Day Headlines in Culture News: 2025-08-18
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Organisers cancel book prize over trans controversy (BBC entertainment 2025-08-18 20:45:15)
Several authors withdrew from the Polari Prize longlist following comments made by writer John Boyne. -
Couple get married on stage - in the middle of their Fringe show (BBC entertainment 2025-08-18 19:30:33)
Linus Karp and Joseph Martin have been together for 11 years and decided to tie the knot in a very special way - during a Fringe performance. -
Ken Dodd Happiness Centre shelved over funding (BBC entertainment 2025-08-18 16:02:19)
The charity set up in Sir Ken Dodd's name said it had no choice but to withdraw support. -
Putting on the Harry Potter costume 'a bit surreal' (BBC entertainment 2025-08-18 15:24:28)
Dominic McLaughlin is set to play the lead role of Harry Potter in an upcoming television adaptation based on the popular book series. -
Soho House bought for £2bn as Ashton Kutcher joins board (BBC entertainment 2025-08-18 15:13:54)
The private members' club chain is returning to private ownership after four years on the New York Stock Exchange. -
Ofcom rejects 14,000 Love Island complaints (BBC entertainment 2025-08-18 13:20:21)
Bullying and concerns for contestants' mental health were among the main issues in the complaints. -
BBC postpones Ozzy Osbourne documentary (BBC entertainment 2025-08-18 09:33:33)
The hour-long programme will be an "uplifting" tribute to the Black Sabbath singer, producers say. -
'Having a drink cost me my family' - Tommy Fury (BBC entertainment 2025-08-18 06:38:48)
Tommy Fury says his new BBC documentary follows him during the "hardest times" of his life. -
Joey Essex 'confident and excited' for boxing debut (BBC entertainment 2025-08-18 05:22:42)
The Towie star is the latest celebrity to take on crossover boxing, made famous by YouTubers. -
Love, laughter, tears: What to expect from Ozzy film (BBC entertainment 2025-08-18 05:16:55)
The hour-long programme will be an "uplifting" tribute to the Black Sabbath singer, producers say. -
From Sir Sean with love: The legacy that is helping young filmmakers (BBC entertainment 2025-08-18 05:12:01)
A foundation set up in Sir Sean's name helps give young people a start in the film industry. -
Swatch sorry for 'slanted eyes' ad after China uproar (BBC entertainment 2025-08-18 04:27:43)
The image of a model pulling the corners of his eyes resembled a racist image, critics say. -
Bindi Irwin says she was made to feel 'ashamed' of endometriosis pain (BBC entertainment 2025-08-18 02:59:35)
Her story has reignited conversations about the condition that affects about one in ten women. -
James Bond 'has to be a guy', says Helen Mirren (BBC entertainment 2025-08-18 01:12:08)
The Oscar-winning actor says that the famous 007 character can't be a woman as it "just doesn't work".