Day Headlines in Culture News: 2026-01-14
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Traitors star reveals murder strategy during 'wonderful experience' on show (BBC entertainment 2026-01-14 19:34:24)
Fiona Hughes was selected by presenter Claudia Winkleman to be the secret traitor in the opening episode.
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David Hockney says moving Bayeux Tapestry to UK is 'madness' (BBC entertainment 2026-01-14 17:55:02)
The artist claims it is too much of a risk to transport the centuries-old artwork from France.
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Wicked's Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey set for theatre reunion (BBC entertainment 2026-01-14 17:39:15)
The Hollywood stars will perform in London after their successful run in the Wicked franchise.
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Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni cleared of cake fraud (BBC entertainment 2026-01-14 17:12:24)
Chiara Ferragni had been accused of misleading consumers in her promotion of Christmas cakes and Easter eggs.
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Julian Barnes on his last novel: 'I hope it's a good one to go out on' (BBC entertainment 2026-01-14 17:00:31)
The award-winning author discusses his "final" novel, living with cancer, and the future of fiction.
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Actor John Alford jailed for sex assaults on teens (BBC entertainment 2026-01-14 16:46:59)
The former London's Burning and Grange Hill star is sentenced at St Albans Crown Court.
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Judgement reserved in appeal against Kneecap member (BBC entertainment 2026-01-14 16:40:17)
The UK government is appealing the September 2025 decision to dismiss the case against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh.
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Coronation Street legend joins cast of Irish soap (BBC entertainment 2026-01-14 16:32:17)
Callard, best known for her role as Liz McDonald on Coronation Street, will play a new character called Lily.
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Sting pays Police bandmates more than £500,000 in royalties (BBC entertainment 2026-01-14 15:05:43)
The musician discovered a "historic underpayment" after being sued in London's High Court.
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Sting pays Police bandmates £600,000 in royalties (BBC entertainment 2026-01-14 15:05:43)
The musician discovered a "historic underpayment" after being sued in London's High Court.
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Wicked's Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey tease theatre reunion (BBC entertainment 2026-01-14 14:52:40)
The Hollywood stars look set to reunite on stage after their successful run in the Wicked franchise.
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Prosecutors set out challenge to Kneecap terrorism charge decision (BBC entertainment 2026-01-14 14:16:47)
The government starts appealing the September 2025 decision to dismiss the case brought against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, aka Mo Chara.
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Bafta names rising stars who are tipped for film success (BBC entertainment 2026-01-14 12:16:06)
Chase Infiniti, Miles Caton and Robert Aramayo are among the nominees for the Bafta Rising Star Award.
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First-ever UK Town of Culture competition launched (BBC entertainment 2026-01-14 11:54:24)
Towns of all sizes are encouraged to showcase their culture for a chance to win a £3m prize.
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What life lessons can we learn from The Traitors? (BBC entertainment 2026-01-14 11:54:11)
The different biases, stereotypes and filter bubbles that are brought to the round table
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Milton Keynes set to get 'world-class' £76m events venue (BBC entertainment 2026-01-14 11:29:08)
The council says it will bring "incredible live entertainment to the heart of the city".
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Colleen Hoover reveals 'successful' cancer surgery (BBC entertainment 2026-01-14 11:17:07)
The best-selling author says she has also been undergoing radiotherapy and is "doing much better".
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Kneecap terrorism charge appeal case begins at High Court (BBC entertainment 2026-01-14 10:31:21)
The UK government is appealing the September 2025 decision to dismiss the case brought against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, aka Mo Chara.
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First UK Town of Culture competition searches for 'unique stories' (BBC entertainment 2026-01-14 05:34:26)
The event is part the government's effort to "restore pride in communities" and showcase local communities.
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Actor Kiefer Sutherland arrested over alleged assault of ride-share driver (BBC entertainment 2026-01-14 03:54:50)
Investigators arrested the actor, star of 24 and Designated Survivor, in Hollywood early on Monday morning.