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Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Margot Robbie, Idris Elba and Glen Powell are among the 30 presenters announced for the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards, set to take place on Saturday. Additionally, Emmy and SAG Award winner Jennifer Aniston will present the 59th SAG Life Achievement Award to the legendary actor, singer, producer, writer and director Barbra Streisand.

Naman Ramachandran A key audience participation segment of the London West End adaptation of Henrik Ibsen‘s 1882 play “An Enemy of the People” left people in tears, star Matt Smith told the BBC. In “An Enemy of the People,” when Dr. Stockmann (Smith) makes an unbelievable discovery about the healing waters in his local baths, he holds the future of the town in his hands, but those with everything to lose refuse to accept his word.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has announced details of a US tour, following the new-found success of ‘Murder On The Dancefloor’.The announcement that the British singer will be hitting the road for US tour dates comes following the resurgence of her 2001 hit, namely due to its feature in the infamous final scene of Emerald Fennell’s Saltburn.Since the film’s release at the end of 2023, it has become a viral hit on TikTok and even entered the Billboard Hot 100 – her first-ever song to chart in the US. It also climbed the UK single charts, peaking at Number Two last month.Now, Ellis-Bextor will be playing the song, as well as other hit tracks from her discography live later this spring, with seven performances scheduled across the US.The tour will kick off on May 30, with an opening show at August Hall in San Francisco, and continues the following night (31) with a stop at The Observatory North Park in San Diego.From there, the remainder of the live shows will run across the first half of June, with the first being held at the 9:30 Club in Washington DC (June 3), followed by scheduled dates in Boston and Philadelphia.The singer’s previously announced New York City show at Webster Hall is also included in the tour dates, set for June 6, although tickets for the gig have already sold out.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor is gearing up to tour around North America for the first time and adding more cities for fans to see her perform “Murder on the Dance Floor” live.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Oscar-nominated producer/songwriter Mark Ronson has put together an FYC video — not campaigning for his own Academy Award nomination for the music of “Barbie,” but for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame bid for Foreigner, the founding lineup of which happens to have his stepfather, Mick Jones, as a cornerstone. The video, posted on Ronson’s Instagram account, features Dave Grohl, Jack Black, Slash, the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith and Queens of the Stone Age’s Josh Homme (along with Ronson himself) asserting Foreigner’s suitability for Rock Hall induction.

EastEnders fans were given a startling blast from the past during Tuesday’s (20 February) visit to Albert Square, as Denise Fox sought out advice from serial killer Lucas Johnson to help try and cope with the guilt of having been complicit to Keanu Taylor’s death. As regular viewers will know, Keanu was fatally stabbed to death on Christmas Day by Linda Carter as she tried to stop him from strangling her friend Sharon Watts, but rather than come clean about the crime, Linda, along with the rest of The Six decided to cover up the murder and even buried the body beneath Kathy’s cafe! But in the wake of the harrowing incident, Denise in particular has been struggling with psychosis and even hallucinations of the dead and buried Keanu - and sought advice from her former pastor Lucas who was serving time in prison for multiple murders himself! Yet while Lucas may have had a deadly streak on screen, actor Don Gilet couldn’t be further from his villainous alter-ego.

Homeless and heavily pregnant, a young woman walks the streets of Manchester with nowhere to go. Sobbing, she faces the very real possibility of sleeping rough - days before her due date - as darkness approaches.

Michelle Keegan has made an admission about her latest glamourous appearance as her fans brand her 'perfection'. The actress was among the famous faces attending the BAFTA Film Awards over the weekend.

RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK vs. The World is currently going out on BBC Three, and now a UK-wide tour has been announced for the spring.The first two episodes have been broadcast already, with new episodes premiering every Friday night on the channel.It brings 11 contestants from previous seasons and incarnations of Drag Race together in competition with each other, with RuPaul being joined on the judging panel by Michelle Visage, Alan Carr and Graham Norton.

Don't Worry Darling star Florence Pugh has sparked dating rumours with Paul Mescal, as the duo partied into the night together after attending the BAFTA Awards at the weekend.The Royal Festival Hall in London played host to the iconic BAFTA awards on Sunday night, which brought out some of the biggest celebs of British television and film. Florence, 28, left one party at Nomad hotel in Covent Garden at 1am before heading to another party at the Chiltern Firehouse for the remainder of the evening, or should we say, morning.

continues to recover from her abdominal surgery behind closed doors.While attending 77th annual awards, William was asked whether he’s team “Barbie” or “Oppenheimer” — referring to the same day release double-feature that rocked the box office last summer.But William told the Telegraph he has yet to see “Barbie” as well as the other 37 films nominated in other categories as he’s been busy at home.“I’ve done [watched] the fewest I’ve ever done before — with my wife it’s been a bit–,” he said, without elaborating on his wife’s recovery. “But hopefully, we’ll catch up, I’ll make my list tonight,” he said.

Prince William proved he can take a joke at his own expense as he awkwardly chucked his way through the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2024.

BAFTAs last night (February 18) was met with a mixed reaction.The Good Omens star, who took over hosting duties at the ceremony at London’s Royal Festival Hall in the Southbank Centre, filled his monologue with a host of jokes which got plenty of laughs from his acting audience. You can view it below.A number of viewers also found his appearance amusing with one writing: “Not because I love David Tennant as an actor and a human being, but he genuinely crushed it.”Another added: “David Tennant is already the best host the bafta’s have ever had and it’s only been 8 minutes.”One viewer also wrote: “As if i didn’t love this man enough this opening BAFTA monologue was hilarious.”Not because I love David Tennant as an actor and a human being, but he genuinely crushed it.

Noel Gallagher has shared details of an intimate live show, set to take place in Bournemouth later this spring. Find ticket information below.Announced today (February 19), the new live gig will be held at the city’s O2 Academy next month and comes as part of a series of warm-up gigs that the former Oasis member will be playing at some of the UK’s most intimate venues.It will be held on March 18, and comes between his two previously announced live shows: Poole’s Lighthouse on March 17 and the Guildhall in Portsmouth on March 20.

Michael J Fox brought viewers to tears at the BAFTAs last night (February 18) after making a surprise appearance.The Back To The Future star, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991, came onstage in a wheelchair but insisted on standing up at the podium as he handed out the prize for Best Film to Christopher Nolan‘s Oppenheimer at London’s Royal Festival Hall in the Southbank Centre.As he presented the prize to a standing ovation, he spoke about film bringing people together, “no matter who you are or where you’re from”.He added: “There’s a reason why they say movies are magic because movies can change your day. It can change your outlook.

Prince William showed he can take a joke at the BAFTAs 2024, as he laughed along with a Ted Lasso star's Royal Family jokes - including one made at his own expense.The Prince of Wales, 41, was at the glamorous event at London's Royal Festival Hall on Sunday night as President of the Academy, a role he's held since 2010. The 41 year old royal watched as the team behind the film Oppenheimer dominated the night, bagging seven awards out of its 13 nominations.The show was hosted by Doctor Who star David Tennant, 52, who kept the audience entertained throughout the evening with his jokes and announcements.

It became clear last week that the Princess of Wales’ recovery is going well as she had been well enough to join her family for a break at Anmer Hall in Norfolk for half term after an emotional few weeks. While the Waleses trip would have been slightly different and less action-packed than usual as Kate is still focused on getting her strength back, it would have provided the perfect opportunity for the family to catch up with many of their closest friends.

As she continues to take time out of the spotlight, the Princess of Wales showed last week that she is well on the road to recovery from major abdominal surgery, as she joined her family for a half-term break at Anmer Hall in Norfolk. The Waleses’ trip will have been slightly different and less action-packed than usual as Kate focuses on getting her strength back.

The 2024 British Academy Film Awards, more commonly known as the BAFTAs, took place on Sunday (February 18) at the Royal Festival Hall in Southbank Centre in London, England.

As we get closer to the Oscars, other awards shows will help us predict who wins the top awards this year and we have the results from the 2024 BAFTAs.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor took to the stage at the BAFTA Film Awards tonight to perform her resurgent hit ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’ – watch the footage below.The song features memorably over the now infamous final scene of Emerald Fennell’s Saltburn, and since the film’s release at the end of 2023, it has became a viral hit on TikTok and even entered the Billboard Hot 100 – her first-ever song to chart in the US. It also climbed the UK single charts, peaking at Number Two last month.The BAFTAs ceremony was hosted tonight (February 18) by David Tennant at London’s Royal Festival Hall in the Southbank Centre.

Kate Middleton is unable to attend the 2024 BAFTAs, so her husband Prince William has a very A-List seatmate instead this year.

The 2024 BAFTAs took place on Sunday evening (February 18) at Royal Festival Hall in London, England.

David Tennant is gearing up to host the Bafta Film Awards on Sunday, February 18 at the Royal Festival Hall in London’s Southbank Centre.

The Bafta Film Awards celebrates some of the best British and international films released over the past year.

BAFTAs (British Academy Film Awards) are taking place tonight (February 18) – check out all the winners so far below.The ceremony is being hosted by David Tennant for the first time, taking place at London’s Royal Festival Hall in the Southbank Centre.The nominations were announced in January, with Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer picking up the most nods with 13, while Barbie and Saltburn were up for five each.Sophie Ellis-Bextor performed ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’ at the ceremony, following on from its huge resurgence in popularity as a result of its memorable inclusion in the final scene in Saltburn.Samantha Morton was also awarded the BAFTA Fellowship Award, while the Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award was handed out to June Givanni, a Guyanese-born, London-based film curator, who has long supported and platformed African cinema.Check out the full list of BAFTA winners below.Best FilmAnatomy of a FallThe HoldoversKillers of The Flower MoonOppenheimerPoor ThingsOutstanding British FilmAll of Us StrangersHow to Have SexNapoleonThe Old OakPoor ThingsRye LaneSaltburnScrapperWonkaThe Zone of InterestDirectorJustine Triet, Anatomy of a Fall Andrew Haigh, All of Us Strangers Alexander Payne, The Holdovers Bradley Cooper, Maestro Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer Jonathan Glazer, The Zone of InterestLeading ActressCarey Mulligan, Maestro Emma Stone, Poor Things Fantasia Barrino, The Color Purple Margot Robbie, Barbie Sandra Hüller, Anatomy of a Fall Vivian Oparah, Rye LaneLeading ActorBarry Keoghan, Saltburn Bradley Cooper, Maestro Cillian Murphy, Oppenheimer Colman Domingo, Rustin Paul Giamatti, The Holdovers Teo Yoo, Past LivesSupporting ActressClaire Foy, All of Us Strangers Danielle Brooks, The Color PurpleDa’

and we are breathless. Her presence could not be missed, after all, she is nominated for best actress in a leading for Barbie.

The 2024 BAFTAs are here!

Ellise Shafer Film’s biggest stars are hitting the red carpet for this year’s BAFTA Film Awards.Taking place at Royal Festival Hall in London, the BAFTA Film Awards will celebrate the year in cinema with host David Tennant.Tennant rocked a green patterned suit on the carpet, while his wife Georgia Moffet opted for a gold gown. Other early looks included “Oppenheimer” star Cillian Murphy in an all-black outfit and Rising Star nominee Ayo Edebiri in a peach dress and chic fur coat.“Oppenheimer” leads the nominations with 13, followed by “Poor Things” with 11.

The Prince of Wales is confirmed to be attending the EE BAFTA Film Awards this Sunday after Kensington Palace released a statement.