Day Headlines in Culture News: 2026-09-16
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Ex-BBC presenter questions role of Royal Family in new documentary (BBC entertainment 2026-09-16 17:57:15)
John Humphrys, who presented Today and the Nine O'Clock News, heads a new Channel 4 documentary on the topic. -
Legendary Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs dies aged 84 (BBC entertainment 2026-09-16 13:29:39)
Olu Jacobs was one of Nigeria's most recognised actors, whose career spanned several decades. -
Earl Spencer's unreleased book on Diana stolen in the Netherlands (BBC entertainment 2026-09-16 13:22:16)
The theft of Earl Spencer's memoir about his late sister comes one week ahead of the book's release. -
Author and critic Bonnie Greer dies aged 77 (BBC entertainment 2026-09-16 12:41:03)
Her husband says the playwright and cultural and political commentator died after a brief illness. -
Writer and broadcaster Bonnie Greer dies aged 77 (BBC entertainment 2026-09-16 12:41:03)
Her husband says the playwright and cultural and political commentator died after a brief illness. -
British-American author and critic Bonnie Greer dies aged 77 (BBC entertainment 2026-09-16 12:41:03)
Her husband says the playwright and cultural and political commentator died after a brief illness. -
How being music's Mr Nice Guy contributed to biggest crisis of Ed Sheeran's career (BBC entertainment 2026-09-16 11:50:12)
Sheeran tries to stay away from politics and controversy, but that stance has come in for criticism. -
Pokémon fans queue for 30th anniversary release (BBC entertainment 2026-09-16 11:45:37)
Avid collectors of the Japanese trading card game call it "the biggest day in a decade". -
Brass band trumpets 14th win as Britain's best (BBC entertainment 2026-09-16 05:22:14)
Foden's Band, known as one of the world's best brass bands, adds another title to its collection.