Day Headlines in Culture News: 2025-12-16
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BBC declares it will fight Donald Trump's defamation claim - but should it? (BBC entertainment 2025-12-16 16:45:34)
As President Trump follows through on his threat to sue the BBC, what are the options for the corporation? -
England's arts funding 'straitjacket' set for overhaul (BBC entertainment 2025-12-16 13:59:20)
A review of Arts Council England recommends more power for the regions and scrapping a controversial strategy. -
Government considers advertising or subscription model for BBC (BBC entertainment 2025-12-16 12:52:43)
It has published a consultation document - or green paper - laying out plans to futureproof the BBC. -
BBC says it will defend Trump defamation lawsuit over Panorama speech edit (BBC entertainment 2025-12-16 11:08:41)
The US president has requested $5bn (£3.7bn) in damages, according to court documents filed in Florida. -
Rob Reiner's son Nick arrested on suspicion of murder after director and wife found dead (BBC entertainment 2025-12-16 10:42:38)
The couple's son is in custody after the couple was found dead in their home on Sunday. -
Lizzo celebrates as fat-shaming claims dismissed (BBC entertainment 2025-12-16 09:38:51)
The star says the allegations "haunted" her, but she still faces allegations of sexual harassment. -
Debate on BBC's future kick-started by government consultation (BBC entertainment 2025-12-16 09:30:50)
It has published a consultation document - or green paper - laying out plans to futureproof the BBC. -
Biffy Clyro to headline Kendal Calling festival (BBC entertainment 2025-12-16 08:15:51)
The 2026 line-up includes Wolf Alice, Two Door Cinema Club, Scissor Sisters and more. -
Faye Tozer plays three roles in Mean Girls musical (BBC entertainment 2025-12-16 07:53:58)
The Steps singer joins the cast performing at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre and 18 other venues. -
Bake Off finalist says he 'hates baking cakes' (BBC entertainment 2025-12-16 06:20:10)
Aaron Mountford-Myles, of Stoke on Trent, says the series was the best experience of his life. -
Radio station cleared over swearing played on loop (BBC entertainment 2025-12-16 06:02:44)
The swear word was played for at least 26 minutes, an Ofcom report says. -
Trump files $5bn defamation lawsuit against BBC over Panorama speech edit (BBC entertainment 2025-12-16 04:12:04)
The US president has requested $5bn (£3.7bn) in damages, according to court documents filed in Florida.