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'Victoria & Abdul' loses Best Make-Up and Hair to 'Darkest Hour' at BAFTA (Lead, Correcting Intro)
"Victoria & Abdul" starring Indian actor Ali Fazal opposite veteran actress Judi Dench, lost its race for the Best Make-Up and Hair category to the film "Darkest Hour" at the 71st British Academy Film Awards organised by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), here on Monday.
Jennifer Lawrence branded 'rude' at BAFTA
Actress Jennifer Lawrence was branded "rude" after she appeared to make a jibe at Joanna Lumley, the host of the 71st British Academy Film Awards, organised by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA).
BAFTA 2018: Stars wear black to bring Time's Up to Britain
Virtually all the stars at the 71st British Academy Film Awards, the British organised by Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), wore black to show solidarity with the Time's Up movement here on Monday.
Friel feared being thrown on scrapheap at 40
Actress Anna Friel was worried she'd get "thrown on the scrapheap" when she turned 40 but soon learned that was not the case.
'The Shape of Water' bags 3 awards against 12 nominations at BAFTA
Guillermo del Toro 's "The Shape of Water", which received the most nominations at the 71st British Academy Film Awards organised by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), under 12 categories, managed to bag three awards here.
Ridley Scott honoured with BAFTA Fellowship
Veteran Director Ridley Scott was awarded a Fellowship at the British Academy Film Awards, organised by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), here on Monday.
'Victoria & Abdul' loses Best Make-Up and Hair to 'Darkest Hour' at BAFTA
"Victoria & Abdul" starring Indian actor Ali Mazak opposite veteran actress Judi Dench, lost its race for the Best Make-Up and Hair category to the film "Darkest Hour" at the 71st British Academy Film Awards organised by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), here on Monday.
BAFTAs: Kate Middleton goes green on 'Time's Up' dress code
Kate Middleton arrived at the 71st British Academy Film Awards in an olive green Jenny Packham gown, standing out from the crowd dressed in black.The majority of attendees wore black after a letter circulated inviting guests to do so in support of the 'Time's Up' initiative, and many sported pins as a sign of solidarity with the victims of sexual assault.However, the pregnant Duchess of Cambridge followed royal convention and went for a neutral option as she accompanied Prince William, who is president of BAFTA, to the ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall, London.Middleton, whose look was reminiscent of the inky-blue Jenny Packham gown she donned for the dinner in New York, finished her look with her Prada wavy cut-out suede heels and a Pretty Ballerinas clutch bag.The dress code black-out follows that of the Golden Globes in January and white roses for the Grammys.
Kate Middleton defies black dress code at BAFTA
The Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton on Monday defied the Times's Up protest at the 71st British Academy Film Awards, organised by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), by wearing a green dress, instead of black worn by the celebrities attending the ceremony.
'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing' tops with five nods at BAFTA
Walking off with five awards including Best Film, "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing" topped at the 71st British Academy Film Awards organised by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), here on Monday.
McCarten thinks 'Darkest Hour' set new benchmark
Screenwriter Anthony McCarten thinks his latest movie "Darkest Hour" has set a new benchmark in prosthetics.
French jazz violinist Didier Lockwood dies aged 62
Noted French jazz violinist Didier Lockwood, a disciple of the late Stephane Grappelli, died of a heart attack today, his agent said. Lockwood, who performed at Paris jazz venue Bal Blomet on Saturday, had turned 62 on February 11. "His wife, his three daughters, his family, his agent, his co-workers and his record label are sad to announce the sudden passing of Didier Lockwood," his agent said in a statement. Lockwood was playing at a jazz festival when he met Grappelli, who invited the then 20-year-old to join him on a European tour. "That was the start of my career, the launchpad that got me into the world of popular jazz," Lockwood told Radio France in 2008. Lockwood was committed to music education, setting up the Didier Lockwood Music Centre in a town south of Paris teaching improvisation according to a jazz violin method he developed. His widow is the colouratura soprano Patricia Petibon, acclaimed for her interpretations of French Baroque music.
French jazz violinist Didier Lockwood dies aged 62
Noted French jazz violinist Didier Lockwood, a disciple of the late Stephane Grappelli, died of a heart attack today, his agent said. Lockwood, who performed at Paris jazz venue Bal Blomet on Saturday, had turned 62 on February 11. "His wife, his three daughters, his family, his agent, his co-workers and his record label are sad to announce the sudden passing of Didier Lockwood," his agent said in a statement. Lockwood was playing at a jazz festival when he met Grappelli, who invited the then 20-year-old to join him on a European tour. "That was the start of my career, the launchpad that got me into the world of popular jazz," Lockwood told Radio France in 2008. Lockwood was committed to music education, setting up the Didier Lockwood Music Centre in a town south of Paris teaching improvisation according to a jazz violin method he developed. His widow is the colouratura soprano Patricia Petibon, acclaimed for her interpretations of French Baroque music.
Nolan won't direct next James Bond
Filmmaker Christopher Nolan has debunked rumours he's next in line to direct James Bond.
BAFTA: 'Three Billboards' wins Supporting Actor, Best British Film
And it's finally time for the silver screen's biggest stars to descend on London for the 71st British Academy Film Awards.'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri' took the first award of the night for outstanding British film, which was presented by Jennifer Lawrence.The Martin McDonagh directorial earned a second when Sam Rockwell won the best supporting actor for his performance as a brutal, racist police officer in the film, beating out his co-star Woody Harrelson.At a ceremony dominated by the movement against sexual misconduct, the 49-year-old actor said, "I stand on the shoulders of strong, intelligent, riotous women."He also called his co-star Frances McDormand "an inspiration," before dedicating the award to "my pal Alan Rickman."Rockwell also praised the film's writer-director, McDonagh, saying "there are no great actors, only great roles."The awards are Britain's equivalent of the Oscars.
Naughty Boy wants to work with Spice Girls
DJ Naughty Boy is interested in working with the pop group Spice Girls.
Kamal Haasan meets Karunanidhi, Stalin
Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan on Sunday met Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) President M. Karunanidhi and the party's working President M.K. Stalin at their residence here.After announcing his entry into politics, the popular actor said he would float his own political party in February.His on-screen friend and superstar Rajinikanth has also said that he would launch a new political party soon.
Marilyn Manson abruptly ends show after meltdown
Singer Marilyn Manson, who was marking his return to the stage after four months due to an onstage injury, had to end his show due to meltdown.
Watson donates 1 mn pounds for victims of sexual harassment
Actress Emma Watson donated a million pounds to a new fund that aims to provide support for those affected by sexual harassment.
Khajuraho to host classical dance festival
The 44th Khajuraho Dance Festival is set to enthrall classical dance enthusiasts from February 20 here in Madhya Pradesh.