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John Ross / Vanity Fair:
Outcry Roils BAFTAs After Guest With Tourette Syndrome Shouts N-word at Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo — Lindo told Vanity Fair afterward that he and Jordan “did what we had to do” while presenting—but that he wished “someone from BAFTA spoke to us afterward.”
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Deadline:
John Davidson Says He Is “Deeply Mortified” That His Tourettes Tics Could Be Seen As “Intentional” In First Statement After BAFTA Film Awards … In a statement released this afternoon, Davidson said he was “deeply mortified if anyone considers my involuntary tics to be intentional or to carry any meaning.”
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NBC News:
BBC faces backlash after racial slur shouted during BAFTA awards by attendee with Tourette syndrome — The host, Alan Cumming, acknowledged the “strong and offensive language” several times during the Sunday show and thanked the audience for their understanding. — ADD NBC NEWS TO GOOGLE
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Connor Surmonte / Page Six:
‘Sinners’ star Delroy Lindo speaks out on N-word outburst by Tourette's activist at BAFTAs
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Claudia Trotman / Daily Star:
Tourettes sufferer who sparked ‘racist slur’ at Baftas says he's been left ‘mortified’
Tourettes sufferer who sparked ‘racist slur’ at Baftas says he's been left ‘mortified’
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Sam Huntley / Daily Star:
BBC pulls BAFTAs from iPlayer and apologise for not editing out racial slur
BBC pulls BAFTAs from iPlayer and apologise for not editing out racial slur
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Lucy Needham / Mirror:
I Swear actor who played BAFTA Tourettes campaigner furiously defends ‘offensive’ tics
I Swear actor who played BAFTA Tourettes campaigner furiously defends ‘offensive’ tics
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K.J. Yossman / Variety:
BAFTAs Host Alan Cumming Asks for ‘Understanding’ as Tourette Syndrome Campaigner John Davidson Shouts ‘Strong Language’ and Slurs at Winners and Presenters
BAFTAs Host Alan Cumming Asks for ‘Understanding’ as Tourette Syndrome Campaigner John Davidson Shouts ‘Strong Language’ and Slurs at Winners and Presenters
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Christian Allaire / Vogue:
The 2026 Met Gala Dress Code Has Been Announced—and It Leaves a Lot to the Imagination — On Monday, May 4, guests at the 2026 Met Gala will celebrate “Costume Art,” the spring exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute. But what will they wear?
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Olivia Evans / E! Online:
Met Gala 2026 Dress Code Revealed
Met Gala 2026 Dress Code Revealed
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Daily Mail:
William and Kate are ‘concerned’ Andrew's arrest will hurt the King's health amid ‘frustration’ they can't speak out after hinting at turmoil at Baftas — Prince William's diplomatic outburst about his own mental health at the BAFTAs was a sign of his deep ‘frustration’ over Andrew Mountbatten …
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Daily Mail:
Prince William says he's ‘not in a calm state’ as he arrives at the BAFTAs amid Andrew arrest drama: Prince of Wales says he's not in right frame of mind …
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Melanie Macleod / HELLO!:
Exclusive: Prince William and Princess Kate's ‘anxiety and tension’ at BAFTAs was clear to see, says body language expert
Exclusive: Prince William and Princess Kate's ‘anxiety and tension’ at BAFTAs was clear to see, says body language expert
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Hayley Santaflorentina / E! Online:
Winona Ryder to Reunite With Jenna Ortega for Wednesday Season 3 — Wednesday director Tim Burton announced Winona Ryder is joining the season 3 cast, teasing her future reunion with Jenna Ortega after the pair worked together on Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. — There's a mysterious and spooky …
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James Hibberd / The Hollywood Reporter:
Winona Ryder Cast in Netflix's ‘Wednesday’ Season 3
Winona Ryder Cast in Netflix's ‘Wednesday’ Season 3
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Joey Nolfi / Entertainment Weekly:
RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under season 1 queen Maxi Shield dies at 51 — “My beautiful sister, you are not in pain anymore,” wrote “Drag Race” icon Cynthia Lee Fontaine in an online tribute. — RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under season 1 queen, actor, and activist Maxi Shield has died at age 51, Entertainment Weekly has confirmed.
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Carly Hacon / Daily Star:
Drag Race star Maxi Shield dies aged 51 just months after devastating diagnosis
Drag Race star Maxi Shield dies aged 51 just months after devastating diagnosis
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TMZ.com:
‘BodyPartz’ Rapper Luci4 Dead at 23 — EXCLUSIVE — Rapper Luci4 — best known for his viral hit “BodyPartz” — has died at 23. — The L.A. County Medical Examiner confirms Luci4 — born James Dear — passed away, though his cause of death is still unknown.
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Gabrielle Chung / E! Online:
Botched's Jordan James Parke Dead at 34 After Possible Cosmetic Procedure — Jordan James Parke—the Botched star who spent over $150,000 on plastic surgery to look like Kim Kardashian—died after a possible cosmetic procedure, according to police. — The self-proclaimed “Lip King” has passed away.
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Just Jared:
Danielle Deadwyler to Star In Ryan Coogler's ‘X-Files’ Reboot, Hulu Orders Pilot Episode — Danielle Deadwyler is set to lead the upcoming new The X-Files reboot! — The 43-year-old SAG Awards-nominated actress has been cast to star in the series from Ryan Coogler, according to The Wrap.
TMZ.com:
SYDNEY SWEENEY SEVERS BUSINESS TIES WITH EX-FIANCE JONATHAN DAVINO — EXCLUSIVE — Sydney Sweeney has cut a huge business tie with her ex-fiancé, Jonathan Davino, dissolving their old production company and starting a brand new one with the same name, TMZ has learned.
TMZ.com:
Ray J's Los Angeles Home Swarmed by Cops After Domestic Violence Call — RAY J COPS SHOW UP TO HOUSE AFTER DV CALL … Police were called to Ray J's Los Angeles area home over the weekend for an alleged domestic violence incident ... TMZ has learned. — Law enforcement sources tell TMZ …
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Shelby Stivale / Us Weekly:
Ethan Hawke Appears to Make Wild Comment About His Sex Life When Asked If He Eats in Bed — TAP HERE TO ADD US WEEKLY AS A TRUSTED SOURCE — Ethan Hawke is making a not-so-subtle reference to his sex life — and it has Us feeling some type of way. — Hawke, 55, played Jenga with British Vogue …
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Grace Wehniainen / Bustle:
Luckiest Girl In The World — The star of Landman and Scream 7 is big on manifestation — but overprepares like it's her job: “I love how much I care about everything.” — Michelle Randolph is a California girl through and through: It's in her easygoing chatter, her fresh-faced beauty …
