BBC and host apologize after racial slur shouted during BAFTA awards by guest with Tourette syndrome
LONDON (AP) — BAFTA and the BBC have apologized after a person with Tourette syndrome shouted a racial slur during the British Academy Film Awards. It could be heard as Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting the visual effects award. Host Alan Cumming apologized, telling the audience the outburst came from involuntary tics associated with the neurological condition. The BBC also apologized for the “strong and offensive language,” saying it was not intentional. A Tourette’s charity leader says the BBC should have bleeped the slur in the delayed broadcast and on streaming.
Met Gala guests (and the rest of us) learn the next dress code: 'Fashion is Art'
NEW YORK (AP) — Beyoncé has her marching orders. The dress code for the next Met Gala is: “Fashion is Art.” The code takes its inspiration from the theme of the museum's spring fashion exhibit, “Costume Art.” Curator Andrew Bolton says the show seeks to display the enduring connection between fashion and art through the centuries. This year's gala co-chairs are Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, tennis champ Venus Williams and Anna Wintour, the influential Vogue editor who oversees each gala. The Met Gala is May 4. “Costume Art,” which opens to the public May 10, will inaugurate swanky new gallery space for the Costume Institute.
Serena Williams brings athlete discipline to business leadership in 'The CEO Club' series
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Serena Williams has shifted her drive from tennis to business, and a new Prime Video series shows how she leads. On Monday, “The CEO Club” premieres and follows Williams and several other women as they run brands and handle family life. Williams says the same mindset that won her titles matters in the boardroom. She says leaders lose sometimes, but they show up again the next day. Williams also executive produces the show, and she says that helps her control the story. Another leader, Loren Ridinger, stresses discipline, tough calls, and strong support circles.
Rob Reiner's son returns to court, may enter plea in the killing of his parents
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner is set to enter a plea in the killings of his parents after weeks of legal drama and delays. Prosecutors bring him back to a downtown Los Angeles courtroom Monday for arraignment on two first-degree murder counts. He now has public defender Kimberly Greene after private lawyer Alan Jackson quit in January. Jackson said ethics stop him from sharing why. He also declared Reiner is not guilty of murder under California law. Police arrested Reiner hours after actor-director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner were found dead on Dec. 14. The medical examiner cites multiple sharp force injuries.
'One Battle After Another' wins 6 prizes including best picture at Britain’s BAFTA film awards
LONDON (AP) — Politically charged action thriller “One Battle After Another” has won six prizes including best picture at Britain’s BAFTA film awards. Vampire saga “Sinners” and gothic horror story “Frankenstein” each won three prizes. Paul Thomas Anderson was named best director for “One Battle After Another.” Jessie Buckley won the best actress prize for “Hamnet,” while Robert Aaramayo took the best actor prize for the British indie film “I Swear,” beating stars including Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothée Chalamet. The British awards offer clues about who may win at the Academy Awards in Hollywood next month.
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