Day Headlines in Culture News: 2026-01-15
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Song banned from Swedish charts for being AI creation (BBC entertainment 2026-01-15 20:28:15)
The creators behind the chart-topping song believe their creative process has been misunderstood.
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Gavin and Stacey stars reveal details of their new TV comedy (BBC entertainment 2026-01-15 18:59:06)
Ruth Jones and James Corden are writing and starring in The Choir, which will air on Apple TV.
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Matthew McConaughey trademarks iconic phrase to stop AI misuse (BBC entertainment 2026-01-15 18:34:41)
The Oscar-winning actor has trademarked several phrases, including "Alright, alright, alright" from the cult classic film, Dazed and Confused.
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Hygiene ratings shouldn't apply to Michelin restaurants, says food critic (BBC entertainment 2026-01-15 17:26:34)
The restaurant critic says inspectors should "modernise" after Ynyshir recieved a one-out-of-five hygiene rating.
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Health and safety rules 'don't really apply' to Michelin restaurants, says food critic (BBC entertainment 2026-01-15 17:26:34)
The restaurant critic says inspectors should "modernise" after Ynyshir recieved a one-out-of-five hygiene rating.
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Harry Styles announces fourth album - with intriguing title (BBC entertainment 2026-01-15 17:15:53)
The pop star's long-awaited comeback is confirmed, after a viral campaign spread around the world.
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Sophie Turner's back to basics Lara Croft look revealed (BBC entertainment 2026-01-15 16:18:30)
Fans get their first glimpse of the Game of Thrones star in her role as the video game heroine.
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Sheeran touts ordered to pay back £3m or face jail (BBC entertainment 2026-01-15 14:35:27)
A Norfolk couple are ordered to pay the money after a Proceeds of Crime Act hearing.
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TikTok star will not repay full extradition costs (BBC entertainment 2026-01-15 13:26:48)
Harrison Sullivan will not have to pay the full cost of the jet that police chartered to arrest him.
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Amol Rajan to leave Radio 4's Today programme (BBC entertainment 2026-01-15 11:48:44)
The presenter will continue to host University challenge and his Radical podcast for the BBC.
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Eurovision Song Contest announces live tour (BBC entertainment 2026-01-15 11:27:45)
The show will feature some of the most memorable performers from the seven decades of the competition.
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2026 Mobo Awards: The nominations list in full (BBC entertainment 2026-01-15 10:34:06)
Find out who is nominated in each of the 20 categories at the 2026 Mobo Awards.
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Olivia Dean, Central Cee and Little Simz lead 2026 Mobo nominations (BBC entertainment 2026-01-15 10:33:52)
The musicians pick up four nominations each, as the ceremony moves to Manchester for the first time.
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Olivia Dean, Little Simz and Central Cee lead 2026 Mobo nominations (BBC entertainment 2026-01-15 10:33:52)
The musicians pick up four nominations each, as the ceremony moves to Manchester for the first time.
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Creatives mark Winnie-the-Pooh's 100th anniversary (BBC entertainment 2026-01-15 10:29:13)
A creative troupe will host performances in the forest that inspired A. A. Milne's Hundred Acre Wood.
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The rise and fall of convicted TV actor John Alford (BBC entertainment 2026-01-15 06:21:13)
Once a TV star who found minor chart success, John Alford is now in prison for sex offences.