Day Headlines in Culture News: 2026-05-17
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Eurovision winner Dara arrives to screaming fans in Bulgaria (BBC entertainment 2026-05-17 18:10:32)
The 27-year-old's tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the song contest. -
Saturday Night Live UK met a sceptical crowd - but has it won them over? (BBC entertainment 2026-05-17 10:29:49)
Many predicted a transatlantic SNL would crash and burn - but as its run comes to a close, the consensus from fans and critics has been mostly positive. -
The 'prince of pop art who was forgotten by his home' city finally gets exhibition (BBC entertainment 2026-05-17 06:05:50)
Peter Phillips was key to the pop art movement but his home city of Birmingham hardly noticed. -
'Look Mum, one point': Why does the UK keep getting Eurovision wrong? (BBC entertainment 2026-05-17 02:13:36)
After four years of flops, the BBC has to think hard about how it approaches Eurovision in 2027. -
Bangaranga! Bulgaria wins Eurovision - but UK comes last (BBC entertainment 2026-05-17 02:10:12)
Bulgarian singer Dara is a surprise winner beating Israel in second place, while the UK's Look Mum No Computer gets just one point. -
Lights, camera, Bangaranga: Highlights from Eurovision (BBC entertainment 2026-05-17 02:00:44)
Bulgarian singer Dara stormed to victory in the contest, while Ukraine broke the record for the longest note ever sung at Eurovision. -
Watch: Meet the Americans who love Eurovision (BBC entertainment 2026-05-17 01:42:53)
US fans of the Eurovision Song Contest gathered in Washington DC to cheer on their favourite European acts. -
Soprano Dame Felicity Lott dies aged 79 (BBC entertainment 2026-05-17 00:54:38)
The British operatic soprano recently told the BBC of her terminal cancer diagnosis.