Culture desk BBC Sound of 2026 shortlist: 10 acts you’ll be obsessed with next year The list tips new music for the coming year, following previous winners like Adele, Haim and Chappell Roan. February 14, 2026
Culture desk King’s Lynn’s Shakespeare theatre gets €1m donation St George's Guildhall is being redeveloped as an international arts attraction. February 13, 2026
Culture desk James Van Der Beek, Dawson’s Creek actor, dies aged 48 The father of six starred in multiple popular shows and films in the late 1990s and early 2000s, including Dawson's Creek and Varsity Blues. February 11, 2026
Culture desk London Museum Docklands opens art show celebrating Romani culture The museum's display, titled By Appointment Only, showcases three British Romani artists. February 10, 2026
Culture desk Kadashian and Hamilton go public: Six Superbowl takeaways Celebrities including Lady Gaga, Cardi B and Jessica Alba joined Bad Bunny's Super Bowl half time show. February 10, 2026
Culture desk Birmingham Museums at ‘critical crossroads’ as £2m campaign launched 'Our museums are at a critical crossroads,' say museum trust bosses. February 8, 2026
Culture desk Eko: How an indigenous teacher created a sensation in Indian cinema At 70, indigenous teacher Biana Watre Momin acted in an Indian film that has changed her life. February 8, 2026
Culture desk Guernsey’s Victoria Park football stadium wins award The home of the Guernsey Football Association wins the best large project award. February 7, 2026
Culture desk Zayn Malik announces new album Konnakol and biggest solo tour The former One Direction singer says his fifth album will be his "most culturally inspired project". February 6, 2026