BAFTA Diversity Scheme Under Fire After Actress Says She Was Called "Exotic Talent"

Asda's latest homeware range has proven to be a hit among Disney-loving shoppers. The supermarket has released a full Alice in Wonderland-themed collection, featuring everything from mugs and plates to duvet covers and cushions.

There’s no rest for telly star Vanessa Feltz as she stepped onto This Morning today, her 60th birthday. But it wasn’t all hard work - the star was treated like a queen and surprised with balloons, confetti and a sweet song from husband Ben Ofoedu live in the studio! Vanessa was in tears as Ben serenaded her in front of the cameras.The broadcaster - who also has a show on BBC Radio 2 - was also treated to a luxurious and rather wild weekend to celebrate the occasion.

sending topless photos she sent to him privately to his ex took a troubling turn on Sunday's episode of. Producers stepped in after Jasmine got physical with Gino.During the episode, Jasmine was still reeling over Gino's ex DM'ing her on social media that Gino not only sent her topless photos Jasmine sent to him in private, but was also texting about her behind her back. Jasmine also discovered that Gino was on a sugar baby/sugar daddy website and was paying women to go on dates with him.

The Beartown Brewery has paid tribute to last week’s viral smash Big Jet TV by getting straight into the lab to brew a new beer.

Adam Thomas still cut a stylish figure as he braved the storm to appear on Morning Live.

Transport bosses have warned that disruption on trains, roads and trams caused by Storm Franklin may continue into tonight.

A policeman accused of conspiring to supply confidential information for payment has denied the allegations against him.

Boxing fans are set to be spoilt in 2022, with a host of top-class bouts already scheduled and many more on their way.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka has shared his delight at returning to action for Manchester United in their win over Leeds.

Elderly and vulnerable people will be offered another booster jab by the government, following recommendations from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).

Brits can buy themselves £5,000-worth of State Pension for just £800, according to an expert.

EXCLUSIVE: Hallmark veteran Lacey Chabert is expanding her relationship with parent company Crown Media Family Networks. Chabert has signed an exclusive multi-picture overall deal with Crown Media, under which she will headline and executive produce movies and develop other content for Hallmark Channel and other Hallmark platforms over the next two years.

Donald Trump’s new social media platform Truth Social has launched on the U.S. Apple app store.

Anil Kapoor Thriller Lands At Netflix

50 Cent is responding to comments about his weight after his surprise appearance at the 2022 Super Bowl.

Councils across the UK are considering a new tax which will see workers hit with a charge if they decide to drive to work.

Loose Women made a change to today's show as they paid tribute to Jamal Edwards.

Vanessa Feltz ended up in tears as she was surprised for her birthday on This Morning.

Hoda Kotb often shares snippets of her personal life with her fans on social media and on Today – and made an inspiring revelation during last week's show.MORE: Hoda Kotb left frustrated live on air by missed opportunity with co-starDuring a conversation about going for dinner alone, Hoda asked her co-star Jenna Bush Hager: "Would you ever eat alone in a restaurant?"Jenna replied: "The answer is yes but I don't think I've ever done it before. Except at the airport."VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb announces split from Joel SchiffmanShe then went on to explain that having a twin sister and "secret service for half my life" made it somewhat difficult to do so.MORE: Hoda Kotb participates in Olympics-style activity that leaves fans in stitchesMORE: Hoda Kotb emotionally reunites with best friend for special Valentine's Day surpriseJenna added that if she did end up going for lunch alone, she would feel a lot happier with a book.Hoda then shared her own experience, telling Jenna: "I've sat at a restaurant before and eaten alone, I've done that a bunch.

Giovanni Pernice and Rose Ayling-Ellis may no longer be on the Strictly Come Dancing tour bus, but the two stars are still keeping fans entertained with their antics.MORE: Strictly's Giovanni Pernice pens Rose Ayling-Ellis the sweetest message as they part waysOver the weekend, the professional dancer - who lifted the glitterball trophy in December - shared a hilarious clip of the two with food in their teeth.WATCH: Giovanni Pernice kisses Strictly partner Rose Ayling-EllisJoking that Rose may "kill him", Giovanni gave fans a sweet glimpse into one of their video calls whilst Christina Aguilera's iconic Beautiful song played in the background.MORE: Giovanni Pernice's deep connection and protectiveness over Rose Ayling-Ellis explainedREAD: Rose Ayling-Ellis holds 'deep affection' for Giovanni Pernice - expert discusses relationship"You probably will kill me for this @rose.a.e," he said alongside laughing face emojis before adding: "I am beautiful no matter what they say."Hours later, Giovanni revealed that he had gone on a "date" in London with his friend Aaron Rutigliano. "My date," he teased alongside a loved up emoji.

The Weeknd has announced a new ‘Dawn FM’ TV special, airing this weekend on Amazon Prime Video.The special, titled The Weeknd x The Dawn FM Experience and based on Abel Tesfaye’s recent studio album, will arrive on the streaming service on Saturday (February 26).Described as an immersive special, the TV show will also be released as an eight-track live EP on the Amazon Music platform.Speaking about the project, which was created by The Weeknd alongside La Mar C. Taylor, and is directed by Micah Bickham, Tesfaye said: “I’m ecstatic to partner with Amazon to premiere the most elaborate live TV special I’ve ever done.“Welcome to the next phase of ‘Dawn FM’ — a purgatory otherworld where live performance, theater, and performance art collide for a night out at the club.”Watch a trailer for the new special below.‘Dawn FM’, The Weeknd’s fifth studio album, was released last month (January 7), serving as the sequel to his 2020 full-length ‘After Hours’.

Courteney Cox opens up about the changes she’s gone through during her lengthy career in a new interview with the Los Angeles Times.

Kody Brown spoke candidly about splitting from his wife of 27 years Christine during Sunday’s one-on-one “Sister Wives” reunion special.

It hardly gets more extreme than this.

Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.”The Queen” actress holds dual American and British citizenships, becoming a USA passport holder in 2017. “My husband [Taylor Hackford] is American.

“Studio 666” — their new horror comedy that opens in theaters on Friday — Dave Grohl’s gang took unlikely inspiration from another band: Spinal Tap.“In our way, it was like this ultimate gore ‘Spinal Tap,’” Grohl told The Post, referencing the fictional band’s 1984 mockumentary “This Is Spinal Tap.” “It was one of the most inspiring rock ’n’ roll films because it made everyone take a look at themselves and think, ‘Oh s—t, I hope I’m not like that.’ And so it was kind of a manual of what not to do — or else you might become Spinal Tap.”But unlike the pretentious, fictitious band Spinal Tap, Foo Fighters have proven to be the real deal — and then some — with hits such as “Learn to Fly,” “Best of You” and, of course, “Times Like These.” The 11-time Grammy-winning group was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last October in its first year of eligibility.After the Foo Fighters found themselves enshrined in the pantheon of rock immortals, “Studio 666” — in which the band plays and pokes fun at themselves during some haunted sessions — might seem like a strange choice for an encore. But the project developed organically while the Foos were recording their 10th studio album, 2021’s “Medicine at Midnight,” at a mansion in the Encino neighborhood of Los Angeles.“It is something I never wanted to or expected to do.

Naman Ramachandran BAFTA has said it is taking seriously the allegations of racism levelled against its Elevate scheme by actor India Eva Rae and will investigate the matter urgently.Rae, whose credits include Channel 4 series “Maxxx” and “On the Edge,” was a participant in the 2019 diversity-themed program, which included a 21-member cohort of actors from underrepresented communities.She told the BBC that a casting director — a meeting with whom was set up as part of the program — had described her as an “exotic talent” and also said they “can’t understand the English coming out your mouth.” The actor also said that a BAFTA mentor had advised her not to report the incident.

BAFTA has responded to criticism from an actress on its diversity scheme Elevate that she faced racist comments and was not given appropriate disability support.