From Dance Floors to Film Stages: Today's Top Entertainment Headlines

The BBC apologized for negative experiences on 'Strictly Come Dancing,' stars are set to adorn the Venice Film Festival post the 2023 actors' strike, and Hollywood endorsements boost Kamala Harris's political campaign. Comcast is negotiating a deal for NBA broadcasting rights despite Q2 revenue misses, and Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic torch ahead of the Paris Games opening ceremony.

The BBC issued an apology on Tuesday to any contestants who faced poor experiences on 'Strictly Come Dancing,' following allegations about the show's training methods. 'Strictly Come Dancing,' a flagship for 20 years, has a global reach as 'Dancing with the Stars.'

The Venice Film Festival will see a return of celebrity glamour this year, bouncing back from the 2023 actors' strike. Running from Aug. 28 to Sept. 7, the festival will feature blockbuster and auteur movies vying for awards season attention.

In political news, Hollywood fundraisers and celebrities threw their support behind Kamala Harris, potentially the next Democratic nominee for U.S. president, following President Joe Biden's decision not to seek re-election.

Comcast announced it anticipates an 11-year deal with the NBA to broadcast 100 games each regular season, leveraging both its NBC network and Peacock streaming services. Despite this, Comcast missed Q2 revenue expectations due to weaker studio and theme park performance.

In sporting news, Snoop Dogg will be one of the torchbearers for the Paris Olympic Games, set to carry the flame through Saint-Denis ahead of the opening ceremony.