Day Headlines in Culture News: 2026-06-12
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Delta Goodrem becomes third celebrity to join Strictly Come Dancing (BBC entertainment 2026-06-12 18:28:21)
Goodrem rose to fame in Australian soap opera Neighbours
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King leads tributes to 'giant of the art world' David Hockney (BBC entertainment 2026-06-12 17:00:03)
The artist, who has died at the age of 88, "was one of life's true originals", King Charles says.
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David Hockney's life in pictures: From swimming pools to celebrity portraits (BBC entertainment 2026-06-12 15:15:54)
The Bradford-born artist, who has died at 88, was one of the most influential artists of the modern era.
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Tributes paid to David Hockney, a 'giant' and 'true icon' of British art (BBC entertainment 2026-06-12 14:03:35)
Hockney, one of the UK's most important and influential artists, has died at the age of 88.
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Bollywood's Nora Fatehi hopes her FIFA World Cup song brings 'unity' (BBC entertainment 2026-06-12 12:17:02)
The Canadian-born artist will be performing her official Fifa song at the Toronto opening ceremony.
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Fan favourite Tosh to leave Shetland TV show after 13 years (BBC entertainment 2026-06-12 11:40:45)
Alison O'Donnell, one of the original cast, says she wanted to explore other acting opportunities.
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Art world pays tribute to 'endlessly inventive and unique' Hockney (BBC entertainment 2026-06-12 11:24:03)
Tate Britain's director says the "loss to the art world is immense" following Hockney's death aged 88.
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Taylor Swift makes tearful 21-minute speech as she joins Songwriters Hall of Fame (BBC entertainment 2026-06-12 11:12:11)
The singer thanks her family as she becomes the youngest woman to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
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David Hockney: Bradford's artistic genius who painted the things he loved (BBC entertainment 2026-06-12 09:52:22)
The proud Yorkshireman who also painted iconic pictures of America, was routinely described as Britain's greatest artist.
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Art's great innovator whose vivid paintings made him a household name (BBC entertainment 2026-06-12 09:52:22)
The proud Yorkshireman, who also painted iconic pictures of America, was routinely described as Britain's greatest artist.
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'Most unusual book' wins Walter Scott historical fiction prize (BBC entertainment 2026-06-12 08:05:45)
Alice Jolly's The Matchbox Girl wins the £25,000 Walter Scott Prize at the Borders Book Festival.
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What do Puerto Ricans think of the viral song about their homeland? (BBC entertainment 2026-06-12 05:34:56)
People from Puerto Rico reflect on how the catchy tune has attracted attention to where they live.
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The World Cup of adverts: How brands are competing to entertain, not simply sell (BBC entertainment 2026-06-12 04:18:53)
Kim Kardashian, Timothée Chalamet and Susan Boyle feature in ambitious ads ahead of the World Cup.
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Do not use my music, Ariana Grande tells White House (BBC entertainment 2026-06-12 01:53:30)
Grande called a White House video using her song Bye "heinous nonsense", joining multiple artists demanding Trump's team not use their music.