The Crown has received 10 nominations at this year’s BAFTA TV awards, including Tobias Menzies for his portrayal of Prince Philip in the Netflix royal drama – just weeks after the consort’s death. Continuing its dominance at awards shows, it scored 10 nods, six in craft categories and four in TV categories, including recognition for
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Brit Awards winners will this year be presented with not one but two statuettes, with stars encouraged to share with someone important to them as an “act of kindness”. Artists Es Devlin and Yinka Ilori have designed a trophy that comes in two parts, with Ilori saying he was inspired by experiences of goodwill during
Harry and Meghan are due to join stars including Jennifer Lopez, the Foo Fighters, Ben Affleck and Chrissy Teigen at a special concert in aid of the global vaccination effort. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been made campaign chairs for Global Citizen’s Vax Live event encouraging donations to Covax, an initiative working to
Diversity’s performance on Britain’s Got Talent is in the running to be voted best TV moment at the BAFTAs. The routine, inspired by Black Lives Matter, is among six nominees for the Virgin Media Must-See Moment Award, which is based on public voting. The other nominees are: Penelope being revealed as Lady Whistledown in the
Ex-footballer and TV personality Ashley Cain has shared a tribute to his eight-month-old daughter. The Ex On The Beach star’s daughter Azaylia Diamond Cain died on Saturday after battling an aggressive form of leukaemia. Posting a tribute on Instagram, Cain said his heart was “shattered” but promised to ensure her name “lived on”. Azaylia, who
Nomadland has swept the Oscars with wins for directing and its lead Frances McDormand as well as best film – with British stars Daniel Kaluuya and Emerald Fennell also among the winners. The film’s victory this year makes it the second in as many years to have an Asian director and win best picture. It
Former footballer Ashley Cain has said his eight-month-old daughter has died after a battle with leukaemia. Baby Azaylia, who he shared with his girlfriend Safiyya, had been diagnosed with a “rare and aggressive” form of cancer. Cain announced the tragic news on his Instagram page on Sunday. The 30-year-old reality star shared a post of
Every year since 1929, the Academy has ensured the Oscars must go on, but in a year when no industry has been immune to the devastating impact of COVID-19, it’s hard to see how the 93rd Oscars will pull in a big audience tonight. A toxic cocktail of awards fatigue coupled with the effects of
Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani’s cameo in Borat: Subsequent Movie Film was named one of the worst performances of the year by voters for the annual Razzie awards. The annual Golden Raspberry Awards – known as the Razzies – “honours” the worst in movies and hands out gongs for what it deems were the
Reality TV star and former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner has formally launched her campaign to run for governor of California. Jenner had reportedly been meeting with Republican advisers to discuss a run for office, although it is not clear which party, if any, she will run for. It is likely that Gavin Newsom, the state’s Democratic
Riz Ahmed poured his heart and soul into his Oscar-nominated performance, not to mention devoting nearly a year of his life to preparing for the project. Ahmed stars in The Sound Of Metal, which is up for six Academy Awards on Sunday, and he’s nominated for one of the night’s biggest awards – best actor.
Bay City Rollers singer Les McKeown has died at the age of 65, his family has said. In a statement posted on Twitter, they wrote: “It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of our beloved husband and father Leslie Richard McKeown. “Leslie died suddenly at home on Tuesday 20 April 2021.” Arrangements
Prince William, alongside the celebrity judges of the Earthshot Prize, has called on the world to “harness that spirit of invention” which led to the development of coronavirus vaccines to help tackle the climate crisis. The Duke of Cambridge launched the Earthshot Prize last October in an effort to find ways and technologies that will
The BRIT Awards will have an audience of 4,000 people at its O2 Arena ceremony next month, making it the first major indoor, and in-person, live music event in more than a year. The awards will be part of the government’s pilot scheme, which means attendees will not need to socially distance or wear face
Pop mega-star Cher has called on Britney Spears’ father to stand down from his role as his daughter’s conservator. Jamie Spears has been in control of Britney‘s finances since 2008, after she appeared to be publicly struggling with her mental health. Conservatorships are often put in place for those who are old or ill, and
Grammy-winning songwriter Jim Steinman has died at the age of 73, his brother has confirmed. Bill Steinman said his brother died at his home in Connecticut on Monday from kidney failure, having been ill for a long time. “I miss him a great deal already,” he told Associated Press. Steinman wrote Meat Loaf’s best-selling Bat