Day Headlines in Culture News: 2026-02-16
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Actor Robert Duvall, who starred in The Godfather, dies aged 95 (BBC entertainment 2026-02-16 18:57:26)
The Oscar-winner died "peacefully" at his home in Middleburg, Virginia, on Sunday, his family says.
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How Robert Duvall became a Hollywood great (BBC entertainment 2026-02-16 18:19:09)
A look at the life of the prolific actor whose many films included Apocalypse Now and The Godfather.
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Harry Styles named as curator of 2026 Meltdown Festival (BBC entertainment 2026-02-16 17:08:28)
Harry Styles will join the list of artists that have overseen the annual London event.
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Harry Styles named curator of 2026 Meltdown Festival (BBC entertainment 2026-02-16 17:08:28)
Harry Styles will join the list of artists that have overseen the annual London event.
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Woman admits selling fake Taylor Swift tickets (BBC entertainment 2026-02-16 14:35:14)
The total amount of the fraud was nearly £3,000 and involved 12 victims, Cardiff magistrates hear.
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YouTube star Markiplier says film's success is 'win' for independent creators (BBC entertainment 2026-02-16 13:48:30)
US creator Markiplier opens up about the multi-million dollar box office success of his debut film Iron Lung.
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Sting and Lewis Capaldi surprise at charity show (BBC entertainment 2026-02-16 13:09:04)
The show, last held in 2020, raises funds for emerging artists in memory of actor Sammy Johnson.
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Boy George & Culture Club to kick off festival (BBC entertainment 2026-02-16 12:19:12)
Other stars booked for the festival include Lulu, Sugababes and Björn Again.
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Logan Paul's Pokémon card smashes record in $16m sale (BBC entertainment 2026-02-16 11:35:18)
Venture capitalist AJ Scaramucci buys the card to kick off his plan for a "planetary treasure hunt".
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Lord of the Rings star cast as Lennon's wife in Beatles biopic (BBC entertainment 2026-02-16 10:34:36)
Morfydd Clark will portray Cynthia Lennon, the first wife of John, in the four-part biopic.
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Ozzy army descends on Mardi Gras parade (BBC entertainment 2026-02-16 08:07:11)
At least 200 people dressed as the Prince of Darkness were in New Orleans to honour the late star.
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'It's never too late': Savannah Guthrie's new plea for mother's release as FBI analyses glove (BBC entertainment 2026-02-16 04:53:41)
The FBI says it recovered a DNA sample from the glove, which was found in a field a few miles from Guthrie's home.
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ByteDance to curb AI video app after Disney legal threat (BBC entertainment 2026-02-16 03:47:49)
Videos featuring Spider-Man and other characters which are Disney's intellectual property have gone viral since Seedance's update.
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Bedding firm backs down on 'Swift Home' trademark after Taylor Swift appeal (BBC entertainment 2026-02-16 01:44:55)
Swift’s team had flagged similarities between her trademark and the company’s contested design.
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America's Next Top Model shaped reality TV, but should it ever have been made? (BBC entertainment 2026-02-16 00:40:47)
A new Netflix documentary will finally see Tyra Banks and her fellow judges address some of the most controversial scandals from the reality show.