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5:05 PM ET, February 23, 2026

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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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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.”
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
Connor Surmonte / Page Six:
‘Sinners’ star Delroy Lindo speaks out on N-word outburst by Tourette's activist at BAFTAs
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
Just Jared:
BAFTAs 2026 N-Word Outbursts Explained: Alan Cumming Speaks Out After John Davidson Incident
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?
Discussion: Page Six, Glamour, Teen Vogue and Extra
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Olivia Evans / E! Online:
Met Gala 2026 Dress Code Revealed
Discussion: Vogue, Vogue UK and Just Jared
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 …
Melanie Macleod / HELLO!:
Exclusive: Prince William and Princess Kate's ‘anxiety and tension’ at BAFTAs was clear to see, says body language expert
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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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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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.
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.
Discussion: Just Jared, Us Weekly, Daily Star and Mirror
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.
Discussion: The Wrap, Deadline and TVLine
Gibson Johns / E! Online:
“Ecstatic” Lily Collins Reacts to Landing Role as Audrey Hepburn  —  Lily Collins reacted to the announcement that she's set to play Audrey Hepburn in an upcoming movie about the making of the 1961 movie Breakfast at Tiffany's.  —  Lily at Tiffany's.  —  Lily Collins is set to play Audrey Hepburn …
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 …
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 …
Discussion: Page Six and E! Online
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 …
Discussion: Us Weekly and E! Online
 
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Meg Walters / InStyle:
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