Day Headlines in Culture News: 2026-05-18
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Dear England drama: 'A story of real hope' says writer (BBC entertainment 2026-05-18 23:15:29)
Writer James Graham on his new series Dear England and why access to arts subjects is so important. -
'I lost my best friend' - TV presenter says death of his dog was 'unique and profound' (BBC entertainment 2026-05-18 16:58:49)
The presenter says the loss of a pet can be as significant as human loss. -
Married at First Sight UK brides tell BBC they were raped by on-screen husbands (BBC entertainment 2026-05-18 15:59:56)
Channel 4 was aware of one of the rape claims before broadcast, but the woman involved still featured in the show. -
Police search for Yungblud stalking suspect (BBC entertainment 2026-05-18 15:37:07)
Theresa Foley from Sheffield is banned from contacting the rock star or going to his concerts. -
In pictures: Celebrity style meets garden design at Chelsea 2026 (BBC entertainment 2026-05-18 12:35:05)
Designers from around the world showcase their gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. -
Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish government (BBC entertainment 2026-05-18 11:58:54)
The Colombian singer says the court ruling means the "narrative" that she was guilty now "crumbles". -
K-pop stars Ateez join Pitbull and Lewis Capaldi as BST Hyde Park headliners (BBC entertainment 2026-05-18 11:31:51)
The summer festival at London's Hyde Park will see the eight-member K-pop group perform. -
New BBC boss warns that 'tough choices are unavoidable' (BBC entertainment 2026-05-18 09:55:47)
Ex-Google executive Matt Brittin says the BBC has "never been more needed" but faces "very real challenges". -
Anne-Marie Duff on her brother's dementia (BBC entertainment 2026-05-18 06:16:56)
Anne-Marie Duff shares the death of her brother Eddie with early-onset Alzheimer's