Day Headlines in Culture News: 2026-03-05
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Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (BBC entertainment 2026-03-05 17:23:19)
The singer was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at around 21:30 PT (05:30 GMT) on Wednesday. -
Britney Spears arrested in California (BBC entertainment 2026-03-05 16:18:47)
Court documents show she was arrested in Ventura County on Wednesday night. -
Manchester rapper Aitch to star in Mobo Awards (BBC entertainment 2026-03-05 15:50:01)
The rapper is lined up for the ceremony being held in his home city for the first time. -
Rachel Zegler nominated for Olivier after balcony performance of Evita (BBC entertainment 2026-03-05 12:30:16)
The US actress made headlines last year for leaving the stage each night to perform to passers-by. -
BBC suggests licence fee could be cut if more people pay (BBC entertainment 2026-03-05 12:05:20)
Five of the BBC's 14-strong board, including the chairman, are currently appointed by the government. -
Romantasy author Sarah J Maas announces two new novels in bestselling series (BBC entertainment 2026-03-05 10:44:15)
The writer, who has sold 75 million books so far, says her next two are released in October and January. -
Messy singer Lola Young back on stage and on form after taking break to 'work on myself' (BBC entertainment 2026-03-05 08:51:23)
The star hopes to come back stronger after a spell out of the spotlight following an on-stage collapse. -
BBC proposes changes to board appointments after concerns over political interference (BBC entertainment 2026-03-05 06:30:28)
Five of the BBC's 14-strong board, including the chairman, are currently appointed by the government. -
Author savours hit book's new life as a musical (BBC entertainment 2026-03-05 06:16:44)
Rachel Joyce's The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry is on stage in the West End until 18 April.