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This week offers a diverse array of entertainment, highlighted by Claudia Winkleman hosting a unique musical event at the BBC Proms dedicated to The Traitors.
But the next seven days hold even more in store.
Following recent reports regarding Hulk Hogan, a new Netflix series is set to take viewers behind the scenes with WWE superstars. Additionally, Rob Brydon helms the new show Destination X, and Comic Con Manchester arrives.
Here’s a closer look at the week’s upcoming events…
For those who have been captivated by the drama of The Traitors, the Proms offer a unique experience.
On Saturday, Claudia Winkleman will present two concerts at the Royal Albert Hall, delving into the tense and evocative soundtrack of the hit BBC show.
Ahead of the concerts, Winkelman stated, “I’ve asked for a cloak and an owl,” referring to the classical pieces “with betrayal at their heart” featured alongside gothic interpretations of pop songs.
The repertoire will feature highlights such as Olivia Rodrigo’s Vampire, London Grammar’s Hell To The Liars, and Ludovico Einaudi’s Experience.
Furthermore, it’s been confirmed that previous cast members will make appearances.
The prom will consist of both a matinee and evening performance and will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds.
Shifting gears to another BBC reality offering, the new series Destination X premieres Wednesday on BBC One and iPlayer. Hosted by Rob Brydon, the show follows 13 contestants aboard a bus traveling through Europe with blacked-out windows.
Their objective? To determine their location by answering: Where the X are they?
At the end of each episode, the contestant with the least accurate guess is eliminated. The ultimate winner will receive a cash prize of £100,000.
According to The Telegraph, which describes the show as a blend of The Traitors and Race Across the World, the show “could become your new obsession”, while TV Zone describes it as “larger than life”.
By Paul Glynn, Newsbeat reporter
As wrestling aficionados are aware, kayfabe—the presentation of staged performances as genuine—has long been integral to WWE’s success (and few mastered it better than Hulk Hogan).
But could this carefully constructed illusion be disrupted? Starting Tuesday, Netflix subscribers can gain unprecedented access behind the curtain and into the writers’ room.
The streaming giant’s latest sports documentary series, WWE: Unreal, building on the success of Formula 1: Drive to Survive, will reveal how the narratives of stars such as The Rock, Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, John Cena, and CM Punk are crafted from concept to performance.
However, viewers are advised to proceed with caution, as promotional material suggests that “the drama is just as intense offstage as it is under the spotlight.”
Consider yourselves warned.
By Andrew Rogers, Newsbeat reporter
For those interested in seeing Samwise Gamgee from Lord of the Rings, Poe Dameron from Star Wars, and the ugly dog from Deadpool together, this weekend offers the opportunity.
The actors who portray these characters will be meeting fans at Comic Con Manchester.
Organizers anticipate over ten thousand attendees and promise a chance to “meet your heroes.” Many attendees will undoubtedly participate in cosplay, dressing as their favorite characters from comics, TV, films, and games.
Comic cons have become a thriving industry and are now a regular feature at convention centers across the UK. Multiple organizers compete to deliver premier events, with MCM, Monopoly Events, and Showmasters among the major contenders. This creates more options for fans but also a somewhat complex landscape of similarly named events.
They can be costly. Tickets to most conventions typically exceed £20, with additional expenses for meeting celebrities. A brief conversation and autograph from Oscar Isaac, for example, will cost an additional £175.
Singer Calum Scott was due to perform at Live from the Yard in his home city of Hull on 9 August.
Czafari has performed across the West Midlands since she started writing music nine years ago.
The event will be the first dance music event at the former pottery in its 238-year history.
Alice-Lily says for as long as she can remember, she has been immersed in music.
The former presenter was sacked after 45 allegations against him were upheld by a review.
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