Entertainment News Roundup: From 'Strictly Come Dancing' Apologies to Star-Studded Venice Film Festival

The BBC has issued an apology regarding negative experiences on 'Strictly Come Dancing.' The Venice Film Festival regains its star power post-actors' strike. Hollywood backs Kamala Harris for president. Comcast aims for a major NBA broadcasting deal. Flavor Flav supports U.S. women's water polo, while Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic torch in Paris.

The BBC issued an apology on Tuesday to any contestant who had a bad experience on 'Strictly Come Dancing' following allegations concerning the training methods of some professional dancers. This long-running flagship show has been a BBC staple for two decades, and has international versions broadcasted as 'Dancing with the Stars.'

This year's Venice Film Festival will see a glamorous return of stars after the 2023 actors' strike had subdued last year's event. The festival, scheduled from August 28 to September 7, will feature various blockbusters and auteur films, hoping to make a mark ahead of the major awards season.

Hollywood's 'Dembargo' on political donations has ended, and key figures and celebrities, including Cardi B, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Shonda Rhimes, are now backing Kamala Harris for the Democratic presidential nomination following President Joe Biden's decision to not seek reelection.

Comcast announced it expects to secure an 11-year broadcasting deal with the NBA to show 100 games each regular season through NBC and Peacock. Competing with Amazon Prime Video and ESPN, Comcast views sports broadcasting as a strategy to boost viewership.

In the realm of sports, rapper Flavor Flav has brought attention to the U.S. women's water polo team, supporting their quest for a fourth consecutive gold medal at the Paris Olympics. Additionally, Snoop Dogg will be one of the torchbearers for the Olympic flame during the final stretch before the Paris Games opening ceremony.

(With inputs from agencies.)