Day Headlines in Culture News: 2026-05-22
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'Eat, sleep, rave, repeat': Fatboy Slim lights up Radio 1's Big Weekend (BBC entertainment 2026-05-22 21:29:44)
The veteran DJ closed out the dance-focused day as the festival landed in Sunderland's Herrington Country Park. -
Drake's surprise three-album drop makes UK chart history (BBC entertainment 2026-05-22 17:03:37)
The Canadian rapper becomes the first artist to debut three studio albums inside the top 10. -
TV presenter Judith Chalmers dies aged 90 (BBC entertainment 2026-05-22 13:49:35)
She was best known for hosting ITV's long-running travel show Wish You Were Here...? -
Lupita Nyong'o rejects criticism of Helen of Troy role (BBC entertainment 2026-05-22 12:41:51)
Critics including Elon Musk have claimed it's wrong to cast a black actress as the ancient Greek figure. -
Jury discharged in Ian Watkins prison murder trial (BBC entertainment 2026-05-22 12:16:09)
Rico Gedel and Samuel Dodsworth had been on trial at Leeds Crown Court accused of his murder. -
'We're coming back strong!' - Girl group Mis-Teeq confirm reunion (BBC entertainment 2026-05-22 11:40:56)
The group were known for blending R&B melodies with UK garage on hits such as Scandalous and One Night Stand. -
Reality TV risks sinking 'into the gutter', warns ex-Channel 4 and Ofcom boss Michael Grade (BBC entertainment 2026-05-22 09:52:13)
Michael Grade's warning comes in the wake of allegations made by participants on Married at First Sight. -
Maisie Peters on change, having a thick skin and her 'healed' sound (BBC entertainment 2026-05-22 09:38:14)
The singer shares what it has been like to grow up with her fans and the inspiration behind her new album. -
Jessie J 'sobbed for hours' after hearing she is cancer-free (BBC entertainment 2026-05-22 09:02:50)
The singer says she "exhaled for the first time in a year" after doctors gave her the news. -
Stephen Colbert joined by Sir Paul McCartney for The Late Show finale (BBC entertainment 2026-05-22 06:19:04)
The host joined Sir Paul and the band to close out the show with a performance of the Beatles' Hello, Goodbye. -
Phil Collins on THAT viral reaction to his song (BBC entertainment 2026-05-22 05:09:11)
Phil Collins says he was flattered after an online videos of twin brothers reacting to his song 'In The Air Tonight' went viral. -
Hamnet author Maggie O'Farrell on her new novel on the Irish famine and keeping her Bafta in the basement (BBC entertainment 2026-05-22 05:01:10)
Maggie O'Farrell's new novel, Land, is published after the success of the film adaptation of Hamnet. -
Fans react to Stephen Colbert’s final show (BBC entertainment 2026-05-22 00:52:53)
The late-night host will appear behind his CBS desk for the final time after the network announced last summer that the show would end after 11 seasons. -
'We're meant to dance': Radio 1's Big Weekend has one focus on its first day (BBC entertainment 2026-05-22 00:01:27)
Thousands are expected to attend this year's festival in Sunderland, with Fatboy Slim headlining on Friday.