Day Headlines in Culture News: 2026-06-16
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Filming starts for new Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs comedy '35 years in the making' (BBC entertainment 2026-06-16 21:55:51)
Jones says the show has been "35 years in the making" as the pair have been busy on other projects. -
Take That tightrope walker says it's an 'honour' to perform with the group (BBC entertainment 2026-06-16 17:05:03)
Ellis Grover walked between two stages with a six-metre drop below him as Take That performed in Cardiff. -
Naomi Campbell blames lawyer for 'fraud and deception' at charity ban appeal (BBC entertainment 2026-06-16 16:41:45)
The supermodel is appealing the ban against her, telling an appeal tribunal that fake emails were used to misdirect funds. -
Grammy Awards add Asian Pop and Latin song categories (BBC entertainment 2026-06-16 16:16:57)
The music awards adds five new categories after wins from Bad Bunny and KPop Demon Hunters. -
Watch: The Darkness rock new He‑Man theme (BBC entertainment 2026-06-16 15:54:47)
The band, from Lowestoft, will feature in the soundtrack alongside Queen guitarist Brian May. -
Tom Holland confirms wedding to Zendaya and addresses viral AI pics (BBC entertainment 2026-06-16 14:54:56)
Photos appearing to show Tom Holland and Zendaya getting married in Italy have had millions of likes - but they’re not real -
Tom Holland confirms marriage to Zendaya and addresses viral AI pics (BBC entertainment 2026-06-16 14:54:56)
Photos appearing to show Tom Holland and Zendaya getting married in Italy have had millions of likes - but they’re not real. -
West End theatre to be named after Dame Judi Dench (BBC entertainment 2026-06-16 14:47:16)
The Shaftesbury Theatre is to be renamed to honour Dame Judi's contribution to the performing arts. -
Paddington musical set for Broadway debut (BBC entertainment 2026-06-16 13:12:47)
The production will launch in the US at New York's Al Hirschfeld Theatre in March 2027. -
Cate Blanchett to become visiting Oxford professor (BBC entertainment 2026-06-16 12:22:42)
Blanchett will be the new Visiting Professor of Contemporary Theatre at St Catherine's College. -
Cause of TOWIE star's death unknown, court told (BBC entertainment 2026-06-16 11:30:54)
A full inquest into the death of the 35-year-old has been set for December. -
Paul O'Grady life story show set for national tour (BBC entertainment 2026-06-16 10:18:30)
Savage will open in Leicester in February 2027 and visit cities including Liverpool and Birmingham. -
Paul O'Grady play set for national tour (BBC entertainment 2026-06-16 10:18:30)
Savage will open in Leicester in February 2027 and visit cities including Liverpool and Birmingham. -
Newsreader Tina Daheley to leave Radio 2 breakfast show (BBC entertainment 2026-06-16 09:47:39)
The move comes just a couple of weeks before Sara Cox takes over the show in July. -
Trust in news hits a new low, research suggests (BBC entertainment 2026-06-16 03:57:28)
The Reuters Institute records its lowest trust figures since the annual research began in 2015.