Day Headlines in Culture News: 2026-05-01
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There was one way we'd agreed to do Devil Wears Prada 2, says Meryl Streep (BBC entertainment 2026-05-01 23:52:21)
The sequel's stars on what's changed since the original, and why the film still resonates with women. -
Peter Kay show evacuated after 'suspicious bag' found (BBC entertainment 2026-05-01 22:06:37)
A 19-year-old man is in custody and the Birmingham site has been searched. -
Where's my Oscar? Eight times Academy Awards trophies have gone missing (BBC entertainment 2026-05-01 20:06:07)
From burglary to ransom, Oscar-winners like Frances McDormand, Jared Leto, Whoopi Goldberg and Olympia Dukakis have lost their coveted statuettes. -
Zayn Malik cancels US tour and cuts UK dates after hospital bed photo shared (BBC entertainment 2026-05-01 17:23:42)
The former One Direction singer has taken to Instagram to update fans as he cuts his world tour dates -
James McAvoy says filming in Wales fuelled his love for the outdoors (BBC entertainment 2026-05-01 17:10:55)
One of the Scottish actor's earliest roles was in the 2000 BBC costume drama Lorna Doone. -
Graham Linehan's conviction for damaging trans activist's phone overturned (BBC entertainment 2026-05-01 15:38:13)
Linehan had previously been found guilty of criminal damage after a confrontation with a trans activist. -
Missing Oscar found after Academy Award winner blocked from taking it on flight (BBC entertainment 2026-05-01 12:09:53)
The airline said the Academy Award was safely in its care in Frankfurt and was arranging its return. -
'Dreams come true' for singer joining Lady Gaga on Devil Wears Prada soundtrack (BBC entertainment 2026-05-01 11:37:42)
American singer Izzy Escobar features on the album alongside the likes of Dua Lipa and Olivia Dean. -
Spotify adds 'Verified' badges to distinguish human artists from AI (BBC entertainment 2026-05-01 11:29:35)
The music streaming platform will review criteria such as artists' live dates and social media presence. -
How did Banksy put up a statue in central London? (BBC entertainment 2026-05-01 11:00:53)
The sculpture depicts a suited man walking forward off a plinth while carrying a flag that covers his face. -
George Michael's Faith jacket sells for £176,400 (BBC entertainment 2026-05-01 10:52:18)
The jacket was purchased by "a fan" and would remain in the UK, the auction house says. -
One of the world's most valuable books goes on display in Glasgow (BBC entertainment 2026-05-01 07:56:32)
An exhibition of Birds of America by John James Audubon opens at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. -
'A Derry jazz festival? Are you off your head?' (BBC entertainment 2026-05-01 05:21:11)
Around 100,000 people are expected in Londonderry to celebrate 25 years of the City of Derry Jazz Festival. -
'Laughs and learning' in Cornish language podcast (BBC entertainment 2026-05-01 05:08:16)
Danni Diston explores learning the language of her beloved homeland alongside a number of guests. -
Oscar goes missing after Academy Award winner is blocked from taking it on flight (BBC entertainment 2026-05-01 03:02:21)
The airline said it regrets the situation and was doing an urgent "comprehensive internal search" for the award.