Brit Awards 2021 nominations: Dupa Lipa leads charge as female acts dominate awards

ITV Arts Editor started her journey in the broadcasting industry in the late 1980s, heading straight into the BBC after completing her university degree but says the help of mentors made it easier for her.Since launching her career, the Scunthorpe-born broadcaster has worked on the likes of Midlands Today, Children in Need and BBC News's 2000 Today.After leaving the BBC in 2001, Nina joined ITN as the media and arts correspondent on ITV News, before becoming Arts Editor in 2017.Speaking to the Daily Star at the National Diversity Awards, Nina said: "I started at the end of the 80s, I left university and went straight into the BBC."I joined newsrooms where I was the only person that looked like me, that was really hard, I had to adapt, I had to compromise to make people accept me being the same as them."I've always had a manager somewhere who has believed in me and given me an opportunity, if I hadn't had somebody supporting me like that, I don't know how far I would have got."She continued: "It's been really hard, I think those of us who started in the 80s, I'd like to think we've made it smoother and easier for people that have followed because television does look a lot different now."There's not enough people in the decision-making process but we're still working on that, I think that diversity is about class diversity."I'm brown but I'm also working class and I'm northern, so I brought all my minority things with me and I'm still Arts Editor at ITV News, sometimes I still find that a bit gobsmacking that I made it and we've got to make it easier for more people to make it, so thank God we talk about this stuff today."It's been a long time coming, we need to get on it, we need to get better, it's not finished

killer of Libby Squire was snared thanks to CCTV, a barrister has revealed.Pawel Relowicz, 27, raped and murdered the 21-year-old student before dumping her body in a river.In an upcoming true crime documentary, prosecutor Richard Wright tells how the film footage was key to securing a guilty verdict and making sure the sex beast wasn’t free to strike again.He said: “The CCTV material was absolutely crucial and we reviewed it over many hours in court, putting it into a timeline of events that demonstrated the movements of Relowicz and Libby’s movements both prior to their meeting that night and afterwards.”After a trial last year, Relowicz, right, was jailed for at least 27 years. It meant Libby’s family finally had justice over her murder in Hull in 2019.Mr Wright added: “They knew the trial was not going to bring their daughter back.

Rapper Snootie Wild is reported to be fighting for his life following a recent shooting.The musician, whose real name is LePreston Porter was recently discovered in his SUV that had been driven into a ditch on Friday in Houston, Texas.According to reports, police arrived at the scene after they were informed of shots fired by the Shotspotter Program, ABC13.The popular rapper received CPR at the scene and was later taken to an area hospital, authorities have claimed.Describing what he belives could have happened, Officer R. Willkens said: "It looks like he backed in there (the ditch) accidentally.

Everton players took to Goodison Park draped in Ukrainian flags ahead of their clash with Manchester City on Saturday evening.The Toffees showed their solidarity with their Ukrainian left-back Vitaliy Mykolenko, who joined Everton last month.Manchester City also showed their support as they wore t-shirts showing the Ukrainian flag with the simple message: "No war."City's Ukrainian full-back Oleksandr Zinchenko was moved to tears as a minute's applause erupted around the ground ahead of kick-off. Football has been quick to show its solidarity with Ukraine, and fans labelled the scenes at Goodison as 'emotional' between the two Ukrainian stars. "Some really powerful scenes at Goodison Park for the Everton v Man City game.

pub landlord has a grisly shock at the discovery of 15 skeletons buried beneath his boozer. The Harding Street Tavern in Northampton was built on top of a little-known burial ground and went three decades in business before an owner stumbled upon human remains.

Hollywood’s Teamsters Local 399 has reached a tentative agreement with the AMPTP for a new three-year contract covering some 800 location managers and assistant location managers. The local’s negotiating committee is unanimously recommending that members ratify it.

President Joe Biden will deliver his first State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 9 p.m. ET/ 6 p.m. PT. The speech comes as Biden — and the nation — face a host of generational crises including a burgeoning war in Ukraine, an ever-shifting pandemic and the overarching threat of climate change. It will mark Biden’s second address to a joint session of Congress.

Ivanka Trump has lent a helping hand to victims of the Kentucky tornadoes. Back in December, Kentucky was struck by deadly tornadoes that left a trail of destruction.

Marquette University President Michael R. Lovell announced today that alumnus Marcus Lemonis, star of HGTV’s upcoming The Renovator and CNBC’s The Profit, and his wife, Bobbi, have donated a $15 million gift to create the Lemonis Center for Student Success.

Out with the old, in with the new! The saying “everyone is replaceable” has proven to be true in Hollywood, and some of the biggest franchises have recast major characters.

He said that it was time to “grow up” and make a relationship “happen.”Olly said it was the “best decision” he ever made.Speaking to OK! this week, he said that he would “love to be a dad.”He said on his bucket list he had been a dad as well as picking up a Brit award once again.Olly Murs is hosting ITV’s new series, Starstruck.The show sees a trio of singers transform into their musical heroes with the chance of winning £50,000.Olly spoke to This Morning in February about the time when a trio impersonated him on the show.He said: “It was pretty surreal and I actually said to the judges if that was how I sing and dance I might retire now.“Genuinely it was really humbling, I was very emotional actually and I was really taken aback that these three guys had gone away to study me, study how I sing and how I perform.“It was slightly weird and it did throw me a little bit because I have these amazing judges in front of me and I’m trying to be cool and host the show and suddenly I’m judging myself.“

Kanye West has filed to have his social media outbursts rendered inadmissible in a hearing on whether his estranged wife Kim Kardashian will be declared legally single.In the past two months he has drawn widespread mockery and opprobrium over a string of posts aimed at Kim and her new boyfriend Pete Davidson, among others.Kim has filed court documents saying the posts contain 'a lot of misinformation' and have caused her 'emotional distress.'Now the 44-year-old rappers' counsel has said in response: 'Kim claims she read something online allegedly by Kanye and characterizes the posts in her declaration as misinformation,' TMZreports citing court documents. The way they were:Kanye West has filed to have his social media outbursts rendered inadmissible in a hearing on whether Kim Kardashian will be declared legally single'Kim needed to offer the social media posts into evidence, and show that the posts were written by Kanye,' Kanye's attorney continued.Two months ago Kim filed to be declared legally single, and a hearing will occur next week in order to decide the matter.

Kate Moss' daughter Lila Moss was the spitting image of her mum, who lives in a swanky Cotswolds mansion now, during her days in 90s catwalk shows as she donned an edgy three-piece look for her latest Versace runway. The 19 year old model looked incredible wearing the Italian fashion designer's new collection, which featured a neon pink and black dogtooth blazer and matching miniskirt. Underneath the jacket, Lila wore a black T-shirt that had the words "never too much" printed over the top in white, as the emblem for Versace was written underneath.The outfit was accessorised with a pair of goth-style black calf boots and a red PVC clutch bag.

Demi Lovato's ex-fiancé, Max Ehrich, is moving on less than two years after their failed engagement.The 30-year-old actor, who had a role onThe Young and the Restless, is dating actress Yamila Saud, 31.'They met through mutual friends and have been dating for one month,'Page Six reported. Moving on:Demi Lovato's ex-fiancé is moving on.

The 2022 series of Dancing on Ice is well underway, and this year's celebrity skaters have definitely impressed viewers.Topping the leaderboard during the most recent instalment of the ITV show was Pussycat Dolls star Kimberly Wyatt and her professional skating partner Mark Hanretty, with the pair receiving 9.5 from every judge. Popstar Kimberley, 40, has continued to impress with her skills on the ice, with her legion of fans backing her all the way.

Naman Ramachandran The organizers of the Brit Awards are in discussions with the U.K. government to allow live audiences at the May 11 event at London’s O2 Arena.Meanwhile, U.K.

Musician Pa Salieu says he is ‘engaging with police’ as they continue to investigate the death of his friend Fidel Glasgow. The rapper, who was nominated for the Rising Star accolade at this year’s Brit Awards, released a statement on Thursday amid reports that police investigating the incident had made arrests. Glasgow, the grandson of Specials singer Neville Staple, died in hospital after being stabbed outside Coventry’s Club M during a mass brawl in 2018, with a 23-year-old man also suffering stab wounds.In his statement shared on social media, Mr Salieu – real name Pa Gaye – said: ‘Due to ongoing investigations, I am unable to comment on the detail surrounding the fateful events that occurred back in September 2018. ‘Sadly, my close

Singer-songwriters Dua Lipa, Arlo Parks and Celeste lead the competition for the Brit Awards, with a trio of nominations apiece for the U.K. music prizes.

Chris Willman Music WriterFresh off her flurry of Grammy attention, Dua Lipa is one of the leading contenders for this year’s Brit Awards in nominations announced Wednesday. Lipa has three nods, as does Celeste, who’s currently up for a best original song Oscar in America, as well.A total of six performers are tied with three nominations apiece.

BRIT Awards 2021 – you can see the list so far below.This year’s ceremony was pushed back three months from its traditional February date due to the coronavirus crisis, and will now take place at London’s O2 Arena on May 11, 2021.

Dua Lipa and Griff will perform at this year’s BRIT Awards, organisers have revealed.This year’s awards ceremony will take place on May 11 at The O2 Arena and will be hosted by Jack Whitehall for the fourth year running.Speaking about the news, Dua Lipa said: “I am so excited to be returning to perform for you all at The BRITs this year. It’s going to be truly special to be back on stage in the UK.”Griff, who is the winner of this year’s BRITs Rising Star award, added: “Guys, pray for me!! I’m going to be in a room full of the biggest and best artists in the world, singing my little heart out.