Day Headlines in Culture News: 2026-10-21
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Four locations in the running to be UK City of Culture 2029 (BBC entertainment 2026-10-21 23:02:37)
The winner, announced in early 2027, will receive £10m to deliver a year of cultural activities. -
Radio presenter's 'wobbles' over Children in Need cycling challenge (BBC entertainment 2026-10-21 17:38:04)
Owain Wyn Evans says the 400-mile challenge doesn't "feel like a thing I'm able to do". -
Glastonbury coach tickets oversold in admin error (BBC entertainment 2026-10-21 15:30:57)
Bookings will automatically be converted into a general admission ticket and coach fare refunded. -
Don't Stop Believin' - high school musical Glee set for reboot (BBC entertainment 2026-10-21 14:38:22)
Ryan Murphy's popular musical comedy-drama is set to return on Hulu and Disney+ after a decade away. -
Don't Stop Believin'! - high school musical Glee set for reboot (BBC entertainment 2026-10-21 14:38:22)
Ryan Murphy's popular musical comedy-drama is set to return on Hulu and Disney+ after a decade away. -
Belfast comedian criticised for rape 'joke' about assault victim (BBC entertainment 2026-10-21 14:19:28)
Vittorio Angelone referred to content creator Rebecca Goodwin in a remark about rape. -
Woman told Russell Brand he 'treated her like an animal', court hears (BBC entertainment 2026-10-21 11:47:01)
The comedian and actor is on trial for charges including rape and sexual assault, which he denies. -
Author Helen Fielding launches award to find the next Bridget Jones's Diary (BBC entertainment 2026-10-21 10:45:06)
The Bridget Jones Prize will go to the author of the funniest 1,000-word diary-style piece of writing. -
MNEK cancels tour over lack of ticket sales and high production costs (BBC entertainment 2026-10-21 10:31:01)
The Grammy-nominated artist was due to start a run of shows for his latest album Bulldozer!! next month. -
Who is London’s Batman? Is it Niko Omilana? (BBC entertainment 2026-10-21 10:00:00)
A mysterious caped figure has been helping the people of London. Some are convinced it is Niko Omilana disguised as Batman - but where is the proof? -
Actor Noel Clarke pleads not guilty to sexual offence charges (BBC entertainment 2026-10-21 09:35:31)
The former Doctor Who and Kidulthood star appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court on Wednesday.