Countdown star Rachel Riley faces backlash for mocking an 'Arsenal fan in India'

Kanye West has made the argument that Black History Month – an annual commemoration of important people and events in the history of the African diaspora, celebrated every February in North America – is no longer relevant, instead declaring in a new video that February will henceforth be known as “Black Future Month”.The video shows West – who is legally known as Ye – standing in the centre of a hooded group and delivering a powerful speech on his upbringing and struggles as a Black man in modern America.“The system has been separating families in every way that they can, for years” he said, noting that he was separated from his mother (the first female head of the English department at Chicago State University) and his father (a Black Panther) at a young age, leading to a fractured relationship between West and the latter.He continued: “America is made to enslave us. What they ever gave us? We’d improve.

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Adele bagged three gongs at this year's BRIT Awards and dedicated her win to her ex-husband and son in a heartfelt speech.The 33-year-old chart-topper won three of the five awards she was up for during the ceremony and even performed her hit new song I Drink Wine, from her award-winning album 30.She was the star of the night and after winning her third and final gong for Album of the Year.She dedicated her win to her 9-year-old son Angelo Adkins and ex-husband Simon Konecki, 47, reports OK!.Trying to hold back the tears, Adele said: "I would like to dedicate this award to my son."And to Simon, his dad, this album was all of our journeys."The teary-eyed hit maker announced how proud she is of herself. She added: "And I'm very proud of myself for sticking to my guns."It was a night to remember for the Easy On Me singer as Adele took home the statues for Artist of the Year and Single of the Year with her catchy title track from her new album.Absolutely shocked by her win, the singer told the audience she couldn't believe a "little piano ballad" had managed to get the award over "all them bangers".

Liam Gallagher's children, Lennon and Molly Gallagher, made a rare public appearance at this year's BRIT Awards as they were snapped walking down the red carpet in style. .The eldest two children of the Oasis rockstar, Molly, 23, and Lennon, 22, posed up quite a storm ahead of their dad Liam's hotly anticipated performance.Snapped side-by-side, Molly and Lennon created quite a reaction as many noticed how uncanny their resemblance is to their rockstar dad, especially Lennon.Liam's son Lennon, who he shares with his ex-wife and former Emmerdale star Patsy Kensit, is his superstar dad's spitting image, reports OK!The 22-year-old straight-faced model rocked a messy brunette mop of hair and a contrasting dark brown belt for the evening, making him look like a much younger Liam.Sister Molly opted for a leather jacket and black maxi dress, which she paired with a pair of matching boots.The sibling duo ensured they were on hand to support their dad ahead of his iconic performance.

The WGA East, decrying the “negative impact” the Big Tech giants are having on ad revenue for news organizations, has submitted written testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Competition, Antitrust and Consumer Rights for its hearings on “Breaking the News – Journalism, Competition, and the Effect of Market Power on a Free Press.”

Nelly issued an apology on Tuesday after a sex tape he was in was posted to his Instagram Stories.'I sincerely apologize to the young lady and her family, this is unwanted publicity for her/them,' the Grillz artist, 47, told TMZ. 'This was an old video that was private and never meant to go public.'The clip involving the rapper, whose real name is Cornell Iral Haynes Jr., was captured by a number of users before it was deleted.

Director Kenneth Branagh made Oscar history with three of his new film Belfast's seven nominations for his work as a writer, director and producer.Branagh, 61, became the first person ever to receive nominations in seven separate categories - Best Actor (Henry V), Best Supporting Actor (My Week With Marilyn), Best Adapted Screenplay (Hamlet) and Best Live-Action Short (Swan Song), adding another Best Director nomination for Belfast along with Best Original Screenplay and Best Picture.He also becomes just the third person ever - after George Clooney and Warren Beatty - to be nominated in all five major Oscar categories, with the multi-hyphenate opening up about the nominations to Entertainment Weekly. Historic:Director Kenneth Branagh made Oscar history with three of his new film Belfast's seven nominations for his work as a writer, director and producer History:Branagh, 61, became the first person ever to receive nominations in seven separate categories - Best Actor (Henry V), Best Supporting Actor (My Week With Marilyn), Best Adapted Screenplay (Hamlet) and Best Live-Action Short (Swan Song), adding another Best Director nomination for Belfast along with Best Original Screenplay and Best PictureBranagh earned his first directing Oscar for his 1989 feature directing debut, Henry V, revealing what still remains the same about the job after all those years.'I was 27 years old when I started directing that first picture that was nominated as Best Director.

Nelly has apologized after a sexually explicit video was shared on his social media account.  On Tuesday, the 47-year-old singer's Instagram Story had a video of him receiving oral sex from a woman. It wasn't long before the R&B crooner noticed the video and took the post down.The "Hot In Herre" singer issued a statement via his rep to Fox News Digital after removing the clip from his social media. "I sincerely apologize to the young lady and her family.This is unwanted publicity for her/them," he said.

Cutting out calls and endlessly buffering TikTok videos could be a thing of the past as more next generation phone masts are set to be bolted on to streetlights in Scotland as part of a scheme to boost connectivity.

Chris Willman Music WriterNot many bands can claim they’re having the best year of their career exactly 50 years into their run. All right — not any bands can make such a claim, historically, except for Sparks, which saw its star rise dramatically in 2021 due not to any recording or touring activity but as film creators and stars, with “Annette” and “The Sparks Brothers,” respectively.

Rachel Riley, 34, has said “sorry” to one of the Channel 4 show’s guests after filming with him this week.The presenter apologised for not being able to be “as up close and friendly” as she and her co-stars normally would be with guests because of social distancing rules.Rachel got onto the subject when a Twitter user named Simon wrote on the micro-blogging site: “Absolute pleasure being on Countdown today.. “@Nick_Hewer @susie_dent @RachelRileyRR @MichAckerley all made me feel at ease and the crew are terrific.”Rachel thanked the social media user for their kind words and addressed the “strange” impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on filming.She wrote back: “Glad you enjoyed it Simon! “Sorry we’re not as up close and friendly as we’d

Rachel Riley has revealed her partner, Strictly Come Dancing star Pasha Kovalev, had no idea what dogging was until Carol Kirkwood's epic TV fail earlier this month.During an early morning segment from Greenwich park, Carol accidentally said she had seen "lots of doggers".Speaking on BBC Breakfast, Carol said: "Good morning everybody.

Rachel Riley and her husband Pasha Kovalev looked like the perfect parents as they took their daughter Maven for a walk.The 34 year old was spotted leaving the Countdown studios in Salford on Wednesday afternoon, where she was joined by her other half and their seven month old daughter. Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Pasha, 40, took the lead, carrying suitcases from the studios as Rachel trailed behind with baby Maven strapped to her chest.

Rachel Riley looked stylish and cool in the heatwave as she stepped out of the studios at Mediacity. Wearing a sixties inspired red and white patterned minidress the 34-year-old didn't look the least bit bothered by the heat.The TV star accessorised her look with white heeled sandals, a large black bag and sunglasses.

Rachel Riley, 34, confessed that her other half, Pasha Kovalev, 40, was unaware of the term "dogging" before BBC Breakfast's weather presenter Carol Kirkwood, 58, accidentally said "doggers" during her morning forecast this week.The BBC favourite has since opened up about her error and apologised on social media.In her first instalment of the week, Carol was heard saying on BBC Breakfast: "Good morning everybody.

Arsenal fan in India’. The Countdown star has been accused of racism following the tweet, which came after she was branded a ‘plastic glory hunter’ by Supriyö Banerjee, who lives in Kolkata.Riley, a huge Manchester United fan, tweeted: ‘For an embarrassing amount of this season I’d convinced that Wan Bissaka’s first name was Obi.

Rachel Riley, 34, has sparked backlash after aiming a controversial jibe at an Indian Arsenal fan.The star was questioned by Twitter users after she pointed out where the football supporter was from when they argued that Manchester United fans are “plastic glory hunters”.Man Utd supporter Rachel got onto the subject when she admitted she had become confused about right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s first name.She wrote in view of her 664,000 Twitter followers during the team’s Europa League match against Copenhagen yesterday: “For an embarrassing amount of this season I’d convinced that Wan Bissaka’s first name was Obi. Just me? #ManUtd.”The star was then criticised for her error by the Arsenal fan, who replied: “No.

Countdown star Rachel Riley took a stroll with her family in the heatwave, keeping cool dressed in a pink mini summer dress.The new mum cradled her daughter Maven in her sling, her favoured way of carrying the little one around, who seemed to be grabbing the attention of Rachel's mum, Celia. Also on the outing was husband Pasha Kovalev, 40, who was carrying a large slice of watermelon, while his mother Galina also joined the family walk.

Rachel Riley's Countdown co-star Nick Hewer, 76, shared a tweet about his barn owl, who died after crashing into his bathroom mirror.The presenter told fans he had placed his dead pet in a freezer as he considered taxidermy at the time.Nick wrote: “RIP my lovely barn owl.“Flew threw the bathroom window and crashed into mirror.

Rachel Riley shared an adorable snap to mark her wedding anniversary to husband Pasha Kovalev, and we couldn’t help but notice she had adorably matched her outfit with baby daughter Maven! How cute is that? While the Countdown star wore her rainbow cherry print dress – which we're sure is the HVN 'Maria' dress, which has sadly since sold out – her little girl sweetly wore a multi-spot print outfit, too.RELATED: 9 Best face masks for children going back to school - plain washable face coveringsOla Jordan is giving us life with her adorable selfies with daughter Ella, and we love it when their outfits match.