Rebel Wilson under fire for ‘crude’ Bafta jokes as BBC forced to blur rude gesture and cut X-rated gags

Max George has broken his silence following the death of his bandmate Tom Parker.Tom tragically lost his life aged 33 on Wednesday (March 30) after a brutal battle with brain cancer.The singer left behind his loving wife Kelsey and two young children Bodhi and Aurelia.Max shared a series of sweet snaps of the pair on Instagram and captioned the post: "Tom, my brother, my boy, my band mate, my best bud. You lit up so many lives all over the world but I can only speak on behalf of mine."From the minute I met you, I knew this was gonna be a special chapter in my life. I was right.

Love Island's India Reynolds is no stranger to an unusual picture request, especially when it comes to her feet.The stunning model has revealed that strangers seem to love asking her for new photos - but often they include requests regarding her feet, with the star saying it's "more common than you think". India, who has just launched her most recent collection with Pour Moi and shared numerous lingerie snaps with them, has opened up to Daily Star about her experience with her OnlyFans followers. Ahead of her launch with Pour Moi, she said: "I do feel lucky because the weirdness is not that bad, but it's always 'Can I see pictures of your feet?'"It's so much more common than people would expect.

Idris replied: "Did I just get offered a part in Top Boy on the radio?"You know what, every actor that watches Top Boy probably thinks the same.'Boy, I would kill that, you know, I would love to be in that’."So Ash Boy, it's very tempting and you're my boy.“If there was a thing for me to come in and just dip in and out, I feel like I would be honoured to be a part of that."Idris is married to Somali-Canadian model Sabrina Dhowre.The two have been married since 2019, after meeting two years prior.Idris has two children, a daughter, Isan Elba, 20, with ex-wife Hanne Nørgaard, and a son, Winston Elba, seven, with former girlfriend Naiyana Garth.

PlayStation is making significant changes to its staff as it removed several sales and marketing positions, costing 90 people their jobs.As reported by Axios, planned cuts took effect this week with PlayStation shutting down its merchandiser team in the US. Those in these roles would visit retail shops to train staff on selling PlayStation products and ensure they knew details about inventory.

Activision Blizzard has removed the Covid-19 staff vaccine mandate, saying it’s no longer required for office work.As reported by Kotaku, in a company-wide email sent from Activision Blizzard executive Brian Bulatao, it was said that all employees are expected to return to the office in June, following the Covid-19  stay-at-home restrictions.Shared by ABK Worker Alliance’s Jessica Gonzalez on Twitter, the publisher will not be enforcing proof of vaccination to be allowed back in the office.LEAKED: Brian Bulatao emailed all of ABK to talk returning to office in June. They will not be enforcing proof of vaccination.

Rumer Willis is opening up about the impact her dad Bruce Willis has had on her life following the announcement the actor is stepping away from acting due to his aphasia diagnosis. The 33-year-old daughter of Willis and Demi Moore commended her father on Friday for encouraging her to laugh over the years. "I love you Daddio, to the [moon emoji] and Back," Rumer wrote in a post shared to Instagram on Friday.

Piers Morgan, who last week gave more details about his new 60-minute show for Rupert Murdoch’s Talk TV, revealed Thursday that his former American’s Got Talent co-host Sharon Osbourne is also joining the fledgling network.

He starred in the BBC show from 1979 until 1981 as the businessman.He later came back to the role in a 2007 special with co-star Dame Penelope Keith.In a statement to the PA News Agency, his death was confirmed earlier today.This read: “The actor Peter Bowles has sadly passed away at the age of 85 from cancer.“Starting his career at the Old Vic Theatre in 1956, he starred in 45 theatrical productions ending at the age of 81 in The Exorcist at the Phoenix Theatre.“He worked consistently on stage and screen, becoming a household name on TV as the archetypal English gent in To The Manor Born, Only When I Laugh, The Bounder and Lytton’s Diary, which he devised himself.“He leaves his wife of over 60 years, Sue, and their three children Guy, Adam and Sasha.”Peter grew up in Nottingham before heading to London to study acting at RADA and begin his theatre career.In his early work, he trod the boards with the Old Vic Theatre Company as well as performing with the Royal Shakespeare Company.On screen, he has starred in series like The Avengers and The Saint before landing To The Manor Born in his 40s.In recent years, he appeared in films like Together and Off the Rails, with the latter being his final role.He also starred as the Duke of Wellington in the ITV show Victoria from 2016 until 2019.Following the news of his death, tributes have been pouring in for the star.Piers Morgan wrote: "RIP Peter Bowles, 85. Wonderful actor who exuded roguish British charm."Loved him in To The Manor Born, Lytton’s Diary & The Bounder.Sad news."While journalist Jack Blackburn added: "RIP Peter Bowles.

Piers Morgan has said the Russian TV employee who crashed a live broadcast with an anti-war message is "the world's bravest woman". Marina Ovsyannikova, who works at Channel One, walked onto the set of the channel's nightly news show shouting "no to war" and carrying a sign saying: "Don't believe the propaganda.

BAFTA Awards host Rebel Wilson revealed a shocking tattoo of Daniel Craig on her leg as she joked about becoming the next James Bond during her opening monologue.She made her entrance on stage to the Bond theme Diamonds Are Forever following a performance by Dame Shirley Bassey, before revealing a tattoo on her leg of Daniel's face and joking: "Diamonds are Forever and so are tattoos".The Australian actress, 42, then went on to say: “Hold on to your martinis because the Broccolis have let me announce it here and now, this is a scoop, I’m proud to announce that the new James Bond will be me! Oh my god, yes!“I don’t want people going crazy because there will be a female James Bond, it’s not going to change things that much.”The Bridesmaid actress added: “And here’s my pitch for the new Bond film: Bond goes to Australia and it can be called Die Another G'Day”.The star also made a savage swipe at the gender paygap during the joke, claiing she’ll be changing her name from 007 to 004.5.“As the first, uh, female 007, the Bond girls will obviously have to become Bond guys. And because of the gender pay gap, I actually won’t be called 007.

BAFTA Film Awards tonight (Sunday, March 3), and viewers had a mixed response to her performance. Wilson made her entrance on stage to the Bond theme, following a performance by Dame Shirley Bassey, and revealed a tattoo on her leg of Daniel Craig's face, joking "Diamonds are Forever, and so are tattoos".

Bafta Awards - saying a man would have been "abused, shamed and cancelled" if he had cracked some of the jokes she did. The Australian actress also suffered a backlash from viewers who branded her "unfunny" and said they were "cringing" at her gags on Sunday night (March 13).

DANIEL Craig’s final outing as James Bond in No Time To Die failed in all but one of its five nominations at last night’s EE British Academy Film Awards. The ceremony at London’s Royal Albert Hall was geared towards celebrating the spy franchise’s 60th year — with Dame Shirley Bassey opening the event with her 1971 title track Diamonds Are Forever.

Piers Morgan, 56, did not hold back in his criticism of Rebel Wilson, who hosted this year’s BAFTA Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London.The former Good Morning Britain host said he was “cringing violently” in a scathing tweet shared with his 7.9 million followers.He wrote: “I’m cringing so violently watching Rebel Wilson attempt to host the #BAFTAs that I fear my eye sockets may explode.”In a separate tweet, Piers added: “Great to see Rebel Wilson cracking all the jokes that would get a man abused, shamed and cancelled if he cracked them. #BAFTAs”Other Twitter users appeared to agree with the broadcaster, taking to the social media platform to share their opinion on Rebel’s appearance.Ittatto23 fumed: “This isn’t the #EEBAFTAS, this is the unfunny #RebelWilson comedy show! What a pathetic sketch, going to a cinema and showing off her blurry shortcomings and sharing an unfunny gag with the bloke of Little Britain.“This is NOT after the 9pm watershed.”Deb19622 added: “Watching the BAFTS who picks the presenters?“Is rebel Wilson suppose to be funny it’s embarrassing.” (sic)RUTH_S_H wrote: “Rebel Wilson still hasn’t settled into this role.“It’s a shame because she is a TALENT.“Not her day.Such a shame.

Piers Morgan has called out actress and BAFTAs host Rebel Wilson for her crude jokes and claimed that the comments she made would "get a man abused".Australian actress Rebel Wilson, star of Bridesmaids and Cats, hosted the 75th annual British Academy Film Awards at London’s Royal Albert Hall. She wore her signature blonde hair in Hollywood style curls and a figure-hugging red sequinned dress, but viewers were more distracted with her inappropriate jokes throughout the evening.Wilson made a number of jokes including comments aimed at Prince Andrew’s Pizza Express comments, 10 Downing Street’s lockdown parties and she even stuck a middle up to the camera which was aimed at Vladimir Putin.She also made multiple jokes towards The Power Of The Dog star Benedict Cumberbatch and at one point, Rebel wheeled out a cake which was a bust of the actor.At times her jokes fell flat, receiving minimal applause and the audience often looked unimpressed.The 41-year-old actress began a segment where she gave out her own awards, which were just her “old bras” spray painted gold.She began handing them out to members of the audience and gave one out to "the person Leonardo DiCaprio would find the most attractive" because he "does like them young".Then she suddenly threw another one behind her to the "person with the best reflexes" as some audience members reached out to grab it.Journalist and ex-Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan was tuned into the show and seemed less than impressed with the wise-cracking presenter.

Following Dame Shirley Bassey onto the stage after her performance of Diamonds Are Forever at the BAFTA Film Awards, Rebel Wilson entered to the strains of the Bond theme wearing a shimmering hot pink dress, complete with 80s-style padded shoulders.

Elon Musk’s ex-wife Talulah Riley appeared to confirm her romance with Love Actually actor Thomas Brodie-Sangster at a pre-Baftas party this weekend. The couple were in great spirits as they partied at the star-studded bash at The Londoner hotel on Friday, to celebrate the Bafta Film Awards taking place on Sunday. Love was apparently in the air for Talulah, 36, and Thomas, 31, as they cosied up at the dinner table and happily posed for photos together while also being pictured cutting shapes on the dancefloor and having a laugh. They were joined by the likes of Strictly Come Dancing presenter Tess Daly and husband Vernon Kay, former Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan, Call The Midwife actress Helen George, Victoria star Jenna Coleman and ex-BBC Radio 1 presenter Edith Bowman. It’s the first time Talulah and Thomas have attended a red carpet event together since romance rumours emerged earlier this year. The pair were spotted looking cosy as they headed to lunch in London last month holding hands.

Piers Morgan blasted Jussie Smollett on Twitter today following the news that the American actor has been given jail time for pretending to be a victim of a hate crime.The journalist’s fans on Twitter had a mixed reaction to Piers’ words.Piers, 56, wrote in view of his 7.9 followers on Twitter this morning: “Jussie Smollett, for all his pathetic courtroom squealing, is an entitled, narcissistic, arrogant, lying, hypocritical, race-baiting douchebag…“And his despicable actions were the inevitable consequence of a virtue-signalling society that celebrates & rewards victimhood.”Jussie, 39, has been sentenced to 150 days in jail after a jury found he lied to police about being the victim of a hate crime.Piers’ followers took to the comment section to share their thoughts on the story and the journalist’s unrelenting criticism of the actor.Some people were quite amused by the level of rage Piers displayed over the issue.Cookster636 wrote: “Don't hold back Piers. Just say what you really think.”“But how do you really feel about him?” added Tristan Eley teasingly.“Wish you'd get off the fence Piers!!!” added Chris with a laughing emoji.While others agreed with the journalist, with Taun Richards writing: “For once… I agree with you.”Clarence added: “Spot on as per, thanks for always speaking the truth unlike Jussie.”Simon penned: “Obviously there are a lot of issues with racism in America, but what he did was truly pathetic.

Loose Women were forced to cut an interview with a guest in Ukraine as bomb sirens began to sound at another studio.

Meghan Markle, saw him storm off the ITV set.Since leaving, Piers has asserted that he stands by his words and still doesn't believe her when it comes to claims about the Royal Family asking about her son Archie's skin colour, and about having suicidal thoughts.He came under fire from mental health charity Mind at the time, with his co-star Susanna Reid also telling him: "That’s a pathetic reaction to someone who has expressed those thoughts."News UK's Executive TV Editor Winnie Dunbar Nelson said of Piers: "Piers Morgan is a fearless journalist and broadcaster with an unmatched ability to engage audiences internationally.

GOOD Morning Britain star Susanna Reid looked very glam as she arrived at Bafta for an unusual event yesterday. The 51-year-old news host was at the Turn The Tables event in London's Piccadilly - where politicians get to grill the people who usually fire tough questions at them.