Day Headlines in Culture News: 2026-01-16
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First look at Taron Egerton in new Netflix thriller (BBC entertainment 2026-01-16 19:01:32)
The Rocketman star is set to play a serial killer in the upcoming survivalist film. -
Was A$AP Rocky's comeback album worth the eight-year wait? (BBC entertainment 2026-01-16 16:27:27)
The hip-hop star has become a father-of-three, acted in films and been up in court since his last album drop. -
Why Heated Rivalry might not spark a UK ice hockey boom (BBC entertainment 2026-01-16 13:26:15)
The hit drama has got us talking about the sport - but in the UK there are barriers to taking part. -
Heated Rivalry and the barriers to a UK ice hockey boom (BBC entertainment 2026-01-16 13:26:15)
The hit drama has got us talking about the sport - but in the UK there are barriers to taking part. -
Germany returns stolen fragments of Bayeux Tapestry to France (BBC entertainment 2026-01-16 13:18:34)
Two fragments of the 11th-Century fabric were stolen from Bayeux during the Nazi occupation of France in the 1940s. -
Ant and Dec launch their first podcast - a smart move or late to the party? (BBC entertainment 2026-01-16 13:18:22)
The pair will host Hanging Out as part of a new entertainment channel they are launching online. -
Teen obsessed with Southport killer planned bomb attack at Oasis concert (BBC entertainment 2026-01-16 12:55:17)
McKenzie Morgan was inspired by the Southport attack and also planned an attack on a children's dance school. -
Cheryl stalker in prison for third time in a year (BBC entertainment 2026-01-16 12:29:40)
A 51-year-old man is back in prison after breaching his licence conditions. -
Actor Peter Mullan attacked after trying to stop assault (BBC entertainment 2026-01-16 10:26:28)
The actor stepped in to stop Dylan Bennet attacking a woman near the O2 Academy in Glasgow last year. -
Play goes from Whitley Bay pub to the West End (BBC entertainment 2026-01-16 09:52:01)
Gerry and Sewell was first performed in Whitley Bay but is now being shown to audiences in London. -
Julio Iglesias denies sexual assault allegations (BBC entertainment 2026-01-16 09:37:13)
In a statement, the Spanish singer says the allegations are "absolutely false and deeply sadden me". -
What the 28 Days Later franchise means to female horror fans (BBC entertainment 2026-01-16 08:41:49)
The latest instalment of the 28 Days Later horror franchise is the first of the series to have a female director. -
TV doctor says ADHD and OCD diagnoses have 'changed my life' (BBC entertainment 2026-01-16 06:17:08)
Love Island star Dr Alex George is calling for improved waiting times for neurodivergent assessments. -
Star Wars boss departs after leading franchise reboot (BBC entertainment 2026-01-16 01:52:39)
She oversaw the expansion of the franchise, including five feature films and new TV shows. -
Actor Timothy Busfield charged with sexually abusing boys on set of TV series (BBC entertainment 2026-01-16 00:24:22)
The actor starred in the West Wing TV series and is also known for the baseball film Field of Dreams.