Culture - BBC Irish actor and Banshees of Inisherin star Gary Lydon dies aged 61 3 May 2026 at 21:11 Gary Lydon has been described as one of the finest actors in Ireland as well as a loving father.
Culture - BBC Zayn Malik cancels US tour and cuts UK dates after hospital bed photo shared 1 May 2026 at 17:23 The former One Direction singer has taken to Instagram to update fans as he cuts his world tour dates
Culture - BBC Huge crowd attends free Shakira Copacabana beach concert 3 May 2026 at 07:56 Shakira's appearance followed shows by Lady Gaga and Madonna, who have also performed on Copacabana beach in previous years.
Culture - BBC Laufey on making jazz cool again (and the fish that brought out her inner rage) 2 May 2026 at 23:05 The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go "primal".
Culture - BBC EastEnders star on the mental health story 'for everyone' 1 May 2026 at 23:59 Aaron Thiara has been portraying Ravi Gulati in the soap in a story about complex PTSD.
Culture - BBC Graham Linehan's conviction for damaging trans activist's phone overturned 1 May 2026 at 15:38 Linehan had previously been found guilty of criminal damage after a confrontation with a trans activist.
Culture - BBC How did Banksy put up a statue in central London? 1 May 2026 at 11:00 The sculpture depicts a suited man walking forward off a plinth while carrying a flag that covers his face.
Culture - BBC Man charged after bomb hoax at Peter Kay show 2 May 2026 at 21:28 Omar Majed, of Washwood Heath, Birmingham will appear in court on Monday, police said.
Culture - BBC Missing David Bowie photo found in loft after 56 years 2 May 2026 at 06:02 David Maynard was a member of Stockport Schools Student Union who booked Bowie in 1970.
Culture - BBC Love, lies, angry ghosts: Indians are bingeing on two-minute dramas 1 May 2026 at 22:36 Some of India's biggest producers are eyeing investments in micro-dramas, which are now hugely popular.
Culture - BBC Oscars says AI actors and writing cannot win awards 1 May 2026 at 22:30 The academy that controls the Oscars on Friday issued new award eligibility requirements around the use of artificial intelligence in film.
Culture - BBC Missing Oscar found after Academy Award winner blocked from taking it on flight 1 May 2026 at 12:42 The airline said the Academy Award was safely in its care in Frankfurt and was arranging its return.