifice has been released. Chris Evans leads the cast as a “down-on-his-luck action star searching for his comeback” who gets taken hostage by a volcanic doomsday cult. The film also stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Vincent Cassel, Salma Hayek-Pinault, John Malkovich and Charli XCX as Mother Nature. Sacrifice premieres Oct. 16 ...

Heated Rivalry season 2 continues to round out its cast. Brendan Morgan, David Tomlinson, Gerry Dee, Michelle Mylett, Lauren Chan and Nick Stahl are joining the Crave/HBO Max hockey romance series. Season 2, starring Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, will premiere next spring ...

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'The Great British Baking Show' collection 14 gets Netflix release date, trailer

Nigella Lawson, Paul Hollywood, Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding appear in this photo promoting collection 14 of 'The Great British Bake Off.' (Netflix)

It's almost time to return to the tent.

Netflix has announced that collection 14 of The Great British Baking Show arrives to the platform on Sept. 25. A trailer for the new collection has also been released.

One episode will premiere weekly every Friday. This new batch of episodes will find 12 new bakers, in the age range from 21 to 67, competing against each other for the title of Star Baker, and to escape elimination from judges Paul Hollywood and Nigella Lawson.

Lawson joins the series after longtime judge Prue Leith announced her departure from the program back in January. Leith joined the show in 2017 and judged it for nine seasons.

"I’m uncharacteristically rather lost for words right now! Of course it’s daunting to be following in the footsteps of Prue Leith and Mary Berry before her, great dames both, but I’m also bubbling with excitement," Lawson said in a statement shared at the time she was announced as host back in January.

The real-life professions of this year's collection of amateur bakers range from pediatric doctor to hairdresser to competitive sprinter. A drag king, a retired garment technologist and a political economy student are also part of this season's cast.

The trailer for this season finds the bakers taking on brand-new challenges and reacting to Lawson taking over as a judge.

"I can't believe that she has entered the series where I am gonna be on the show," doctor and home baker Yannis says.

Comedian and actor Noel Fielding once again unites with Alison Hammond to serve as the co-hosts of the new season.

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