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Chris Sutton hopes the BBC find a resolution to the “messy” situation after the Match of the Day mutiny that also had an impact on his 606 radio phone-in alongside Robbie Savage.

A Central Scotland MSP is calling on the next Scottish First Minister to ensure that all primary school pupils receive swimming lessons.

A column chronicling conversations and events on the awards circuit.

For all that is wrong with the world, at least we are alive to see actors like Tom Cruise and Keanu Reeves beat Father Time to a standstill in some of the most innovative movie franchises of their day. Ever since revitalizing his career in the original “John Wick,” Reeves has cemented his place as an icon both onscreen and off.

the only Latina nominated in this year’s best actress in a leading role category and the only Latina actress considered for a 2023 Oscar. But according to one of her closest friends, although the Cuban actress had a magistral performance as Marilyn Monroe in Netflix’s NC-17 psychodrama “Blonde,” she is not expecting to take home the statuette.As Periodico Cubano reported, Elena Furiase, granddaughter of Lola Flores and one of Ana’s best friends, the actress is happy and grateful for her nomination but still taking it one step at a time.“She is very well, very happy.

Jimmy Kimmel is interviewing for the toughest job of his life – Oscar host!

Jimmy Kimmel is feeling the need… the need to emcee!

Jimmy Kimmel is feeling the need… the need to emcee!In the first promo for Kimmel's upcoming gig hosting the 95th Academy Awards, Kimmel channels — even enlisting stars Jon Hamm and Charles Parnell to reprise their roles as Vice Admiral Beau «Cyclone» Simpson and RADM Solomon «Warlock» Bates, respectively.«James Christian Kimmel,» Hamm says by way of welcome in their Oscars «war room.» «Your reputation precedes you,» Hamm said. «Not in a good way,» Parnell chimes in.«I have to admit I wasn't expecting to be asked to host again,» Kimmel tells the crew, who insist they tried to offer the gig to a plethora of other stars, naming celebs like  Whoopi Goldberg, Tina Fey, John Stewart, and Chris Rock all the way down to «a child dressed as a pirate.»But it's Kimmel they're stuck with. «ABC has tasked us with finding a host who is unflappable...and unslappable,» Parnell reveals.«That's good, 'cause I can't get slapped,» Kimmel responds.

Oscars president Janet Yang has admitted that the organisation’s response to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards was “inadequate”.During the ceremony, Smith took the stage and slapped Rock across the face after the latter made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s bald head. After the slap, Smith returned to his seat and repeatedly yelled at Rock: “Keep my wife’s name out your fucking mouth!”The event continued as normal after the incident, with Smith remaining in attendance and later going on to win Best Actor for his performance in King Richard.Speaking to attendees at the 2023 Oscar Nominees Luncheon, Yang admitted that the Academy did not handle the situation properly.“I’m sure you all remember we experienced an unprecedented event at the Oscars,” she told the star-studded audience (via Variety).

the infamous Will Smith “slapgate” at the 2022 Oscars was “inadequate.”The organization, which votes on nominees, winners, and hosts of the annual ceremony, said Monday that it will be “fully transparent” in the future.At the organization’s luncheon hosted for this year’s Oscar nominees, Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences president Janet Yang spoke about last year’s disastrous event.“I’m sure you all remember we experienced an unprecedented event at the Oscars,” she said, according to Variety.“What happened onstage was fully unacceptable and the response from our organization was inadequate.”“We learned from this that the Academy must be fully transparent and accountable in our actions, and particularly in times of crisis you must act swiftly, compassionately, and decisively for ourselves and for our industry,” she continued.“You should and can expect no less from us going forward.”During last year’s Oscar Awards live broadcast, Smith walked onto the stage and struck Rock across the face after the funnyman made a joke about the actor’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.Rock compared Pinkett Smith — who suffers from alopecia and shaved her head last summer — to Demi Moore’s bald character “G.I.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Tom Cruise stole the show at the 95th Oscars luncheon, the annual gathering celebrating the nominees for the year’s Academy Awards. At the Beverly Hilton Hotel, the in-person event had opening remarks from Academy president Janet Yang. The roll call of this year’s 182 attendees was read by Devon Franklin, a member of the Board of Governors, who began with Jamie Lee Curtis and ended with Guillermo del Toro. Aside from Yang addressing the Will Smith controversy at the top of the event to the attendees (without saying his name), more than 200 guests gathered to celebrate the cinema’s achievements from 2022. Of them, 182 were official nominees for this year’s ceremony, the largest turnout in history. Some of the notable names missing were best actress nominees Ana de Armas (“Blonde”) and Andrea Riseborough (“To Leslie”), supporting actor Barry Keoghan (“The Banshees of Inisherin”), producer James Cameron (“Avatar: The Way of Water”) and original song contenders Rihanna (“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”), Lady Gaga (“Top Gun: Maverick”) and David Byrne (“Everything Everywhere All at Once”).

The Academy Awards admit they could have handled last year’s mishaps better.

Cate Blanchett turned heads while showcasing her elegant sense of style in a classic suit as she attended the 95th Annual Oscars Nominees Luncheon in Beverly Hills on Monday. The Australian-born-actress, 53, was honored with a Best Actress nomination for her leading role as a conductor in the critically acclaimed drama, Tár, which has also garnered five additional nods, including Best Picture. The Lord Of The Rings alum, who has taken home two Academy Awards throughout the course of her career thus far, recently accepted a Golden Globe and a Critics Choice Award for her portrayal of Lydia Tár earlier last month in January. The mother of four stepped onto the star-studded red carpet to join other celebrities at the luncheon, such as Austin Butler, Michelle Yeoh, Tom Cruise, Angela Bassett and Colin Farrell. She opted for elegance wearing a golden yellow, double-breasted Lanvin suit jacket along with a matching pair of loose-fitting slacks that fell down past her ankles that were also from the luxurious brand.  Chic: Cate Blanchett, 53, turned heads in a classic, chic golden yellow suit as she attended the 95th Annual Oscars Nominees Luncheon in Beverly Hills on Monday The renowned actress also donned a long-sleeved coat made of the same color and material that was easily draped over her shoulders to layer the look. For a bit of contrast to her overall ensemble, Cate slipped into a pair of closed-toed, black heels. Her blonde locks were parted to the side, and brushed back into a sleek hairstyle for the special event. To accessorize the suit, Blanchett adorned a few of her fingers with either gold or colorful rings for a flashy touch, while also adding dainty, gold earrings. Her makeup was classically done, and comprised

Every year, the stars nominated for awards at the Oscars gather for a celebratory luncheon ahead of the show and 2023′s event just took place!

The annual Oscars Luncheon occurred this morning at the Beverly Hilton which meant a large number of nominees found a seat for the annual Oscars class photo. The 2023 edition included “Top Gun: Maverick” Best Picture nominee Tom Cruise, “TAR” Best Actress nominee Cate Blanchett, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” Supporting Actress nominee Angela Bassett and “Aftersun” Best Actor nominee Paul Mescal, among others.

Tom Cruise was seen on a red carpet for the first time in eight months as he attended the 95th Annual Oscars Nominees Luncheon at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills on Monday.The Top Gun: Maverick star was there to support the 2022 blockbuster summer film that has received several Oscar nominations, including Best Picture.The ex of Nicole Kidman and Katie Holmes looked different at the splashy afternoon event as he wore his hair longer and had a deep summer tan.It has been many months since the 60-year-old - who will reportedly attend King Charles' coronation - posed on a red carpet; the last time was in June 2022 for a Top Gun: Maverick event in Seoul, South Korea. Also at the event were Oscar nominees Jamie Lee Curtis, who was there for her film Everything Everywhere All At Once and Michelle Williams who is plugging The Fabelmans. Scroll down for the list of Oscar nominees...  The boy is back: Tom Cruise was seen on a red carpet for the first time in eight months as he attended the annual Academy Award luncheon in Los Angeles on Monday Hanging in there: The Top Gun: Maverick star was there to support the 2022 blockbuster summer film.

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences president Janet Yang told assembled nominees at the annual Oscar Nominees Luncheon on Monday that the organization’s response to the Will Smith slap during last year’s Oscars was inadequate.

Zack Sharf Janet Yang, the current president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), admitted at the start of the 2023 Oscars Nominees Luncheon that the organization did not properly handle the fallout over Will Smith slapping Chris Rock during the 2022 Academy Awards ceremony. “I’m sure you all remember we experienced an unprecedented event at the Oscars,” Yang told attendees, which included the likes of Tom Cruise. “What happened onstage was fully unacceptable and the response from our organization was inadequate. We learned from this that the Academy must be fully transparent and accountable in our actions, and particularly in times of crisis you must act swiftly, compassionately and decisively for ourselves and for our industry. You should and can expect no less form us going forward.”