Day Headlines in Culture News: 2026-10-01
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Watch: Celebrity Traitors series two kicks off with a wild curveball (BBC entertainment 2026-10-01 21:51:56)
The BBC's Noor Nanji on the gameshow's new twist and a traitor's shocking admission. -
Bill Nighy wins best host at British Podcast Awards (BBC entertainment 2026-10-01 21:30:29)
The actor has become an agony uncle in what award organisers called an "irresistibly endearing series". -
Chaos, coffins and 'Claudiapatra' steal the show in Celebrity Traitors (BBC entertainment 2026-10-01 20:18:06)
There is paranoia, confusion and a battle to survive among the celebrities as they fight for survival. -
Sexual assault case dismissed against Trailer Park Boys actor Mike Smith (BBC entertainment 2026-10-01 19:49:02)
Actor Mike Smith had been charged with sexual assault in 2025 for an alleged incident in 2017. -
First Glastonbury 2027 tickets sell out (BBC entertainment 2026-10-01 17:39:20)
Coach tickets for the 2027 festival are all snapped up in under 30 minutes. -
Kanye West's Russia shows officially cancelled after weeks of uncertainty (BBC entertainment 2026-10-01 12:13:28)
Chaos has surrounded the St Petersburg shows since the stadium said it had not agreed to host the rapper. -
Tourette's campaigner Davidson asks to watch Scottish Baftas via video link after racial slur row (BBC entertainment 2026-10-01 12:06:00)
John Davidson, whose condition includes involuntary tics, shouted a racial slur during the Bafta Film Awards in February. -
Naomi Campbell wins appeal over charity ban (BBC entertainment 2026-10-01 11:54:28)
A tribunal rules that the model was unaware of misconduct at her charity Fashion for Relief. -
Tributes paid to 'inspirational' presenter and campaigner Esther Rantzen (BBC entertainment 2026-10-01 07:04:39)
Dame Esther Rantzen was "an inspirational individual", the director of her Childline helpline says. -
K-pop star convicted of violating military service law (BBC entertainment 2026-10-01 05:24:10)
The member of K-pop band Winner was given a suspended prison sentence for repeated absences from his national service work. -
Celebrity Traitors: Can I visit the castle, ride the train and see the unusual monument? (BBC entertainment 2026-10-01 05:23:40)
A brief guide to the Scottish Highlands' "Traitors Territory". -
Brit Awards boosted Manchester economy by £5m, study finds (BBC entertainment 2026-10-01 05:20:43)
Greater Manchester mayor Bev Craig said the awards' move north for the first time was a "massive moment". -
BBC should not overspend on shows such as Suits and Schitt's Creek, MPs say (BBC entertainment 2026-10-01 00:20:51)
The issue is one of several raised by an influential committee as debate about the BBC's future continues. -
Celebrity Traitors is back - here's what you need to know ahead of the first show (BBC entertainment 2026-10-01 00:09:38)
Maya Jama, Michael Sheen and Bella Ramsey are among this year's celebrities taking part in the show.