Jussie Smollett Trial on Hate Crime Hoax Charges Gets Underway

BAFTA Film Awards 2022, ahead of Kenneth Branagh's Belfast and sci-fi epic Dune.The Western Drama, starring Doctor Strange and Sherlock actor Benedict Cumberbatch, has been nominated for a number of awards at the event.Bookmaker William Hill has now listed the film as the odds-on favourite to win Best Film at the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2022, with odds of 4/7, when the ceremony is held on Sunday March 13, 2022.The critically acclaimed film is also in the running to win best adapted screenplay, while actors Kodi Smith-McPhee and Jesse Plemons have both been nominated for Best Supporting Actor.Jane Campion is also nominated for Best Director.Meanwhile, Benedict Cumberbatch is nominated for Best Leading actor for his role as ranch owner Phil Burbank in The Power Of The Dog.He is the current odds-on favourite to win the award, with odds of 4/9, just slightly ahead of Hollywood star Will Smith with odds of 6/4, following his nomination as Venus and Serena Williams' father in King Richard.

Ukraine to defend their country alone.The 61-year-old was in the country to film a documentary about rising tensions between the two nations, which had been planned months before the ill-fated invasion began.The actor could be seen sitting in the front row of a government press briefing in Kyiv, before he took to Twitter to share his anguish at the dramatic scenes unfolding."Already a brutal mistake of lives taken and hearts broken, and if he doesn’t relent, I believe Mr. Putin will have made a most horrible mistake for all of humankind," he warned."Ukraine is the tip of the spear for the democratic embrace of dreams."If we allow it to fight alone, our soul as America is lost."Sean is already well-known for his international philanthropy, having previously flown into Haiti after an earthquake to film a documentary called Citizen Penn.However, his latest attempts to assist Ukraine have seen him heralded as more courageous than the Western political leaders.The Ukrainian Government's official statement was published on Facebook, praising: "Sean Penn demonstrates the courage that many others, especially western politicians lack.""[He] specially came to Kyiv to record all the events that are currently happening in Ukraine and to tell the world the truth about Russia's invasion of our country," the statement continued."Sean Penn is among those who support Ukraine in Ukraine today.

Katcy Stephan SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers for the season finale of “Euphoria,” which aired on HBO on Feb. 27.Angus Cloud’s Fezco has had quite the journey this season of “Euphoria.” The sophomore season of the Sam Levinson show for HBO saw Fez picking up the pieces after his brother Ashtray (Javon Walton) killed drug dealer Mouse (Meeko Gattuso) with a hammer to the head. Following a frightening (and naked) encounter with soft-spoken drug lord Laurie (Martha Kelly), Fez took in heroin addict Faye (Chloe Cherry), the girlfriend of Mouse’s associate Custer (Tyler Chase).Whispers about Mouse’s death finally caught up with the brothers as Fez saw his life go up in smoke (literally).

The Chase fans were floored at one contestant's incredible performance as she took a huge amount of money through to the final round with her and took on Anne Hegerty.Three contestants went up against host Bradley Walsh and chaser Anne Hegerty but to no avail, with one even opting for the lowest offer of £300 in an attempt to “get back home”.Following her predecessors, viewers didn’t have much hope for Annabelle as she stood up to the podium to try her luck on the gameshow. Annabelle described herself as a “social entrepreneur” to a confused Bradley Walsh who questioned her about the unusual title.

Strictly Come Dancing star Karen Hauer, 39, reached out to her Burn The Floor co-star Maksim Chmerkovskiy, 42, who revealed in a candid Instagram post that he is making attempts to leave Ukraine amid the Russian invasion.The father-of-one is currently in his native Ukraine where he worked as a judge on the show Dancing With The Stars.Maksim revealed that he was arrested while in Kyiv, Ukraine and is going to try and make his way out amid the Russian military assault on the country.The professional dancer said it was a "reality check" getting arrested but called it the "least traumatising moment in this whole thing as far as Ukraine is concerned".Taking to his Instagram account today, Makism shared a candid update in view of his 1.1 million followers.He explained that he had plans to leave the country and is admittedly "nervous" amid the ongoing ordeal.In a clip which has been viewed over 400,000 times, he gave an update on the picture-sharing site.He said: "There is a lot of fighting everywhere.The streets are crazy. At one point, I got arrested."I'm all good, I promise."Makism continued: "That was probably the least traumatising moment in this whole thing as far as Ukraine is concerned."But for me it was a reality check."The dance judge added that it was a "lot to unpack" as he detailed his next moves.The Ukrainian-born star said he will be disappearing from social media "for a while" as he makes his way out of the country, only speaking to his wife Pete Murgatroyd, his parents and his brother Val Chmerkovskiy, 35."I'm going to try and make my way out.

Angus Finney Once upon a time in Hollywood, the largest film library ever amassed in the world belonged to none other than Netflix. More than 100,000 DVD titles offered by the streamer equaled an unmatched cinematic treasure trove back in 2010.

Viral TikTok babysitter Delaney Renee’s incredible “American Idol” audition aired on the season 20 premiere Sunday.

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Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer“Celebrity Book Club” podcast host and Apple’s “The Problem With Jon Stewart” head writer Chelsea Devantez has signed a multi-year overall deal at Disney’s 20th Television.Under the pact, Devantez will write and produce her own comedy projects for the studio, as well as supervise others.Devantez began her TV writing career on Stewart’s writing staff on his never-released and untitled HBO show. Her other TV credits include Tina Fey and Meredith Scardino’s Peacock comedy “Girls5Eva” and Liz Meriwether and Lake Bell’s ABC comedy “Bless This Mess.” Last year, Devantez sold her pilot, “This Is Our Year,” to 20th Television and CBS.

Kevin Costner looked incredible on Sunday at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles.The 67-year-old Hollywood veteran - who is best known for his hit films Bull Durham (1988) and Dances With Wolves (1990) - was at the star-studded event to support his smash hit Paramount+ series Yellowstone.The former Eighties matinee idol proved he has retained his silver screen good looks as he sported a nice Southern California tan, an impressive head of hair complete with a goatee and an enviable slender frame. Young looking:Kevin Costner looked incredible on Sunday at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles It was a big night for the popular Paramount+ show, as it received its first ever major nomination in the award season race, despite being a huge ratings hit for years.

It's always a family affair when it comes to the Kravitz clan as Jason Momoa pulled out all the stops to make sure he could attend his stepdaughter, Zoe Kravitz's, The Batman premiere in New York.Momoa, 42, shared a few excited snaps to Instagram on Monday morning with Zoe's boyfriend, Channing Tatum, before the pair embarked on a journey to the east coast to support Kravitz ahead of her big night.'CHEEEEHUUUUUUUU. SO EXCITED @channingtatum and I are on our way to see our ZOZO finally @thebatman premiere,' he wrote. Just the two of us: Momoa, 42, shared a few excited snaps to Instagram on Monday morning with Zoe's boyfriend, Channing Tatum, before the pair embarked on a journey to the east coast to support Kravitz ahead of her big night'I'm so beyond proud of you @zoeisabellakravitz all my aloha to @adamweitsman and @daveophilly for making this happen at the last minute.

Scott Disick once again proved to be the ultimate bachelor as he was spotted out partying with Kylie Jenner's pal Pia Mia Perez.On Saturday, the 38-year-old Keeping Up With The Kardashians star was seen arriving at a Los Angeles house party with the 25-year-old singer in a van filled with women.Two days earlier, Scott enjoyed a dinner date at Nobu Malibu with Too Hot To Handle alum Holly Scarfone, 23. Out and about:Scott Disick once again proved to be the ultimate bachelor as he was spotted out partying with Kylie Jenner pal Pia Mia PerezFor his Saturday outing, the Talentless founder donned an all-black ensemble including Balenciaga sweatpants and a The North Face puffer jacket over a t-shirt.

Selena Gomez suffered a fall on the SAG Awards red carpet after striking poses in her towering high heels.The actress, 29, was seen clinging to an attentive man as she tumbled to her knees.Once she regained her bearings, she removed her footwear and walked away barefoot. Oh no!Selena Gomez suffered a fall on the SAG Awards red carpet after striking poses in her towering high heelsIn order to avoid another fall, Gomez presented an award that evening barefoot.The actress was accompanied by Only Murders in the Building costar Martin Short, 71, onstage at the ceremony as they presented the honors for Outstanding Female Actress in a Supporting Role.

Chris Willman Music WriterThe Chicks will finally get to take their new and improved moniker on the road this summer, as the trio finally will have the opportunity to tour behind their 2020 “Gaslighter” album, as they’d planned to that year before the pandemic intervened. Patty Griffin and Jenny Lewis have been announced as opening acts for different legs of the outing.The two-month, 27-city tour will begin June 14 in St. Louis and wrap up Aug.

Jussie Smollett paid them to pull off a fake attack took the stand on Wednesday. Smollett, 39, faces six counts of disorderly conduct and is accused of lying to police about the 2019 incident.Smollett, who is Black and openly gay, told Chicago police that he was attacked by two masked men who yelled racist and homophobic slurs in January 2019, authorities said.

Jussie Smollett, who is accused of lying to police when he reported he was the victim of racist and homophobic attack in downtown Chicago, appeared troubled when he was told that a surveillance camera did not record the alleged assault, a police detective testified Wednesday.

Jussie Smollett “is a real victim” of a “real crime,” his attorney said as the ex-“Empire” actor’s trial started Monday, rejecting prosecutors’ allegation that he staged a homophobic and racist attack in Chicago after the television studio where he worked didn’t take hate mail he had received seriously.

Former Empire star Jussie Smollett will soon stand trial over claims that he lied about being the victim of a homophobic attack in Chicago in 2019.Jury selection started this week in Chicago, CNN reports, after the gay actor was charged last year with making false reports to police.Smollett has repeatedly insisted that he is innocent, after telling authorities that he was attacked in Chicago by two men yelling racist and homophobic slurs in the early morning of January 29, 2019.Smollett said the men poured a white substance on him, put a noose around his neck and shouted, “This is MAGA country,” referring to then-President Donald Trump’s campaign slogan.At the time, celebrities, politicians and advocacy groups rallied behind Smollett, with

Jussie Smollett arrived at court for the first day of his hate crime trial in Chicago on Monday, Nov. 29 with family by his side. The Empire actor, 39, is accused of filing false reports about being the victim of racist and homophobic attack in 2019. A grand jury indicted the the actor, who is openly-gay, of six counts of disorderly conduct on suspicion of making false reports to Chicago police in February 2020, but Jussie has maintained his innocence and pleaded not guilty.

Jussie Smollett goes to trial Monday on charges that he lied to Chicago police when the former "Empire" actor and R&B singer reported being the victim of a racist and homophobic attack nearly three years ago. Some key moments in the story:  Jan.

A disorderly conduct trial that is expected to start Monday in Chicago will be drawing worldwide attention. That’s because the accused is former Empire actor Jussie Smollett, whose now-discredited claim of a racially motivated attack in January 2019 shocked the world.