Shonda Rhimes Says Hollywood Foreign Press Rejected Her Bridgerton Press Conference Request

The Simpsons creator Matt Groening has said that he is “proud” of Apu Nahasapeemapetilon following criticism of the character.Original voice actor Hank Azaria stepped down from voicing the role last year, which came after a 2018 documentary called The Problem With Apu argued that the role was a racist stereotype.Speaking about the criticism of the character and whether he would change anything, Groening has now told USA Today: “I think the Apu stories are fantastic, and he’s one of the most nuanced characters on a silly two-dimensional cartoon show.“So, yeah, I’m proud of Apu. [Pause.] I’m trying not to open up another chasm of criticism, but it doesn’t matter what I say.

Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington, has shared a heartfelt message to mark what would have been his 45th birthday.The late singer passed away in July 2017 from suicide at the age of 41.Fans of the band paid tribute to Bennington on his birthday (March 20), and Talinda has shared her own message on Instagram.“You would have been 45 and yes, Tyler would have you doing this dance again!” she wrote alongside a video of Chester dancing with their son. “This life without you never gets easier or less painful.“We miss you dearly,” she added.

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coronavirus pandemic, the Academy Awards will not. On Monday, This Morning hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby spoke to Sam Rubin in Los Angeles about the Oscars update.

Rangers hero Alfredo Morelos and Manchester United midfielder Fred have been subjected to vile racist abuse online as the government aim to make social media companies more accountable.The Colombian striker and Brazilian midfielder both featured for their clubs against Celtic and Leicester respectively this weekend - before becoming the targets of abuse from trolls.While Fred’s Instagram account was hit with several instances of racist abuse, Police Scotland have opened an investigation into an offensive social media post that was aimed at Morelos.A spokeswoman for Police Scotland said: "An investigation is underway after we received a number of complaints regarding an offensive social media post and enquiries are ongoing."These latest

Viola Davis made history on Monday morning after she was nominated for her fourth Oscar - the most number of overall acting nominations for a black women in the history of Hollywood.Viola, 55, who was nominated for Best Actress for her performance in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, said she was 'absolutely thrilled.'The Oscar award winning actress shared her excitement on her Instagram page, writing: 'Congratulations to the whole @MaRaineyFilm team!' Well deserved:Viola Davis made history on Monday morning after she was nominated for her fourth Oscar - the most number of overall acting nominations for a black women in the history of HollywoodViola won an Oscar in 2016 for Best Supporting Actress for Fences; she was nominated in 2008 for Best

Silicon Valley‘s Thomas Middleditch is being accused of sexual misconduct from events that allegedly took place back in 2019.

KATIE Price has admitted to filtering her Instagram pictures and says they look "nothing like her". The 42-year-old star said she previously used face tuning apps to alter her snaps on social media.

LAUREN Goodger has revealed she's expecting a baby girl. The Towie star, 34, is pregnant with her first child and is thrilled to be having a "mini-me" when she gives birth in the summer.

KATIE Price has given fans a glimpse into the Essex home she shares with boyfriend Carl Woods as they put it on the market. The 42-year-old, who moved into the pad last September, is hoping to get £445,000 for the property so she can buy somewhere new with the car dealer.

Parenthood isn’t all bliss for Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry. The couple welcomed their daughter, Daisy Dove, in August, and they’ve been head over heels in love with their little girl ever since.

Odsonne Edouard a penalty - but admits it's "not impossible" to award spot-kicks for no-contact incidents. The Frenchman went to ground under the challenge of Rangers full-back Borna Barisic but it was hard to tell if the Croatian touched the striker with his lunge in the area as Collum showed a yellow card for simulation instead.

The Sun, Ministers are considering a three-tiered plan so nations with a low Covid-19 infection rate, are easier to visit than those still struggling to cope with the virus.A destination categorised as green will not require passengers getting tested before their flight or a compulsory quarantine period on their return. Measures to visit higher risk “red” countries and regions will however be much tougher - involving testing and isolation.Boris Johnson's roadmap currently states Brits will be unable to head abroad until May 17 but the date could be pushed back further depending on the state of Covid-19 at the time.

OnlyFans account in 2019, three years of being a stay-at-home mum while living with her parents in Arizona. The mum was a police officer in the Navy but left after falling pregnant in 2016 and went home for support in raising her daughter.

Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry. The couple welcomed their daughter, Daisy Dove, in August, and they've been head over heels in love with their little girl ever since. But in a new interview with, the 44-year-old British actor is asked how often he has sex with his 36-year-old fiancée, prompting the response, «Not enough — we just had a baby, though.»When asked who the greatest love of his life is, Bloom replied, «My son, Flynn, and my daughter, Daisy Dove, a dog called Mighty and then, of course, my fiancée.» The actor shares 10-year-old Flynn with his ex-wife, Miranda Kerr.

JOHNNY Depp's home was allegedly targeted by an intruder who showered inside and made himself a drink. Police reportedly raided the actor's $19million Hollywood Hills mansion on Thursday after his security team were alerted to someone inside.

Kellie Bright, 44, has revealed she's pregnant with 'miracle' third child with husband Paul, 38, after undergoing a frozen embryo transfer. Just for OK! VIP Club Members, the EastEnders star sat down to share her excitement about the little one's arrival.

After a year of social distancing and lockdowns, the travel industry is bouncing back just as spring break approaches for L.A. schools.

2NE1 member will drop the single ‘Do Re Mi Fa Sol’ on March 31. It will be her first solo release since her 2019 holiday song ‘First Snow’, with fellow 2NE1 bandmate Sandara Park.“Since fans have waited a long time, Park Bom put in a lot of effort to share good music with fans.

Boy George has reflected on his experience of prison life, admitting he thought that being behind bars would have “finished him off”.The Culture Club frontman was sentenced to 15 months in prison in 2009 after he was found guilty of imprisoning a male escort.While the singer served just four months in prison after securing an early release for good behaviour, he said the experience was “life changing”.“I always maintained that jail would finish me off, but it didn’t.

Meghan Markle is "clearly misinformed" after the duchess claimed she and Harry had a secret marriage ceremony before their union at St George's Chapel in Windsor.The duchess said in the couple's controversial interview with Oprah Winfrey earlier this month that she and Harry had a secret ceremony with the Archbishop of Canterbury in their "backyard" three days before their royal wedding.It was thought it could not have been a legal ceremony as it lacked witnesses and a registered venue, and was instead likely to have been an informal exchange of vows.Stephen Borton, the former chief clerk at the Faculty Office, told The Sun that Meghan "is obviously confused and clearly misinformed"."They did not marry three days earlier in front of the