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All support acts on Ed Sheeran's US tour quit after Macklemore dropped
The star said he was not responsible for Macklemore being dropped from the line-up after he made pro-Palestinian statements on stage.

BBC News — Culture · 2026-09-16T01:29:20Z
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".

BBC News — Culture · 2026-09-15T21:55:20Z
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.

BBC News — Culture · 2026-09-15T12:06:19Z
Home Alone and Schitt's Creek stars pay tribute to on-screen 'mom' O'Hara
Tributes were also paid at the Emmy Awards to Rob Reiner, Hayden Panettiere and Dolly Parton.

BBC News — Culture · 2026-09-15T12:00:35Z
Pokémon fans prepare for 'biggest day in a decade'
Collectors are eagerly awaiting the first release of the 30th anniversary Pokémon trading cards.

BBC News — Culture · 2026-09-15T11:45:04Z
Sweeney ad a barrier for girls in sport - 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.

BBC News — Culture · 2026-09-15T09:22:10Z
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.

BBC News — Culture · 2026-09-15T03:50:06Z
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.

BBC News — Culture · 2026-09-15T02:56:19Z