{
  "id": 10947567,
  "title": "Watch Tom Cruise Dust off His ‘Risky Business’ Dance Moves for the ‘Jennifer Hudson Show’ Spirit Tunnel",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/watch-tom-cruise-dust-off-his-risky-business-dance-moves-for-the",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-30T13:17:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/culture/tv-film/watch-tom-cruise-dance-jennifer-hudson-show-spirit-tunnel-1236350690/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 30, Tom Cruise rekindled his early career dance moves during a visit to the Jennifer Hudson Show. The Oscar-nominated actor, dressed in black, performed a spirited shuffle down the show’s iconic Spirit Tunnel, accompanied by the crew’s rendition of \"Old Time Rock & Roll\" with Cruise-centric lyrics. Cruise’s enthusiastic performance, complete with spinning, bopping, and kicking, captivated several staffers who joined in the dance. With his signature Ray-Ban sunglasses perched on his face, Cruise’s lively move down the tunnel marked his first appearance at the syndicated show, as he promoted his upcoming environmental disaster film, Digger. Directed by Academy Award-winner Alejandro González Iñárritu, the movie sees Cruise portraying a Texas oilman whose company triggers an ecological disaster that could lead to nuclear catastrophe. While some critics have lauded Cruise’s performance, others have harshly criticized the film, dubbing it the \"worst movie\" of his career. Promoting Digger began in July, with Cruise delivering an energetic pregame speech at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final before Spain’s clash against Argentina. Recently, he also attended the Kansas City Chiefs’ season opener, where he engaged with Taylor Swift, praising her football knowledge while referring to her as a \"genius.\"",
  "summary": "The movie icon is in the midst of a press tour for his new apocalyptic drama Digger .",
  "key_points": [
    "Tom Cruise danced in Jennifer Hudson Show's Spirit Tunnel on September 30",
    "Cruise performed spirited shuffle to Old Time Rock & Roll",
    "Cruise promoted environmental disaster film Digger"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}