The introduction of a controversial recycling scheme has been postponed for another 10 months following a massive backlash from businesses.
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Naman Ramachandran British YouTuber, rapper and boxer Olajide Olayinka Williams JJ Olatunji, known professionally as KSI, has apologized again after a racial slur. On Sunday, KSI appeared in a mockup of U.K. game show “Countdown” and formed the word “P**i,” a pejorative term used to describe people of South Asian origin in the U.K. The subsequently deleted clip drew massive outrage on social media including from leading arts practitioners hailing from the South Asian community and KSI apologized. On Wednesday, via a video posted on the Fred Talks Fighting YouTube channel, KSI read out another apology from a prepared statement.
“I want to address a recent incident in a video whereby my actions have affected many, many people, especially in the South Asian community. I want to take this opportunity to offer my deepest and most sincere apologies for my words and actions,” KSI said. “In a recent video, I used a racial term that’s offensive to so, so many, especially in the South Asian community. There are no excuses for what I said and I recognize that I’ve caused a lot of hurt and disappointment to so many people that look up to me.”
“My ignorance has only reinforced the negative stereotypes that have existed for way too long in this country. I want to express my heartfelt regret for what I said and I want you to know I am genuinely ashamed and deeply sorry for any pain or suffering I have caused,” KSI added. “I realized that my words have consequences and as a public figure, I have a responsibility to use my platform for good rather than perpetuating discrimination. And this week, I have failed to do this.” “Privately, I have taken the time to engage in very early conversations with some people from South Asian
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Charna Flam Representation for Asian actors increased in TV and film between 2021 and 2022, according to a study of how casting and crew for scripted live-action content has changed over the past two years. The Entertainment Diversity Progress Report was conducted by Luminate, a subsidiary of PME TopCo., a joint venture between Penske Media Corporation and Eldridge. Following the 2021 study, the 2022 report found intersectionality has increased on screen, with Hollywood making strides toward depicting people with multiple identities across race, gender, ethnicity, sexuality and ability. Additionally, the study discovered a rapid increase in non-English language content available in the U.S., fueled by streaming platforms. “Netflix is having an outsized impact on this representation,” the study concluded, “However, this doesn’t fix the problem of lack of diverse domestic casting.”
King Charles and the UK government have been urged to make public apologies for historical links to the slave trade.
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After YouTuber KSI came under fire following his recent racism scandal, our columnist Judi Love has said the star, 29, "should have known better". In her exclusive OK! column, Judi, 42, says: "KSI is aware of the offence he’s caused and has apologised, but he should have known better. We all make mistakes – it’s learning from them that makes a difference." Here, Judi also talks about her Easter weekend and one of her dreams recently coming true.
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Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International S Club 7 member Paul Cattermole has died just months after the British pop band announced its fall reunion tour. He was 46. “It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved son and brother Paul Cattermole,” reads a statement published by the BBC, attributed to Cattermole’s family and the band. The singer was found on April 6 at his home in Dorset. He was declared dead later in the afternoon. The BBC reports that a cause of death is currently unknown. “Dorset Police has confirmed that there were no suspicious circumstances. Paul’s family, friends and fellow members of S Club request privacy at this time,” reads the statement.
Stacey Solomon has issued an apology to her fans as she soaks up the sun as well as all the memories she's making with her family in Abu Dhabi. The Sort Your Life Out presenter revealed over the weekend that she and her husband Joe Swash have whisked their children off on their first big break in four years.
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KSI is apologizing.
Frank Skinner has opened up about the apology he received from Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, after a remark she made at the Royal Variety Performance. The comedian, 66, shared the fallout on Monday morning's Lorraine, hosted by Ranvir Singh. Frank detailed the incident at last year's Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall, after which Sophie approached him and told him not to "give up the day job" following his performance of Three Lions with David Baddiel.
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Naman Ramachandran British YouTuber, rapper and boxer Olajide Olayinka Williams JJ Olatunji, known professionally as KSI, has apologized after a racial slur and will take a break from social media. KSI is a co-founder and member of YouTube group the Sidemen. On Sunday, KSI and the Sidemen appeared in a video based on U.K. game show “Countdown” where the contestant chooses between two stacks of letter tiles, one containing vowels and the other consonants and has 30 seconds to form the longest single word they can, using nine letters. KSI formed the word “P**i,” a pejorative term used to describe people of South Asian origin in the U.K., saying: “I don’t mean this maliciously, but the word’s P**i.” The offensive word was bleeped. KSI’s fellow Sidemen are evidently amused by the slur in the video.
KSI, the British YouTuber with more than 24M subscribers, has apologized and said he is taking a social media break after using a racial slur during his latest video.
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