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Trevor Noah Trolled The Oscars By Joking About Growing Up In Wakanda

February 26, 2019

Black Twitter was left in stitches by Noah's tale because they were undoubtedly the only ones who understood the true meaning of the Xhosa phrase, which loosely translates to " White people don't know I'm lying ". " 'Abelungu abazi ubu ndiyaxoka "- which means, " In times like these, we are stronger when we fight together than when we try to fight apart , '" Trevor told the audience.

Olivia Colman: 'This is hilarious, I've got an Oscar!'

February 26, 2019

As such, the Hollywood A-lister instead uses her middle name professionally, much like the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, who uses her middle name instead of her first name, Rachel. Under the direction of Yorgos Lanthimos , Coleman gave a career-best as a ruler in decline under the control of her dear friend and secret lover Lady Sarah (Weisz), who is suddenly swayed by a new and conniving member to court (Stone).

Ryan Reynolds Is Taking Detective Pikachu Role Way Too Seriously

February 26, 2019

And in a stroke of what can only be described as genius, Lively also said the one thing we all know to be true about Reynold's performance as Detective Pikachu . Detective Pikachu is the live-action adaptation of the strangely conceived game of the same name, in which Pikachu takes on a human voice and solves mysteries.

See Rocketman’s Taron Egerton and Elton John Perform Tiny Dancer

February 26, 2019

Elton welcomed Rocketman star Taron Egerton to the stage for a special performance of " Tiny Dancer ". At one point, the item up for bid was a trip to London for the Rocketman premiere later this year. You can watch the full performance in the video above. The film will focus on Elton John's beginnings, starting when he was a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music and carrying over to when he reached global stardom through his influential and enduring musical partnership with his ...

Dream matches for Johnny Gargano on the main roster

February 26, 2019

Arnell was the former arena announcer for the Orlando Magic. Gargano accepts and shakes the NXT Champion's hand. - Velveteen Dream came out to remind everyone who the NXT North American Champion is, but was cut off by Matt Riddle. The champ chokes out both Io and Kairi Sane. Gargano and Ciampa used their DIY theme songs and gear again. Lesnar's chemistry with the likes of CM Punk, AJ Styles and Daniel Bryan has produced some of the best PPV matches in recent years, and there is ...

Serena Williams' new Nike ad exposes double standards in sport

February 26, 2019

In IBM's "Dear Tech" ad, Tarana Burke, the founder of the Me Too movement, asks the question to tech: "Are you working for all of us or just a few of us". "But, a woman running a marathon was insane". While it goes easy on men for being ambitious, passionate and sometimes a pain-in-the-neck, women are labelled as "dramatic,", "emotional" and sometimes, even "crazy" for showing the same traits.

Lady Gaga 'can't remember' Oscars acceptance speech

February 26, 2019

Luckily, this photo of Lady Gaga and Madonna full-on embracing at an Oscars after-party in Los Angeles now exists to wash away all your awards-show-related woes. They also share a one-and-half-year-old daughter named Lea De Seine. Body language expert Judi James studied the behaviour of Lady Gaga and Bradley, sharing her thoughts with Express.co.uk.

R. Kelly has posted bail in aggravated sex abuse case

February 26, 2019

Kelly or not on those photos, but anyone can have photos", Greenberg said . The vehicle then drove off. The AP, however, suggested another possibility : "Charging Kelly now for actions that occurred in the same time frame as the allegations from the 2008 trial suggests the accusers are cooperating this time and willing to testify".

Disney releases new trailer, poster for live-action Lion King movie

February 26, 2019

A new poster echoes an iconic scene from the 1994 animated film, in which the king Mufasa teaches his young son Simba that "everything the light touches is our kingdom". Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa , and takes to heart his own royal destiny. What do you think of the new poster and TV spot? The voice cast includes James Earl Jones , returning to his original role as Mufasa from the original film, along with Donald Glover as Simba , Beyonce as Nala , Chiwetel ...

Taylor Swift Serenades Private Engagement Party With Acoustic "King Of My Heart"

February 26, 2019

Goldschmidt, a fan and friend of Swift, got in front of the room where the party was being held with a very big surprise. Swift went on to tell Goldschmidt and Girard's guests that Goldschmidt emailed her expressing him and his fiancés admiration for her song " King Of My Heart ".

Big Oscar win by 'Green Book' leaves many frustrated

February 26, 2019

Seated in the audience, Lee waved his hands in disgust and appeared to try to walk out of the Dolby Theatre. " BlacKkKlansman " director Spike Lee was visibly angry when the best picture Oscar went to " Green Book ". Black Panther also won thrice : for Best Make-Up And Hairstyling, Best Production Design, and Best Original Score . Roma has already proven to be an important film for a number of reasons, not least the fact it gave the Oscars its first ever indigenous Best Actress ...

'Pose' actor Billy Porter shines at the Oscars in a tuxedo gown

February 26, 2019

Billy Porter attends the 91st Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on February 24, 2019 , in Hollywood, California. He also appeared in the most recent season of American Horror Story , which premiered in 2018. To challenge expectations. What is masculinity? I had the courage to push the status quo. "Why is it a woman can wear trousers and nobody bats an eye and a man wears a dress and people are disgusted?" Taking to Instagram , Porter shared his picture of going to the ...

Trump slams Spike Lee for 'racist hit' during Oscars speech

February 25, 2019

Adding that the 2020 presidential election was near, he said: "Let's all mobilise". " Let's all mobilize, let's all be on the right side of history, let's choose love over hate, let's do the right thing ". The four awards for Bohemian Rhapsody , the authorised biopic of Queen and Freddie Mercury, included best actor for Rami Malek, who won rave reviews for playing the late singer.

Chicago Police Chief: ‘More Evidence’ Exists in Jussie Smollett Hoax Case

February 25, 2019

Johnson added that he did not want Smollett's case to act as a deterrent to true victims of hate crimes, saying: 'This is just one incident.there are real victims of crimes of that nature, hate crimes, and I just hope people don't treat them with skepticism.

Meghan Markle Morocco style

February 25, 2019

The couple were welcomed to a boarding house in the village of Asni by the girls, who waved flags and sang songs. During a recent stop to Morocco during the royal tour , Meghan Markle and Prince Harry visited a girls-only boarding school where she received a henna tattoo in celebration of her pregnancy.

Taylor Swift performs surprise serenade at couple’s engagement party

February 25, 2019

Swift, 29, then entered the venue with her guitar and embraced the couple. "I made a decision to propose to Ross listening to this song in my auto. So I would like to welcome my friend Taylor ". "It was all her idea". "It's the biggest secret I've ever had to keep". Now that we know the look of the tree photo isn't a one-off, some fans are speculating that the visual effect signals the start of a new era for Swift.

Lady Gaga wins first Oscar

February 25, 2019

Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper perform " Shallow " from " A Star Is Born ". The singer, also a nominee for best actress, then offered a message to aspiring artists like her character in the film, Ally, who gets her big break when she meets troubled rocker Jackson, played by Cooper.

Mahershala Ali Dedicates 2019 Oscars Win to His Grandmother

February 25, 2019

The film's star, Mahershala Ali , issued an apology to Shirley's nephew. Mark Harris theorized in a piece for Vulture that the film's slow burn at the box office may have offered "a lesson that after 50 years, a particular kind of movie about black and white America has, at long last, run its course".

Jordyn Woods reportedly claims she was Drunk During Hookup with Tristan Thompson

February 25, 2019

With another post soon reading: "No matter how much a snake sheds skin, it's still a snake", joined by a snake emoji. Posting on her Instagram story, Khloe shared a post that read: " People reveal themselves through their actions". 'True is such an fantastic little girl, ' the source said. A source told ET last week that Jordyn has tried to apologize to both Khloe and Kylie .

Carter is first black costume designer to win Oscar

February 25, 2019

Entertainment Weekly notes that Carter became the first black woman to win Best Costume Design. In her acceptance speech, she stated that " Marvel may have created the first black superhero, but through costume design, we turned him into an African king".

R. Kelly Pleads Not Guilty To Sexual Abuse Charges

February 25, 2019

Among the conditions of release is that Kelly have no contact with females younger than 18. The Associated Press reported Monday that Kelly's lawyer Steve Greenberg said the team is working on securing bail and he expects his client to be released today or Tuesday.

Rami Malek Fell Off the Oscars Stage After Winning!

February 25, 2019

Twitter users fawned over the adorable interaction on Sunday night, pointing out that Malek's bow tie was unfortunately still crooked when he took the stage to accept his Best Actor Oscar . His parents emphasised to their children the importance of preserving their Egyptian roots, and his father would wake his son in the middle of the night to talk to his Arabic-speaking extended family in their Egyptian hometown of Samalut.

Donald Trump Fires Back at Spike Lee for Oscar Ceremony Criticism

February 25, 2019

Lee did not mention Trump by name in his remarks Sunday night after winning in the best adapted screenplay category for " BlacKkKlansman ", a movie about an African American detective in the Colorado Springs, Colo., police department who infiltrates the Ku Klux Klan in the 1970s.

Melissa McCarthy wins worst-actress Razzie, but there's a silver lining

February 25, 2019

Its star, John C. Reilly , and director, Etan Cohen, secured the Worst Supporting Actor and Director Razzies respectively. Reilly also was named worst supporting actor in what Razzie founder John Wilson called the "clueless parody" of the classic British detective tale.

Chris Evans chivalrously helped Regina King onstage at the Oscars

February 25, 2019

Of course, this isn't the first time Captain America has escorted a fellow actor , but fans online couldn't get over the chivalrous gesture. The actress, who was the first announced victor of the night, was awarded Best Supporting Actress for her performance in If Beale Street Could Talk .

Twitter reacts to Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper's steamy 'Shallow' performance

February 25, 2019

Though Bradley Cooper has been in a longterm relationship with partner Irina Shayk , Gaga is newly single, and people picked up on some.... vibes. After walking off stage with her co-writers, Gaga couldn't hold back the tears and the emotional moment was captured by the backstage photographers.

Lady Gaga blames 'too many tequilas' for tattoo blunder

February 25, 2019

In the picture of the tattoo the singer shared on Instagram are the words " la vie en rose ". Next week, Gaga will find out if she has finally bagged her first Academy Award , having been nominated in the categories of Best Actress and Best Original Song, both for her efforts in A Star Is Born .

Olivia Colman Wins Best Actress At The Oscars, Gives Amazing Speech

February 25, 2019

Any little girl who is practicing their speech on the telly, you never know. Edgar Wright, with whom Colman worked on the film Hot Fuzz, said he is "so, so happy" for Colman, also sharing a photo of her in his 2007 film swinging a "caution wet floor" sign, with the caption: "Colman takes out the competish".

Rami Malek Wins Best Actor For 'Bohemian Rhapsody'

February 25, 2019

Photos show him being treated by medics. With a Golden Globe , SAG Award, and Oscar under his belt, the actor is riding on a Hollywood prestige high. Mercury , who was born in Zanzibar to parents from India, moved to England with his family as a teenager. During his acceptance speech , the actor went on to add, "I am the son of immigrants from Egypt, a first-generation American".

Oscars 2019: 'Roma' wins foreign language film at the 91st Academy Award

February 25, 2019

Road trip movie " Green Book " won best picture at the Oscars on Sunday, while Mexico's Alfonso Cuaron was chosen as best director for his sentimental film " Roma ". Lady Gaga is a Grammy victor many times over. "What it's about is not giving up". Other filmmakers nominated for best director this year were Spike Lee, for "BlacKkKlansman"; Pawel Pawlikowski, for "Cold War"; Yorgos Lanthimos , for "The Favourite"; and Adam McKay, for "Vice".

KU film professor wins Oscar for work on 'BlacKkklansman'

February 25, 2019

At the podium, Lee thanked family, including the grandmother whose social security checks gave him tuition for Morehouse College, along with the New York University program, where he is now a professor. Let's all be on the right side of history. "Let's do the right thing! ". Streisand most recently appeared in 2012's Guilt Trip and released her new album Walls in November.

Oscars 2019: 'Black Panther' wins the Academy Award for production design

February 25, 2019

Carter said in her speech that her 97-year-old mother was watching from MA, expressing gratitude for the way in which she was raised. Production designer Hannah Beachler is the first African-American victor in the category. Netflix has declined to give box-office results or steaming viewership. SNL alums Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph and Amy Poehler stood in for the missing host and presented the first award of the night, Best Supporting Actress .

Watch Queen Perform At 2019 Oscars

February 25, 2019

Prior to the performance, Lambert gushed about the opportunity to perform on the Oscars stage with Queen . Lambert, whose career exploded after a second-place finish on the eighth season of " American Idol ", teased the performance on the red carpet beforehand with "E!" Watch them rock out (below)! Adam Lambert , right, and Brian May of Queen acknowledge the audience after a performance at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb.

Oscars Host 2019 - Here Are 10 Celebs Who Offered to Host!

February 24, 2019

Jordan, Michelle Yeoh, Tyler Perry, and The Walking Dead's Danai Gurira. The Oscars are one of the most awaited starry night across the globe. Even the goody bags are going vegan, with vegan lipstick, lollipops, toothpaste and foundation for the award nominees - not to mention a toilet brush shaped like a poo emoji.

This record of the Beatles has broken Ariana Grande now

February 24, 2019

Of course, this pair of albums has led to audiences comparing the two of them. The artist herself acknowledged that this was the first song that was written for the album . The entire message of this song is about needing yourself the most, loving yourself the most and being OK with that. Grande has also been accused online of plagiarizing melodies from other artists , though no formal claims have yet been made.

Danielle Jonas Says She Wasn't Shading Priyanka Chopra in Recent Post

February 24, 2019

She wrote, "To one of the most attractive, fun people I've known". 'Happy birthday Sophie! my girls and I are blessed to have you in our lives, they can not get enough of their aunt, Sophie. Speculations started back in November due to the fact that Danielle was nowhere to be found at Priyanka's bachelorette party. The former hairdresser has been married to Kevin Jonas for nearly a decade after they tied the knot in December 2009, and the couple have two daughters - Alena, five, and ...

Messi nets 50th career hat-trick as Barcelona win at Sevilla

February 24, 2019

The home team started on a bright note as Quicy Promes forced a magnificent save from Marc-Andre Ter Stegen in the second minute but the ball was ruled offside. Barcelona next plays Real Madrid in the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final. Sevilla fell into fifth place, with Getafe moving up into the Champions League spots after beating Rayo Vallecano 2-1.

Kelly sexually assaulted them in Baltimore in the 1990s

February 24, 2019

During a press conference with their attorney Gloria Allred , Scaff explained, "He started talking about dancing". However, Kelly is now back in the headlines for all the wrong reasons after women's rights attorney Gloria Allred held a press conference in NY on Thursday (21Feb19) and introduced her two new clients, Latresa Scaff and Rochelle Washington , who accused the star of sexually harassing and assaulting them when they were underage teenagers.

Watch the new trailer for Elton John Rocketman

February 23, 2019

Egerton described the film as a "fantasy musical", as opposed to a traditional biopic, in which John's iconic catalog is used to "express important beats in his life at emotional moments". In continuing to cultivate a buzz surrounding the impending premiere, Paramount Pictures shares a new trailer for the anticipated film. Dexter Fletcher stepped in the finish off the directing duties of Bohemian Rhapsody which went on to make £50 million+ in the United Kingdom alone so the film is in ...

Standup comedian Brody Stevens dead at 48

February 23, 2019

He was popular in the Los Angeles comedy club circuit, known for his energetic sets. We want to keep our journalism open and accessible and be able to keep providing you with news and analysis from the frontlines of Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World .

Fox Cuts Smollett’s Character From ‘Empire’ After Arrest

February 23, 2019

The " Empire " star also claimed that the men doused him with bleach, put a rope around his neck and beat him. Smollett surrendered himself to police on Thursday morning. "Why would anyone, especially an African-American man, use the symbolism of a noose to make false accusations?" Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said Smollett, 36, orchestrated a "phony attack" in order to take "advantage of the pain and anger of racism to promote his career".

Kim Kardashian Just Confirmed Khloe & Tristan Split!

February 23, 2019

The first she shared may or may not be about Jordyn Woods , whom Kardashian considered to be a trusted friend before the cheating drama. News. "She is devastated and feels completely lost", the second source described. " Woods has remained silent on all social media fronts". The rest of the time she spent talking about the fake lash line she created for the U.K company, which is either going to see increased sales after the scandal or totally fall flat.

Watch The First Full Trailer For Jordan Peele’s ‘The Twilight Zone’ Reboot

February 23, 2019

Parks and Recreation's Adam Scott , for example, will star in an episode titled "Nightmare at 30,000 Feet" - and at the 21-second mark in the trailer, you can spot the same gremlin that appeared in the iconic 1963 installment, "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet", which starred William Shatner .

Heartbreaking: T.I.'s Sister Precious Harris Dead At 66

February 23, 2019

She was taken to a local Atlanta hospital and placed in intensive care. Tip posted a pic of his beloved late sister and in the caption wrote: 'We Love You Dearly Baby Girl'. After the news started circulating on Monday (February 18), T.I. posted a message on his Instagram , which read, "I Love You Sis..." Tiny also asked fans for thoughts and prayers last week, after the accident.

Jordyn Woods Breaks Her Silence Following Cheating Scandal!

February 22, 2019

Jordyn Woods seems to have some serious regrets about her alleged involvement in a romantic tryst with Tristan Thompson . On Thursday night, Kylie Jenner's famous best friend stepped out in West Hollywood in honor of the launch of her lash collaboration with Eylure.

Chicago Police Believe Jussie Smollett Paid Men To Stage Attack

February 22, 2019

CNN now reports police believe Smollett may have paid the men to carry out the attack himself, something he has strongly denied . Police now think the two men they arrested last week - Olabinjo "Ola" Osundairo and his brother Abimbola "Abel" Osundairo - were paid by Smollett to attack him.

Woman dies after eating mushrooms at top restaurant

February 22, 2019

The fungi, known as " true morels ", are a delicacy in France but can not be eaten raw as they contain a powerful toxin, hydrazine. It means they can't be eaten raw. They are also investigating if the mushrooms the mum was served were cooked properly. "I have offered my complete cooperation to the Valencian health authority from the very start in order to clear up the facts, with the hope that we can establish the causes as soon as possible", reads a statement from chef Bernd Knöller.

Kelly Charged With Sexual Abuse!

February 22, 2019

Shortly after news of Kelly's charges broke Michael Avenatti , an attorney who represents whistle-blowers and alleged victims in the case, tweeted Friday afternoon, "it's over". Further allegations of a videotape surfacing of Kelly having sex with a 14-year-old emerged in February, which was also denied by Kelly's attorney .

SpringHill Entertainment Announces Release Date for 'Space Jam 2' Featuring LeBron James

February 22, 2019

Today, the hits just keep on coming, thanks to the announcement that the film has an official, honest-to-god, no fooling release date. Many people were quick to comment on the post. The long-discussed basketball-centric sequel has been set for release on July 16, 2021 , staking out a big summer release date for the film. SpringHill Entertainment dropped the news Thursday night, sending the internet into a frenzy.

Netflix's The Haunting of Hill House returns with second season in 2020

February 22, 2019

Roger Clarke, author of A Natural History of Ghosts , uncovered the likely source of the Archbishop's ghost story: the historic country house Hinton Ampner in southern England. There's no word yet on whether the original cast of The Haunting of Hill House will appear in some form. This manuscript relays the governess' experiences caring for two children at Bly Manor and her slow realization that the grounds may be haunted.

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