Lead development · 9/14/2026, 9:29:12 PM UTC
Legendary costume designer Bob Mackie dies aged 87
The "Sultan of Sequins" created iconic and dazzling costumes for stars including Cher, Tina Turner and Elton John.
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Legendary costume designer Bob Mackie dies aged 87
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Read the lead brief →Culture · 9/16/2026, 12:41:03 PM UTC
Author and critic Bonnie Greer dies aged 77
Her husband says the playwright and cultural and political commentator died after a brief illness.
Culture · 9/16/2026, 11:50:12 AM UTC
How being music's Mr Nice Guy contributed to biggest crisis of Ed Sheeran's career
Sheeran tries to stay away from politics and controversy, but that stance has come in for criticism.
Culture · 9/16/2026, 5:22:14 AM UTC
Brass band trumpets 14th win as Britain's best
Foden's Band, known as one of the world's best brass bands, adds another title to its collection.
Culture · 9/15/2026, 9:55:20 PM UTC
Trump says Kennedy Center to close as court rules his name must stay off building
The Trump-appointed board was blocked from adding the inscription "Renovated and Restored by President Donald J. Trump".
Culture · 9/15/2026, 6:59:04 PM UTC
Turner Prize winner's new vision for hometown
Keith Tyson said he hopes to create a space for exhibitions, education and community engagement.
Culture · 9/15/2026, 2:13:48 PM UTC
How city's market became a CBeebies TV set
The show, filmed in Coventry, aims to help young children explore food through their senses
Culture · 9/15/2026, 12:06:19 PM UTC
Five things you may not know about Emmy history-maker Matthew Rhys
The Welsh actor became the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night at the Emmy Awards.
Culture · 9/15/2026, 12:00:35 PM UTC
Home Alone and Schitt's Creek stars tribute to late on-screen 'mom' O'Hara
Tributes were also paid at the Emmy Awards to Rob Reiner, Hayden Panettiere and Dolly Parton.
Culture · 9/15/2026, 11:45:04 AM UTC
Pokémon fans prepare for 'biggest day in a decade'
Collectors are eagerly awaiting the first release of the 30th anniversary Pokémon trading cards.
Culture · 9/15/2026, 9:22:10 AM UTC
Sydney Sweeney ad a barrier for girls in sport - Amy Hunt
British sprinter Amy Hunt says she is concerned about the controversial advert starring Sydney Sweeney being part of a "barrier" to girls' participation in sport.
Culture · 9/15/2026, 3:50:06 AM UTC
Welsh actor Matthew Rhys makes Emmy Awards history with double win
He becomes the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night at the prestigious TV ceremony.
Culture · 9/15/2026, 2:56:19 AM UTC
In pictures: Stars on red carpet at Emmy Awards in LA
Stars from the latest hit TV shows turn out at the biggest night in the US TV calendar.