Day Headlines in Culture News: 2026-06-03
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Tom Holland praised for 'powerful' message on dyslexia after turning down SNL (BBC entertainment 2026-06-03 16:40:51)
The actor has revealed he turned down presenting Saturday Night Live out of fear of cue cards changing. -
A talking cube, female God of War & Wolverine among PlayStation announcements (BBC entertainment 2026-06-03 16:21:24)
The new instalment of God of War will star Kratos' wife Laufey, but some fans have questioned the call. -
BBC presenter apologises for misquoting Nigel Farage (BBC entertainment 2026-06-03 15:47:23)
Matt Chorley says he "misremembered" a quote by the Reform leader, which was "a mistake on my part". -
Director Wim Wenders withdraws 1975 film over actress's teen topless scene (BBC entertainment 2026-06-03 15:30:20)
Nastassja Kinski, who appeared in the film when she was 13, said the film-maker "didn't protect me". -
CBS News fires correspondent Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes (BBC entertainment 2026-06-03 15:15:48)
The veteran host had accused leadership of "murdering" the news show in a confrontation at a staff meeting this week. -
Government pledges £1.3bn for Universal's Uk theme park (BBC entertainment 2026-06-03 13:30:00)
The government's contribution is going towards upgrading local infrastructure and transport links. -
KSI tells Sidemen 'I'll always be here' after quitting YouTube group (BBC entertainment 2026-06-03 11:31:27)
The social media star has addressed his fellow Sidemen after leaving the YouTube collective. -
Martin Scorsese gets backlash after endorsing 'creatively freeing' AI (BBC entertainment 2026-06-03 11:15:42)
AI can help directors "move faster without sacrificing quality or craft" in pre-production, he says. -
Giorgio Locatelli replaces John Torode as co-host of Celebrity MasterChef (BBC entertainment 2026-06-03 08:44:04)
The Italian restauranteur will join Grace Dent on the series, following Torode's exit last year. -
Celine Dion 'heartbroken' by death of Beauty and the Beast singer Peabo Bryson (BBC entertainment 2026-06-03 08:39:43)
Bryson was best known as the voice behind Disney songs like A Whole New World and Beauty and the Beast. -
Publishers in UK can opt out of Google AI search results (BBC entertainment 2026-06-03 05:18:00)
The Competition and Markets Authority says it would put publishers "in a stronger position to negotiate content deals with Google". -
Ex-BBC presenter John Humphrys on being drunk during live Nixon resignation report (BBC entertainment 2026-06-03 05:12:13)
The former Today presenter has released a new podcast in which he talks about growing up in Cardiff. -
Peabo Bryson, R&B singer behind Beauty and the Beast, dies aged 75 (BBC entertainment 2026-06-03 01:06:50)
Bryson was best known as the voice behind Disney songs like "A Whole New World" and "Beauty and the Beast".