Day Headlines in Culture News: 2026-02-25
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BBC broadcast of racial slur at Baftas unacceptable, says Nandy (BBC entertainment 2026-02-25 19:55:24)
The broadcast of a racial slur at the Bafta Film Awards was "completely unacceptable and harmful", the culture secretary says.
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Yungblud festival goes international, but not everyone's convinced (BBC entertainment 2026-02-25 18:16:36)
The third instalment is taking place in the Czech Republic after being held in Milton Keynes.
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Eve Myles inspired by detective who solved 30-year cold case in new role (BBC entertainment 2026-02-25 18:02:18)
The crime drama is partly based on a cold case investigation into the murder of a 17-year-old girl.
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BBC says airing racial slur by Baftas guest with Tourette's was 'serious mistake' (BBC entertainment 2026-02-25 17:06:37)
The BBC's director general tells its Executive Complaints Unit to complete a fast-tracked investigation.
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Broadcasting racial slur by Baftas guest with Tourette's was 'serious mistake', BBC says (BBC entertainment 2026-02-25 17:06:37)
The BBC's director general tells its Executive Complaints Unit to complete a fast-tracked investigation.
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Is TikTok the new frontier for fashion reinvention? (BBC entertainment 2026-02-25 13:41:45)
How a young designer got brought on to help redesign a legacy sports brand following a TikTok post.
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Phil Collins and Oasis nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (BBC entertainment 2026-02-25 12:10:20)
Jeff Buckley, Lauryn Hill, Pink, Shakira and Mariah Carey are also among the 17 nominees this year.
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Phil Collins, Pink and Shakira nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (BBC entertainment 2026-02-25 12:10:20)
Jeff Buckley, Lauryn Hill, Pink, Shakira and Mariah Carey are also among the 17 nominees this year.
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TV's Doctor Foster to return for third and final series (BBC entertainment 2026-02-25 11:30:06)
The BBC says the popular drama will return for five new episodes, nine years after series two aired.
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Tourette's campaigner says BBC 'should have worked harder' to stop his slur being aired (BBC entertainment 2026-02-25 11:18:48)
John Davidson, who tics due to his condition, shouted a racial slur while two black actors were on stage.
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Gucci criticised for 'AI slop' images ahead of major fashion show (BBC entertainment 2026-02-25 10:55:39)
Users of social media - where the marketing campaign has been launched - say it is out of keeping with Gucci's reputation for luxury.
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Martin Short's daughter Katherine dies at 42 (BBC entertainment 2026-02-25 09:31:16)
The actor says his daughter "will be remembered for the light and joy she brought into the world".
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Chinese dance group's tour triggers bomb threat against Australian PM (BBC entertainment 2026-02-25 08:13:42)
The group was told to cancel its performances or explosives would be set off at Anthony Albanese's house.
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Don't break up NewJeans and I'll forgo $18m payout, says ex-K-pop boss (BBC entertainment 2026-02-25 07:54:46)
Min Hee-jin has said she "can no longer bear to watch" the group get "torn apart".
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Funding to ensure City of Culture has a legacy (BBC entertainment 2026-02-25 06:19:06)
Government funding pot will go towards permanent arts venue and a museum.
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TV producers spotted my Insta breast surgery pictures (BBC entertainment 2026-02-25 06:17:58)
Broomfield Hospital surgeon Sascha Dua says cameras followed her work and her life as a single mum.
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Paramount boosts Warner Bros offer to rival Netflix in takeover bid (BBC entertainment 2026-02-25 00:01:02)
Warner Bros says the latest proposal could convince it to abandon the deal it struck with Netflix.