Baftas under fire after failing to nominate a single ethnic minority in ANY major acting category… again - The Sun

BAFTA bosses’ vows to be more inclusive were dealt another humiliating blow yesterday when their film awards nominations were announced.

Despite being desperate to be seen as woke, members failed to nominate a single ethnic minority in any of the four major acting categories.

Bafta is facing a backlash after members failed to nominate a single ethnic minority such as Eddie Murphy in any of the four major acting categoriesCredit: Getty

And no women made the cut for Best Director either — a snub for Little Women’s hotly tipped Greta Gerwig.

It follows a similar controversy in 2016 when Idris Elba and John Boyega were the only black actors up for film gongs.

Other big names missing out this time include Jennifer Lopez for Hustlers, Eddie Murphy for Dolemite Is My Name and Lupita Nyong'o in the chilling Us.

In contrast, actresses Margot Robbie and Scarlett Johansson were each nominated twice while film Joker, starring Joaquin Phoenix, led the way with 11 nods.

Women also failed to make the cut, as hotly tipped directors like Greta Gerwig missed out on nominationsCredit: The Mega Agency

After the short-list — compiled by members working in the industry — was announced, Bafta chief executive Amanda Berry was forced into a grovelling statement as #BaftasSoWhite began trending on Twitter.

She said: “I’m very disappointed. That’s how I felt when I first saw the list and this isn’t being disrespectful to anyone who has been nominated because it’s an incredibly strong list this year.”

She also admitted a Bafta-led scheme to help support female directors had been allowed to slide in recent years.

She said: “A couple of years ago we did an initiative to support female directors and actually, looking at the list this year, we have decided we are going to do it again.

Hit film The Joker, starring Joaquin Phoenix, tops the list with an impressive 11 nodsCredit: Rex Features

“We need to up our efforts and keep the pressure on the industry to create opportunities.”

Her words come four years after making a similar statement following the 2016 row.

At the time she blamed the “lack of diversity in the film industry”, adding: I can’t control who’s nominated.”

I wonder what, or who, she’ll try to blame this time.

The shortlist, compiled by members working in the industry, sees actresses Scarlett Johansson and Margot Robbie land two nominations eachCredit: Getty

Leo proves he's worlds apart

LEONARDO DiCaprio has insisted he is down to earth, despite what Ricky Gervais would have you believe.

The actor was at Sunday’s Golden Globes when the comedian rinsed the Hollywood elite, telling them not to make political speeches because they “know nothing about the real world”.

Leonardo DiCaprio insisted he is down to earth after Ricky Gervais's shocking Golden Globes speechCredit: Getty

Leo told podcast WTF With Marc Maron: “Although we have been incredibly fortunate and have had a long successful career, we know this world.

"I have grown up around actors who almost got this role or that role. We knew this dynamic in Hollywood.”

Erm, that’s not quite what Ricky meant, Leo. I suppose that proves his point.

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Taron's moving on up

HIS Golden Globes win this week cemented him as one of Hollywood’s top leading men.

Now Taron Egerton’s got the A-list celebrity pad to match.

Taron Egerton has cemented his spot as one of Hollywood's leading men, and now he's got the A-list pad to matchCredit: Splash News

The welsh actor snapped up a £3million penthouse at one of London’s poshest new developments.

The complex features its own branch of celebrity haunt Soho House and a private cinema.

Taron, who won Golden Globe Best Actor gong for Elton John biopic Rocketman, will also have access to a stunning pool and sauna, gym with 24-hour personal trainers and a juice bar.

Developers of the luxury pads describe the new building as “a cultural icon and a landmark piece of modern architecture.”

The star recently won the Golden Globe Best Actor gong for his portrayal of Elton John in hit biopic RocketmanCredit: AP:Associated Press

Taron will even be able to escape the city in the “tranquil oasis” of the landscaped garden.

Well, if you’ve got the money, then you might as well spend it...

The next big thing

THE EE Rising Star Bafta nominations are in – and they’re a talented bunch.

Brits Michael Ward, from Blue Story, and Dunkirk’s Jack Lowden go up against Americans Kaitlyn Dever, Awkwafina and Kelvin Harrison JR.

Dunkirk star Jack Lowden has been announced as one of the EE Rising Star nomineesCredit: Rex Features

He is up against other breakthrough stars like Awkwafina for the coveted gong, which has seen celebs like Tom Hardy and James McAvoy win in the pastCredit: Splash News

The award for newcomers was won by James McAvoy in 2006 and Tom Hardy in 2011.

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OZZY Osbourne and Elton John have collaborated on a track, believed to be for the Black Sabbath star’s upcoming album Ordinary Man. Speaking on US TV, his wife Sharon said: “There’s new music and it’s great. He’s got all his friends playing on it. He’s doing a song with Elton.”
Timothee Chalamet is in talks to bring Bob Dylan's life to the big screen. The Little Women and Call Me By Your Name actor is set to play the singer as he rose to fame in the Sixties to become a music icon. The director of the biopic, currently titled Going Electric, is James Mangold, who directed Logan.
Gwyneth Paltrow claims she loves ex-husband Chris Martin's girlfriend Dakota Johnson and says she’s still close to former squeeze Brad Pitt, who she was briefly engaged to. She told Harper’s Bazaar mag: “I’m friendly with Brad Pitt. I don’t have any really bad blood.”
Yungblud's split from Halsey last year has inspired new song A Weird Time Of Life, which he says will be on his second album. Looking back over a tough year, he told the BBC: “We blew up all over the world. I fell in love and fell out of love. I nearly lost my mum and I got depressed and I came out of that.”

Doug's 'Flying start

DOUGIE Poynter may have turned his hand to acting but he hasn’t forgotten his musical roots.

The McFly bassist appears in crime thriller The Host, which hits cinemas on Friday next week.

McFly bassist Dougie Poynter attended the London premiere for new crime thriller HostCredit: Rex Features

At the premiere in London on Monday night, he said: “Music is my priority and will always be. I have no ambition to ever not be Dougie from McFly. I’m pretty happy with that.

“It’s the best job in the world. I get paid to hang out with my friends.”

He has, however, left behind any desire to drink – having quit booze more than a decade ago.

Dougie, who went into rehab in 2010, said: “I haven’t drunk in so long, it hasn’t crossed my mind. I’m not tempted any more. I like who I am now because of not picking up a glass, it’s changed my life.”

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