Naga Munchetty reacts to BBC colleague's 'teary' update as she sends message of support

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorThe Advanced Imaging Society announced today that  Guillermo del Toro will be honored with the first-ever Gene Kelly Visionary Award at the 2022 AIS Lumiere Awards.In addition, The Sir Charles Wheatstone Award will be presented to the Epic Games for Unreal Engine for their real-time engine technology and support for filmmakers.Del Toro and Epic Games will join fellow previously announced honorees Denis Villeneuve (Harold Lloyd Award) and Adam McKay (Voices For the Earth Award) at the 12th annual awards ceremony.“Many of us think of Gene Kelly as the legendary actor and dancer,” said Jim Chabin, president of AIS. “But he was as powerful a creative force behind the camera as he was in front.

VICKY Pattison is living out a £2k-a-night dream holiday in Dubai with her fiancé Ercan Ramadan. Her partner surprised her by popping the question on the beach beside the Burj Al Arab on Friday - the cherry on top of what has been a luxurious getaway.

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OTI Mabuse is set to become a mega-rich mogul after being inundated with job offers from the UK and the States. It comes as the professional dancer stunned the world when she confirmed she was leaving Strictly Come Dancing after seven years.

Procol Harum, has died aged 76.The pianist, composer and lyricist was being treated for cancer. He died peacefully at home over the weekend according to a statement on Procol Harum’s website.The statement described Brooker as “a brightly shining, irreplaceable light in the music industry”, adding that he “exhibited and developed a highly individual talent.“His first single with Procol Harum, 1967’s ‘A Whiter Shade of Pale’, is widely regarded as defining the ‘summer of love’, yet it could scarcely have been more different from the characteristic records of that era.“Gary’s voice and piano were the single defining constant of Procol’s 50-year international concert career.

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A new chapter. Sherri Shepherd is officially taking over for Wendy Williams with a new talk show in the latter’s daytime slot.

Bindi and Robert Irwin are remembering their dad. The siblings each took to Instagram on Tuesday to pay tribute to their late father, Steve Irwin, on what would’ve been his 60th birthday. Steve died in 2006 after being pierced in the chest by a stingray barb.

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cancer battle.The Wanted singer was diagnosed with an inoperable grade 4 glioblastoma back in October 2020.Earlier today, he shared a picture of the sun setting over a beach to his Instagram Story as he made an appeal.In view of his 268,000 followers, Tom asked fans to light a candle to “manifest good healing” for him.He also thanked everyone who had been following his journey and sending him “positivity” as he continued to receive treatment.Tom typed: “We will be lighting a candle at 6pm (UK) tonight.

“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” and “Spider-Man: No Way Home” lead this year’s film nominations for the Critics Choice Association’s second annual Super Awards, with five nods apiece including Best Superhero Movie.  “Evil” and “Midnight Mass” tied for the most television nominations, with each earning six nods including Best Horror Series.

Emmy Rossum (Shameless, Angelyne) has been tapped as a lead opposite Tom Holland and Amanda Seyfried in The Crowded Room, Apple’s seasonal anthology series from New Regency.

Friendly fashion! Julia Fox and Kanye West may have called it quits last week, but the 32-year-old actress is still taking the 44-year-old singer’s style suggestions. 

Focusing on her recovery. Queen Elizabeth II canceled her scheduled meetings for Tuesday, February 22, following her recent COVID-19 diagnosis.

EXCLUSIVE: Brett Gray (On My Block), Kara Young (The Punisher), Allius Barnes (Cruel Summer) and Olivia Washington (Lee Daniels’ The Butler) have been cast as series regulars opposite lead Jharrel Jerome in Prime Video’s absurdist dark comedy series I’m a Virgo, created, written, directed and executive produced by Sorry to Bother You writer-director Boots Riley. Mike Epps and Carmen Ejogo are set to recur in the project, which is a co-production between Media Res and Amazon Studios.

BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty, 46, has sent her condolences to her former colleague Rory Cellan-Jones, 64, after he suffered a heartbreaking loss.

BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty has taken to Twitter to react following an announcement from her colleague of 13 years.The newsreader, 46, didn't hesitate to react after the broadcaster's business presenter revealed her plans to move to rival broadcaster ITV in March.In view of her 265,200 followers, Naga penned her co-star a sweet message.She wrote: "Congratulations! xx"The BBC newsreader was responding to her colleague's exciting news.Yesterday, BBC News correspondent Sarah Corker had announced that she was leaving the broadcaster to join rival ITV.She told her 6,000 followers: "I’m delighted to be joining @ITVNews as the Social Affairs Correspondent based in the north of England in March."It’s been quite the journey at @bbcnews over the last 13 years."Thank you to my fantastic colleagues & friends."Excited for the next chapter at ITN," she ended her post.BBC business presenter Lewis Vaughan Jones also responded to the news.He wrote: "Congrats Sarah!"Senior journalist at the BBC Leanna Byrne, penned: "You're going to smash that beat Sarah! Delighted for you xxx."While the broadcaster's Kyiv correspondent, James Waterhouse, commented: "Mega exciting and very deserved."Elsewhere, days ago Naga told how she had mistakenly invited someone round to "Netflix and Chill", without knowing the phrase was a euphemism for something else.Speaking to her listeners on her BBC Radio 5 programme, the star spoke to lexicographer and language podcaster Terry Victor, who brought up the phrase “Netflix and Chill”.“Netflix and Chill” originated as an internet slang term and is used as a euphemism for sexual activity - typically casual sex.However, this common phrase was lost on Naga, who appeared to have been taking it literally all

Naga Munchetty spoke to her listeners on BBC Radio 5 live about sayings that were either forgotten, or that had fallen out of common use. During the discussion, she spoke to an expert about the origin of certain idioms and came to a startling realisation. Naga, 46, talked to fans about their own favourite phrases, as well as various sayings that seemed to perplex some people depending on their age demographic. One of Naga’s callers was lexicographer and language podcaster Terry Victor, who brought up the phrase “Netflix and Chill”.“Netflix and Chill” originated as an internet slang term and is used as a euphemism for sexual activity - typically casual sex. However, this common phrase was lost on Naga, who appeared to have been taking it literally all this time. Speaking about internet lingo, Victor said: “It’s like ‘Netflix and Chill’ popped up.That’s a phrase that people now understand.”Naga asked Victor to repeat the phrase, which he then did quite clearly.“Doesn’t it mean relax?” She asked.“Yeah, well the relaxing is very intimate,” Victor replied euphemistically, “You come round to somebody’s house for a Netflix and Chill.” At this, Naga appeared flabbergasted, exclaiming: “Oh! Oh my goodness.So It’s like a date? Or a booty call?” “Yes, it’s like a booty call.

BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty has hit back at a viewer on Twitter after being labelled "condescending" and "arrogant" following a discussion on the programme this morning.The star spoke to the First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford, about the easing of Covid restrictions in the country, but one disgruntled Twitter user soon took issue with the line of questioning and was quick to slam Naga for her interview style.In view of her 265,100 followers, the BBC presenter hit back after being branded "arrogant" by the unhappy viewer.Naga wrote: "Curiosity is a great quality."Hope that isn't too condescending for you X."It comes after the social media user took issue with the sound of Naga's voice, before taking aim at her attitude.After tagging the BBC presenter, Twitter user @tircwmwd wrote: "I'm curious to know: were you born with that arrogant and condescending tone of voice, or is it just something you've honed to perfection at the Beeb?" (sic)They added: "First Minister of Wales 1 supposed BBC journalist 0," (sic)."Da iawn, @MarkDrakeford Well said!" they finished their post.This morning saw Naga speak to the Welsh First Minister about the easing of Covid restrictions in Wales.Naga said: "I'm sure many people in Wales will be looking to the restrictions that have been eased in England and thinking, 'Why are we not there?'"'Why are we not at that stage if we're hearing a similar message from the UK government that looks after the rules in England, that numbers are coming down and hospital admissions, the pressure is easing on the NHS," she added.Mr Drakeford replied: "Well, we've always taken a different approach in Wales, one that takes things step by step in line with the science, where a government that doesn't

BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty has taken to social media to react to one of her co-stars leaving the broadcaster.She shared her well wishes this morning after Martin Colley announced his “last shift”.Naga MunchettyNaga was among those sharing their congratulations to the BBC director.He shared yesterday with his own followers how he was leaving after 16 years.Martin wrote: “Bye bye BBC last shift done.“Nearly 16 years man and boy working for loads of programming.”He then tagged some of the shows he had worked on as well, including BBC Breakfast, Newsround and Match of the Day.BBC Breakfast’s Naga reacted to his tweet this morning.She penned: “We'll miss you - Good luck! X”Martin was quick to respond to his costar, thanking her for her message.“Thanks Naga, always a pleasure,” Martin replied.Martin first announced he was leaving the BBC back at the end of December.He shared how he was leaving the corporation for ITV.On December 23, he penned: “Personal News.“After 15 years I’m leaving the BBC.“I’ve got a shiny new Shoot/Edit job with @itvnews starting in Feb.“It’s been a great time and I have lots of happy memories…”Following his update about his final shift at the BBC, plenty of his colleagues shared their goodbyes.Producer Nazia Mogra wrote: “Ah Martin I'll miss you.Thanks for all your hard work today and always x.”BBC News Producer Carol Lowe added: “@itn’s gain is our loss.“Good luck, Martin.