Culture desk Rebel Wilson’s claims against actress are ‘malicious concoctions’, Australian court hears Wilson has been accused of defaming the star of her film The Deb over an incident involving a bath in Bondi. April 21, 2026
Culture desk Actor Timothy West ‘died peacefully’ after hospital stay The Bradford-born actor had been receiving palliative care after suffering a head injury in a fall. April 20, 2026
Culture desk The Traitors returns with new ‘secret traitor’ in major shake-up Not even the viewers know who host Claudia Winkleman has assigned as the fourth "secret traitor". April 19, 2026
Culture desk Was Harry and Meghan’s Australia trip a success? The Sussexes' four-day tour of Australia appears to have fallen flat with some. April 19, 2026
Culture desk Moya Brennan: Funeral of Irish singer and musician takes place in Donegal The singer came to prominence when she began performing with her family in the group Clannad, which formed in 1970. April 17, 2026
Culture desk Banu Mushtaq: Indian author scripts history with International Booker Prize win Mushtaq won the prize for the short story collection Heart Lamp, translated into English by Deepa Bhasthi. April 16, 2026
Culture desk Monarch of the Glen actor Alexander ‘Sandy’ Morton dies aged 81 The Glasgow-born actor appeared on stage and screen over more than five decades including stints in Take The High Road and River City. April 16, 2026
Culture desk Isiah Whitlock: Veep and The Wire actor dies at 71 Whitlock was known for his notably elongated, profane catchphrase, which he used on The Wire and in films. April 15, 2026
Culture desk Oasis, Iron Maiden and Sade among record number of Brits entering Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Sade, Phil Collins, Billy Idol and Joy Division/New Order are also among the recipients. April 14, 2026