Day Headlines in Culture News: 2025-12-30
-
Longplayer: The 1,000-year-long musical composition (BBC entertainment 2025-12-30 15:05:16)
The composition, by Jem Finer of the Pogues, has been playing since 31 December 1999. -
Why is K-pop band NewJeans on the rocks? (BBC entertainment 2025-12-30 14:47:27)
The group is losing one of its members - in yet another twist in a bitter year-long feud with its record label. -
K-pop band member sued for $30m after bitter record label feud (BBC entertainment 2025-12-30 14:14:18)
Record label Ador says it has dropped NewJeans member Danielle Marsh while the return of Minji remains uncertain. -
Corrie star dedicates MBE to working class actors (BBC entertainment 2025-12-30 12:04:46)
Sally Lindsay is among those from north-west England recognised in the New Year's Honours list. -
Anthony Hopkins shares advice as he celebrates 50 years of sobriety (BBC entertainment 2025-12-30 11:29:28)
The Oscar-winning actor, 87, says he realised he needed help after driving a car while drunk. -
French right pushes for national tribute to film star Brigitte Bardot (BBC entertainment 2025-12-30 11:20:27)
A petition for a national homage to Brigitte Bardot - who died on Sunday - attracts more than 23,000 signatures. -
'Maybe we all need panto a little bit more than ever now' (BBC entertainment 2025-12-30 09:34:33)
The UK Pantomime Association says there are about 260 pantos going on across the UK this season. -
'I played with Coldplay, but council estate is still home' (BBC entertainment 2025-12-30 06:04:20)
Chiedu Oraka still films music videos on his childhood street, despite performing with Coldplay. -
Music in 2026: Who's releasing new albums and will Oasis play Knebworth? (BBC entertainment 2025-12-30 00:05:40)
Music correspondent Mark Savage previews the biggest albums, tours and festivals of the coming year.