Day Headlines in Culture News: 2026-06-05
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I wanted to quit Eurovision twice - then won it, says Bangaranga singer Dara (BBC entertainment 2026-06-05 23:26:21)
The Bulgarian singer says her historic victory in Vienna came close to never happening.
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How a virtual space battle lost gamers £400,000 (BBC entertainment 2026-06-05 23:13:30)
One of the most violent chapters in EVE Online history wiped out an empire that had taken years to build.
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Your middle-aged friend starts dating your daughter - drama explores what happens next (BBC entertainment 2026-06-05 23:08:53)
The new drama centres on Alice discovering best friend Steve is dating her 26-year-old daughter.
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From Nescafe to Ted Lasso: Anthony Head's life in pictures (BBC entertainment 2026-06-05 19:17:48)
Anthony Head, who first came to public attention for his role in 1980s Nescafe ads, has died at the age of 72.
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Ex-Channel 4 News host Jon Snow reveals he has Alzheimer's (BBC entertainment 2026-06-05 17:10:50)
Snow, the lead presenter of C4 News for 32 years, will be seen navigating his diagnosis in a new film.
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The Amazing Digital Circus: Another YouTube sensation hits cinemas (BBC entertainment 2026-06-05 16:52:38)
The Amazing Digital Circus is being shown in cinemas after fans emailed chains asking them to show it.
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Buffy and Ted Lasso star Anthony Head dies at 72 (BBC entertainment 2026-06-05 15:58:59)
The British actor, who also appeared in Merlin and Little Britain, died of complications from pneumonia.
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'Rik Mayall was extraordinary': Festival held in comic's memory (BBC entertainment 2026-06-05 12:45:48)
Actor Nigel Planer fondly remembers his time working on The Young Ones with co-star Rik Mayall.
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Primavera fans react after headline acts Doja Cat and Massive Attack cancelled over weather (BBC entertainment 2026-06-05 12:29:47)
Fans have expressed their confusion that no back-up plan was put in place at the festival in Barcelona.
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Stars pay tribute to 'visionary' Mobo Awards founder Kanya King (BBC entertainment 2026-06-05 11:49:31)
Sir Idris Elba, Alesha Dixon and Stormzy remember King after her death from cancer at the age of 57.
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Hundreds enjoy impromptu Ed Sheeran waterfront gig (BBC entertainment 2026-06-05 11:11:05)
The singer performs half a dozen songs to hundreds of fans during an early-morning show.
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Kanya King, who founded Mobo Awards to champion black music, dies at 57 (BBC entertainment 2026-06-05 09:45:08)
King, who mortgaged her house to launch the ceremony 30 years ago, had been treated for cancer.
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US actor James Handy stabbed to death, with girlfriend's son arrested (BBC entertainment 2026-06-05 09:40:06)
Handy, 81, is known for his roles in films including Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick.
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China cracks down on soft porn, violence and materialism in viral micro dramas (BBC entertainment 2026-06-05 05:16:54)
Micro dramas have surged in popularity, but drawn criticism for often sensationalist content.
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Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet delights young film fan with surprise call (BBC entertainment 2026-06-05 05:13:51)
Teenager Eryn, who has been blind since brith, made a three hour round-trip for a film screening because there was no local accessible cinema.
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Kate Winslet delights young film fan with surprise call (BBC entertainment 2026-06-05 05:13:51)
Teenager Eryn, who has been blind since brith, made a three hour round-trip for a film screening because there was no local accessible cinema.
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Rachel Nickell's son and partner relive 1992 murder for new drama (BBC entertainment 2026-06-05 05:00:44)
More than 30 years after Rachel Nickell was murdered, her family speak about their ordeal.