Entertainment Tidbits
David Letterman will interview Adam Sandler in a new episode of Netflix’s My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, premiering December 1st. The conversation covers Sandler’s rise from stand-up comedy to Saturday Night Live and his success in film. The episode was filmed September 29th at New York University before a live student audience. (Story URL)
NBC’s Today co-host Dylan Dreyer accidentally struck a cameraman with a golf ball during Monday’s 3rd Hour broadcast. Before taking her swing, Dreyer joked, “My balls have been known to go in weird directions.” After the ball hit, someone off-camera shouted, “Ow!” Dreyer gasped and rushed to check on the cameraman, who laughed, “Good job, Dylan.” (Story URL)
Terry Bradshaw reassured fans after missing Fox NFL Sunday. During the show, host Curt Menefee told viewers that Bradshaw had come to work sick and went home to rest. “He’s not feeling well. We send him our love,” Menefee said. Co-host Howie Long added, “We miss you, man!” Later, Bradshaw posted on Instagram, “Just have a cold. All good.” (Story URL)
Netflix is developing a new interactive title called Dead Man’s Party: A Knives Out Game to accompany Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. The game lets players take part in their own mystery using their TV controller. According to Netflix, “World-famous detective Benoit Blanc is in the house to solve another murder… everyone’s a suspect.” (Story URL)
Weird Al Yankovic is extending his “Bigger & Weirder Tour” into 2026, adding 90 shows across North America. The tour begins May 26th in Hollywood, Florida. The concerts will feature a mix of hits and deep cuts, supported by a giant video wall, multiple costume changes, and an eight-piece band made up of Yankovic’s longtime members. (Story URL)
A cause of death has been released for Diane Ladd, the legendary actress and mom to Laura Dern who died November 3rd at age 89. A death certificate confirmed the cause as acute on chronic hypoxic respiratory failure. Records also listed interstitial lung disease and esophageal dysmotility as contributing conditions. Ladd was cremated November 10th. (Story URL)
U.K. production company Particle6, known for creating the AI actress Tilly Norwood, has been commissioned to produce a new AI-led series for The History Channel in the Netherlands. The 10-part short-form series will explore well-known Dutch locations, using AI to recreate their past. AI-generated scenes, based on archival materials, will blend with live-action footage. (Story URL)