Julia Stiles’ Heath Ledger Tribute and 4 More Entertainment Stories to Know

1 Julia Stiles reunites with ‘10 Things’ cast for a Heath Ledger tribute

Julia Stiles’ Heath Ledger tribute brought a beloved 1999 movie moment to the Dancing with the Stars ballroom. On the show’s October 20 dedication episode, she and Ezra Sosa danced to “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” the Frankie Valli song Ledger’s character performed in 10 Things I Hate About You.

After the routine, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Gabrielle Union and other castmates joined Stiles onstage. It was a nostalgic reunion—and a tribute to Ledger, who died in 2008.^[1]

2 ‘Dancing with the Stars’ delivers an emotional night—with no elimination

The latest Dancing with the Stars episode paired celebrity tributes with a surprise cast reunion. Julia Stiles honored her late 10 Things I Hate About You co-star Heath Ledger, while Olympic figure skater Amber Glenn scored 38 out of 40 for a dance dedicated to her sister.

Paralympian Ezra Frech earned the season’s first perfect 10 from guest judge Kym Johnson. Despite the high-stakes performances, all 10 remaining couples stayed in the competition.^[2]

3 FX renews ‘American Horror Story’ for Season 14

American Horror Story is coming back: FX has renewed Ryan Murphy’s anthology series for a 14th season, according to UPI’s October 20 report. The pickup keeps the long-running horror franchise in motion, though the report did not include a premiere date or season details.

For viewers, the announcement is a fresh reason to keep the series on their radar as its current season continues.^[3]

4 Denzel Washington and Christopher McQuarrie team up for a thriller

Denzel Washington is set to star in a new thriller directed by Christopher McQuarrie for Amazon MGM and United Artists, TheWrap reported October 20. The movie is scheduled for theatrical release on October 1, 2027.

The pairing brings Washington together with the filmmaker known for directing recent Mission: Impossible films. TheWrap’s report did not provide a title or plot details.^[4]

5 Golden Globes puts ‘Michael’ in the drama category

The Golden Globes rejected the film Michael for consideration as a comedy or musical, TheWrap reported October 20. The movie’s distributor, Lionsgate, has until October 31 to appeal the decision.

The classification matters because it determines which category the film can compete in. TheWrap’s report did not say whether Lionsgate plans to challenge the ruling.^[4]