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BAFTAs are being held in London tonight (March 13), and host Rebel Wilson began the night by giving the middle finger to Russian President Vladimir Putin.Putin invaded Ukraine on February 24 and the entertainment community has been sharing their support for the country and its people.To open tonight’s BAFTAs, the organisation’s chairman Krishnendu Majumdar read out a speech which said (via the Hollywood Reporter): “Together with our colleagues at the Ukrainian Film Academy, we stand in solidarity and hope for a return to peace.“We’re hugely grateful to the journalists covering Ukraine, many of whom are BAFTA members. Our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine as well as those affected by other conflicts around the world.”After Wilson discussed how Emilia Jones’ musical performance on the show would be aided by a pair of sign language interpreters, she then said: “And in all sign languages, this is the gesture for Putin,” before raising her middle finger, which was blurred out by the BBC.Leading the nominees for the 2022 BAFTAs is Denis Villeneuve’s Dune with a huge 11 nominations, while Licorice Pizza and No Time To Die are also up for multiple gongs.Dame Shirley Bassey opened the BAFTA Film Awards 2022 ceremony with a performance of iconic James Bond song ‘Diamonds Are Forever’.Before the ceremony, Rebel Wilson made a playful jibe at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.The Australian actor, known for roles in Bridesmaids and Pitch Perfect, appeared on ITV’s This Morning in an interview with Alison Hammond.During the interview, Hammond asked Wilson how she was feeling ahead of the BAFTAs.

Rebel Wilson addressed her weight loss in her BAFTA opening monologue and, in true Rebel style, it was full of humour!MORE: BAFTAs 2022: see the list of winners here - LIVE UPDATESThe actress and comedian, who is hosting this year's awards at the Royal Albert Hall, took the opportunity to mention her "transformation" and the not-so-serious reasons behind it.WATCH: Rebel Wilson addresses her weight loss in candid BAFTA monologue"Now I might look a bit different from the last time you guys saw me here," she began telling the audience, adding: "I've done quote the transformation, I hope JK Rowling still approves."Rebel continued: "Everybody's asking me like, 'Why did you lose weight?' Well, clearly, it was to get the attention of Robert Pattinson, because you know what they say, once you got bat, you don't go back."MORE: Rebel Wilson reveals special Women's Day honor in eye-catching teal mini-dressMORE: Rebel Wilson turns heads in snapshots from incredible birthday bash Rebel Wilson joked about her weight loss in her opening monologue at the BAFTAsThe Bridesmaids actress couldn't resist throwing in one more joke before changing the subject. "No, guys, seriously I did not lose weight just for a guy, as if! I did it to get more acting roles… Boy, I'm now so excited I can play the non-funny love-interest in an Adam Sandler movie."The Pitch Perfect star is hosting the awards for the first time in her career and was clearly thrilled by the gig.

Barack Obama has COVID-19. The former president, who is now 60-years-old, revealed he’s experienced a “scratchy throat” in a tweet posted to his page on Sunday, March 13. “I just tested positive for COVID. I’ve had a scratchy throat for a couple days, but am feeling fine otherwise,” he confirmed. Despite his diagnosis, wife Michelle Obama, 58, has tested negative.

Rebel Wilson has something to say about the next James Bond pick, and it’s very important.

The full list of winners for the 2022 BAFTAs has been announced!

Taraji P. Henson is showing support to Jussie Smollett and calling to “Free Jussie.”

Emilia Jones had a great moment during the BAFTAs this year!

Ariana DeBose is one step closer to Oscar glory!

Emma Watson floated down the red carpet in a gorgeous look at the 2022 EE British Academy Film Awards on Sunday (March 13) at Royal Albert Hall in London, England.

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Lindsay Dougherty will succeed Steve Dayan as leader of Hollywood’s Teamsters Local 399, making her the first woman to ever hold the local’s top post.

The Andy Warhol Diaries (★★★★☆) is well worth dipping through its many tangents and digressions to gain an informative, artfully assembled portrait of the artist.Executive produced by Ryan Murphy, and written and directed by Andrew Rossi, the series is based on Warhol’s diary entries, as dictated over the phone to his friend and collaborator Pat Hackett starting in 1976.Opening with Warhol’s description of a “perfect” Thanksgiving spent with his lover Jed Johnson at the rustic home of artist Jamie Wyeth, The Andy Warhol Diaries were published in 1989, two years after Warhol’s death.Appearing in the series, along with several Warhol associates, muses, and fellow artists, Hackett has a ready response for anyone who, then or now, might take issue with how Andy portrayed them.“Of course, it’s subjective,” she insists, adding that if anybody has a problem with it, “write your own diary.” From episode one, the show firmly establishes that Andy Warhol’s voice will guide our voyage through his world.To that end, the filmmakers commit to the unexpected, yet oddly apropos, choice of an artificial Andy Warhol to serve as narrator. Created using an AI program, then further synthesized with the vocal performance of actor Bill Irwin, faux-Andy is tuned to sound like the real Andy, and does just enough to perfectly suit a subject who mused for years that he wished he could be a machine.Eventually, a group of roboticists did engineer an Andy Warhol android, an arduous process captured in footage shown in episode three.

Guy Lodge Film CriticAs the crow flies, only about 30 miles separate the port towns of Dover and Calais — a distance that, in many parts of the world, wouldn’t span any greater culture shift than a slight tweak in accent. When those miles are filled with the English Channel, however, opposite coastlines represent opposite worlds, where everything from language to sexual mores are poles apart.

A vicious thug stabbed an innocent dog after slashing its owner’s face and arms.

Two budding Ayrshire writers have combined their talents to produce a new fantasy novel.

Dave could be celebrating his second week at Number 1 in the UK this week, as surprise single Starlight is currently top of today’s Official Chart First Look Update. Last week, Starlight debuted at Number 1 with the biggest opening week of the year so far.

Instagram is rapidly becoming the go-to source of Jussie Smollett defenders.

Rebel Wilson poked fun at her weight loss on Sunday night as she hosted the 2022 EE BAFTA Film Awards at London's Royal Albert Hall. The Pitch Perfect star, 42, has lost five stone since embarking on her "year of health" in 2020 and is now focused on her "inner siren".

A new television version of David Bowie’s classic film The Man Who Fell To Earth had its world premiere today at SXSW, and Showtime has followed up by releasing the first five minutes of the drama series.

Boris Johnson should sack Priti Patel over her department's handling of the Ukrainian refugee crisis, the leader of the Liberal Democrats has said.

Lady Gaga brought some old Hollywood glamour to the 2022 BAFTA Awards.The 35-year-old singer and actress hit the red carpet at the 75th annual awards show Sunday in an emerald green velvet and silk taffeta evening gown by Ralph Lauren. The intricate outfit took 150 hours to make by hand, using 50 meters of both velvet and silk taffeta.Gaga styled her hair to match, rocking soft sideswept waves that were a call to carpets of the past.

HOLLYOAKS fans thought Nadine Mulkerrin had given birth early after she posed with a newborn baby. The 28-year-old Cleo McQueen actress isn't due to give birth until May - but the congratulations flooded in anyway.

Jussie Smollett has been placed in the psychiatric ward at the Cook County Jail in Chicago, Illinois.  According to Jocqui Smollett, Jussie’s brother, he was moved to the pysch ward due to "being at risk of self-harm". Jocqui went on to add in an Instagram video shared on Saturday that this is "very concerning" to him.  Jussie Smollett has been placed in the psychiatric ward at the Cook County Jail in Chicago, Illinois.

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