Critics Choice Award Nominations: Mank in the lead with 12 nominations; Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom gets 8 nods

direct to your inboxFurious residents in Beetham Tower have demanded increased security arrangements after police were forced to raid a lockdown party with around 40 people present.Officers first attended the apartment, understood to be a two-bed property on one of the highest floors in the building, at around 9pm on Friday after reports of a large gathering.It is understood no one answered when police officers knocked on and they were unable to gather evidence of a breach of coronavirus laws.

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxA Ukranian man who wanted his snow-covered road cleared and couldn’t face doing himself “confessed” to a murder in the hope that police would do the job when they came to arrest him.The man called the northern Chernihiv regional police on Saturday, February 13 and told them he had killed his mother's partner by stabbing him in the chest.He told them the victim had collapsed, and was not breathing.“But at the same time,” said police spokesperson Yuliya Kovtun, ”he immediately warned the police that they should come with a snowplough, because there is no other way to get to him.”The village of Grybova Rudnya, in Ukraine, been hit with

She is the youngest actor ever to receive seven Oscar nominations, has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, had the lead female role in Titanic and is estimated to be worth £45million.

EXCLUSIVE: The cast for The CW’s Painkiller is coming together as the Black Lightning spinoff has added Sibongile Mlambo, Alexander Hodge and James Roch.

Ever since the very first episode of Deadline’s New Hollywood Podcast with actor Sinqua Walls, the New Hollywood Podcast celebrates Black culture and talent 12 months out of the year. February is Black History Month so we like to put extra shine on Black Hollywood and recognize the achievements of the community and how they have paved the way and pushed the needle further when it comes to diversity and representation in film & TV.

Eva Mendes got real about parenting being a full-time mom and during a global pandemic. The stunning Hitch star, 46, took to Instagram on February 15 and revealed the new level she’s reached in quarantine. “Full on Mom mode,” she began the caption to her post, which featured a selfie of the stunning star sporting a gray robe.

Judas and the Black Messiah, which was released in theaters and on HBO Max this past Friday does that. “One of the things we wanted to kinda showcase with this film was that the Black Panthers were motivated by a love of their people and that there was a lot of love,” Director and co-writer Shaka King Tells ESSENCE.

Ryan Reynolds and his wife Blake Lively have donated $1m (£718k) to food banks for a second time.

A hands-on dad delivered both of his daughters at home - almost a year apart.

DeWanda Wise, starring lead in the Netflix adaptation of She's Gotta Have It, created by Spike Lee. She can next be seen starring alongside Kevin Hart in Fatherhood, out in AprilGrandmommy Mary, you were a supernatural woman who carried the giant spirit of a healer inside of a five-foot frame.

There are few people in the world of acting that are as polarizing as Jared Leto. And there are a number of reasons why people either love or hate him.

Irina Shayk kept it edgy on her latest stroll through chilly New York City on Tuesday.The 35-year-old supermodel donned her coolest red and black leather jacket for the trek outdoors, pairing the stylish item with light wash jeans and a pair of white boots.The Versace model braved the snow-lined streets to run errands in a matching black face covering to protect from contracting COVID-19.

The Writers Guild of America announced their film nominees for the delayed 2021 WGA Awards and, once again, the films that didn’t qualify shaped the list of honorees more than those who did. Awards season players “The Trial of the Chicago 7” and “Promising Young Woman” made the cut as expected in the Original Screenplay category.

Michael B. Jordan is celebrating Black History Month with a special episode of Coach’s monthly web series “Coach Conversations”.

Rihanna’s lingerie brand Savage X Fenty is now worth $1billion (£719m), it has been reported.The pop star launched the line in 2018. It is one of several businesses started by the singer, including her Fenty clothing line, makeup range Fenty Beauty and skincare line Fenty Skin.A round of Series B funding was recently completed for Savage X Fenty, raising $115million (£82.7m).

Caroline Flack’s friends remembered the late presenter a year on from her death on Monday.

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Lisa Rinna knows how to bust a move, so when she took to dancing in her dressing gown in her massive bedroom - fans were elated. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star gave it her best shimmy, sporting a fabulous, feathered cuff robe, that was gifted to her by Chrissy Teigen.It was hard not to smile as Lisa danced to the Barry Manilow classic, CopaCabana.MORE: Lisa Rinna rocks a bikini in flirty beach photo with husband Harry HamlinWATCH: Lisa Rinna dancing in epic dressing gown selfie Fans were quick to chime in, with one writing: "This robe over sweats look is such a vibe," while another added: "Rinna, you are one of a kind! I love it!!!" Lisa has been keeping fans entertained sharing glimpses into her life.

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are feeling very generous again as they just made another large donation for those in need.On Monday it was shared that the power couple donated $1 million to the food banks Feeding America and Food Banks Canada amid the COVID-19 pandemic.This comes three months after they gave away $500,000 to the same organizations.'We are honored and privileged to be able to continue our support of Feeding America and Food Banks Canada,' said a statement from Ryan and Blake. Giving hearts:Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are feeling very generous again as they just made another large donation for those in need.

ABC’s The Bachelor and Fox’s 9-1-1 seem to be getting comfortable at the top when it comes to Monday ratings and viewership. The Bachelor rose finished No. 1 in the demo in primetime last night, holding steady at a 1.3 in the adults 18-49 demographic and 5.23 million viewers.

Clayton Davis The Writers Guild of America Awards announced their nominations where big boosts were given to films like “Judas and the Black Messiah” from Shaka King, “Palm Springs” from Max Barbakow and “The White Tiger” from Ramin Bahrani.Missing from the lineup, that was eligible, are “Never Rarely Sometimes Always” in the original screenplay category and “First Cow” and “I’m Thinking of Ending Things” in the adapted.The full list of nominations is below:ORIGINAL SCREENPLAYADAPTED SCREENPLAY DOCUMENTARY SCREENPLAYThere will several Oscar contenders that were ineligible to receive attention.