WME Cancels Annual Oscars Party, Directs Funds to Support Ukraine

Tim Gray Senior Vice PresidentUCLA’s latest Hollywood Diversity Report found some improvement in 2022 in regards to hiring women and people of color, but activist group FWD-Doc is demanding that UCLA address other overlooked groups such as LGBTQIA+ individuals and the “invisible minority” — disabled people — in the industry.Jim LeBrecht, co-founder of FWD-Doc and co-director of the Oscar-nominated documentary “Crip Camp” (2020), states, “UCLA’s report that stands for promoting diversity is an egregious case of exclusion and perpetuates the misconception that people with disabilities do not exist in the entertainment industry. In light of ‘CODA’s’ three Oscar wins at the recent 94th Academy Awards ceremony, this oversight reinforces FWD-Doc’s assertion that this report is incomplete and not comprehensive.” He adds that other groups have been under-represented, such as LGBTQIA+ people, but were ignored in the study.The ninth annual report, from UCLA’s Division of Social Sciences, covers the top 200 theatrical English-language releases in 2021, ranked by global box office, as well as all major streaming films based on total household ratings.

Kendall Jenner went wheels up in Los Angeles after borrowing her sister Kylie Jenner's private jet on Saturday.The 26-year-old model was seen climbing aboard the pink-painted airplane after arriving on the tarmac in a black SUV.With no need to go through TSA checks, the model chose to wear a pair of white knee-high boots and matching white shorts that showcased her long legs. Wheels up: Kendall Jenner, 26, boarded sister Kylie's private jet in LA on Saturday while wearing white knee high boots and white shortsThe 5ft10in beauty also had on white graphic shirt and a comfy-looking brown cardigan.She wore her hair in a high pony tail and carried a large yellow travel bag over her shoulder.

Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger went shopping as a family in Beverly Hills on Friday with their daughter Lyla Maria in tow.The actor, 42, stepped out in a long sleeve black shirt and sweatpants rolled up to his knees.He walked in a pair of flip-flops and added a black hat and a face covering, possibly to keep a low profile during their trip. Family outing:Chris Pratt, 42, and Katherine Schwarzenegger, 32, took their daughter Lyla Maria shopping in Beverly Hills on FridayKatherine, 32, wore a green shirt that clung to her baby bump tightly.

It looks like Netflix is trying to put some distance between itself and Will Smith following his behavior at this year’s Oscars.

Daniel Craig has tested positive for COVID-19 and, as a result, the diagnosis has led to the cancellation of at least two shows of the Broadway production he's starring in, .The production's official Twitter account made the announcement, saying that Saturday's matinee and evening performances of  have been cancelled after the star tested positive for the coronavirus earlier this afternoon.«We apologize for the inconvenience this causes ticket holders, but the safety of our audiences, the cast and crew remains our top priority. All tickets for the cancelled performance will be refunded at the original point of purchase,» the statement continued.PERFORMANCE UPDATE FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 2 Today’s matinee and evening performance of MACBETH are cancelled due to Daniel Craig just testing positive for COVID this afternoon.

NEWLY single ALAN CARR has begged David Gandy to set him up with his “chubby chaser” model mates. The comedian, who split from husband Paul Drayton in January, is awaiting his divorce to be finalised.

KIND Tom Parker secretly supported a woman who passed away from a brain tumour just weeks before his own death. The Wanted star became close friends with Amani Liaquat after discovering they shared the same terminal diagnosis.

TARON Egerton has quit West End play Cock due to 'personal reasons'. The A-list star, who has been replaced by understudy Joel Harper-Jackson, has had a torrid run of luck since the show launched last month.

KATIE Price's ex-husband Kieran Hayler has taken a swipe at her by making her former pal his baby son's godmother. Dad-of-three Kieran and fiancée Michelle Penticost announced PR expert Kirsty Shaw-Rayner is one of Apollo's godparents at The Rankin Family Foundation launch.

AS hard-nosed copper DCI Frank Burnside in The Bill, actor Chris Ellison was famous for his terse one-liners. But now Chris, 75, has been cast into a twilight world with the same speech debilitating illness as Hollywood action movie Bruce Willis.

Another Rock has spoken out regarding Slapgate; Chris Rock‘s brother, Tony Rock. Defending the most infamous moments of the Oscars 2022, when Will Smith slapped Chris across the face after a joke he made about Jada Pinkett-Smith‘s hair. The slap heard around the world has continued to cause reverberations, and Tony didn’t hold back when he discussed the moment in a new stand-up routine.

IT’S been two years since Sam Smith put out a record, but we can reveal that the superstar is back with an upbeat new single. The velvet-voiced singer is releasing Love Me More, which promises a party, celebratory sound and should guarantee a return to the charts.  They’ve been spotted out letting their hair down on the dance floor lately as the post-pandemic London club scene gets back up and running and it seems they’re bringing the vibe to the track’s video.  We’re told Sam wants to recreate the same bashes they’ve been to at queer hotspot The Vauxhall Tavern, in the capital, celebrating freedom and love.  A pal said: “Sam is super excited to be making a long-awaited comeback and feels the time is ripe.  “They’re all about love, laughter and being able to go out and dance again and want that to reflect in their music after a heavy few years.

DANCING On Ice star Matt Evers has dished on his former dance partners including his least favourite. The pro skater, who was partnered with Corrie's Sally Dynevor in the competition this year, opened up about the challenges of partnering up with famous names.

A FRESH faced Molly-Mae Hague told fans she was enjoying a "rare day off" by pampering herself at home. The former Love Island star took to her Instagram to explain she was making the most of the "first Saturday in ages she had nothing to do".

CORONATION Street actor Simon Gregson was asked to leave a club after taking off his shirt and dancing topless on furniture at a co-star’s leaving do. And the fun-loving soap star raged at bouncers who tried to boot him out.

SHAMED Hollywood star Will Smith will chill out at a plush retreat to recover from stress following the backlash over his slapping of Chris Rock at the Oscars. The 53-year-old will visit a high-end US sanctuary to take a work break after the shock on-stage assault.

Emeli Sandé has revealed the identity of her new partner after recently revealing she'd fallen in love with a woman. The singer, 35, shared a gorgeous photo of herself embracing pianist, Yoana Karemova, in an Instagram posting debuting her girlfriend to the world.

In the warmup to this weekend’s WrestleMania 38, the WWE’s Friday Night SmackDown on Fox pile-drived the competition, topping the demo with an 0.5. The two-night WrestleMania takes place tonight and Sunday from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, streaming live on Peacock.

shark that has venom in its spine and can cause serious harm to humans.Living in the River Thames is a breed of shark known as the Spiny Dogfish – aka Spurdog shark. The shark gets its name from the spines in front of its dorsal fin, which it can use to defend itself by curling into a ball and striking viciously at a predator, My London reports.

Wrexham owner Ryan Reynolds has been showing his affection for the side as they reached the FA Trophy final.The Hollywood star surprised fans by showing up for the club's semi-final match with Stockport County at the Racecourse Ground. The Dragons ran out 2-0 winners as Reynolds posted on Instagram pictures and videos of the win. In one post on his story, the 45year-old wrote: “That’s love.

In light of the ongoing war in Ukraine, sources tell Deadline that WME will not be hosting its agency’s Oscar party this year, and instead will be donating $1 million  to UNICEF to support families in Ukraine and other areas displaced by war.