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

The Talk co-host Amanda Kloots, who lost her husband Nick Cordero to Covid in 2020, has revealed she has tested positive for the virus.

“Like many of you, I’m praying for the people in Ukraine,” wrote Angelina Jolie at the start of the statement she posted to Instagram on Thursday (Feb. 24). Angelina, 46, said that as a Special Envoy for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, her focus “along with my UNHCR colleagues is that everything possible is [being] done to ensure the protection and basic human rights of those displaced, and refugees in the region. We have already seen reports of casualties and people starting to flee their homes to seek safety.”

An Asian-American dancer en route to a first-performance celebration at New York’s Public Theater was attacked Wednesday night in what theater officials describe as the latest “disgusting and heartbreaking”  incident “in a long history of violence against Asian Americans.”

EXCLUSIVE: Production has begun this week in Natchez, MS, on supernatural horror From Black, starring Pitch Perfect and True Blood actress Anna Camp.

A taxi driver plied two girls with alcohol and drugs then raped them in a terrifying campaign of abuse.

Caitriona Balfe explained why she was in Los Angeles Thursday and not London for the “Outlander” season six premiere.

Peter Sarsgaard is no stranger to superhero films. Even before his upcoming role in Matt Reeves’ “The Batman,” as shady District Attorney Gil Coulson, Sarsgaard went full-on villain for the oft-maligned Ryan Reynolds film, “Green Lantern” back in 2011.

Heaux Tales tour will have to wait a few more weeks. The powerhouse songstress revealed on social media that she has unfortunately tested positive for COVID-19, and as such, will be unable to perform at any of her upcoming shows for the next week or so – including her scheduled appearance at The Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles today, Feb. 25.

Kanye West released the Donda 2 album exclusively on his Stem Player, and the always-newsworthy Kodak Black put out his new project, Back for Everything.Dreamville’s EARTHGANG dropped their highly anticipated studio album Ghetto Gods, Conway The Machine released his Shady Records debut, God Don’t Make Mistakes, and LightSkinKeisha continues her run with a new single called “Play Me.” Today’s list also includes songs from Smoke DZA, Dylan Sinclair, Jaxx and more.Check out this week’s list of new music below.TOPICS:  Dreamville earthgang february Kanye West new music

This makes more shortbread than you need, but it’s much easier to deal with larger quantities in a food processor (which is the easiest way to make it).You can use sloe gin instead of damson gin if you prefer.Prep time: 15 minutes, plus 2 hours chilling time Cooking time: 55 minutesSixFor the rhubarb* Diana's conversions may differ slightly from the standard  We rely on advertising to help fund our award-winning journalism.We urge you to turn off your ad blocker for The Telegraph website so that you can continue to access our quality content in the future.Thank you for your support.Need help?Visit our page.

From BAFTA-Winner Peter Moffat, J. David Shanks, and Michael B.

The timing is always right for a passionate, cinematic romance for the ages. But in the case of Joe Wright’s musical extravaganza “Cyrano,” a lush re-imagining of Edmond Rostand’s classic “Cyrano de Bergerac,” the timing couldn’t be more perfect, when the world is still reeling from the ongoing pandemic and the isolating aftermath of the strict lockdown days of the past.

lingerie post.The stunner is known for her humorous captions on her Instagram snaps, and her latest is no different.Paige branded herself everyone's 'breast friend' as she modelled a skimpy lingerie set from brand Fashion Nova.And it wasn't hard to see why as she put her buxom cleavage on full show in the pink, lacy number.Paige was seen smouldering into the camera as she put her curves on display in the plunging, tie-up bra.This was teamed with matching knickers, which included a racy cut-out section.The model wore the skimpy garments as she posed in what appeared to be her living room.She matched her flesh-flashing display with glowing makeup, which included long, fluttery eyelashes and soft pink lips.Paige meanwhile accessorised the look with small silver hoop earrings.Her hair also looked on-point as she sported her dark locks into blowdried waves, which swept down her back.Fans were loving the lingerie - and the sassy caption - with the post racking up more than 12,000 likes.One gushed: "You are so beautiful," as another branded the model an "icon".Meanwhile, a third follower quipped: "I could use a best friend."The post comes after Paige also made headlines recently in another Fashion Nova underwear set.The beauty again wowed fans as she wore the brand's Attention Seeker 3 Piece Garter Set.One shopper branded the set "sexy", as another called it "lovely".Others marked their approval by leaving flame and love heart emojis.The model certainly knows how to drop jaws, that's for sure.Get all the biggest Lifestyle news straight to your inbox. Sign up for the free Daily Star Hot Topics newsletter

Vladimir Putin's war has not only caused the deaths of innocent people but there are also some arguing that he is threatening the very existence of Ukrainian culture.People have been reminded that the pronunciation and spelling of Ukraine's capital of Kyiv remains important in the weeks and months ahead.After a barbaric invasion in which hundreds of Ukrainians have been killed and hospitals and kindergartens bombed under the orders of Putin, now labelled a tyrant by Western leaders, the future of the country is very much up in the air. Battles between Ukrainian armed forces, who have been forced to conscript men between the ages of 18 and 60, and Russia have been seen all over the country and there is no clear outcome of the fighting so far.

TikTok video was sentenced 15 months behind bars at Truro Crown Court yesterday.The court heard that Elliott Carlile, 26, had been so controlling he even took away the victim’s birth control pills.Carlile of Porth near Newquay appeared at Truro Crown Court for sentencing having pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm.Prosecutor Katie Churcher told the court that the victim had been working as a model when they met but he forced her to give up the career, as well as trying to cut her off from her friends and family.Ms Churcher also described how Carlile would even force the victim accompany him to work and sit outside in the car for hours on end whilst he was there. He controlled the clothes she wore and what she was able to do.The two separated at one point but got back together when Carlile threatened to kill himself, reports Cornwall Live.The court heard how in May 2020, Carlile had become angry over a TikTok video and subjected his partner to two hours of abuse.Carlile put his hands around the victim’s neck and shook her, Ms Carlisle said.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the UK has promised harsh financial sanctions aimed at crippling the Russian economy. One of the ways this will be done will be to hurt the wallets of uber-wealthy Russians, many of which own some of the most desirable property in the UK.Perhaps the most famous of these oligarchs is Abramovich, who is now the target of Labour MP Chris Bryant’s demands to seize his assets.Mr Bryant used parliamentary privilege to say he had leaked documents from the Home Office that suggested Abramovich shouldn’t be allowed to run operations out of the UK.But just how rich is Roman? The oligarch’s net worth is truly eye-watering, reported by Forbes to be £10.7 billion - according to the publication, that makes him the 142nd richest person on the planet.

Stacey Solomon's return to Loose Women has been confirmed.The 32 year old television personality went on maternity leave in August last year before she and fiancé Joe Swash welcomed their second child, a baby daughter named Rose, in October. And four months on, Kaye Adams delighted viewers as she unveiled when the former X Factor star, who recently spoke of her insecurities during her first swim with little Rose, would be returning to the popular daytime talk show. "We've got a real treat for you next week when Stacey comes back to the show after maternity leave," Kaye said on Friday's episode.

A dedicated Mrs Hinch fan page has shared a game changing cleaning hack that promises to work wonders on glass tiles. Inspired by the 32 year old Instagram star, the Facebook group was set up as a forum to try and test various home hacks and cleaning methods. One recent post on the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips group has been attracting a lot of attention after it was hailed as the fastest and cheapest way to clean bathroom tiles.

racism claims from a member of its diversity scheme Elevate, after actress India Eva Rae said she was subjected to offensive comments and discrimination.Rae is one of 19 people to join the Bafta initiative, established in 2017 and aimed at improving diversity in the film and TV industry, however in a BBC article the actress described Elevate as a ‘PR exercise’.Elevate was established after the academy was criticised for its all-white nomination lists in the leading actor and actress categories at the annual awards, which spawned the tag #BaftasSoWhite.According to Rae – whose credits include Channel 4 series On The Edge and Hulu series Maxxx – the scheme failed to open the doors it promised, she was met with racist comments, and says she

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.