Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling posted her idea of an April Fool’s Day gag today, describing various criminals, a model, a TV presenter and others – all of whom identify as trans women – as women before writing, “Only kidding. Obviously, the people mentioned in the above tweets aren’t women at all, but men, every last one of them.”
Rowling’s multiple posts on X/Twitter today were a response to a new hate crime law in Scotland that the country’s First Minister Humza Yousaf said is designed to stem a “rising tide of hatred.” Advocates of Scotland’s new Hate Crime and Public Order Act say the measure provides greater protection against threatening or abusive behavior “intended to stir up hatred” on the grounds of age, disability, religion, sexual orientation and transgender identity.
Rowling, whose opposition to recognizing the preferred pronouns of transgender people has been repeatedly denounced as transphobic,...
Rowling’s multiple posts on X/Twitter today were a response to a new hate crime law in Scotland that the country’s First Minister Humza Yousaf said is designed to stem a “rising tide of hatred.” Advocates of Scotland’s new Hate Crime and Public Order Act say the measure provides greater protection against threatening or abusive behavior “intended to stir up hatred” on the grounds of age, disability, religion, sexual orientation and transgender identity.
Rowling, whose opposition to recognizing the preferred pronouns of transgender people has been repeatedly denounced as transphobic,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Every Celeb at The Fashion Awards 2023 in London: Red Carpet Photos Revealed for 100+ Stars Spotted!
There were So many celebs on the red carpet at the 2023 The Fashion Awards and we have a recap of everyone who attended!
More than 100 stars stepped out for the annual event, presented by Pandora, on Monday night (December 4) at Royal Albert Hall in London, England.
Anne Hathaway, Andrew Garfield, Amal Clooney, Pamela Anderson, Taylor Russell, Rita Ora, Taika Waititi, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Sam Smith are just some of the major celebs who attended.
The event “brings together a global community in London, the home of fashion creativity, to amplify leaders of change, celebrate excellence in creativity and support the next generation of creative talent. The event serves as the main fundraiser for the Bfc Foundation, which supports the future growth and success of the British fashion industry through its focus on education, grant-giving, and business mentoring.”
Paloma Elsesser won the Model of the Year Award and Michaela Coel was...
More than 100 stars stepped out for the annual event, presented by Pandora, on Monday night (December 4) at Royal Albert Hall in London, England.
Anne Hathaway, Andrew Garfield, Amal Clooney, Pamela Anderson, Taylor Russell, Rita Ora, Taika Waititi, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Sam Smith are just some of the major celebs who attended.
The event “brings together a global community in London, the home of fashion creativity, to amplify leaders of change, celebrate excellence in creativity and support the next generation of creative talent. The event serves as the main fundraiser for the Bfc Foundation, which supports the future growth and success of the British fashion industry through its focus on education, grant-giving, and business mentoring.”
Paloma Elsesser won the Model of the Year Award and Michaela Coel was...
- 12/5/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
British GQ hosted its biggest party of the year with The Bear‘s Jeremy Allen White and Doctor Who‘s Ncuti Gatwa among the honorees!
The 26th annual GQ Men of the Year event, in association with Boss, was held on Wednesday night (November 15) at the Royal Opera House in London, England.
The other honorees included Andrew Scott and Phoebe Bridgers‘ band Boygenius.
Guests enjoyed a drinks reception and candlelit dinner held in the Royal Opera House’s Paul Hamlyn Hall and toasts were made by Ebon Moss-Bachrach for Jeremy, Jodie Turner-Smith for Ncuti, Dan Levy for Boygenius, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge for Andrew.
Head inside to check out the list of stars who attended the event…
Keep scrolling for a list of the stars who attended…
Raye
Theo James and Ruth Kearney
Tom Daley
Russell Tovey
Sheila Atim
India Mullen
Mollie King
Asa Butterfield
Jeremy Allen White
Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Tom Bateman...
The 26th annual GQ Men of the Year event, in association with Boss, was held on Wednesday night (November 15) at the Royal Opera House in London, England.
The other honorees included Andrew Scott and Phoebe Bridgers‘ band Boygenius.
Guests enjoyed a drinks reception and candlelit dinner held in the Royal Opera House’s Paul Hamlyn Hall and toasts were made by Ebon Moss-Bachrach for Jeremy, Jodie Turner-Smith for Ncuti, Dan Levy for Boygenius, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge for Andrew.
Head inside to check out the list of stars who attended the event…
Keep scrolling for a list of the stars who attended…
Raye
Theo James and Ruth Kearney
Tom Daley
Russell Tovey
Sheila Atim
India Mullen
Mollie King
Asa Butterfield
Jeremy Allen White
Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Tom Bateman...
- 11/16/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
There were so many celebs in attendance at the 2023 Glamour Women of the Year Awards!
Glamour UK honored powerful, inspirational, and trailblazing women at the annual event held at One Marylebone on Tuesday (October 17) in London, England.
Deborah Joseph, European Editorial Director at Glamour said: “Glamour Women of the Year is a tentpole moment for Glamour as a brand to celebrate the astounding achievements of women globally. I am honoured to present this year’s award winners, a roster of talent who have demonstrated courage, strength and tenacity, challenging the status quo and empowering women everywhere.”
The event, held in partnership with Samsung, was attended by stars like America Ferrera, Ariana DeBose, Hannah Waddingham, Lashana Lynch, Emilia Jones, Halle Bailey, and more.
Head inside to see the full list of winners and photos of all the stars on the carpet…
Winners List!
Theatre Actor: Lily Allen
Gen Z Gamechanger: Halle...
Glamour UK honored powerful, inspirational, and trailblazing women at the annual event held at One Marylebone on Tuesday (October 17) in London, England.
Deborah Joseph, European Editorial Director at Glamour said: “Glamour Women of the Year is a tentpole moment for Glamour as a brand to celebrate the astounding achievements of women globally. I am honoured to present this year’s award winners, a roster of talent who have demonstrated courage, strength and tenacity, challenging the status quo and empowering women everywhere.”
The event, held in partnership with Samsung, was attended by stars like America Ferrera, Ariana DeBose, Hannah Waddingham, Lashana Lynch, Emilia Jones, Halle Bailey, and more.
Head inside to see the full list of winners and photos of all the stars on the carpet…
Winners List!
Theatre Actor: Lily Allen
Gen Z Gamechanger: Halle...
- 10/18/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Inclusive fashion brand Simply Be is launching a new podcast series, hosted by Fleur East, who will be talking to some of the UK’s leading female icons as they share their remarkable journeys of perseverance and personal achievement. Shaping Success is the result of a new content partnership between Simply Be and Platform Media, negotiated by the7stars.
In the first episode of the 10-part weekly series, available Thursday 17 August 2023, East interviews Olympic champion Dame Denise Lewis, as she discusses her inspiration, heroes and the moments that made it all worth it.
Other upcoming guests appearing on Shaping Success include:
Alex Light - body confidence and self-acceptance coach Emily Scarratt - England Rugby star Dr Zoe Williams, This Morning Gp and author of You Grow Girl! Munroe Bergdorf - model, writer and trans activist Anna Richardson - Television presenter, writer and journalist Mutya Buena - Sugababes icon and award-winning...
In the first episode of the 10-part weekly series, available Thursday 17 August 2023, East interviews Olympic champion Dame Denise Lewis, as she discusses her inspiration, heroes and the moments that made it all worth it.
Other upcoming guests appearing on Shaping Success include:
Alex Light - body confidence and self-acceptance coach Emily Scarratt - England Rugby star Dr Zoe Williams, This Morning Gp and author of You Grow Girl! Munroe Bergdorf - model, writer and trans activist Anna Richardson - Television presenter, writer and journalist Mutya Buena - Sugababes icon and award-winning...
- 8/17/2023
- Podnews.net
Anohni has announced My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross, the first studio album under her Anohni and the Johnsons moniker in more than a decade. The LP is out July 7th via Secretly Canadian and Rough Trade, and features the lead single, “It Must Change.”
In a press release, Anohni explained that Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On was “a really important touchstone” while creating the new album, adding, “Some of these songs respond to global and environmental concerns first voiced in popular music over 50 years ago.”
Anohni began working on My Back Was a Bridge with soul producer Jimmy Hogarth in 2022, when they created a series of demos together before assembling a studio band including Leo Abrahams, Chris Vatalaro, Sam Dixon, and string arranger Rob Moose to record the project. Pre-orders are ongoing.
“I want the record to be useful,” Anohni said about the album.
In a press release, Anohni explained that Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On was “a really important touchstone” while creating the new album, adding, “Some of these songs respond to global and environmental concerns first voiced in popular music over 50 years ago.”
Anohni began working on My Back Was a Bridge with soul producer Jimmy Hogarth in 2022, when they created a series of demos together before assembling a studio band including Leo Abrahams, Chris Vatalaro, Sam Dixon, and string arranger Rob Moose to record the project. Pre-orders are ongoing.
“I want the record to be useful,” Anohni said about the album.
- 5/16/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
Zach Braff has shared his mixed feelings of sadness and joy at Gwyneth Paltrow’s trial coming to an end.
On Thursday (30 March), jurors found that Paltrow was not at fault for a 2016 ski collision, effectively awarding the Goop founder and actor a symbolic $1.
Retired optometrist Terry Sanderson, who had claimed Paltrow crashed into him on the slopes at the luxury Deer Valley Resort in Utah and was seeking $300,000 in damages, was found to be 100 per cent at fault for the ski accident.
During the high-profile case, clips and photos from inside the courtroom were shared widely and memed on social media, with fans obsessing over everything from the lawyers’ lines of questioning and Paltrow’s body language to her “courtroom chic” outfits.
Following news of the verdict, Scrubs star Braff, who had been closely following the case and even suggesting which actors should star in a fictional film adaptation,...
On Thursday (30 March), jurors found that Paltrow was not at fault for a 2016 ski collision, effectively awarding the Goop founder and actor a symbolic $1.
Retired optometrist Terry Sanderson, who had claimed Paltrow crashed into him on the slopes at the luxury Deer Valley Resort in Utah and was seeking $300,000 in damages, was found to be 100 per cent at fault for the ski accident.
During the high-profile case, clips and photos from inside the courtroom were shared widely and memed on social media, with fans obsessing over everything from the lawyers’ lines of questioning and Paltrow’s body language to her “courtroom chic” outfits.
Following news of the verdict, Scrubs star Braff, who had been closely following the case and even suggesting which actors should star in a fictional film adaptation,...
- 3/31/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
The third weekend of February brings some fascinating exhibitions, some left-field film releases... and yet another awards ceremony.
But that’s not all that features in this week’s Arts Agenda, The Independent’s guide to the best cultural activities each and every weekend. Our team of critics and editors have selected a range of options from across the different spheres of culture: art, books, film, music, stage and TV.
Among the highlights this week are a new exhibition at the Barbican showcasing the work of Alice Neel. TV editor Ellie Harrison talks about the Baftas, and the unlikely Netflix film poised to be a major contender. Speaking of awards, Adam White sings the praises of the off-kilter Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, an animated film that might just take home an Oscar in a few weeks. Arts editor Jessie Thompson, meanwhile, enthuses about Richard Hawley’s new musical,...
But that’s not all that features in this week’s Arts Agenda, The Independent’s guide to the best cultural activities each and every weekend. Our team of critics and editors have selected a range of options from across the different spheres of culture: art, books, film, music, stage and TV.
Among the highlights this week are a new exhibition at the Barbican showcasing the work of Alice Neel. TV editor Ellie Harrison talks about the Baftas, and the unlikely Netflix film poised to be a major contender. Speaking of awards, Adam White sings the praises of the off-kilter Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, an animated film that might just take home an Oscar in a few weeks. Arts editor Jessie Thompson, meanwhile, enthuses about Richard Hawley’s new musical,...
- 2/17/2023
- by Culture Staff
- The Independent - TV
BBC Studios, the commercial arm of U.K. broadcaster BBC, has revealed a first look and development deal with London-based talent and entertainment company Diving Bell Group.
Founded by Kim Butler and Justin Girdler in 2017, Diving Bell represents creators and innovators in the purpose-led space including model, trans activist and cultural figure Munroe Bergdorf; feminist author, illustrator and influencer Florence Given; Gina Martin, who successfully led the national campaign to make upskirting illegal; and Emma Gannon whose careers podcast “Ctrl Alt Delete” has amassed over 10 million downloads.
The deal gives BBC Studios a first look at content ideas from Diving Bell clients for the purpose of collaborating to develop these ideas and pitch for commissions. To lead the process, BBC Studios has teamed with industry veteran and diversity champion Kelly Webb-Lamb, formerly Channel 4’s deputy director of programs, who has worked with Diving Bell’s talent on a one-to-one...
Founded by Kim Butler and Justin Girdler in 2017, Diving Bell represents creators and innovators in the purpose-led space including model, trans activist and cultural figure Munroe Bergdorf; feminist author, illustrator and influencer Florence Given; Gina Martin, who successfully led the national campaign to make upskirting illegal; and Emma Gannon whose careers podcast “Ctrl Alt Delete” has amassed over 10 million downloads.
The deal gives BBC Studios a first look at content ideas from Diving Bell clients for the purpose of collaborating to develop these ideas and pitch for commissions. To lead the process, BBC Studios has teamed with industry veteran and diversity champion Kelly Webb-Lamb, formerly Channel 4’s deputy director of programs, who has worked with Diving Bell’s talent on a one-to-one...
- 3/25/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
BBC Studios has struck a first look and development deal with Diving Bell Group, the talent agency that represents the likes of trans activist Munroe Bergdorf and feminist author Florence Given.
The BBC’s commercial arm described Diving Bell Group as representing “some of the most future-facing, change-making creators currently emerging in the UK.”
The outfits will collaborate to develop ideas and pitch for commissions and Kelly Webb-Lamb, Channel 4’s former Deputy Director of Programmes, has been consulting with both to identify these opportunities. BBC Studios will be given a first look at content ideas from Diving Bell’s clients.
The firm represents Bergdorf, the trans activist and cultural figure who has appeared on the front of Time Magazine. Other clients include Women Don’t Owe You Pretty author Given, Gina Martin, who successfully led the national campaign to make upskirting illegal, and Emma Gannon, whose careers podcast Ctrl...
The BBC’s commercial arm described Diving Bell Group as representing “some of the most future-facing, change-making creators currently emerging in the UK.”
The outfits will collaborate to develop ideas and pitch for commissions and Kelly Webb-Lamb, Channel 4’s former Deputy Director of Programmes, has been consulting with both to identify these opportunities. BBC Studios will be given a first look at content ideas from Diving Bell’s clients.
The firm represents Bergdorf, the trans activist and cultural figure who has appeared on the front of Time Magazine. Other clients include Women Don’t Owe You Pretty author Given, Gina Martin, who successfully led the national campaign to make upskirting illegal, and Emma Gannon, whose careers podcast Ctrl...
- 3/25/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
To celebrate ten years of Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day, famous faces from across the nation have joined forces to amplify the urgent changes that children want to see in the world.
Helen Mirren joins Save the Children Campaign
Credit/Copyright: Misan Harriman/Save the Children
The striking images, shot by celebrated photographer Misan Harriman, connects influential names from the worlds of fashion, film and music with young people’s messages of protest and hope for the future.
Launching a month before Christmas, the series aims to give children from communities across the globe a platform to share the changes they want to see in the world – from reducing pollution to ending racism – and share their messages of hope for the future.
“Defend the rights of girls” are the poignant words written by 14-year-old Maya from Syria and chosen by Helen Mirren to feature in her portrait.
Maya, who...
Helen Mirren joins Save the Children Campaign
Credit/Copyright: Misan Harriman/Save the Children
The striking images, shot by celebrated photographer Misan Harriman, connects influential names from the worlds of fashion, film and music with young people’s messages of protest and hope for the future.
Launching a month before Christmas, the series aims to give children from communities across the globe a platform to share the changes they want to see in the world – from reducing pollution to ending racism – and share their messages of hope for the future.
“Defend the rights of girls” are the poignant words written by 14-year-old Maya from Syria and chosen by Helen Mirren to feature in her portrait.
Maya, who...
- 12/9/2021
- Look to the Stars
Elton John and David Furnish have been added to the list of co-hosts for YouTube’s virtual Pride celebration, taking place on June 25th at 3 p.m. Est/12 p.m. Pst.
John and Furnish join an already packed lineup of YouTube Pride 2021 hosts, each of whom will helm their own pride parties on their respective YouTube channels during the multi-hour event. The other hosts include Demi Lovato, Olly Alexander with Mawaan Rizwan, Trixie Mattel, and Daniel Howell.
Each YouTube Pride 2021 party will feature its own mix of musical performances, giving challenges,...
John and Furnish join an already packed lineup of YouTube Pride 2021 hosts, each of whom will helm their own pride parties on their respective YouTube channels during the multi-hour event. The other hosts include Demi Lovato, Olly Alexander with Mawaan Rizwan, Trixie Mattel, and Daniel Howell.
Each YouTube Pride 2021 party will feature its own mix of musical performances, giving challenges,...
- 6/14/2021
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Image Source: The Body Shop North America
Tommy Dorfman is known for raising their voice and using their platform to spread awareness around important social justice issues. For Pride this year, the 13 Reasons Why star teamed up with The Body Shop to encourage customers to support the Equality Act, which shields LGBTQ+ people from discrimination in the workplace, schools, and other key areas of life. "Being part of the trans community, we're under attack in more ways than I can even fully comprehend in my brain," Tommy told Popsugar. "There are 145 anti-trans bills that have been introduced across the US just this year alone, which is jaw-dropping. Just in the US, six [in] 10 trans people feel like they are actively discriminated against, which has an insane impact mentally on their well-being emotionally, spiritually, and physically." For Tommy, this is more than a partnership, it's a "movement to advance our equality not just for trans people,...
Tommy Dorfman is known for raising their voice and using their platform to spread awareness around important social justice issues. For Pride this year, the 13 Reasons Why star teamed up with The Body Shop to encourage customers to support the Equality Act, which shields LGBTQ+ people from discrimination in the workplace, schools, and other key areas of life. "Being part of the trans community, we're under attack in more ways than I can even fully comprehend in my brain," Tommy told Popsugar. "There are 145 anti-trans bills that have been introduced across the US just this year alone, which is jaw-dropping. Just in the US, six [in] 10 trans people feel like they are actively discriminated against, which has an insane impact mentally on their well-being emotionally, spiritually, and physically." For Tommy, this is more than a partnership, it's a "movement to advance our equality not just for trans people,...
- 6/11/2021
- by Monica Sisavat
- Popsugar.com
In the upcoming book The Queer Bible, model, editor and queer activist Jack Guinness compiles a collection of essays celebrating LGBTQ history and culture through the eyes of some of art’s most prominent voices. In addition to essays by Tan France, Gus Kenworthy, Paris Lees, Russell Tovey and Munroe Bergdorf, Elton John discusses his life-long love for John Waters muse Divine, the “Queen of Filth” who made indelible impressions in such films as Pink Flamingos and Female Trouble.
In this exclusive excerpt, Guinness discusses the book’s genesis and...
In this exclusive excerpt, Guinness discusses the book’s genesis and...
- 5/24/2021
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
MTV Launches BLM Shorts
MTV International is today launching a short-form series to support the Black Lives Matter movement, featuring the likes of Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock. Pinnock and other names, including Munroe Bergdorf, Ray Blk, Nathan Henry, Duckie Thot, Serious Klein, will explore issues impacting Black youth and speak about their own experiences and what it takes to create positive change. Ten-part MTV Generation Change: Black Lives Matter will roll out on MTV International’s social platforms, as well as Channel 5 and BET International. The series was led by senior producer Amie Parker-Williams, including Samiat Pedro, Tyrell Charles and Shamar Bean. It was also supported by digital content producer Emily Hooley and executive producers Jonathan Pascoe and Tanya Malcolm-Revell.
Australian Debut Gets Backing
Screen Australia and Film Victoria have backed Sara Kern’s Australia-Slovenia Pic Vesna, which will shoot in Melbourne before the end of 2020. The project...
MTV International is today launching a short-form series to support the Black Lives Matter movement, featuring the likes of Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock. Pinnock and other names, including Munroe Bergdorf, Ray Blk, Nathan Henry, Duckie Thot, Serious Klein, will explore issues impacting Black youth and speak about their own experiences and what it takes to create positive change. Ten-part MTV Generation Change: Black Lives Matter will roll out on MTV International’s social platforms, as well as Channel 5 and BET International. The series was led by senior producer Amie Parker-Williams, including Samiat Pedro, Tyrell Charles and Shamar Bean. It was also supported by digital content producer Emily Hooley and executive producers Jonathan Pascoe and Tanya Malcolm-Revell.
Australian Debut Gets Backing
Screen Australia and Film Victoria have backed Sara Kern’s Australia-Slovenia Pic Vesna, which will shoot in Melbourne before the end of 2020. The project...
- 8/26/2020
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
MTV International has launched “MTV Generation Change: Black Lives Matter,” a 10-part short-form series designed to support the global Black Lives Matter movement.
The series features international artists, reality stars and change makers including Leigh-Anne Pinnock from British girl group Little Mix, model and activist Munroe Bergdorf, singer/songwriter Ray Blk, reality TV star Nathan Henry, model Duckie Thot, rapper Serious Klein and more as they tackle issues affecting Black youth today and speak about their experiences and what it takes to create positive change.
It rolls out on MTV International’s social platforms Aug. 26, and on U.K. broadcaster Channel 5 and BET International platforms shortly after.
MTV has also commissioned additional “Generation Change” short-form episodes to debut in the year, focusing on equality, global health and the environment.
The MTV Generation Change campaign spotlights important issues, globally and locally, and has covered topics such as climate change, LGBTQ+ rights,...
The series features international artists, reality stars and change makers including Leigh-Anne Pinnock from British girl group Little Mix, model and activist Munroe Bergdorf, singer/songwriter Ray Blk, reality TV star Nathan Henry, model Duckie Thot, rapper Serious Klein and more as they tackle issues affecting Black youth today and speak about their experiences and what it takes to create positive change.
It rolls out on MTV International’s social platforms Aug. 26, and on U.K. broadcaster Channel 5 and BET International platforms shortly after.
MTV has also commissioned additional “Generation Change” short-form episodes to debut in the year, focusing on equality, global health and the environment.
The MTV Generation Change campaign spotlights important issues, globally and locally, and has covered topics such as climate change, LGBTQ+ rights,...
- 8/26/2020
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
“Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling is back in the spotlight after stating on Twitter that young people are being “shunted towards” hormones and surgery that may not be in their best interests, and comparing the measures to “conversion therapy.”
“Many, myself included, believe we are watching a new kind of conversion therapy for young gay people, who are being set on a lifelong path of medicalization that may result in the loss of their fertility and/or full sexual function,” Rowling tweeted.
Rowling was responding to a July 4 post by Twitter user @TrinerScot, who called out the author for ‘liking’ a post by Twitter user @Manaxium that claimed hormone prescriptions were “the new antidepressants.” “Yes they are sometimes necessary and lifesaving, but they should be a last resort – not the first option. Pure laziness for those who would rather medicate than put in the time and effort to heal people’s minds,...
“Many, myself included, believe we are watching a new kind of conversion therapy for young gay people, who are being set on a lifelong path of medicalization that may result in the loss of their fertility and/or full sexual function,” Rowling tweeted.
Rowling was responding to a July 4 post by Twitter user @TrinerScot, who called out the author for ‘liking’ a post by Twitter user @Manaxium that claimed hormone prescriptions were “the new antidepressants.” “Yes they are sometimes necessary and lifesaving, but they should be a last resort – not the first option. Pure laziness for those who would rather medicate than put in the time and effort to heal people’s minds,...
- 7/6/2020
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
A host of stars including Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, Dua Lipa, Black Eyed Peas, Years & Years, Mabel, Sheku, Gary Numan, Bernard Sumner and The Chemical Brothers were honoured at the annual O2 Silver Clef Awards, in support of Nordoff Robbins' life-changing music therapy.
Other guests and award presenters at the event on 5 July 2019 included: Liam Payne, Louise Redknapp, Jax Jones, Disclosure, Dynamo, Adam Smith, Munroe Bergdorf, Eddy Temple Morris.
Guests were delighted by the news that Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith had not only decided to create a song together, but that both were going to donate an amazing £50,000 each to Nordoff Robbins – which will enable the music therapy charity to reach so many more people across the UK with music therapy.
Sam Smith, who won the Aeg Presents Best Male Award, said: “Thank you so much for this award. First of all, I’d like to say that Nordoff...
Other guests and award presenters at the event on 5 July 2019 included: Liam Payne, Louise Redknapp, Jax Jones, Disclosure, Dynamo, Adam Smith, Munroe Bergdorf, Eddy Temple Morris.
Guests were delighted by the news that Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith had not only decided to create a song together, but that both were going to donate an amazing £50,000 each to Nordoff Robbins – which will enable the music therapy charity to reach so many more people across the UK with music therapy.
Sam Smith, who won the Aeg Presents Best Male Award, said: “Thank you so much for this award. First of all, I’d like to say that Nordoff...
- 8/8/2019
- Look to the Stars
Wow – Women of the World – has announced two major events across International Women’s Day 2019 to address the state of gender equality today.
On Friday 8 March in What Now? looks at the here and now. From politics to financial empowerment, from toxic masculinity to the intersection of sexism, racism and homophobia here are the subjects that matter most collated from Wow Thinkins around the world. Annie Lennox leads a conversation on Global Feminism, and how local activism can turn into international solidarity; Julia Gillard, the first woman Prime Minister of Australia, talks about resilience and her mission to dispel the myths about female leadership, and we put money high on the agenda with a challenge to talk more about our personal finances – in particular, our pensions. Other speakers include: Gina Miller, the woman who successfully challenged the UK government’s authority to trigger Article 50; Rizzle Kicks musician and actor Jordan Stephens...
On Friday 8 March in What Now? looks at the here and now. From politics to financial empowerment, from toxic masculinity to the intersection of sexism, racism and homophobia here are the subjects that matter most collated from Wow Thinkins around the world. Annie Lennox leads a conversation on Global Feminism, and how local activism can turn into international solidarity; Julia Gillard, the first woman Prime Minister of Australia, talks about resilience and her mission to dispel the myths about female leadership, and we put money high on the agenda with a challenge to talk more about our personal finances – in particular, our pensions. Other speakers include: Gina Miller, the woman who successfully challenged the UK government’s authority to trigger Article 50; Rizzle Kicks musician and actor Jordan Stephens...
- 2/18/2019
- Look to the Stars
From a toolkit inspired by Asia Argento to a feminist tattoo parlour, BFI’s Women With a Movie Camera summit offered inspiration – and a call to action
Ava DuVernay may not have been at the BFI Southbank in London this weekend, but her films and her words were. Not to mention the number of people walking around with her name emblazoned on their chests. The film-maker’s assertion that “activism is inherently a creative endeavour” was quoted more than once from the stage at the Woman With a Movie Camera summit. And it’s an idea that works just as well forwards and backwards. For many women in the film industry, simply creating can be an act of disruption or activism in itself.
The theme of the day, which included panels, presentations and performances, and took over all four screens of the BFI Southbank, was power – and how to change...
Ava DuVernay may not have been at the BFI Southbank in London this weekend, but her films and her words were. Not to mention the number of people walking around with her name emblazoned on their chests. The film-maker’s assertion that “activism is inherently a creative endeavour” was quoted more than once from the stage at the Woman With a Movie Camera summit. And it’s an idea that works just as well forwards and backwards. For many women in the film industry, simply creating can be an act of disruption or activism in itself.
The theme of the day, which included panels, presentations and performances, and took over all four screens of the BFI Southbank, was power – and how to change...
- 6/18/2018
- by Pamela Hutchinson
- The Guardian - Film News
Institute says it appointed Bergdorf to ‘further the gender debate and encourage audiences to recognise the value of difference’
The British Film Institute has come under attack for its decision to appoint the trans model and activist Munroe Bergdorf (who identifies as a woman) as the keynote speaker of its Woman with a Movie Camera summit, which is due to take place on 16 June.
An open letter posted on the website ipetitions says Bergdorf’s role is “an an insult to all the women film-makers who struggle on a daily basis to get their films made”. Referring to Bergdorf throughout as male, the letter says: “We question the suitability of a male who has benefitted from the very structures we are critiquing as a speaker on the subject of women’s agency in relation to film-making … What kind of cultural work is being performed when a male is speaking on behalf of women film-makers?...
The British Film Institute has come under attack for its decision to appoint the trans model and activist Munroe Bergdorf (who identifies as a woman) as the keynote speaker of its Woman with a Movie Camera summit, which is due to take place on 16 June.
An open letter posted on the website ipetitions says Bergdorf’s role is “an an insult to all the women film-makers who struggle on a daily basis to get their films made”. Referring to Bergdorf throughout as male, the letter says: “We question the suitability of a male who has benefitted from the very structures we are critiquing as a speaker on the subject of women’s agency in relation to film-making … What kind of cultural work is being performed when a male is speaking on behalf of women film-makers?...
- 6/15/2018
- by Andrew Pulver
- The Guardian - Film News
Over 200 projects announced, including 37 world and 70 UK premieres.
UK documentary festival Sheffield Doc/Fest has unveiled the programme for its 25th edition, which runs from June 7-12 this summer.
Amongst the titles are a screening of McQueen, Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui’s film about the late British fashion designer Alexander McQueen composed of archival footage and personal testimonials.
Last month Sean McAllister’s A Northern Soul was announced as the opening night film.
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The 2018 official competition jury includes documentarian Mark Cousins, director Sophie Fiennes and artists Liv Wynter and Samson Kambalu.
UK documentary festival Sheffield Doc/Fest has unveiled the programme for its 25th edition, which runs from June 7-12 this summer.
Amongst the titles are a screening of McQueen, Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui’s film about the late British fashion designer Alexander McQueen composed of archival footage and personal testimonials.
Last month Sean McAllister’s A Northern Soul was announced as the opening night film.
Scroll down for the full list of films in competition
The 2018 official competition jury includes documentarian Mark Cousins, director Sophie Fiennes and artists Liv Wynter and Samson Kambalu.
- 5/3/2018
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Clare Anyiam-Osigwe’s No Shade, produced by the Festival, to open the event.
The 2018 British Urban Film Festival (June 4-9) has announced its line-up, hosts and awards today.
The festival will open with writer-director Clare Anyiam-Osigwe’s No Shade, about a British woman coming to terms with her relationships with men and her skintone, starring Adele Oni in her debut lead role. It is the first feature to be released by the Festival under its new Buff Originals slate.
The closing night film is the festival premiere of Harry Brown writer Gary Young’s directorial debut Two Graves, a revenge...
The 2018 British Urban Film Festival (June 4-9) has announced its line-up, hosts and awards today.
The festival will open with writer-director Clare Anyiam-Osigwe’s No Shade, about a British woman coming to terms with her relationships with men and her skintone, starring Adele Oni in her debut lead role. It is the first feature to be released by the Festival under its new Buff Originals slate.
The closing night film is the festival premiere of Harry Brown writer Gary Young’s directorial debut Two Graves, a revenge...
- 3/8/2018
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Twitter-owned influencer marketing network Niche -- which acts as a matchmaker between brands and creators across various social platforms -- is set to host its third-ever Creator Day in the U.K.
Niche first launched in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa back in 2015, and, ever since, Creator Day has served as both a networking opportunity for influencers as well as an educational glimpse into what's popping in the branded space. Slated for Feb. 17, featured attendees this year include: the newly-independent vlogger Christine Sydelko, beauty guru Em Ford, twin creators and BBC hosts Niki & Sammy, radio presenter Roman Kemp, fitness vlogger Carly Rowena, transgender model and activist Munroe Bergdorf, vloggers Tom Harlock and Jana Vlogs, Irish Lgbt activist Riyadh Khalaf, plus-size model Felicity Hayward, and comedy creator Joe Tasker.
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Niche first launched in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa back in 2015, and, ever since, Creator Day has served as both a networking opportunity for influencers as well as an educational glimpse into what's popping in the branded space. Slated for Feb. 17, featured attendees this year include: the newly-independent vlogger Christine Sydelko, beauty guru Em Ford, twin creators and BBC hosts Niki & Sammy, radio presenter Roman Kemp, fitness vlogger Carly Rowena, transgender model and activist Munroe Bergdorf, vloggers Tom Harlock and Jana Vlogs, Irish Lgbt activist Riyadh Khalaf, plus-size model Felicity Hayward, and comedy creator Joe Tasker.
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- 2/8/2018
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
Twitter-owned influencer marketing network Niche -- which acts as a matchmaker between brands and creators across various social platforms -- is set to host its third-ever Creator Day in the U.K.
Niche first launched in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa back in 2015, and, ever since, Creator Day has served as both a networking opportunity for influencers as well as an educational glimpse into what's popping in the branded space. Slated for Feb. 17, featured attendees this year include: the newly-independent vlogger Christine Sydelko, beauty guru Em Ford, twin creators and BBC hosts Niki & Sammy, radio presenter Roman Kemp, fitness vlogger Carly Rowena, transgender model and activist Munroe Bergdorf, vloggers Tom Harlock and Jana Vlogs, Irish Lgbt activist Riyadh Khalaf, plus-size model Felicity Hayward, and comedy creator Joe Tasker.
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Niche first launched in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa back in 2015, and, ever since, Creator Day has served as both a networking opportunity for influencers as well as an educational glimpse into what's popping in the branded space. Slated for Feb. 17, featured attendees this year include: the newly-independent vlogger Christine Sydelko, beauty guru Em Ford, twin creators and BBC hosts Niki & Sammy, radio presenter Roman Kemp, fitness vlogger Carly Rowena, transgender model and activist Munroe Bergdorf, vloggers Tom Harlock and Jana Vlogs, Irish Lgbt activist Riyadh Khalaf, plus-size model Felicity Hayward, and comedy creator Joe Tasker.
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- 2/8/2018
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
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