BAFTAs Producer Defends Ariana DeBose From Viral Hate for Her Show-Opening Rap

arrived for the event with her best foot forward—literally posing with her strappy lavender platform sandals on display thanks to the extremely high slit of her metallic cutout dress. She topped off the look with a cropped grey feather coat, gold statement earrings, and a particularly glowy makeup look.“We here,” Lopez from the event on Instagram.

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lost one of their twins, a boy named Angel, in April last year. At the time they called it "the greatest pain that any parents can feel". The other twin, a baby girl they named Bella, survived.

Bruce Willis' wife Emma Heming Willis fought back tears on Sunday as she emotionally celebrated her husband's 68th birthday after his frontotemporal dementia diagnosis. Earlier this year, Bruce's wife Emma, 44, and his ex-wife Demi Moore, as well as the star's eldest children Rumer, Scout and Tallulah, announced in a "painful" statement that the actor had been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. Taking to Instagram on Sunday 19 March to celebrate Bruce's 68th birthday, Emma fought back tears as she shared an emotional message with fans.

Andrew Lloyd Webber has said he is "absolutely devastated" as he revealed his eldest son Nicholas is "critically ill" with gastric cancer. The Oscar-winning composer will miss the opening of Bad Cinderella at New York's Imperial Theatre due to his son - also a composer - being in hospital. "I am absolutely devastated to say that my eldest son Nick is critically ill," said Lord Lloyd-Webber in a statement.

Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez has revealed she had three miscarriages before her baby's tragic death. She is to make the sad announcement in the first episode of the second series of the I Am Georgina, the Netflix show about her life. Georgina, 29, breaks down in tears in a trailer is seen breaking down in tears in a trailer as she talks about losing one of the couple's twins during childbirth.

Channel 5 programme 22 Kids and Counting. The reality show follows the couple's journey as they open up about what it's like to have 22 children and the struggles they face. However, at one point in their lives, the couple made the decision to stop having children when Noel underwent a vasectomy.

Official trailer for Big Jake starring John WayneDionne Warwick performs Heartbreaker on TOTP in 1982Official trailer for The FabelmansTomorrow Never Dies: Pierce Brosnan stars in trailer for 1997 filmElvis Presley's 1962 Lockheed Jet goes up for auctionPeter Pan & Wendy | Official TrailerITV Good Morning Britain: Andy Serkis on being a villain in the new Luther movie2022 celebrity deaths: Olivia Newton-John, Meat Loaf and moreLive Aid: Freddie Mercury warms up the crowd in 1985Tony N' Tina's Wedding: Mila Kunis stars in 2004 filmScream VI: Paramount Pictures releases trailer for slasher filmThe Politician: Bette Midler stars in exciting season two trailerStagecoach: John Wayne stars in trailer for 1939 filmFA confirm Gareth Southgate to stay on as England managerBAFTAs: Behind-the-scenes at 2023 awards showGMB: Michael Rosen looks back on his battle with coronavirusJohn Wayne was seen as a bastion of conservative values, especially in the latter stages of his career. But when his career went stratospheric in the 1940 he was (behind closed doors) a well-known "hell-raiser" according to his daughter Aissa.

TikTok, 494,000 on YouTube and 220,000 people on Instagram, where they share how-to tips along with footage and pictures from their journeys.  A recent conquest was completing what they called the 'Pacific Northwest Circuit', a three-and-a-half-month 2,797-mile 'walk/canoe' expedition that began by the Pacific Ocean in America's Olympic National Park in the state of Washington and finished 106 days later a bit further south. They walked around 1,500 miles into the Canadian Rockies and canoed 1,200 miles along the entire Columbia River, back to the coast.

Stephen Bear’s fiancée Jessica Smith filmed herself visiting her partner in prison - and came close to committing an offence in the process. Stephen, who won Celebrity Big Brother in 2016 and is now on the Sex Offenders Register, was jailed for 21 months earlier this month for sharing a private sex video of ex-girlfriend Georgia Harrison on OnlyFans. Following his sentencing, Jessica made a visit to see boyfriend Stephen in prison and documented the process on social media.

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture (SLLC) will defer the decision to introduce price increases for pitches after local clubs raised concerns.

A police investigation has been launched after a man was found seriously injured in Edinburgh. The 30-year-old was found unconscious in Calder Road underpass at around 12.05am on Sunday.

Birthday kisses. Adam Levine celebrated turning 44 by packing on the PDA with wife Behati Prinsloo at the happiest place on Earth.

Pregnant Kaley Cuoco’s mother, Layne Ann Cuoco, had to come up with a unique solution for a baby gift without knowing her first grandchild’s name.

It’s a happy birthday to Bruce Willis, who turns 68 today. But while the occasion is joyous, his deteriorating condition from dementia has been hard on his family, Emma Willis Heming said in an Instagram message today.

After performing a Miracle and debuting with last week’s highest new entry, Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding are currently challenging Miley Cyrus for the UK’s Number 1 single, moving up one (2), while Miley’s Flowers battles for a 10th consecutive week at the top.

Shawn Mendes back when it comes to setting the record straight on his rumored romance with Sabrina Carpenter. During an interview withRTL Boulevard, the «Mercy» singer was promoting his latest collaboration with Tommy Hilfiger when he was asked about his relationship with the «Nonsense» singer. Mendes finally answered the question that has been onlookers minds.«We are not dating,» he told the publication. «But I think we should talk about Tommy Hilfiger probably more than Sabrina.

Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell at '90s Con over the weekend where the pair had a special message for their  co-star, Amanda Bynes, after she missed out on the cast reunion.«I've just been praying for her,» Mitchell said amid Bynes' absence. «It's awesome to see she's doing better.

the March Madness games online, that's happening on Sling TV and Hulu with Live TV. Hulu begins streaming with Sunday Selection and their live coverage won't stop until the nail-biting March Madness Championship Game ends.

Jurassic Park star Sam Neill has tried to calm alarmed fans via Instagram following revelations that he’s been battling stage 3 blood cancer.

Only Fans star Rhian Sugden has shared an emotional insight into life as an 'IVF warrior' on Mother's Day. Bury-born Rhian, 36, posted a tearful photo of herself with a candid Instagram post.

Marta Balaga Everyone says: “I love you,” at least in Lille, where Japanese star Tomohisa Yamashita – in town to promote “Drops of God” – brought fans to tears. With one admitting that thanks to his 2005 series “Nobuta Wo Produce,” where he played the character of Akira, she decided not to commit suicide 14 years ago.  “You saved my life,” she said. In between interacting with a clearly overwhelmed audience, Japanese singer, dancer, talk show host and actor (“Call me Tomo,” he told his fans) discussed his multifaceted career, one that started when he was just 11 years old. 

Bringing the ‘90s flair to 2023! Melissa Joan Hart, Danica McKellar and more of the decade’s most acclaimed TV and movie icons stepped out at 90s Con 2023.

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James Middleton enjoys a close relationship with his family, including his sisters Pippa and the Princess of Wales. He's also clearly full of admiration for his mum Carole, as he proved on Sunday.Taking to Instagram in honour of Mother's Day in the UK, he shared a previously unseen photo.The snap showed James with his arms around his mum as they both beamed for the camera, and it appeared to have been taken on another special occasion.

Joe Leydon Film Critic Winner of SXSW’s narrative grand jury award, “Raging Grace” deserves ample credit both for what it is and what it is not. But it’s difficult to be much more detailed in any appraisal of this cunning thriller without prematurely releasing cats from bags. On the other hand, it is safe to say that Paris Zarcilla, the British-born Filipino writer-director here making his feature debut, does an impressive job of infusing scary movie conventions with the potent urgency of a sharply observed social critique. Right from the start, Zarcilla generates a compelling rooting interest in his protagonist: Joy (Max Eigenmann), a single Filipina mom who’s trying to maintain a low profile while working at various housekeeping jobs — mostly for well-off folks who sound condescending even during the most innocuous conversational gambits — and saving to purchase a gray-market visa so she and Grace (Jaeden Paige Boadilla), her mischievous young daughter, can remain in London.

Addie Morfoot Contributor Monday marks the 20th anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. CPH:DOX will reflect on the repercussions of the war, which ousted Saddam Hussein, but never led to the discovery of weapons of mass destruction, by screening two documentaries: Greta Stocklassa’s “Blix Not Bombs” and Karrar Al-Azzawi’s “Baghdad on Fire.”“(The invasion) was an event that has shaped international politics over the course of the last two decades in unpredictable and often devastating ways,” says CPH:DOX head of program Mads Mikkelsen. “Not least inside Iraq itself. (‘Blix Not Bombs’ and ‘Baghdad on Fire’) provide two different takes – a shot and reverse shot – on the course of events back in 2003 and on the current situation in Iraq as seen from the inside and through the eyes of the young.”“Blix Not Bombs” follows Hans Blix, the former head of the U.N. Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission, who was sent to Iraq in 2002 to determine whether U.S. suspicions that the country was manufacturing weapons of mass destruction were founded. Though the final report found no evidence of an Iraqi weapons program under Hussein, the U.S. and a coalition of allies nevertheless decided to invade the country. Now in the final stretch of his life, Blix questions whether he did enough to prevent a war whose impact is felt to this day.

according to The Hollywood Reporter. “I am absolutely devastated to say that my eldest son Nick is critically ill,” the 74-year-old said in a statement.

Ariana DeBose was this year’s opener at the BAFTA Awards, one of the most prestigious awards shows in the film industry. DeBose kicked off the evening with a song and a rap that celebrated some of this year’s performers, including some of the women of color that earned nominations this year. The opening number has been met with some controversy, particularly in Twitter, where many memes have been shared.

Ariana DeBose is laughing along with everyone else.

BAFTAs awards producer Nick Bullen has described the criticism of Ariana DeBose’s opening performance as “incredibly unfair.”DeBose began the ceremony with renditions of ‘Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves’ and ‘We Are Family’, before breaking into an original rap paying tribute to the awards’ female nominees.“Angela Bassett did the thing, Viola Davis my Woman King, Blanchett Cate you’re a genius, Jamie Lee you are all of us,” sang the West Side Story star as she danced around the stage.The performance immediately received a backlash on social media, with many describing it as “awkward” and “painful” to watch. DeBose has since deactivated her Twitter account.Sisters are doing it for themselves! The incredible @ArianaDeBose opens the 2023 #EEBAFTAs with an iconic performance! ✨ pic.twitter.com/G9YgKN2e1t— BAFTA (@BAFTA) February 19, 2023Speaking to Variety, Bullen explained that the DeBose put the “whole piece together” with her team, working closely with musical director and choreographer, and didn’t deserve the criticism.“I think it’s incredibly unfair, to be frank.

Ariana DeBose has seen the memes about her viral BAFTAs rap performance and «loves» them as well! The  star took to Instagram on Monday to react to a carousel of memes that are a nod to her saying «Angela Bassett did the thing» on the awards show stage. «Honestly I love this,» DeBose commented under a post from writer Evan Ross Katz. A post shared by Evan Ross Katz (@evanrosskatz)On Saturday, DeBose performed the opening number at the 76th British Academy Film Awards in London. Her mash-up included “Sisters Are Doing It for Themselves” and “We Are Family,” as well as an original rap where she shouted out the awards show's female nominees. “Angela Bassett did the thing, Viola Davis my 'Woman King,' Blanchett Cate you're a genius, Jamie Lee you are all of us,” sang DeBose.

A song gone wrong? Ariana DeBose instantly received the meme treatment after her viral performance at the 2023 BAFTAs — but the jokes seemingly didn’t sit well.

performance at the 2023 BAFTAS where she performed a cover of Eurythmics’ “Sisters Are Doin’ It for Themselves” and Sister Sledge’s “We Are Family.”The “West Side Story” star also included her own rap where she name-dropped all the female nominees.“Angela Bassett did the thing, Viola Davis my ‘Woman King,’ Blanchett Cate you’re a genius, Jamie Lee you are all of us,” sang the 32-year-old as the camera panned to each actress. The rap immediately went viral but has become the subject of many memes and ridicule. DeBose even deleted her Twitter account but later liked an Instagram post poking fun at her rap.

Ariana DeBose has deactivated her Twitter account after online commentators attacked her opening number at the 2023 BAFTA Awards. However, one of the event's producers was quick to come to the  star's defense, calling the backlash «incredibly unfair.» DeBose performed “Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves” and “We Are Family,” as well as an original rap where she shouted out the awards show's female nominees. Sisters are doing it for themselves! The incredible @ArianaDeBose opens the 2023 #EEBAFTAs with an iconic performance! ✨ pic.twitter.com/G9YgKN2e1t“Angela Bassett did the thing, Viola Davis my ‘Woman King,’ Blanchett Cate you’re a genius, Jamie Lee you are all of us,” sang DeBose.

Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International BAFTAs awards producer Nick Bullen believes Twitter criticism of Ariana DeBose’s opening number at Sunday’s awards show was “incredibly unfair.” Speaking to Variety the morning after the telecast, the producer — who was backstage during the London awards ceremony honoring the best movies of the year — shared that the “West Side Story” star “put the whole piece together” with her team, working closely with a musical director and choreographer, and didn’t deserve the vitriol. DeBose and her back-up dancers burst onto the stage following host Richard E. Grant’s opening monologue. Belting out “Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves” and “We Are Family,” the singer transitioned into an original rap saluting the awards’ female nominees.